Port aux Quilles River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Port aux Quilles River |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Capitale-Nationale |
| Regional County Municipality | Charlevoix Regional County Municipality |
| City | Saint-Siméon |
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| Main source | Port aux Quilles Lake Saint-Siméon 173 m (568 ft) 47°56′19″N 69°56′56″W / 47.93851°N 69.94892°W |
| River mouth | St. Lawrence River Saint-Siméon 3 m (9.8 ft) 47°56′36″N 69°57′16″E / 47.94333°N 69.95444°E |
| Length | 15.5 km (9.6 mi) |
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The Port aux Quilles River is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the big St. Lawrence River. This river is located near the town of Saint-Siméon in the Charlevoix-Est area. The river ends its journey in the village of Port-aux-Quilles, which is northeast of La Malbaie.
This river valley is used for different activities. A path called "Lac du Port aux Quilles" helps people get around. Near the St. Lawrence River, a main road, Route 138, runs along the lower part of the valley.
The main activity in this area is forestry, which means cutting down trees for wood. Tourism and recreation are also important. People come here for vacations and fun activities.
The river usually freezes over in the middle of December and stays frozen until the end of March. It's generally safe to walk or play on the ice from late December to mid-March.
River's Location and Nearby Waters
The Port aux Quilles River is surrounded by other important water bodies. Here are some of them:
- North side: The Rivière de la Baie des Rochers and the Saguenay River.
- East side: Anse à Poitras and the St. Lawrence River.
- South side: The Noire River, Port au Persil River, Port au Saumon River, Rivière à la Loutre (La Malbaie), and Malbaie River.
- West side: The Noire River.
The River's Journey
The Port aux Quilles River starts at Port aux Quilles Lake. This lake is high up, about 173 m (568 ft) above sea level. It's in a forest area, at the bottom of a mountain called Montagne de la Croix. There are vacation homes around the lake, especially near where the river begins.
From Port aux Quilles Lake, the river flows for about 15.5 km (9.6 mi). Here's how it flows:
- It goes southeast for about 1.1 km (0.68 mi). It crosses Mare Lake and gets water from Trout Lake.
- Then, it flows east for about 2.9 km (1.8 mi). It collects water from Henri, Rouge, and Bleu Lakes. It then turns where it gets water from Falaise and Mosquito Lakes.
- It continues southeast for about 2.9 km (1.8 mi). It gets water from Lac Épiphane and Lac Ceci.
- Next, it goes north for about 1.4 km (0.87 mi). It makes a turn to the west and gets water from Lake Arthur-Savard.
- It flows east for about 3.6 km (2.2 mi). It makes two turns to the south and passes under big power lines. It also gets water from a stream that drains Lake Ennis. This part is near the village of Port-aux-Quilles.
- It goes southeast for about 1.5 km (0.93 mi). It crosses Route 138 and gets water from Harvey Lake and Seeds Lake.
- Finally, it flows southeast for about 2.1 km (1.3 mi). It goes through rapids and waterfalls between two mountains. It also gets water from another stream. The river then reaches the "Anse de Port aux Quilles," which opens into the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
River's Name
The name "Port aux Quilles" has an unknown origin. It's a bit of a mystery! The name "Rivière du Port au Salum" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968.
