Petite rivière Bédard facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Petite rivière Bédard |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean |
| Regional County Municipality | Lac-Saint-Jean-Est Regional County Municipality |
| City | Larouche, Hébertville-Station, Saint-Bruno et Alma |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Unidentified little lake Larouche 181 units? 48°23′50″N 71°35′45″E / 48.39728°N 71.59592°E |
| River mouth | Bédard River Hébertville-Station 160 m (520 ft) 48°26′04″N 71°38′54″E / 48.43444°N 71.64833°E |
| Length | 7.9 km (4.9 mi) |
The Petite rivière Bédard is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Bédard River. This river is located in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region. It passes through the towns of Larouche and Hébertville-Station.
The area around the Petite rivière Bédard is important for farming. Forestry is also a key activity here. Roads like chemin du rang Saint-Pierre help people get around for these activities.
The river usually freezes over from early December to late March. It is generally safe to walk on the ice from mid-December to mid-March.
About the River's Path
The Petite rivière Bédard starts from a small, unnamed lake in the town of Larouche. This lake is about 181 meters (594 feet) above sea level.
From its source, the river flows for about 7.9 kilometers (4.9 miles). It drops about 21 meters (69 feet) in height along its path. The upper part of the river flows through forests. The lower part flows through farming areas.
The river generally flows northwest. It makes a curve towards the south at one point. Then it turns west, and finally northwest again before reaching its end.
The Petite rivière Bédard joins the Bédard River on its south bank. This meeting point is in a farming area.
After joining the Bédard River, the water flows into the Saguenay River. The Saguenay River then carries the water about 139 kilometers (86 miles) east to Tadoussac. There, it joins the Saint Lawrence estuary.
Nearby Rivers and Lakes
The Petite rivière Bédard is surrounded by other important water bodies:
- To the north: The Bédard River and the Raquette River.
- To the east: The Cascouia River and Kenogami Lake.
- To the south: La Belle Rivière (Lac Saint-Jean) and Vert Lake.
- To the west: Couchepaganiche East River and Lac Saint-Jean.
The River's Name
The name “Petite rivière Bédard” was officially recognized on August 28, 1980. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is like a special committee for place names in Quebec.
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- Le Fjord-du-Saguenay Regional County Municipality
- Lac-Saint-Jean-Est Regional County Municipality
- Larouche, a municipality
- Bédard River
- Saguenay River
- List of rivers of Quebec
