Rivière des Indiens (lac aux Araignées) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rivière des Indiens |
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East branch of the Indians River at the Rang 4 bridge near Spider Lake.
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Estrie |
| MRC | Le Granit Regional County Municipality |
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| Main source | Mountain streams Frontenac, (MRC) Le Granit Regional County Municipality, Québec 555 metres (1,821 ft) 45°31′37″N 70°47′43″W / 45.52702°N 70.795169°W |
| River mouth | Lac aux Araignées Frontenac 400 metres (1,300 ft) 45°29′13″N 70°48′08″W / 45.48694°N 70.80222°W |
| Length | 4.8 kilometres (3.0 mi) |
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| Progression | Lac aux Araignées, Rivière aux Araignées, Lake Mégantic, Chaudière River, St. Lawrence River |
| River system | St. Lawrence River |
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The Rivière des Indiens (which means Indians River in English) is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the north shore of Lac aux Araignées, which is a lake. Think of it like a smaller stream that feeds into a bigger body of water!
About the Indians River
The Indians River is a tributary. This means it's a smaller river that flows into a larger body of water. In this case, it flows into Lac aux Araignées.
Where is this River?
The Indians River is found in a place called Frontenac. This area is part of the Le Granit Regional County Municipality in the Estrie region of Quebec. It's in the eastern part of Quebec, not too far from the border with the United States.
The river starts from small streams high up in the mountains. It flows downhill for about 4.8 kilometers (that's almost 3 miles!). It ends its journey by joining Lac aux Araignées. From there, the water continues its long trip through other rivers and lakes, eventually reaching the mighty St. Lawrence River.
How Did It Get Its Name?
The name "Rivière des Indiens" became official on December 5, 1968. This means that the name was formally recognized by the Commission de toponymie du Québec. This group in Quebec makes sure place names are correct and official.
