Rivière aux Frênes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rivière aux Frênes |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Centre-du-Québec |
| MRC | Bécancour Regional County Municipality |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Agricultural and forest streams Saint-Janvier-de-Joly 122 metres (400 ft) 46°28′39″N 71°39′22″W / 46.477535°N 71.656005°W |
| River mouth | Henri River Val-Alain 90 metres (300 ft) 46°28′33″N 71°45′37″W / 46.47583°N 71.76028°W |
| Length | 9.0 kilometres (5.6 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | St. Lawrence River |
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The Rivière aux Frênes is a small river in Quebec, Canada. Its waters flow into the Henri River. From there, the water travels into the Rivière du Chêne. Finally, it reaches the mighty St. Lawrence River.
This river flows through two towns: Saint-Janvier-de-Joly and Val-Alain. Both are located in the Lotbinière Regional County Municipality in Quebec.
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Where the River Flows
The Rivière aux Frênes is part of a larger network of rivers. Understanding its path helps us see how all the waterways connect.
Neighboring River Areas
The main areas that share water with the Rivière aux Frênes are:
- North side: The Rivière aux Cèdres, Huron River, Rivière aux Ormes, and the St. Lawrence River.
- East side: The Rivière aux Cèdres, Jean-Houde River, Henri River, Noire River, Beaurivage River, and Rivière aux Pins.
- South side: The Henri River and Rivière du Chêne.
- West side: The Henri River and Rivière du Chêne.
The River's Journey
The Rivière aux Frênes starts near the village of Joly. Its source is about 1.1 kilometers southeast of the village.
From its start, the river flows for 9.0 kilometers. It travels between the Henri River to the south and the rivière aux Cèdres to the north. As it flows westward, the river drops about 32 meters in elevation. Along its path, it crosses a railway line, local roads, and even Highway 20.
Where It Ends
The Rivière aux Frênes joins the Henri River in the town of Val-Alain. This meeting point is upstream from where the rivière aux Cèdres also joins the Henri River. It's also about 2.0 kilometers northwest of exit 266 on Highway 20.
What's in a Name?
The name "Rivière aux Frênes" means "Ash River" in English. "Frêne" is the French word for "Ash," which is a type of tree. There are many different kinds of ash trees.
The name "rivière aux Frênes" became official on August 8, 1977. This was decided by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is a group that names places in Quebec.
