Petite rivière aux Saumons facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Petite rivière aux Saumons |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean |
| Regional County Municipality | Maria-Chapdelaine Regional County Municipality |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Lake Anita Rivière-Mistassini 279 m (915 ft) 48°58′22″N 72°53′45″W / 48.97278°N 72.89583°W |
| River mouth | Ashuapmushuan River Saint-Thomas-Didyme 190 m (620 ft) 48°52′24″N 72°52′08″W / 48.87333°N 72.86889°W |
| Length | 13.1 km (8.1 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Ashuapmushuan River, Lac Saint-Jean, Saguenay River, Saint Lawrence River |
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The Petite rivière aux Saumons (which means Little Salmon River in English) is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Ashuapmushuan River. This river runs through the Maria-Chapdelaine Regional County Municipality, in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean area. The land around the river is mostly covered by forests. Because of this, the main activity here is forestry, which means cutting down trees for wood. Forest roads help people get around this area.
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Where Does the River Start?
The Petite rivière aux Saumons begins at Lake Anita. This lake is about 0.34 km (0.21 mi) long and sits 279 m (915 ft) above sea level. Lake Anita is in a forest area in Rivière-Mistassini.
From Lake Anita, the river flows for about 13.1 km (8.1 mi). It drops about 83 m (272 ft) in height along its path. The entire river flows through a forest.
What Lakes Does the River Pass Through?
As the Petite rivière aux Saumons flows south, it passes through a few lakes:
- It crosses Malfait Lake, which is about 1.0 km (0.62 mi) long.
- It also flows through the Lac de la Petite Rivière aux Saumons. This lake is about 0.7 km (0.43 mi) long.
The river then reaches the edge of the Saint-Thomas-Didyme area.
Where Does the River End?
The Petite rivière aux Saumons eventually flows into the Ashuapmushuan River. This happens about 4.0 km (2.5 mi) upstream from another river called the rivière à la Loutre.
This meeting point is about 16.0 km (9.9 mi) southwest of the village of Saint-Thomas-Didyme. It's also about 40.8 km (25.4 mi) northwest of the city of Saint-Félicien.
The River's Journey to the Ocean
Once the Petite rivière aux Saumons joins the Ashuapmushuan River, its water continues a long journey:
- First, it travels about 62.5 km (38.8 mi) down the Ashuapmushuan River.
- Then, it flows across Lac Saint-Jean for about 41.1 km (25.5 mi).
- After that, it follows the Saguenay River for about 172.3 km (107.1 mi) eastward.
- Finally, it reaches Tadoussac, where it joins the large Saint Lawrence River estuary and eventually the Atlantic Ocean.
Why is it Called "Little Salmon River"?
The name "Petite rivière aux Saumons" means "Little Salmon River" in English. This name is connected to a nearby lake, also called "Lac de la Petite Rivière aux Saumons." The name was officially recognized on September 29, 1975.
