Rivière au Saumon (Saint-Jean River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rivière au Saumon |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Côte-Nord |
| MRC | Minganie Regional County Municipality |
| Unorganized territory | Lac-Jérôme |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Unidentified lake Lac-Jérôme 490 m (1,610 ft) 50°56′09″N 64°20′21″W / 50.93583°N 64.33917°W |
| River mouth | Saint-Jean River (Minganie) Lac-Jérôme 22 m (72 ft) 50°32′11″N 64°06′31″W / 50.53639°N 64.10861°W |
| Length | 71.7 kilometres (44.6 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Tributaries |
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The Rivière au Saumon (which means Salmon River in English) is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Saint-Jean River. This river is located in a wild area called Lac-Jérôme, which is part of the Minganie Regional County Municipality in the Côte-Nord region.
The main activity in this river valley is forestry. This means people work with trees and wood here.
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River's Journey
The Salmon River starts from a small lake in the Lac-Jérôme area. This lake is about 490 m (1,610 ft) (about 1,600 feet) above sea level.
The start of the river is:
- 93.3 km (58.0 mi) (about 58 miles) north-west of Havre-Saint-Pierre.
- 72.5 km (45.0 mi) (about 45 miles) north-west of where the Saint-Jean River ends.
- 47 km (29 mi) (about 29 miles) north-west of where the Salmon River itself ends.
The Salmon River flows for about 71.7 km (44.6 mi) (about 44.5 miles). During its journey, it drops 468 m (1,535 ft) (about 1,535 feet) in height. The entire river flows through a forest.
Upper Part of the River
The first part of the Salmon River is about 30.6 km (19.0 mi) (about 19 miles) long.
- It first flows south, then turns south-east.
- It passes through a lake that is 5.2 km (3.2 mi) (about 3.2 miles) long. This lake has two peninsulas, one on the east side and one on the west side.
- The river then flows south-east, going through a small triangular lake.
- It continues south-east, reaching Lac Collas. This lake is 7.1 km (4.4 mi) (about 4.4 miles) long and shaped like a soup ladle. Several other lakes flow into Lac Collas.
Lower Part of the River
The second part of the Salmon River is about 41.1 km (25.5 mi) (about 25.5 miles) long.
- It flows east, making a big loop to the north and then another to the south to go around a mountain.
- It picks up water from Robin Lake and flows through Lake Le Bouthiller, which is 1.7 km (1.1 mi) (about 1 mile) long.
- The river then flows east, making a bend, and turns south.
- It crosses Renfrew Lake, which is 3.6 km (2.2 mi) (about 2.2 miles) long. Renfrew Lake has a large peninsula that makes it look like a backward question mark.
- It continues south-east, collecting water from Lake Esnault and other lakes.
- Finally, it flows east through a deep valley, making a loop to the north before curving south-east to its end.
Where the River Ends
The Salmon River joins the Saint-Jean River on its west side. This meeting point is about halfway between the southern border of Labrador and the northern shore of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence.
This spot is located:
- 27.9 km (17.3 mi) (about 17.3 miles) north-west of the village of Mingan.
- 32.5 km (20.2 mi) (about 20.2 miles) north of where the Saint-Jean River flows into the sea, near the village of Rivière-Saint-Jean.
- 13 km (8.1 mi) (about 8 miles) west of Manitou Lake, which is part of the Mingan River system.
From where the Salmon River joins it, the Saint-Jean River flows south-west for another 43.4 km (27.0 mi) (about 27 miles) until it reaches the Gulf of Saint Lawrence.
River's Name
The name "rivière au Saumon" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is a group that names places in Quebec.
