Pavillon River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rivière du Pavillon |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Côte-Nord |
| Regional County Municipality | Minganie Regional County Municipality |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Mountain stream L'Île-d'Anticosti 253 m (830 ft) 49°22′17″N 62°53′03″W / 49.37129°N 62.88408°W |
| River mouth | Gulf of Saint Lawrence L'Île-d'Anticosti] 1 m (3.3 ft) 49°11′24″N 62°54′24″W / 49.19°N 62.90667°W |
| Length | 25.3 km (15.7 mi) |
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| Tributaries |
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The Rivière du Pavillon (which means Pavillon River in English) is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. This river is located on Anticosti Island, which is part of the Minganie Regional County Municipality in the Côte-Nord region.
The area around the river has many forest roads. These roads help people get around for logging and fun activities like hiking.
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Where Does the Pavillon River Start and Go?
The Pavillon River begins in a small lake on Anticosti Island. This lake is about 253 meters (830 feet) above sea level. It's a special lake because its water flows in two different directions! One part goes towards the Vauréal River, and the other part forms the start of the Pavillon River.
The river's source is in a forest area. It's about 20.4 kilometers (12.7 miles) north of Anticosti Island's south shore. It's also about 117.3 kilometers (72.9 miles) east of the village of Port-Menier.
The Pavillon River flows generally south for about 25.3 kilometers (15.7 miles). Along its path, the river drops about 252 meters (827 feet) in height.
The River's Journey
First, the river flows southeast for about 17.0 kilometers (10.6 miles). During this part of its journey, it crosses a forest road. It also meets the Pavillon East River, which flows into it from the north.
After that, the river continues south for about 8.3 kilometers (5.2 miles). It flows through a flat area near the coast. Along this stretch, two more small streams join the Pavillon River from the northeast.
Where the River Ends
The Pavillon River finally empties into the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. This happens on the south shore of Anticosti Island, near a place called Cap des Caps.
The river's mouth is about 8.0 kilometers (5.0 miles) east of where the Rivière aux Plats meets the Gulf. It's also about 125.8 kilometers (78.2 miles) east of the center of Port-Menier village.
How the River Got Its Name
The name "rivière du Pavillon" first appeared in 1925. It was listed in a book called the "Dictionary of Rivers and Lakes of the Province of Quebec." The name was also mentioned in other publications from 1904 and 1924.
The name "rivière du Pavillon" officially became recognized on December 5, 1968.
