Rivière de l'Esturgeon (Châteauguay River tributary) facts for kids

The rivière de l'Esturgeon (which means Sturgeon River in English) is a smaller river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Châteauguay River, which then empties into the big St. Lawrence River. This river is located in the Montérégie region of Quebec.

The Esturgeon River flows through a few different towns. These include Saint-Isidore and Mercier. It also passes through Sainte-Martine. You can reach different parts of the river using roads like Saint-Jean-Baptiste road.

Like many rivers in Canada, the Esturgeon River freezes over in winter. It's usually frozen from mid-December until the end of March. However, it's safest to walk on the ice from late December to early March. The amount of water in the river changes with the seasons. There's often a lot more water in March or April when the snow melts.

Where Does the River Start?

The Esturgeon River begins where two small streams meet in a farming area. This spot is about 0.9 kilometres (0.56 mi) south of the village of Saint-Isidore. It's also about 7.1 kilometres (4.4 mi) east of the Châteauguay River.

The River's Journey

From its start, the Esturgeon River flows for about 14.2 kilometres (8.8 mi). As it flows, it drops about 10 metres (33 ft) in height.

The river first flows south through farmland. Then, it turns southwest and meets the Noire River. After that, it travels west through more farms, going around a small lake. It then turns south again.

The river continues south, picking up water from another stream. It then flows west, collecting water from three more farm streams. Finally, it flows west again, picking up water from the Poupart discharge. It then bends southwest, passing through the village of Sainte-Martine and crossing Route 138.

The Esturgeon River ends when it joins the Châteauguay River. From this meeting point, the water then travels another 13.3 kilometres (8.3 mi) along the Châteauguay River until it reaches the mighty St. Lawrence River.

How Did It Get Its Name?

The name "rivière de l'Esturgeon" means "Sturgeon River." It was officially given this name on March 3, 1993, by the Commission de toponymie du Québec. This commission is in charge of naming places in Quebec.

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