North River (Gabriel River tributary) facts for kids
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| Native name | Rivière du Nord |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Chaudière-Appalaches |
| MRC | Bellechasse Regional County Municipality |
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| Main source | Mountain stream Saint-Paul-de-Montminy 627 metres (2,057 ft) 46°43′07″N 70°19′24″W / 46.718738°N 70.323226°W |
| River mouth | Gabriel River Saint-Philémon 365 metres (1,198 ft) 46°41′48″N 70°25′09″W / 46.69667°N 70.41917°W |
| Length | 10.3 kilometres (6.4 mi) |
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| Progression | Gabriel River, Rivière du Pin (rivière du Sud tributary), Rivière du Sud (Montmagny), St. Lawrence River |
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The Rivière du Nord (which means "North River" in French) is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It's like a small stream that feeds into a bigger river. The North River flows into the Gabriel River.
The Gabriel River then flows into the Rivière du Pin. After that, the Rivière du Pin joins the rivière du Sud (Montmagny). Finally, the Rivière du Sud flows into the mighty St. Lawrence River. This whole journey happens in a part of Quebec called Chaudière-Appalaches.
The North River flows through two main areas:
- Montmagny Regional County Municipality, specifically the town of Saint-Paul-de-Montminy.
- Bellechasse Regional County Municipality, in the town of Saint-Philémon.
Where the North River Starts and Flows
The North River begins high up in the mountains. Its source is in a mountainous area within the Notre Dame Mountains. This spot is in the town of Saint-Paul-de-Montminy. It starts northwest of a lake called Lake Gosselin.
From its start, the North River flows through a valley for about 10.3 kilometers (about 6.4 miles). Here's how it travels:
- First, it flows west for about 2.3 kilometers (1.4 miles).
- Then, it continues west for another 2.8 kilometers (1.7 miles). It crosses Route 216 near the village of Saint-Paul-de-Montminy.
- Next, it turns southwest for 1.0 kilometer (0.6 miles), following Route 216. Here, a small stream called Tanguay stream joins it.
- It then flows west for 1.5 kilometers (0.9 miles), reaching the border between Saint-Paul-de-Montminy and Saint-Philémon.
- Finally, it travels west for 2.7 kilometers (1.7 miles), crossing Gabriel road, until it meets the Gabriel River.
The North River joins the Gabriel River on its north bank. This meeting point is south of Route 216. It's also about 1.4 kilometers (0.9 miles) upstream from where the Gabriel River itself joins another river.
What's in a Name?
The name "Rivière du Nord" was officially recognized on February 8, 1977. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is like a special group that names places in Quebec.
