Noire River (Huron River tributary) facts for kids
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| Native name | Rivière Noire |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Chaudière-Appalaches |
| MRC | Lotbinière Regional County Municipality |
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| Main source | Agricultural and forest streams Laurier-Station and Notre-Dame-du-Sacré-Cœur-d'Issoudun 93 metres (305 ft) 46°35′46″N 71°37′37″W / 46.596144°N 71.626821°W |
| River mouth | Huron River Notre-Dame-du-Sacré-Cœur-d'Issoudun 89 metres (292 ft) 46°33′42″N 71°42′11″W / 46.56166°N 71.70306°W |
| Length | 6.8 kilometres (4.2 mi) |
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| River system | St. Lawrence River |
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The Noire River (which means 'Black River' in French) is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Huron River. The Huron River then joins the du Chêne River. Finally, the du Chêne River flows into the mighty St. Lawrence River.
The Noire River passes through two towns: Notre-Dame-du-Sacré-Cœur-d'Issoudun and Sainte-Croix-de-Lotbinière. These towns are in the Lotbinière Regional County Municipality, which is part of the Chaudière-Appalaches region in Quebec.
Where the Noire River Flows
The Noire River is part of a larger system of rivers. A river's "watershed" is all the land area that drains water into that river. Think of it like a giant funnel.
Here are some of the main watersheds near the Noire River:
- To the north: The Petit Saut River and the huge St. Lawrence River.
- To the east: Streams like Bois Franc and Bourret, and other rivers such as the Noire River (a different one!), the Rouge River, the Pins River, and the Beaurivage River.
- To the south: Streams like Bois Franc-Pierreriche and Tête de la Rivière Huron, plus the Cèdres River, the Henri River, and the du Chêne River.
- To the west: The Huron River and the du Chêne River.
The River's Journey
The Noire River begins in the town of Notre-Dame-du-Sacré-Cœur-d'Issoudun. This starting point is about 4.7 kilometers (2.9 miles) south of the St. Lawrence River. It's also close to several villages. For example, it's about 1.9 kilometers (1.2 miles) north of the village of Notre-Dame-du-Sacré-Cœur-d'Issoudun itself.
From its source, the Noire River travels about 6.8 kilometers (4.2 miles) towards the southwest. A small part of its journey, about 1.4 kilometers (0.9 miles), goes through the town of Sainte-Croix-de-Lotbinière. Along its path, the river crosses Route 271.
The Noire River ends its journey when it joins the Huron River. This meeting point is called a "confluence." It happens at the Route Frenette bridge in Notre-Dame-du-Sacré-Cœur-d'Issoudun. This spot is very close to the border of another town, Saint-Janvier-de-Joly.
River's Name
The name "rivière Noire" means "Black River" in French. This name was officially recognized on August 8, 1977. The Commission de toponymie du Québec is the group in Quebec that makes sure place names are correct and official.
