Rivière des Frères facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rivière des Frères |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Centre-du-Québec |
| MRC | Nicolet-Yamaska Regional County Municipality |
| Municipality | Baie-du-Febvre |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Agricultural streams Baie-du-Febvre 41 m (135 ft) 46°06′23″N 72°42′04″W / 46.10645°N 72.701022°W |
| River mouth | Lake Saint-Pierre, St. Lawrence River Baie-du-Febvre 6 m (20 ft) 46°09′58″N 72°43′55″W / 46.16611°N 72.73194°W |
| Length | 4.0 km (2.5 mi) |
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The Rivière des Frères (which means Brothers River in English) is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into Lake Saint Pierre, a large lake connected to the famous Saint Lawrence River. This river runs through the town of Baie-du-Febvre in the Centre-du-Québec region. It is part of the Nicolet-Yamaska Regional County Municipality.
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Where the River Flows
The Rivière des Frères is surrounded by other rivers and lakes. Knowing these helps us understand its path.
Nearby Waters
- North: Lake Saint Pierre and the Saint Lawrence River.
- East: The Brielle River, Nicolet River, and Nicolet South-West River.
- South: The Landroche River and Saint-François River.
- West: The Landroche River, Colbert River, and Saint-François River.
River's Beginning
The Rivière des Frères starts from small streams in farm areas. These streams are found in Baie-du-Febvre. They are southeast of the main village, near Route 255.
River's Journey
The river flows for about 4.0 kilometres (2.5 mi) (2.5 miles). It moves towards the northwest through farmland. It passes north of the village of Baie-du-Febvre. The river also crosses Route 132. Near its end, the river goes through a special area used by the Ministry of National Defense.
Where the River Ends
The Rivière des Frères empties into Lake Saint Pierre. This happens at a place called "Battures des Frères" on the lake's south shore. It's located northwest of the village of Baie-du-Febvre. The spot where it joins the lake is about 1.6 kilometres (0.99 mi) (1 mile) southwest of where the Brielle River also meets the lake.
About the Name
The name "rivière des Frères" was officially recognized on August 28, 1980. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec. This commission is in charge of naming places in Quebec.
