Rivière à la Chasse (Baie-Comeau) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rivière à la Chasse |
|
|---|---|
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Côte-Nord |
| MRC | Manicouagan Regional County Municipality |
| City | Baie-Comeau |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Castelnau Lake Baie-Comeau 128 m (420 ft) 49°15′36″N 68°11′48″W / 49.26000°N 68.19667°W |
| River mouth | Golfe du Saint-Laurent Baie-Comeau 2 m (6.6 ft) 49°12′02″N 68°11′35″W / 49.20056°N 68.19306°W |
| Length | 9.9 km (6.2 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Tributaries |
|
The Rivière à la Chasse (which means 'Hunting River' in English) is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows through the town of Baie-Comeau and eventually empties into the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
This river is important for the area. It flows through forests and near roads, including Route 138. One of the main activities in this river valley is forestry, which means cutting down trees for wood.
During winter, the river usually freezes over from early December to late March. However, it's generally safe to walk or travel on the ice from mid-December to mid-March.
Contents
Where the River Starts and Flows
The Rivière à la Chasse begins at Castelnau Lake in Baie-Comeau. This lake is about 128 m (420 ft) (420 feet) above sea level.
The source of the river is located:
- 1.0 km (0.62 mi) (0.6 miles) west of Lac à la Chasse.
- 8.5 km (5.3 mi) (5.3 miles) north-east of the center of Baie-Comeau.
- 6.6 km (4.1 mi) (4.1 miles) north-west of where the river meets the sea.
The Rivière à la Chasse flows between two other rivers: the Amédée River to the west and the Rivière aux Anglais to the east.
The River's Journey
From Castelnau Lake, the Rivière à la Chasse flows for about 9.9 km (6.2 mi) (6.15 miles). During its journey, the river drops about 126 m (413 ft) (413 feet) in elevation.
Here's how the river flows:
- It first goes about 1.4 km (0.87 mi) (0.9 miles) north-east in a fairly straight line. It reaches a bay on the north side of Lac à la Chasse.
- Then, it crosses Lac à la Chasse, flowing south for 3.3 km (2.1 mi) (2.05 miles). This lake is about 52 m (171 ft) (171 feet) above sea level.
- Finally, it flows south for 3.7 km (2.3 mi) (2.3 miles), crossing Route 138. After that, it turns east for 1.5 km (0.93 mi) (0.9 miles) until it reaches its mouth.
Where the River Ends
The Rivière à la Chasse flows into a small bay on the northern shore of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. This spot is between the Haute-Rive area (on the east) and the Baie-Comeau area (on the west).
This mouth is located:
- 9.6 km (6.0 mi) (6 miles) north-east of where the Manicouagan River meets the sea.
- 4.3 km (2.7 mi) (2.7 miles) north of Pointe-Lebel, where the local airport is.
- 5.0 km (3.1 mi) (3.1 miles) north-east of downtown Baie-Comeau.
Name of the River
The name "Rivière à la Chasse" was officially given on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is a group that names places in Quebec.
More to Explore
- Manicouagan Regional County Municipality
- Baie-Comeau, a city
- Lac à la Chasse, a lake
- Castelnau Lake, another lake
- Gulf of St. Lawrence, a large body of water
- List of rivers of North Shore
