Rivière des Vases (Nicolet River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rivière des Vases |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Centre-du-Québec |
| Regional County Municipality | Arthabaska |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | La Montagne (Appalachian Mountains) Ham-Nord 336 m (1,102 ft) 45°51′22″N 71°37′01″W / 45.856109°N 71.617009°W |
| River mouth | Nicolet River Ham-Nord 173 m (568 ft) 45°53′12″N 71°41′48″W / 45.88667°N 71.69666°W |
| Length | 12.9 km (8.0 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Nicolet River, St. Lawrence River |
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The Rivière des Vases is a river in Canada. Its name means river of vases in English. It is a small river that flows into the Nicolet River. The Nicolet River then joins the big St. Lawrence River. This river runs through towns like Ham-Nord and Saints-Martyrs-Canadiens. These towns are in the Centre-du-Québec region of Quebec.
Where the River Flows
The Rivière des Vases is surrounded by other rivers and streams. These are like its neighbors in the water world.
- To the north, you'll find the Bulstrode River.
- To the east, there's the Blanche River.
- To the south, you'll see the Aunière stream and lake Nicolet.
- To the west, it meets the Nicolet River.
The Rivière des Vases starts its journey in a place called "La Montagne." This is in the town of Ham-Nord. It's very close to the border of another town, Saints-Martyrs-Canadiens.
The River's Path
The Rivière des Vases flows for about 12.9 kilometers (8 miles). It takes a winding path through the landscape:
- It flows 0.2 kilometers (0.1 miles) east. This takes it to the edge of Saints-Martyrs-Canadiens.
- Then, it goes 2.2 kilometers (1.4 miles) first east, then north. It crosses through Saints-Martyrs-Canadiens.
- Next, it travels 2.5 kilometers (1.6 miles) west in Ham-Nord. Here, it meets the Grimard stream.
- After that, it flows 3.8 kilometers (2.4 miles) westward. It passes under the Route 161 bridge.
- Finally, it goes 4.2 kilometers (2.6 miles) more to the west. This is where it reaches its end, joining another river.
The Rivière des Vases flows into the east side of the Nicolet River. This meeting point is in Ham-Nord. It's located between two small areas: "village-des-Chutes" and "Notre-Dame-de-Ham."
What's in a Name?
The name "Rivière des Vases" means "river of vases" in English. This name comes from a muddy area near where the Demers stream joins the Rivière des Vases.
The word "vase" here refers to a type of mud or silt.
- Silt is a very fine mix of earth and plant bits. You find it at the bottom of lakes, rivers, and ponds.
- Mud is soil that is very wet. This can happen during floods or heavy rains. It makes roads and paths slippery and hard to walk on.
So, the river's name describes the muddy, silty areas along its banks. The name "rivière des Vases" became official on December 5, 1968. This was decided by the Commission de toponymie du Québec.
