Rivière des Îles Brûlées facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rivière des Îles Brûlées |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Administrative region | Chaudière-Appalaches |
| RCM | La Nouvelle-Beauce Regional County Municipality |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Agricultural streams Saint-Bernard 216 metres (709 ft) 46°26′55″N 71°09′15″W / 46.448658°N 71.154223°W |
| River mouth | Chaudière River Saint-Bernard 126 metres (413 ft) 46°32′06″N 71°09′08″W / 46.535°N 71.15222°W |
| Length | 13.0 kilometres (8.1 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Chaudière River, St. Lawrence |
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The Rivière des Îles Brûlées (which means "river of burned islands" in English) is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Chaudière River, which then empties into the mighty St. Lawrence River. This river is located in the town of Saint-Bernard, within the La Nouvelle-Beauce Regional County Municipality. It's part of the Chaudière-Appalaches region.
Where the River Flows
The Rivière des Îles Brûlées starts in an area with farms. This spot is northwest of the Saint-Henri road in Saint-Bernard. It is about 5.5 kilometers southwest of the center of Saint-Bernard village. It's also about 7.1 kilometers west of the Chaudière River.
River's Journey
The Îles Brûlées river flows for about 13.0 kilometres (8.1 mi). Here is how its journey unfolds:
- It flows north for 2.1 kilometres (1.3 mi) until it reaches a country road.
- Then, it turns northeast for 2.0 kilometres (1.2 mi) towards the Saint-Luc road.
- It continues northeast for 2.9 kilometres (1.8 mi), reaching the Saint-Georges-Ouest road. This road goes through the village of Saint-Bernard.
- Next, it flows west for 1.7 kilometres (1.1 mi) until it meets the Bougie stream.
- Finally, it travels north for 4.3 kilometres (2.7 mi) until it joins the Chaudière River.
River's End
The Îles Brûlées river ends by flowing into the west side of the Chaudière River. This meeting point is in Saint-Bernard. It is located downstream from the bridge in the village of Scott. It is also upstream from the bridge in Saint-Lambert-de-Lauzon.
Neighboring Water Areas
A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a common river or lake. The main watersheds near the Brûlées River are:
- North side: The Bougie stream and the Chaudière River.
- East side: The Vallée River and the Chaudière River.
- South side: The Vallée River, the Bras d'Henri, and the Beaurivage River.
- West side: The Petit Bras d'Henri and the Beaurivage River.
River's Name
The name "Rivière des Îles Brûlées" was officially recognized on August 8, 1977. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is like a special committee that names places in Quebec.
