Rivière aux Pommes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rivière aux Pommes |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Capitale-Nationale |
| Regional County Municipality | Portneuf Regional County Municipality |
| Municipality | Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Pont-Rouge et Neuville |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Little and unidentified lake Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier 139 units? 46°49′39″N 71°34′33″W / 46.82750°N 71.57583°W |
| River mouth | Jacques-Cartier River Donnacona 50 m 46°41′50″N 71°44′11″W / 46.69722°N 71.73639°W |
| Length | 38 km (24 mi) |
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The Rivière aux Pommes is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Jacques-Cartier River. This river runs through several towns. These include Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Pont-Rouge, Neuville, and Donnacona. It is part of the Portneuf Regional County Municipality. This area is in the Capitale-Nationale region.
The valley around the Rivière aux Pommes is easy to reach. Main roads like Route 365 and Autoroute 40 serve the area. These roads connect cities like Quebec and Trois-Rivières. Some smaller roads help farmers get around.
Farming is the main activity here. It's how many people make a living. Forestry, which is cutting down trees for wood, is also important.
The river's surface usually freezes in winter. This happens from early December to late March. It's generally safe to walk on the ice from late December to early March. The amount of water in the river changes with the seasons. It also depends on how much rain or snow falls. The biggest flood usually happens in March or April.
Where the River Starts and Flows
The Rivière aux Pommes begins in Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier. It starts from a small, unnamed lake. This lake is at the base of Mont Bélair. The starting point is about 3.6 kilometers east of Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier village. It's also about 19 kilometers northwest of where the river ends.
The river flows for about 36.1 kilometers. It drops about 89 meters from its source to its mouth. Here's how it flows:
- It flows southeast for 3.3 kilometers. It makes a big curve through farmland. This part ends at a dam near Route 367.
- Next, it goes south for 5.1 kilometers. It crosses a golf course and picks up water from small lakes. It passes a small village near Route 358.
- Then, it continues south for 4.5 kilometers. It flows through a small village near Lake Saint-Denis in Pont-Rouge. This section ends at Josaphat-Martel road.
- It travels south for 2.9 kilometers. It winds a lot through farms and forests. This part reaches Route Guénard.
- It turns west for 3.3 kilometers. It winds a lot through farmland until it reaches the railway.
- It goes southwest for 3.4 kilometers. It passes east of the village of Pont-Rouge. Then it goes south to Route de la Pinière (Route 365).
- It flows southeast for 5.7 kilometers. It reaches the two bridges of Autoroute 40.
- Finally, it goes west for 7.9 kilometers. It curves south of the highway and meets the Noire River. It then winds a lot before reaching its mouth.
The Rivière aux Pommes joins the Jacques-Cartier River about four kilometers north of Donnacona. From this meeting point, the water flows southeast for 3.6 kilometers along the Jacques-Cartier River.
The area drained by the Rivière aux Pommes is about 107 square kilometers.
What's in a Name?
The name "Rivière aux Pommes" means "Apple River" in French. This name has been used since the time of the French Regime. It might refer to the fruit of the hawthorn tree. These small, apple-like fruits are called "cenelles" in French. Hawthorn trees are very common in this area.
The official name "Rivière aux Pommes" was made formal on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec.
