Nadeau River (Chaudière River tributary) facts for kids
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| Native name | Rivière Nadeau |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Administrative region | Chaudière-Appalaches |
| RCM | Robert-Cliche Regional County Municipality, La Nouvelle-Beauce Regional County Municipality |
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| 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 |
| River mouth | Chaudière River Vallée-Jonction 139 metres (456 ft) 46°23′08″N 70°57′06″W / 46.38556°N 70.95167°W |
| Length | 15.0 kilometres (9.3 mi) |
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| Progression | Chaudière River, St. Lawrence |
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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.
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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.
