Rivière à la Loutre (La Malbaie) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rivière à la Loutre |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Capitale-Nationale |
| Regional County Municipality | Charlevoix-Est Regional County Municipality |
| City | Saint-Siméon |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | La Malbaie 317 m (1,040 ft) 47°44′00″N 70°01′59″W / 47.73346°N 70.03296°W |
| River mouth | St. Lawrence River La Malbaie (sector of Bas-de-l'Anse) 3 m (9.8 ft) 47°41′33″N 70°01′46″E / 47.6925°N 70.02944°E |
| Length | 5.8 km (3.6 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Tributaries |
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The Loutre River is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the mighty St. Lawrence River. You can find it near the town of La Malbaie, between Cap-à-l'Aigle and Saint-Fidèle. The river's journey ends in a small area called Bas-de-l'Anse, which is part of La Malbaie.
The area around the Loutre River is important for two main things. First, people work in forestry, which means they harvest trees for wood. Second, tourism is popular, with many places for visitors to stay and enjoy the outdoors.
If you visit in winter, be careful! The river's surface usually freezes from mid-December to late March. However, it's generally safe to walk on the ice only from late December to mid-March.
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River's Path and Surroundings
The Loutre River starts from a small lake hidden in a forest. This lake is about 317 meters (1,040 feet) above sea level. From there, the river flows for about 5.8 kilometers (3.6 miles) until it reaches the St. Lawrence River.
How the River Flows
- It travels about 1.0 km (0.6 mi) south, crossing a forest road.
- Then, it continues south for another 2.4 km (1.5 mi), meeting another small stream.
- It flows about 1.0 km (0.6 mi) more to the south, passing by the small village of Bas-de-l'Anse and going under Route 138.
- Finally, it goes down a cliff for about 1.4 km (0.9 mi) through a forest before reaching the shore of the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Nearby Rivers and Waterways
The Loutre River is surrounded by other rivers and streams. Here are some of them:
- North: Port au Persil River, Noire River, Port au Saumon River, Saguenay River
- East: St. Lawrence River
- South: St. Lawrence River
- West: Baptiste-Jean brook, Comporté River, Jacob River, Snigole River, Malbaie River
What's in a Name?
The name "Loutre River" (Rivière à la Loutre in French) means "Otter River." This name was chosen because many otters live in this area.
The official name "rivière à la Loutre" was formally recognized on December 5, 1968, by the Commission de toponymie du Quebec, which is like a special group that names places in Quebec.
