Noire River (rivière du Moulin tributary) facts for kids
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| Native name | Rivière Noire |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Chaudière-Appalaches |
| MRC | Robert-Cliche Regional County Municipality, |
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| Main source | Forest and agricultural streams Saint-Alfred 300 metres (980 ft) 46°08′23″N 70°51′17″W / 46.139608°N 70.854848°W |
| River mouth | Rivière du Moulin Saint-Alfred 262 metres (860 ft) 46°09′07″N 70°48′34″W / 46.15194°N 70.80944°W |
| Length | 4.1 kilometres (2.5 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 Rivière du Moulin. The Rivière du Moulin then joins the bigger Chaudière River. Finally, the Chaudière River flows north to empty into the huge St. Lawrence River.
The Noire River is found in the town of Saint-Alfred. This area is part of the Robert-Cliche Regional County Municipality in the Chaudière-Appalaches region of Quebec.
Where the Noire River Flows
The Noire River starts where two small streams meet in a farming area. This spot is in the town of Saint-Alfred. It's about 3.7 kilometers east of the village of Saint-Victor. It's also 2.6 kilometers west of the center of Saint-Alfred.
From its start, the Noire River flows for about 4.1 kilometers.
- First, it goes northeast for 0.3 kilometers.
- Then, it continues northeast for 2.6 kilometers, crossing a road.
- Finally, it turns east for 1.2 kilometers until it reaches its end.
The Noire River joins the Rivière du Moulin on its west side. This meeting point is also in Saint-Alfred.
Nearby River Areas
The main river areas close to the Noire River are:
- North: Ruisseau des Meules, Mathieu River, Bras Saint-Victor, Chaudière River.
- East: Chaudière River, Rivière du Moulin.
- South: Lac Fortin outlet, Victor-Loubier branch, Breton stream, Fabrique stream, Pozer River.
- West: Bras Saint-Victor, rivière du Cinq, Prévost-Gilbert River.
About the Name
The name Rivière Noire became official on February 18, 1977. It was given by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is the board in Quebec that names places.
