Rivière du Cinq facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rivière du Cinq |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Chaudière-Appalaches |
| MRC | Les Appalaches Regional County Municipality, Robert-Cliche Regional County Municipality |
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| Main source | Lac du Cinq Saint-Pierre-de-Broughton 601 metres (1,972 ft) 46°16′41″N 71°06′06″W / 46.278079°N 71.10159°W |
| River mouth | Bras Saint-Victor Saint-Victor 210 metres (690 ft) 46°08′50″N 70°55′39″W / 46.14722°N 70.9275°W |
| Length | 23.1 kilometres (14.4 mi) |
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| River system | St. Lawrence River |
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The Rivière du Cinq (which means 'River of the Five' in English) is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Bras Saint-Victor, which then joins the Chaudière River. The Chaudière River eventually flows into the mighty St. Lawrence River.
This river is located in the Chaudière-Appalaches region of Quebec. It passes through different areas, including:
- Parts of Les Appalaches Regional County Municipality, like Saint-Pierre-de-Broughton and Sacré-Cœur-de-Jésus.
- The Robert-Cliche Regional County Municipality, specifically the town of Saint-Victor.
Where the River Flows
The Rivière du Cinq starts its journey at a lake called Lac du Cinq. This lake is about 430 metres (1,410 ft) long and sits at an altitude of 601 metres (1,972 ft). It is located near Saint-Pierre-de-Broughton. The lake is north of the village of East Broughton and south-east of Mont Sainte-Marguerite.
From Lac du Cinq, the river flows for about 23.1 kilometres (14.4 mi). It winds its way through different landscapes:
- It starts by flowing south in Saint-Pierre-de-Broughton.
- It then turns south, passing a small lake and crossing country roads.
- The river crosses Route 112 near East Broughton.
- It continues flowing southeast, eventually reaching the town of Saint-Victor.
The Rivière du Cinq finally joins the Bras Saint-Victor river in Saint-Victor. The Bras Saint-Victor then flows into the Chaudière River near Beauceville. The point where the Rivière du Cinq meets the Bras Saint-Victor is about 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) northwest of the center of Saint-Victor.
Neighboring Rivers and Basins
A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a single river or lake. The Rivière du Cinq has several important neighboring watersheds:
- To the north, you'll find the Fourchette River and Saint-Jean stream.
- To the east, there's the rivière des Fermes, the main Chaudière River, and the Bras Saint-Victor.
- To the south, it's bordered by the Bras Saint-Victor and the Prévost-Gilbert River.
- To the west, you'll find the Palmer East River and the Prévost-Gilbert River.
River's Name History
The name "Rivière du Cinq" was officially recognized on June 12, 1970. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is the official body in Quebec responsible for naming places.
