Petite rivière au Bouleau facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Petite rivière au Bouleau |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Côte-Nord |
| Regional County Municipality | Sept-Rivières Regional County Municipality |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Unidentified lake Rivière-Nipissis 639 m 50°40′23″N 65°45′06″W / 50.67304°N 65.75173°W |
| River mouth | Bouleau River Rivière-Nipissis 185 m 50°28′59″N 65°32′55″W / 50.48306°N 65.54861°W |
| Length | 39.7 km (24.7 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Tributaries |
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The Petite rivière au Bouleau (which means Little Bouleau River in English) is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Bouleau River. This river is located in an area called Rivière-Nipissis, which is part of the Sept-Rivières Regional County Municipality in the Côte-Nord region.
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Where Does the River Flow?
The Petite rivière au Bouleau flows mostly towards the south-east. It is located between the Matamec River to its west and the Chiskal River and Bouleau River to its east.
The River's Beginning
The Petite rivière au Bouleau starts from a lake that doesn't have a name. This lake is about 0.9 km (0.56 mi) long and sits at an altitude of 639 m (2,096 ft). This starting point is in the unorganized territory of Rivière-Nipissis.
The lake's exit point is located:
- About 128 km (80 mi) south of the border between Labrador and Quebec.
- About 9.2 km (5.7 mi) south-east of a bay in Nipisso Lake.
- About 25.6 km (15.9 mi) north-west from where the Petite rivière au Bouleau ends.
- About 67.0 km (41.6 mi) north-east of the city of Sept-Îles.
The River's Journey
From its source, the Petite rivière au Bouleau flows for about 39.7 km (24.7 mi). During its journey, the river drops about 454 m (1,490 ft) in height.
The Upper Part of the River
The first part of the river's journey is about 13.4 km (8.3 mi) long. It flows south-east, passing through several small lakes. One of these lakes is called Lac de la Cache. It is 4.0 km (2.5 mi) long and is at an altitude of 521 m (1,709 ft).
The Middle Part of the River
The middle section of the river is about 11.1 km (6.9 mi) long. Here, the river flows mostly south, then turns east. It crosses a lake called Lac Travers, which is about 6.0 km (3.7 mi) long and sits at an altitude of 440 m (1,440 ft).
The Lower Part of the River
The final part of the river is about 15.2 km (9.4 mi) long. It flows east at first, then turns south. In this section, the river goes through several rapids. It flows through a valley that gets deeper as it goes along.
Where the River Ends
The Petite rivière au Bouleau flows into the west side of the Bouleau River. This meeting point is located:
- About 141 km (88 mi) south-west of the village of Havre-Saint-Pierre.
- About 59.5 km (37.0 mi) west of the village of Rivière-au-Tonnerre.
- About 65.1 km (40.5 mi) north-east of downtown Sept-Îles.
After joining the Petite rivière au Bouleau, the Bouleau River continues for about 24.6 km (15.3 mi) south. It then reaches the northern shore of the estuary of Saint Lawrence.
What's in a Name?
The name "Bouleau" comes from the French word for Birch tree. Birch trees are a type of tree known for their white bark and small leaves. They often grow in areas with poor soil. The wood from birch trees is used to make furniture and paper.
The river was also sometimes called the rivière du Lac Travers, which means "River of Travers Lake."
The official name "Petite rivière au Bouleau" was given on December 5, 1968.
