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Nadeau River (Chaudière River tributary) is located in Quebec
Nadeau River (Chaudière River tributary)
Native name Rivière Nadeau
Country Canada
Province Quebec
Administrative region Chaudière-Appalaches
RCM Robert-Cliche Regional County Municipality, La Nouvelle-Beauce Regional County Municipality
Physical characteristics
Main source Mountain and agricultural streams
Saint-Séverin
139 metres (456 ft)
46°19′36″N 71°04′44″W / 46.326753°N 71.078963°W / 46.326753; -71.078963
River mouth Chaudière River
Vallée-Jonction
139 metres (456 ft)
46°23′08″N 70°57′06″W / 46.38556°N 70.95167°W / 46.38556; -70.95167
Length 15.0 kilometres (9.3 mi)
Basin features
Progression Chaudière River, St. Lawrence
Tributaries
  • Left:
    (upstream) ruisseau Guay
  • Right:
    (upstream)

The Nadeau River (called rivière Nadeau in French) is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Chaudière River, which then joins the big St. Lawrence River. The Nadeau River runs through the Chaudière-Appalaches region.

It passes through several towns. These include Saint-Séverin, Saint-Elzéar, Sainte-Marie-de-Beauce, and Vallée-Jonction.

Where the Nadeau River Flows

The Nadeau River starts in the northern part of Saint-Séverin. This spot is about 8.1 kilometres (5 miles) northwest of Tring-Jonction. It is also 1.4 kilometres (0.9 miles) northwest of Saint-Séverin village.

Rivière Nadeau à Vallée-Jonction (aval)
The river near its mouth in Vallée-Jonction.

The river flows for about 15 kilometres (9.3 miles). Here is how its journey unfolds:

  • It flows 4.6 kilometres (2.9 miles) northeast through Saint-Séverin.
  • Then, it goes 2.1 kilometres (1.3 miles) northeast to a road called rang Saint-Olivier.
  • It continues 2.1 kilometres (1.3 miles) northeast, picking up water from a stream called Guay.
  • Next, it flows 2.4 kilometres (1.5 miles) northeast, reaching the border between Saint-Elzéar and Sainte-Marie-de-Beauce.
  • It then travels 2.9 kilometres (1.8 miles) eastward until it reaches Vallée-Jonction.
  • Finally, it flows 0.9 kilometres (0.6 miles) eastward to where it meets the Chaudière River.

Rivers Nearby

The Nadeau River is part of a larger system of rivers. Other rivers and streams close by include:

  • To the North: Savoie River, Vallée River, and the main Chaudière River.
  • To the East: The Chaudière River.
  • To the South: Lessard River, Cliche River, rivière des Fermes, and Cinq River.
  • To the West: Aulnaies stream, Beaurivage River, Fourchette River, Filkars River, and Palmer East River.

Where the River Ends

The Nadeau River joins the Chaudière River on its west side, in the town of Vallée-Jonction. This meeting point is about 2.1 kilometres (1.3 miles) downstream from the bridge in Vallée-Jonction. It is also 8.1 kilometres (5 miles) upstream from Sainte-Marie-de-Beauce.

Name of the River

The name "Rivière Nadeau" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is a group that names places in Quebec.

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