Rivière à la Loutre (rivière du Sud tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rivière à la Loutre |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Chaudière-Appalaches |
| Regional County Municipality | Montmagny Regional County Municipality |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Forest and mountain streams Saint-Paul-de-Montminy 435 m (1,427 ft) 46°44′48″N 70°23′36″W / 46.74667°N 70.39333°W |
| River mouth | Rivière du Sud (Montmagny) Sainte-Euphémie-sur-Rivière-du-Sud] 202 m (663 ft) 46°46′04″N 70°28′12″W / 46.76778°N 70.47000°W |
| Length | 7.0 km (4.3 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Rivière du Sud (Montmagny), Saint Lawrence River |
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The Rivière à la Loutre (which means Otter River in English) is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows through two towns: Saint-Paul-de-Montminy and Sainte-Euphémie-sur-Rivière-du-Sud. This river is part of the Montmagny Regional County Municipality in the Chaudière-Appalaches region. The Rivière à la Loutre eventually flows into the Rivière du Sud (Montmagny), which then leads to the mighty Saint Lawrence River.
Where the Otter River Flows
The Rivière à la Loutre starts in a hilly area in Saint-Paul-de-Montminy. It begins in the Notre Dame Mountains.
From its start, the river travels about 7.0 km (4.3 mi) through a valley. Here is how it flows:
- It goes north-west for 2.7 km (1.7 mi) until it reaches the rang Sainte-Anne-Ouest road.
- Then, it turns west for 2.8 km (1.7 mi), crossing the Sirois-Sud road. It continues until it meets the main west street, about 1.2 km (0.75 mi) southwest of the village center of Sainte-Euphémie-sur-Rivière-du-Sud.
- Finally, it flows west for 1.5 km (0.93 mi), picking up water from another small stream, until it joins a larger river.
The Rivière à la Loutre ends by flowing into the south side of the Rivière du Sud (Montmagny). This meeting point is close to the border between the towns of Armagh and Sainte-Euphémie-sur-Rivière-du-Sud.
What's in a Name?
The name "Rivière à la Loutre" means "Otter River." This name was first seen on a map from 1952.
The official name, Rivière à la Loutre, was made formal on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is a group in Quebec that names places.
