Rivière des Orignaux (rivière de la Fourche tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rivière des Orignaux |
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| Other name(s) | Old name:"Ruisseau des Pointes" |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Chaudière-Appalaches |
| MRC | Bellechasse Regional County Municipality |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Mountain stream Notre-Dame-Auxiliatrice-de-Buckland 399 metres (1,309 ft) 46°36′07″N 70°35′36″W / 46.601903°N 70.593336°W |
| River mouth | Rivière de la Fourche Notre-Dame-Auxiliatrice-de-Buckland 336 metres (1,102 ft) 46°38′36″N 70°32′43″W / 46.64333°N 70.54528°W |
| Length | 9.2 kilometres (5.7 mi) |
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| Progression | Rivière de la Fourche, rivière du Sud (Montmagny), St. Lawrence River |
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The Rivière des Orignaux (which means Mooses River in English) is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows through the area of Notre-Dame-Auxiliatrice-de-Buckland. This area is part of the Bellechasse Regional County Municipality in the Chaudière-Appalaches region.
This river is a smaller stream that flows into the Rivière de la Fourche. The Rivière de la Fourche then joins the rivière du Sud (Montmagny). Finally, the Rivière du Sud flows into the mighty St. Lawrence River. So, the Rivière des Orignaux is part of a larger river system leading to the ocean.
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Where is the Rivière des Orignaux Located?
The Rivière des Orignaux is found in the Bellechasse Regional County Municipality in Quebec. It starts in the Buckland area of Notre-Dame-Auxiliatrice-de-Buckland. The mountains around its source are part of the Notre Dame Mountains.
What Rivers are Nearby?
Many other rivers and streams are close to the Rivière des Orignaux. These include:
- North: Rivière de la Fourche and the South stream.
- East: Rivière de la Fourche.
- South: rivière des Mornes and Belles Amours stream.
- West: Rivière du Moulin and rivière aux Billots.
How Long is the River?
The Rivière des Orignaux flows for about 9.1 kilometers (5.6 miles). It travels through a valley.
The River's Journey
The river's path can be divided into a few sections:
- It flows for 3.9 kilometers (2.4 miles) towards the northeast. This part is in Notre-Dame-Auxiliatrice-de-Buckland until it reaches Route 279.
- Then, it continues northeast for 3.0 kilometers (1.9 miles) to the Rang Ville-Marie road.
- The last 2.2 kilometers (1.4 miles) also flow northeast until the river joins another.
Where Does the River End?
The Rivière des Orignaux joins the Forks River (Rivière de la Fourche). This meeting point is in the Buckland area. It is about 2.9 kilometers (1.8 miles) north of Buckland. It is also 10.6 kilometers (6.6 miles) south of the rivière du Sud (Montmagny).
What Does "Orignaux" Mean?
The name "Rivière des Orignaux" means "Mooses River" in English. This name was officially recognized on September 11, 1987. The Commission de toponymie du Québec is the group that makes these names official.
