Rivière aux Bluets (Grand lac Saint François) facts for kids
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Rivière aux Bluets (lac Saint-François) en aval de la route 108 à Lambton.
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| Native name | Rivière aux Bluets |
| Other name(s) | Old names: Rivière aux Bleuets, Blueberry river and Tierney river |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Chaudière-Appalaches |
| MRC | Le Granit Regional County Municipality |
| Municipality | Saint-Hilaire-de-Dorset, Courcelles, Lambton |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Forest streams Saint-Hilaire-de-Dorset 477 m (1,565 ft) 45°47′50″N 70°51′41″W / 45.797092°N 70.861352°W |
| River mouth | Grand lac Saint François Courcelles 288 m (945 ft) 45°55′47″N 71°08′52″W / 45.92972°N 71.14777°W |
| Length | 35.8 km (22.2 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Grand lac Saint François, Saint-François River, St. Lawrence River |
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The Rivière aux Bluets, also known as the Blueberries River, is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into Grand lac Saint François, which is the starting point of the Saint-François River. The river passes through the towns of Saint-Hilaire-de-Dorset, Courcelles, and Lambton. These towns are in the Le Granit Regional County Municipality, part of the Estrie region. This area is on the South Shore of the St. Lawrence River.
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Where Does the Blueberries River Flow?
The Rivière aux Bluets is surrounded by other rivers and lakes.
- To the north, you'll find the Petite rivière Muskrat and Hamel River.
- To the east, there's the rivière Grande Coudée and Petite rivière du Portage.
- South of the river are the Ludgine River, Madisson River, and Grand lac Saint François.
- To the west, you can find the Muskrat River and rivière de l'Or.
The River's Starting Point
The Rivière aux Bluets begins in a hilly area. This spot is in the municipality of Saint-Hilaire-de-Dorset. It's south of the village of Saint-Hilaire-de-Dorset. It's also north-east of Saint-Sébastien and north-west of Saint-Ludger. The river starts west of the rivière de la Grande Coudée and north of Drolet Lake.
How the River Flows
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From its start, the Rivière aux Bluets flows for about 7.7 kilometres (4.8 mi) (4.8 miles) to the north-west. It reaches the border between Saint-Hilaire-de-Dorset and Courcelles. Then, it continues for another 7.7 kilometres (4.8 mi) (4.8 miles) north-west. This part of the river goes to a bridge in the village of Courcelles, near the Moulin Bernier. After that, it flows for 0.5 kilometres (0.31 mi) (0.3 miles) to the south-west. Here, it meets the rivière aux Bluets Sud, which is south of the village.
The river then travels about 3.2 kilometres (2.0 mi) (2 miles) to the north-west, winding along the way. It reaches Route 108. Next, it flows for 8.4 kilometres (5.2 mi) (5.2 miles) to the north-west, still winding. It meets the "Terre Noire brook," which comes from the north-east. The river then goes 2.9 kilometres (1.8 mi) (1.8 miles) north. Finally, it flows 5.4 kilometres (3.4 mi) (3.4 miles) west until it reaches its end.
Where the River Ends
The Rivière aux Bluets empties into a bay. This bay is part of the north-east shore of Grand lac Saint François.
What's in a Name?
The name "Rivière aux Bluets" means "Blueberries River" in English. This name was officially recorded on December 5, 1968. It was registered by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is like a naming committee for places in Quebec.
