Rivière aux Pins (Beaurivage River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rivière aux Pins |
|
|---|---|
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Chaudière-Appalaches |
| Regional County Municipality | Lotbinière Regional County Municipality |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Agricultural creek Saint-Agapit 148 m 46°30′38″N 71°29′22″W / 46.510486°N 71.489524°W |
| River mouth | Beaurivage River Lévis 110 m 46°34′33″N 71°21′59″W / 46.57583°N 71.36639°W |
| Length | 14.14 km (8.79 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Tributaries |
|
The Rivière aux Pins (which means "Pine River" in French) is a smaller river located in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Beaurivage River, which then joins the Chaudière River. Eventually, the Chaudière River flows into the mighty Saint Lawrence River.
This river runs through the towns of Saint-Agapit and Saint-Gilles. These towns are part of the Lotbinière Regional County Municipality, which is in the Chaudière-Appalaches region of Quebec.
Where the River Flows
The Rivière aux Pins is part of a larger network of rivers. Understanding its "watershed" helps us see how it connects to other water bodies. A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a common river, lake, or ocean.
Nearby Rivers
Here are some of the rivers and areas that are close to the Rivière aux Pins and share its watershed:
- On the north side: Rouge River, Noire River, and Aulneuse River.
- On the east side: The Beaurivage River and the Chaudière River.
- On the south side: The Henri River and the Beaurivage River.
- On the west side: The Rivière du Loup, the Henri River, and the Rivière aux Cèdres.
River's Journey
The Rivière aux Pins begins its journey in the town of Saint-Gilles. Its starting point is very close to the border of another town called Dosquet. This area is west of Route 116.
From its source, the Rivière aux Pins flows for about 19.4 kilometers (about 12 miles). It generally flows towards the northeast. Along its path, it passes through different parts of Saint-Agapit and Saint-Gilles. It also crosses important roads like Route 116, Route 273, and Route 269.
As it travels, the Rivière aux Pins collects water from smaller streams. These include the Laflamme stream and the Rivière du Loup. Finally, the Rivière aux Pins joins the Beaurivage River. This meeting point, called a "confluence," is located in Saint-Gilles, south of a small area known as Pointe-Saint-Gilles.
River's Name
The name "Rivière aux Pins" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is a group in Quebec responsible for naming places.
