Portneuf River East facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Portneuf River East |
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| Native name | Rivière Portneuf Est |
| Other name(s) | Old name: « Bras Nord-Est de la Rivière Portneuf » |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Côte-Nord |
| Regional County Municipality | La Haute-Côte-Nord Regional County Municipality |
| Unorganized territory | Lac-au-Brochet |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Émilien Lake Lac-au-Brochet, MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord Regional County Municipality, Côte-Nord, Quebec, Canada 586 m (1,923 ft) 48°59′10″N 70°01′53″W / 48.98619°N 70.03151°W |
| River mouth | Portneuf River (Côte-Nord) Lac-au-Brochet 382 m (1,253 ft) 48°48′42″N 69°46′35″W / 48.81166°N 69.77639°W |
| Length | 37.7 km (23.4 mi) |
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The Portneuf East River is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Portneuf River. This river is located in the Lac-au-Brochet area. This area is part of the La Haute-Côte-Nord Regional County Municipality. It is found in the Côte-Nord region of Quebec.
Getting to the river can be tricky. A forest road called "Chemin de la Rivière des Cèdres" follows the Portneuf River valley. From there, another forest road goes north-west. This road leads to a peninsula near where the Portneuf East River joins the main Portneuf River. The mountains around the Portneuf East River make it hard to build more roads.
The main activity in this area is forestry. This means people work with trees and forests. Tourism is also important, with people visiting for fun.
The Portneuf East River usually freezes over in late November. It stays frozen until early April. It is generally safe to walk or travel on the ice from mid-December to late March.
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River's Location and Nearby Waters
The Portneuf East River is surrounded by other rivers and lakes. These are called its hydrographic slopes. They show where the water flows into or out of the river.
- North side: Tremblay Lake, Bouleaux Stream, and the Sault aux Cochons River.
- East side: The main Portneuf River, à la Loutre Stream, and the Rocheuse River.
- South side: The Portneuf River and Émond Stream.
- West side: The Plate River, Grand-Mère Lake, and another part of the Portneuf River.
Where the River Starts
The Portneuf East River begins at Émilien Lake. This lake is about 1.8 kilometers (1.1 miles) long. It sits high up in the mountains, about 579 meters (1,900 feet) above sea level.
The mouth of Émilien Lake is about 6.8 kilometers (4.2 miles) east of Daniel Lake. It is also about 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) north-west of where the Portneuf East River ends.
From Émilien Lake, the Portneuf East River flows for about 37.7 kilometers (23.4 miles). It mostly flows through forested areas.
Upper Part of the River
The first part of the Portneuf East River is about 24.3 kilometers (15.1 miles long).
- It flows east for 6.8 kilometers (4.2 miles). Along the way, it goes through Samit Lake and Ale Lake. It also makes a curve to the south. It then meets water from several other lakes like Éric and Garant.
- Next, it flows south-east for 6.1 kilometers (3.8 miles). It collects water from lakes like Lento and Antoine. It also crosses Charles Lake. Charles Lake gets water from Lac du Chicot.
- The river then turns north-east for 6.8 kilometers (4.2 miles). It flows until it meets an unnamed stream.
- Finally, it flows south-east for 3.8 kilometers (2.4 miles). This part includes a loop to the north and a marshy area. It then meets another unnamed river.
Lower Part of the River
The lower part of the Portneuf East River is about 13.4 kilometers (8.3 miles) long.
- It flows south-east for 6.6 kilometers (4.1 miles). This section has a marsh at the start and several rapids. It then joins the Plate River.
- It flows south for 0.4 kilometers (0.25 miles). It makes a curve to the east. It then meets the outlet from Lac la Botte.
- The river continues south-east for 2.1 kilometers (1.3 miles). It meets the outlet from Lac du Loup Marin.
- It flows south for 2.8 kilometers (1.7 miles) until it makes a bend.
- The last 1.5 kilometers (0.9 miles) form a large loop to the east. This part is in a valley between mountains. It then reaches its end, joining the main Portneuf River.
Where the River Ends
The Portneuf East River joins the main Portneuf River. It flows into the east bank of the Portneuf River. This meeting point is at the start of a series of rapids. These rapids stretch for about 0.5 kilometers (0.3 miles) to the south.
This confluence (where the rivers meet) is located:
- 54.1 kilometers (33.6 miles) west of where the Portneuf River meets the St. Lawrence River.
- 51.3 kilometers (31.9 miles) south-west of the town center of Forestville.
- 58.1 kilometers (36.1 miles) north-west of the village center of Les Escoumins.
- 74.4 kilometers (46.2 miles) north-west of the village center of Tadoussac.
River's Name
The name "Rivière Portneuf Est" (Portneuf East River) was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec. This commission is in charge of place names in Quebec.
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