Rivière des Hamel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rivière des Hamel |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Chaudière-Appalaches |
| MRC | Les Appalaches Regional County Municipality |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Forest streams Thetford Mines 385 metres (1,263 ft) 45°59′17″N 71°01′39″W / 45.988033°N 71.027478°W |
| River mouth | Bras Saint-Victor Saint-Éphrem-de-Beauce 213 metres (699 ft) 46°04′30″N 70°54′47″W / 46.075°N 70.91306°W |
| Length | 20.2 kilometres (12.6 mi) |
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| Progression | Bras Saint-Victor, Chaudière River, St. Lawrence River |
| River system | St. Lawrence River |
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The Rivière des Hamel (which means Hamel River in English) is a river in Quebec, Canada. It's like a smaller stream that flows into a bigger river called Bras Saint-Victor. This river then joins the Chaudière River, which eventually flows into the mighty St. Lawrence River.
The Hamel River flows through a few different towns. These include Saint-Évariste-de-Forsyth, Adstock, and Saint-Éphrem-de-Beauce. All these places are in a region of Quebec called Chaudière-Appalaches.
River's Journey
The Hamel River starts its journey in the forests near Thetford Mines. It begins as small streams high up, about 385 meters (1,263 feet) above sea level. This starting point is in the municipality of Saint-Évariste-de-Forsyth.
Where the River Flows
The Hamel River travels about 20.2 kilometers (12.6 miles) in total. As it flows, it passes through different areas:
- It starts in Saint-Évariste-de-Forsyth.
- Then it crosses into Adstock.
- After that, it enters Saint-Éphrem-de-Beauce.
Along its path, the river crosses several roads. These include Route 269, Route 271, and Route 108.
Neighboring Rivers
Rivers often have "neighbors" – other rivers and streams that flow nearby. These are part of the same watershed. The Hamel River's neighbors include:
- To the north: Prévost-Gilbert River and Noire River.
- To the east: Bras Saint-Victor, Fabrique stream, Pozer River, and Chaudière River.
- To the south: Bras Saint-Victor, Bernard stream, and Vaseux stream.
- To the west: Tardif-Bizier stream, Fortin-Dupuis River, Muskrat River, and Petite rivière Muskrat.
Where the River Ends
The Hamel River finishes its journey by flowing into the Bras Saint-Victor. This happens in the town of Saint-Éphrem-de-Beauce. The Bras Saint-Victor then continues on to join the larger Chaudière River near Beauceville.
River's Name
The name "Rivière des Hamel" was officially recognized on May 29, 1980. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is like the official naming committee for places in Quebec.
