Noire River (L'Assomption River tributary) facts for kids
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| Native name | Rivière Noire |
| Country | Canada |
| Provinces | Quebec |
| Region | Lanaudière |
| MRC | Matawinie Regional County Municipality |
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| River mouth | L'Assomption River 46°12′22″N 73°33′40″W / 46.2060°N 73.5612°W |
The Noire River (which means Black River in French) is a watercourse located in the beautiful region of Quebec, Canada. It flows through several towns like Saint-Zénon, Sainte-Émélie-de-l'Énergie, and Saint-Jean-de-Matha. This river is part of the Matawinie Regional County Municipality (MRC) in the Lanaudière area. It's an important natural feature of the landscape there.
River Name: Noire River
The name Rivière Noire was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This happened at the Place Names Bank of the Commission de toponymie du Québec. This commission is like a special group that makes sure all places in Quebec have official names.
Places to See
If you are interested in the area around the Noire River, you might also like to explore:
- Sept-Chutes Regional Park
- List of rivers of Quebec
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