Rivière du Bois Clair facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rivière du Bois Clair |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Chaudière-Appalaches |
| MRC | Lotbinière Regional County Municipality |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Agricultural and forest streams Sainte-Croix 81 metres (266 ft) 46°35′15″N 71°43′49″W / 46.58742°N 71.73017°W |
| River mouth | Rivière du Chêne Saint-Édouard-de-Lotbinière 31 metres (102 ft) 46°33′15″N 71°53′06″W / 46.55416°N 71.885°W |
| Length | 13.3 kilometres (8.3 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | St. Lawrence River |
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The Rivière du Bois Clair (which means "light wood river" in English) is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Rivière du Chêne. The Rivière du Chêne then joins the mighty St. Lawrence River. This river flows through the towns of Sainte-Croix and Saint-Édouard-de-Lotbinière. Both towns are located in the Lotbinière Regional County Municipality, in the Chaudière-Appalaches region of Quebec.
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Where the River Flows
River's Journey and Length
The Bois Clair river starts in Sainte-Croix. It begins from small streams in farm and forest areas. The river flows for about 13.3 kilometers (around 8.3 miles). As it travels, the river drops about 50 meters (164 feet) in height.
The river's journey includes several parts:
- It flows southwest in Sainte-Croix for about 0.6 kilometers.
- Then, it turns northwest for 2.2 kilometers, crossing Route 226.
- It continues west for 6.2 kilometers, passing through Saint-Édouard-de-Lotbinière.
- Finally, it flows west for 4.3 kilometers until it meets the Rivière du Chêne.
River's End Point
The Bois Clair river joins the Rivière du Chêne in Saint-Édouard-de-Lotbinière. This meeting point is near Leclercville. It's about 0.7 kilometers downstream from the Route 226 bridge over the Rivière du Chêne.
Neighboring Waterways
Rivers Near Bois Clair
The Bois Clair river is part of a larger network of waterways. Here are some of the important rivers and streams nearby:
- North side: Jean-Baptiste stream, Saint-Eustache stream, and the St. Lawrence River.
- East side: Petit Saut River, Huron River, and Bois Franc stream.
- South side: Bras des Boucher, rivière aux Cèdres, Rivière aux Ormes, and Henri River.
- West side: The Rivière du Chêne, which the Bois Clair river flows into.
River's Name History
What "Bois Clair" Means
The name "Bois Clair" comes from a French family name. It has been used to identify this river for a long time.
Official Naming
The name "Rivière du Bois Clair" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is a group that names places in Quebec.
