Moose River (Québec) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Moose River |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Chaudière-Appalaches |
| MRC | Les Appalaches Regional County Municipality |
| Municipality | Disraeli (parish), Beaulac-Garthby |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Streams Disraeli (parish) 388 m (1,273 ft) 45°55′13″N 71°26′10″W / 45.920344°N 71.43606°W |
| River mouth | Saint-François River Beaulac-Garthby 249 m (817 ft) 45°51′27″N 71°22′03″E / 45.8575°N 71.3675°E |
| Length | 5.3 km (3.3 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Saint-François River, St. Lawrence River |
The Moose River is a small river located in Quebec, Canada. It flows into Lake Aylmer, which is then crossed by the Saint-François River. The waters of the Saint-François River eventually join the large St. Lawrence River.
The Moose River flows through two municipalities: Disraeli and Beaulac-Garthby. These areas are part of the Les Appalaches Regional County Municipality (MRC). This region is found on the South Shore of the St. Lawrence River in Quebec.
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Where the Moose River Flows
A river's watershed is the area of land where all the water drains into that river. For the Moose River, its main neighboring watersheds are:
- North side: Lake Breeches
- East side: Lake Aylmer, Saint-François River, and Moose Bay
- South side: Coulombe River and Lake Aylmer
- West side: Coulombe River
River's Beginning
The Moose River starts between two mountains. Its source is about 0.5 kilometers (0.3 miles) southeast of Lake Breeches. It's also about 1.3 kilometers (0.8 miles) southwest of Route 263. This starting point is close to the town boundary of Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur-de-Wolfestown.
River's Journey
From where it begins, the Moose River flows for a total of 5.3 kilometers (3.3 miles).
- It flows about 1.1 kilometers (0.7 miles) southeast towards Breeches Road.
- Then, it continues for 2.0 kilometers (1.2 miles) southeast. This part of the river crosses the boundary between Disraeli (parish) and Beaulac-Garthby.
- Finally, it flows another 2.2 kilometers (1.4 miles) southeast, then east, until it reaches its end.
River's End
The Moose River empties into Moose Bay, which is a part of Lake Aylmer. The St. Francis River flows through Lake Aylmer. The spot where the Moose River joins Moose Bay is about 0.7 kilometers (0.4 miles) north of where the Longue Pointe stream meets the bay. It's also 1.6 kilometers (1 mile) south of the Bourgeault stream's mouth.
The river's end is about 2.9 kilometers (1.8 miles) in a straight line from the intersection of Route 161 and Route 112. This intersection is in the village of Beaulac-Garthby. Many vacation homes and resorts have been built around Moose Bay.
Name of the River
The name "Rivière Moose" was officially recorded on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is the official body responsible for place names in Quebec.
