Rivière à Benjamin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rivière à Benjamin |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean |
| Regional County Municipality | Le Fjord-du-Saguenay Regional County Municipality |
| City | Saguenay |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Mountain streams Saguenay 92 m (302 ft) 48°23′12″N 70°54′10″W / 48.38665°N 70.90290°W |
| River mouth | Baie des Ha! Ha! Saguenay (sector "La Baie" 4 m (13 ft) 48°21′25″N 70°52′09″E / 48.35695°N 70.86916°E |
| Length | 5.7 km (3.5 mi) |
The Rivière à Benjamin is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Baie des Ha! Ha!, which is part of the larger Saguenay River. This river is located in the city of Saguenay.
The area around the river is used for different activities. People use the roads nearby for logging, farming, and fun outdoor activities. It's also home to many residents. The main activity here is forestry, which means cutting down trees for wood. Tourism and recreation, like hiking or fishing, are also important.
During winter, the Benjamin River usually freezes. You can often walk or play safely on the ice from mid-December to mid-March.
Where the Benjamin River Flows
The Benjamin River is surrounded by other rivers and bodies of water. These are like its neighbors in the water world.
- To the north, you'll find the Saguenay River.
- To the east, there's more of the Saguenay River.
- To the south, it meets the Baie des Ha! Ha! and is near the Ha! Ha! River.
- To the west, you'll find rivers like the Gauthier River and the Rivière du Moulin.
The Benjamin River starts where several small mountain streams meet. This starting point is about 92 m (302 ft) above sea level. It's not far from the big Saguenay River.
From its source, the Benjamin River flows for about 5.7 km (3.5 mi). It travels through a forest area, dropping about 88 m (289 ft) in height along its journey.
The river eventually empties into the "Anse à Benjamin" part of the Baie des Ha! Ha!. This is near the Bagotville area of Saguenay. From there, the water flows through the Baie des Ha! Ha! for about 11.0 km (6.8 mi). Then it joins the Saguenay River and travels another 99.5 km (61.8 mi) east to Tadoussac. Finally, it mixes with the waters of the Saint Lawrence Estuary.
What's in a Name?
The name "Benjamin" is a common French first name.
The name "Rivière à Benjamin" was officially recognized on August 28, 1980. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is like a special group that names places in Quebec.
More to Explore
- Saguenay, a city in Quebec
- Baie des Ha! Ha!
- Saguenay River
- List of rivers of Quebec
