Rivière le Renne facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rivière le Renne |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Montérégie |
| Regional County Municipality | Acton Regional County Municipality |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Various streams Saint-Théodore-d'Acton 215 m (705 ft) 46°34′26″N 72°16′51″W / 46.57389°N 72.28083°W |
| River mouth | Yamaska River Saint-Théodore-d'Acton 55 m (180 ft) 45°40′52″N 72°38′52″W / 45.68111°N 72.64777°W |
| Length | 48 km (30 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Tributaries |
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The Rivière le Renne, also known as the Reindeer River in English, is a river in Quebec, Canada. It is a branch of the Yamaska River. The river flows through several towns. These include Maricourt, Sainte-Christine, and Acton Vale. It also passes through Saint-Nazaire-d'Acton and Saint-Théodore-d'Acton. All these places are in the Acton Regional County Municipality (MRC). This area is located on the South Shore of the Saint Lawrence River in the Estrie region of Quebec.
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Where the River Flows
The Rivière le Renne is part of a larger network of rivers. It has several neighboring rivers that share the same water system.
Nearby Rivers
Here are some of the main rivers close to the Renne river:
- North side: The David River and the Duncan River.
- East side: The Saint-François River.
- South side: The Noire River.
- West side: The Chibouet River.
River's Beginning
The Renne river starts from the Rivard stream. This stream begins northwest of the village of Maricourt.
Journey of the River
The Renne river flows for about 48 km (30 mi) in total. Its journey can be split into two main parts: the upper course and the lower course.
Upper Course of the River
The first part of the river's journey is about 24.6 kilometres (15.3 mi). In this section, the river flows:
- 1.4 kilometres (0.87 mi) west until it reaches Route 222.
- 2.9 kilometres (1.8 mi) west, then northwest. It meets another stream coming from the northeast.
- 3.0 kilometres (1.9 mi) northwest, again reaching Route 222.
- 4.2 kilometres (2.6 mi) north, collecting water from the Gardin stream.
- 4.1 kilometres (2.5 mi) northwest, flowing to Route 116.
- 4.1 kilometres (2.5 mi) northwest, gathering water from the Normand and Dupuis streams. It continues to the "road of iron."
- 4.9 kilometres (3.0 mi) northwest, collecting water from several streams like Normand, Dupuis, Gauthier, Landry, Lefebvre, and Daigneault. It flows until it reaches the Courtemanche stream.
Lower Course of the River
After the Courtemanche stream joins, the river becomes wider. This second part of the journey is about 23.4 kilometres (14.5 mi). Here, the river flows:
- 8.9 kilometres (5.5 mi) west, winding in places. It flows to the Route 139 bridge, near Acton Vale.
- 8.0 kilometres (5.0 mi) west, passing through the village of Acton Vale. It goes under a road bridge.
- 2.8 kilometres (1.7 mi) northwest, with some winding turns. It flows to where the Duncan River joins it.
- 3.7 kilometres (2.3 mi) southwest, through an area mostly used for farming. This is the final stretch before it reaches its mouth.
The Renne river eventually flows into the north bank of the Black River (Yamaska River).
Name of the River
The name of the river has changed over time.
Old Name
In the past, this river was known as the "Moose River."
Official Name
The name "Rivière le Renne" was officially recorded on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is the official body for naming places in Quebec.
