Petite rivière Vermillon facts for kids

The Petite rivière Vermillon is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Jeannotte River. This river runs through areas like Lac-Édouard and La Tuque.

It flows from the west side of the Batiscan River and the east side of the Saint-Maurice River. The Petite rivière Vermillon is part of the larger Batiscan River system. This system generally flows south towards the St. Lawrence River.

The Petite rivière Vermillon flows entirely through a forest. The river's surface is usually frozen from mid-December until the end of March. Since the mid-1800s, forestry has been the main activity in the area around the river.

Where the River Starts and Flows

The Petite rivière Vermillon begins in a forest. Its source is a lake called Lac au Bouquet. This lake is about 3.1 kilometres (1.9 mi) long and sits 373 metres (1,224 ft) above sea level.

Lac au Bouquet is located in the Bickerdike area. It is about 1.0 kilometre (0.62 mi) west of a bay in Lac Édouard. The start of the river is also 14.7 kilometres (9.1 mi) southwest of the village of Lac-Édouard. It is 28.6 kilometres (17.8 mi) east of the city of La Tuque.

From Lac au Bouquet, the Petite rivière Vermillon flows for about 28.4 kilometres (17.6 mi). Here's how its journey goes:

Upper Part of the River

This part of the river is about 13.3 kilometres (8.3 mi) long.

• It flows 2.1 kilometres (1.3 mi) southwest in the Bickerdike area. It reaches the northeast shore of Lac Eugène.
• Then, it flows 6.2 kilometres (3.9 mi) southwest. It crosses Lac Eugène, which is 0.8 kilometres (0.50 mi) long and 361 metres (1,184 ft) high.
• It also crosses Algonquin Lake for 5.0 kilometres (3.1 mi). Algonquin Lake is 5.6 kilometres (3.5 mi) long and 361 metres (1,184 ft) high. This lake is in both Bickerdike and Charest areas.
• Next, it flows 1.4 kilometres (0.87 mi) southeast, passing between two mountains. It then crosses Lake Stanislas, which is 2.9 kilometres (1.8 mi) long and 355 metres (1,165 ft) high.
• Finally, it flows 3.6 kilometres (2.2 mi) southeast. It crosses the "Small Lac Écarté" (355 metres (1,165 ft) high) for its entire length.

Lower Part of the River

This section of the river is about 15.1 kilometres (9.4 mi) long.

• It flows 5.0 kilometres (3.1 mi) southeast. It collects water from Lac du Crapaud. Then, it crosses Lake Eveline for 1.9 kilometres (1.2 mi). Lake Eveline is 2.4 kilometres (1.5 mi) long and 351 metres (1,152 ft) high.
• It continues 2.0 kilometres (1.2 mi) southeast. It crosses Lake Owen for 0.8 kilometres (0.50 mi). Lake Owen is 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) long and 346 metres (1,135 ft) high.
• Next, it flows 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) southeast. It crosses Lake Edmond for 0.8 kilometres (0.50 mi). Lake Edmond is 1.2 kilometres (0.75 mi) long and 340 metres (1,120 ft) high.
• It then flows 6.0 kilometres (3.7 mi) east, reaching the edge of the Laurier area.
• Finally, it flows 0.6 kilometres (0.37 mi) south through a marshy area. It winds its way to where it joins another river.

The Petite rivière Vermillon ends its journey in the Laurier area, near the town of La Tuque. It flows into the north shore of Lac du Castor. The Jeannotte River also flows through the eastern part of Lac du Castor.

The point where the Petite rivière Vermillon joins the Jeannotte River is:

• 16.5 kilometres (10.3 mi) northwest of where the Jeannotte River itself ends.
• 25.7 kilometres (16.0 mi) south of the village center of Lac-Édouard.
• 31.4 kilometres (19.5 mi) east of downtown La Tuque.

Name of the River

The name "Petite rivière Vermillon" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is like a special committee that names places in Quebec.

Related Places

• Zec Jeannotte, a special area for hunting and fishing
• Agglomeration of La Tuque
• Lac-Édouard, a town
• La Tuque, a city
• Jeannotte River, another river nearby
• Batiscan River, a larger river system
• St. Lawrence River, a very large river
• List of rivers of Quebec