Nicolet Southwest River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Nicolet Southwest River |
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Rivière Nicolet Sud-Ouest at Saint-Félix-de-Kingsey.
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| Native name | Rivière Nicolet Sud-Ouest |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Centre-du-Québec |
| MRC | Arthabaska Regional County Municipality, Drummond Regional County Municipality, Nicolet-Yamaska Regional County Municipality |
| Municipality | Saint-Samuel, Saint-Lucien, Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil (paroisse), Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil (village), Sainte-Brigitte-des-Saults, Sainte-Eulalie, Saint-Léonard-d'Aston, Grand-Saint-Esprit, La Visitation-de-Yamaska, Nicolet |
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| Main source | Lac chez Piet Dudswell 322 m (1,056 ft) 45°37′36″N 71°42′07″W / 45.62667°N 71.70194°W |
| River mouth | Nicolet River Nicolet 6 m (20 ft) 46°13′00″N 72°36′05″W / 46.21667°N 72.60139°W |
| Length | 150 km (93 mi) |
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| Progression | St. Lawrence River |
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The Nicolet Southwest River (in French: rivière Nicolet Sud-Ouest) is a river in Quebec, Canada. It's like a smaller stream that flows into a bigger river called the Nicolet River. This river ends its journey in the town of Nicolet, which is in the Centre-du-Québec region.
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About the Nicolet Southwest River
The Nicolet Southwest River is an important tributary (a smaller river or stream that flows into a larger one) of the Nicolet River. It joins the Nicolet River on its west bank. The river travels through several areas in Quebec before reaching its final destination.
Where Does It Flow?
This river flows through different parts of Quebec. It starts in the Estrie region and then moves into the Centre-du-Québec region.
Here are some of the places it passes through:
- In the Estrie region:
- Dudswell
- Danville
- In the Centre-du-Québec region:
- Saint-Félix-de-Kingsey
- Saint-Samuel
- Saint-Lucien
- Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil (parish)
- Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil (village)
- Sainte-Brigitte-des-Saults
- Sainte-Eulalie
- Saint-Léonard-d'Aston
- Grand-Saint-Esprit
- La Visitation-de-Yamaska
- Nicolet
Where Does It Start and End?
The Nicolet Southwest River begins its journey at a place called "Lac chez Piet" (Piet's Lake). This lake is nestled between two mountains in the area of Dudswell. The lake is about 322 m (1,056 ft) (1,056 feet) above sea level.
The river then flows for about 150 km (93 mi) (93 miles). It finally empties into the Nicolet River near the town of Nicolet. From there, the water eventually makes its way to the mighty St. Lawrence River.
River's Journey
The Nicolet Southwest River travels a long way from its source to where it joins the Nicolet River. It flows generally northwest, passing through different landscapes and towns. Along its path, it crosses roads and even goes near a railroad.
Some of the important rivers and streams that join the Nicolet Southwest River are:
- Saint-Zéphirin River
- Sévère-René River
- Rivière des Saults
- Landry River
- Carmel River
- Lafont River
- Rivière à Pat
- Nicolet Centre River
- Dion River
- Saint-Camille Brook
How Did It Get Its Name?
The name "Rivière Nicolet Sud-Ouest" means "Nicolet Southwest River" in French. This name was officially recognized on December 5, 1968, by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is like a special committee that names places in Quebec.
