Rivière aux Trembles facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rivière aux Trembles |
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| Native name | Old name: "Pémonca River" |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean |
| Regional County Municipality | Le Domaine-du-Roy Regional County Municipality |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Little lake Lac-Ashuapmushuan 440 m (1,440 ft) 48°46′00″N 73°00′26″W / 48.76667°N 73.00722°W |
| River mouth | Ashuapmushuan River Lac-Ashuapmushuan 272 m (892 ft) 48°44′45″N 72°47′55″W / 48.74583°N 72.79861°W |
| Length | 23.4 km (14.5 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Pémonca River, Ashuapmushuan River, Lac Saint-Jean, Saguenay River, Saint Lawrence River |
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The Rivière aux Trembles (which means Aspen River in English) is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Pémonca River. This river is located in a special area called the unorganized territory of Lac-Ashuapmushuan. This area is part of the Le Domaine-du-Roy Regional County Municipality in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region.
The area around the Trembles River is mostly covered by forest roads. The river's path generally follows the southern edge of the Ashuapmushuan Wildlife Reserve. The main activity in this valley is forestry, which means cutting down trees for wood. Tourism, especially visiting the Ashuapmushuan wildlife reserve, is also important.
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Where the River Starts and Flows
The Trembles River begins from a small lake that is about 440 meters (1,444 feet) above sea level. This starting point is in a forest area near the town of La Doré.
- It is about 2.6 kilometers (1.6 miles) east of the rivière du Cran.
- It is about 1.4 kilometers (0.87 miles) north of a mountain peak that is 569 meters (1,867 feet) high.
- It is about 43 kilometers (27 miles) west of downtown Saint-Félicien.
From its source, the Trembles River flows for about 23.4 kilometers (14.5 miles). During its journey, the river drops 168 meters (551 feet) in height. It flows through forests and, closer to its end, through some farming and village areas.
The River's Journey
The river's path can be divided into several parts:
- It flows about 5.0 kilometers (3.1 miles) to the east. Along this part, it collects water from Lake Aubord (from the south) and Lake Allegrin (from the north).
- Next, it flows about 9.4 kilometers (5.8 miles) towards the northeast. It makes a loop at the start and then flows mostly straight. It collects water from Lake du Héron and Lac de la Dalle. It also gets water from four other streams coming from the south.
- Then, it flows about 5.0 kilometers (3.1 miles) to the southeast, bending towards the east. It collects water from a group of lakes, including Vert, du Cordon, and Stirrup.
- Finally, it flows about 4.0 kilometers (2.5 miles) to the north. It makes a loop to the southeast to collect water from another stream before reaching its mouth.
Where the River Ends
The Rivière aux Trembles flows into a narrow bay at the southeast end of Lac à la Truite. Lac à la Truite is one of the two lakes that form the beginning of the Pémonca River.
This meeting point is located:
- About 28.0 kilometers (17.4 miles) northwest of downtown Saint-Félicien.
- About 11.7 kilometers (7.3 miles) southwest of where the Pémonca River itself ends.
From the mouth of the Trembles River, the water continues its long journey:
- It flows for 15.8 kilometers (9.8 miles) down the Pémonca River.
- Then, it flows 37.6 kilometers (23.4 miles) down the Ashuapmushuan River.
- After that, it crosses Lac Saint-Jean for 41.1 kilometers (25.5 miles), which is its full length.
- Finally, it follows the Saguenay River via the Petite Décharge for 172.3 kilometers (107.1 miles) eastwards to Tadoussac. There, it joins the large Saint Lawrence River estuary, which leads to the Atlantic Ocean.
What's in a Name?
The word "toponymy" means the study of place names. The name "rivière Pémonca" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968, by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is like a special committee for place names in Quebec.
