Rivière à la Tortue facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rivière à la Tortue |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Mauricie |
| Municipality | Hérouxville |
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| Main source | Lac à la Tortue Hérouxville 131 units? 46°38′31″N 72°36′09″W / 46.642011°N 72.602542°W |
| River mouth | Batiscan River Saint-Stanislas 110 m 46°37′43″N 72°25′13″W / 46.62861°N 72.42028°W |
| Length | 20.4 km (12.7 mi) |
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The Rivière à la Tortue, also known as the Turtle River, is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows towards the east through several towns. These towns include Hérouxville, Saint-Séverin (Mékinac), and Saint-Stanislas. The river is part of the Mauricie region.
Where Does the Turtle River Start and End?
The Rivière à la Tortue begins at the northern end of a lake called "Lac à la Tortue." This lake is mostly in Hérouxville. A smaller part of the lake is in the Lac-à-la-Tortue area of Shawinigan.
From Lac à la Tortue, the river first flows northeast. It then makes its way through different areas. The river eventually empties into the Rivière des Envies in Saint-Stanislas. This meeting point is close to the bridge for Route 159.
The River's Journey Through Towns
The Turtle River travels through several places on its way to the Rivière des Envies:
- It crosses a part of Hérouxville. Here, it goes over the Grande-Ligne road.
- It continues through another section of Hérouxville. Along this part, smaller streams join the river.
- The river then enters Saint-Narcisse for a short distance.
- Next, it flows through Saint-Séverin. More small rivers and streams flow into it here.
- Finally, it reaches Saint-Stanislas. Here, streams like Brûlé and Gignac join the river before it meets the Rivière des Envies.
The total length of the river, if you follow its curves, is about 20.4 km (12.7 mi). If you measure in a straight line from its start to its end, it's about 14 km (8.7 mi).
What's in a Name?
The name "Rivière à la Tortue" means "Turtle River" in English. This name comes directly from the lake where the river starts, "Lac à la Tortue," which means "Turtle Lake."
The name "Rivière à la Tortue" was officially recorded on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is like the official naming board for places in Quebec.
