Rivière au Fusil facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rivière au Fusil |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Côte-Nord |
| Regional County Municipality | Minganie Regional County Municipality |
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| Main source | Félice pond L'Île-d'Anticosti 117 m (384 ft) 49°42′43″N 63°35′28″W / 49.71206°N 63.59121°W |
| River mouth | Gulf of Saint Lawrence L'Île-d'Anticosti] 1 m (3.3 ft) 49°34′22″N 63°47′38″W / 49.57278°N 63.79389°W |
| Length | 22.6 km (14.0 mi) |
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The Rivière au Fusil (which means Riffle River in English) is a river in Canada, located in the province of Quebec. It flows into the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, a large body of water connected to the Atlantic Ocean. This river is found on Anticosti Island, a big island known for its beautiful nature.
The river is located within the municipality of L'Île-d'Anticosti, which is part of the Minganie Regional County Municipality. The area around the river has forest roads that help people get around. The main activities here are forestry (cutting down trees for wood) and tourism, where people visit for fun.
Where the River Starts and Flows
The Rivière au Fusil begins its journey from a small lake called Étang Félice. This lake is about 0.5 kilometers (0.3 miles) long and sits at an altitude of 127 meters (417 feet). It is located in the middle-west part of Anticosti Island.
The starting point of the river is:
- About 56 kilometers (35 miles) east of the village of Port-Menier.
- About 15.2 kilometers (9.4 miles) south of the north shore of Anticosti Island.
- About 18.8 kilometers (11.7 miles) northeast of the south shore of Anticosti Island.
From Étang Félice, the Rivière au Fusil flows for about 22.6 kilometers (14 miles). It flows entirely within the SÉPAQ Anticosti, which is a protected area. The river drops about 126 meters (413 feet) from its source to its mouth.
The River's Path
The river's path can be divided into a few sections:
- For the first 7.7 kilometers (4.8 miles), it flows south. It makes a big curve, about 4.4 kilometers (2.7 miles) wide, towards the east. Along this part, it passes through small lakes like Wild Pond and Goélands Pond. It also collects water from a small lake to the west.
- Then, it flows south for another 2.0 kilometers (1.2 miles). Here, it meets the water flowing from two lakes, including Lac au Fusil.
- Finally, it flows south for about 14.9 kilometers (9.3 miles). It first curves towards the west before reaching its mouth.
The Rivière au Fusil empties into the Gulf of Saint Lawrence on the south shore of Anticosti Island. This is on the east side of Baie du Fayette-Brown. The mouth of the river is located:
- About 6.7 kilometers (4.2 miles) southeast of the mouth of the Rivière à la Loutre.
- About 7.1 kilometers (4.4 miles) west of the mouth of MacGilvray brook.
- About 22.5 kilometers (14 miles) northwest of Pointe Sud-Ouest.
- About 52 kilometers (32 miles) east of the village center of Port-Menier.
Where the Name Comes From
The name "Rivière au Fusil" is connected to "Lac au Fusil," a lake that feeds into the river. "Fusil" means "rifle" in French.
This name first appeared in 1924 in a publication called the "Bulletin de la Société de Géographie de Québec." It was also mentioned in a book about Anticosti Island written by Joseph Schmitt in 1904. Later, in 1955, the name was shown on a map made by the forestry company Consolidated Bathurst.
The name "Rivière au Fusil" became official on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is in charge of place names in Quebec.
