Petite rivière Missisquoi Nord facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Petite rivière Missisquoi Nord |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Estrie |
| Regional County Municipality | Memphrémagog Regional County Municipality |
| Municipality | Bolton-Ouest and Saint-Étienne-de-Bolton |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Little lake in mountain Bolton-Ouest 498 m (1,634 ft) 45°14′46″N 72°24′06″W / 45.24611°N 72.40167°W |
| River mouth | Missisquoi River North Saint-Étienne-de-Bolton 240 m (790 ft) 45°13′15″N 72°21′09″W / 45.22083°N 72.35250°W |
| Length | 13.2 km (8.2 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Missisquoi River North, Missisquoi River, lake Champlain, Richelieu River, Saint Lawrence River |
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The Petite rivière Missisquoi Nord is a small river in the Estrie region of Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Missisquoi River North.
This river flows through two main areas:
- Bolton-Ouest, in the Brome-Missisquoi area.
- Saint-Étienne-de-Bolton, in the Memphrémagog Regional County Municipality.
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Where Does the River Start?
The Petite rivière Missisquoi Nord begins in a small, unnamed lake. This lake is in the eastern part of Bolton-Ouest. It sits high up, about 498 m (1,634 ft) above sea level. This starting point is near the top of Mont Saint-Étienne.
The River's Journey
From its source, the Petite rivière Missisquoi Nord travels about 13.2 km (8.2 mi). As it flows, it drops about 258 m (846 ft) in height.
The river's path is quite winding:
- It first flows north through Bolton-Ouest. It even makes a loop into Saint-Étienne-de-Bolton.
- Along the way, it crosses roads like Summit Road.
- It also flows through a small lake before continuing its journey.
- The river then turns east, collecting water from smaller streams.
- It passes near the village of Saint-Étienne-de-Bolton.
- Finally, it turns southeast, crossing more roads and picking up water from other streams.
- It flows through a small body of water called Étang Gras.
Where Does the River End?
The Petite rivière Missisquoi Nord joins the Missisquoi River North. This meeting point is on the west side of the larger river, just north of Bolton-Center.
After joining, the water continues its journey:
- It flows down the Missisquoi River North.
- Then it enters the main Missisquoi River.
- From there, it flows into Lake Champlain.
- Finally, the water travels down the Richelieu River for about 124 km (77 mi).
- The Richelieu River then empties into the mighty Saint Lawrence River.
What's in a Name?
The name "Petite Rivière Missisquoi Nord" was officially recognized on December 5, 2013. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec. This group is in charge of naming places in Quebec.
