Noire River (Montmorency River tributary) facts for kids
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| Native name | Rivière Noire |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Capitale-Nationale |
| RCM | La Côte-de-Beaupré Regional County Municipality |
| Unorganized territory | Lac-Jacques-Cartier |
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| Main source | Asticot (located at the foot of Mont Jean-Hubert) Lac-Jacques-Cartier Unorganized Territory, La Côte-de-Beaupré Regional County Municipality, Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada 580 m (1,900 ft) 47°27′38″N 71°04′01″W / 47.46056°N 71.06694°W |
| River mouth | Montmorency River Lac-Jacques-Cartier Unorganized Territory 580 m (1,900 ft) 47°17′08″N 71°07′56″W / 47.28556°N 71.13222°W |
| Length | 21.9 km (13.6 mi) |
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The Noire River (also known as Rivière Noire in French, meaning "Black River") is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Montmorency River. This means the Noire River is a "tributary," which is a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger one.
The Noire River is located in a special area called the Lac-Jacques-Cartier Unorganized Territory. This territory is part of the La Côte-de-Beaupré Regional County Municipality in the Capitale-Nationale region of Quebec.
A forest road (R0303) helps people get to this river valley. It runs along the river, making it easier to explore the area.
The river's surface often freezes over in winter. The upper part of the river is usually frozen from late November to early April. It's safest to walk on the ice from mid-December to the end of March. The lower part of the river freezes for a slightly shorter time. The amount of water in the river changes with the seasons and how much rain or snow falls. The biggest flood usually happens in March or April.
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River's Journey: Where it Starts and Ends
The Noire River begins its journey in a lake called Lake Asticot. This lake is quite high up, at an altitude of 906 metres (2,972 ft) (about 2,972 feet). It's found in the Laurentides Wildlife Reserve, a large protected area. Lake Asticot is nestled between mountains, right at the foot of Mont Jean-Hubert.
From Lake Asticot, the Noire River flows for about 21.9 kilometres (13.6 mi) (about 13.6 miles). As it flows, it drops quite a bit in height, about 326 metres (1,070 ft) (about 1,070 feet).
Upper Noire River: The Start of the Flow
The first part of the Noire River, called the "Upper Black River," is about 9.5 kilometres (5.9 mi) (about 5.9 miles) long.
- It starts by flowing south through Lake des Rainettes.
- Then, it continues south, passing through Lake des Loirs.
- Next, it turns southeast, going through a marshy area. The river makes some interesting loops here.
- Finally, this section ends after flowing south through Lake Bernier.
Lower Noire River: Towards the Montmorency River
The second part of the river, the "Lower Black River," is about 12.4 kilometres (7.7 mi) (about 7.7 miles) long.
- It flows south, picking up water from other small streams. It also goes through a marshy area and crosses Lake Noir.
- Further along, it flows southeast, collecting water from Lake Belle Fontaine. It also crosses a forest road. The river flows down a steep valley in this section.
- The last part of the river flows south in an even deeper valley. It flows pretty straight, with a few small curves, until it reaches its end.
The last 9.3 kilometres (5.8 mi) (about 5.8 miles) of the Noire River flows through the Montmorency Forest. When the Noire River joins the Montmorency River, its waters then travel another 61.9 kilometres (38.5 mi) (about 38.5 miles) generally south. This journey ends when the Montmorency River flows into the mighty St. Lawrence River.
River's Name: Why "Black River"?
The name "Black River" (Rivière Noire) was officially recognized on June 1, 1972. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is the group in Quebec responsible for naming places.
