Rivière à la Loutre (Ashuapmushuan River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rivière à la Loutre |
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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 | Lac à la Truite Rivière-Mistassini 255 m (837 ft) 48°58′22″N 72°48′43″W / 48.97278°N 72.81194°W |
| River mouth | Ashuapmushuan River Saint-Thomas-Didyme] 180 m (590 ft) 48°52′47″N 72°49′33″W / 48.87972°N 72.82583°W |
| Length | 10.5 km (6.5 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Ashuapmushuan River, Lac Saint-Jean, Saguenay River, Saint Lawrence River |
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The Rivière à la Loutre (which means "Otter River" in French) is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Ashuapmushuan River. This river is located in the Maria-Chapdelaine Regional County Municipality, in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean area.
The main activity in the river's valley is forestry, which means cutting down trees for wood. Forest roads, like the R-0202, help people get around this area.
River's Journey
The Rivière à la Loutre starts from a lake called Lac à la Truite. This lake is about 1.26 kilometres (0.78 mi) long and sits at an elevation of 255 metres (837 ft). It gets its water from smaller streams and lakes nearby.
The river begins in a forest area in Rivière-Mistassini. From there, it flows for about 10.5 kilometres (6.5 mi) through forests. As it flows, the river drops about 75 metres (246 ft) in height.
Flowing South
The river first flows east for a short distance, then turns south. Along its path, it passes through a lake shaped like a hockey stick, called Lac Fourchu. This lake is about 1.6 kilometres (0.99 mi) long.
Further south, the river goes through a deep valley. It also crosses another small lake before continuing its journey.
Reaching the Ashuapmushuan River
Finally, the Rivière à la Loutre flows into the Ashuapmushuan River. This meeting point is about 12.5 kilometres (7.8 mi) southwest of the village of Saint-Thomas-Didyme.
From this point, the water travels a long way:
- It flows down the Ashuapmushuan River for about 58.5 kilometres (36.4 mi).
- Then, it crosses Lac Saint-Jean from one end to the other, a distance of about 41.1 kilometres (25.5 mi).
- After that, it follows the Saguenay River for about 172.3 kilometres (107.1 mi) eastward.
- Finally, it reaches Tadoussac and joins the huge Estuary of Saint Lawrence.
River's Name
The name "Rivière à la Loutre" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. It means "Otter River," suggesting that otters might be found in or near this river.
