Rivière de la Tortue (Delson) facts for kids
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Rivière de la Tortue
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Montérégie |
| MRC | Roussillon Regional County Municipality |
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| Main source | Various agricultural streams Saint-Patrice-de-Sherrington 20 units? 45°08′44″N 73°34′16″W / 45.145542°N 73.571176°W |
| River mouth | St. Lawrence Seaway Delson 20 m (66 ft) 45°24′06″N 73°32′11″W / 45.40166°N 73.53638°W |
| Length | 36.6 km (22.7 mi) |
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The Rivière de la Tortue is a river in Quebec, Canada. Its name means "Turtle River" in English. This river flows into the St. Lawrence River from its south side. It is located in the Montérégie region, which is in the southwest part of Quebec.
The Rivière de la Tortue flows through several areas. These include parts of the Les Jardins-de-Napierville Regional County Municipality and the Roussillon Regional County Municipality. You can find it in towns like Saint-Patrice-de-Sherrington, Saint-Édouard, Saint-Mathieu, Delson, and Candiac.
During winter, the river usually freezes. It is often frozen from mid-December until the end of March. It is generally safe to walk on the ice from late December to early March. The amount of water in the river changes with the seasons and how much rain or snow falls.
Where the River Flows
The Rivière de la Tortue is surrounded by other waterways.
- To the north, it is near the St. Lawrence Seaway and the St. Lawrence River.
- To the east, you'll find the Saint-André stream and the Saint Jacques River (Roussillon).
- To the south, there is the Laffite stream and the Acadia River.
- To the west, it is close to the Saint-Pierre River (Saint-Régis River tributary).
River's Beginning
The Rivière de la Tortue starts from several small streams. These streams collect water from farms near Saint-Patrice-de-Sherrington. This area is southwest of the village. It is also north of the Laffite stream and the hamlet of Barrington.
Journey North
From Saint-Patrice-de-Sherrington, the river flows north. It passes through farmland. The river goes west of the village of Saint-Patrice-de-Sherrington. Along the way, it collects water from other streams like Lazure, Saint-Michel, and Provost.
The river then flows through the middle of Saint-Édouard. It also picks up water from the Boulerice-Yelle stream. This stream runs next to Autoroute 15 for about 7.3 kilometers.
After this, the river turns west. It heads towards the village of Saint-Mathieu. Here, it collects water from the Faille stream on its left side, near the community center.
Final Stretch
From Saint-Mathieu, the river flows straight north. It runs alongside a railway track. It also passes west of a small area called Val-Wooded. When it reaches an industrial area, the river starts to curve and bend. It continues to curve until it reaches its end.
The river keeps flowing north from the industrial zone. It collects water from the Isabelle and Lasaline streams. It then goes under Autoroute 30. After this, the river enters the town of Delson from the south. It winds its way north through Delson. The river continues its journey through Candiac until it reaches its mouth.
The Rivière de la Tortue ends at the south shore of the St. Lawrence Seaway. This is downstream from the Côte-Sainte-Catherine lock. It is also about 3 kilometers downstream from where the Saint-Pierre River (Saint-Régis River tributary) meets the seaway.
The Rivière de la Tortue flows somewhat parallel to the Saint-Pierre River (Saint-Régis River tributary). It travels about 24 kilometers from its source to the village of Saint-Mathieu. Then, it flows another 12.6 kilometers to its mouth. Because the river has a very gentle slope, it can sometimes overflow its banks during floods.
River's Name
The name "Rivière de la Tortue" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is a group that names places in Quebec.
