Rivière à la Carpe facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rivière à la Carpe |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean |
| Regional County Municipality | Le Domaine-du-Roy Regional County Municipality and Lac-Saint-Jean-Est Regional County Municipality |
| Municipalities | Belle-Rivière and Saint-André-du-Lac-Saint-Jean |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Neuf Lake Belle-Rivière 375 m (1,230 ft) 48°14′47″N 71°48′49″E / 48.246375°N 71.81354°E |
| River mouth | Métabetchouane River Saint-André-du-Lac-Saint-Jean 250 m (820 ft) 48°17′55″N 71°58′42″E / 48.29861°N 71.97833°E |
| Length | 20.2 km (12.6 mi) |
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| Tributaries |
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The Rivière à la Carpe is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Métabetchouane River. This river is located in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean area.
The river flows through a forest. It passes through Belle-Rivière and Saint-André-du-Lac-Saint-Jean. The main activity here is forestry. Tourism, like fishing or hiking, is also popular.
The Rivière à la Carpe usually freezes in late November. It stays frozen until early April. It is generally safe to walk on the ice from mid-December to late March.
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Where is the Rivière à la Carpe Located?
The Rivière à la Carpe is surrounded by other rivers and lakes. These are its neighbors:
- To the north: The Métabetchouane River, l'Abbé River, and MacDonald River. Also, Lac Saint-Jean is nearby.
- To the east: La Belle Rivière, Barnabé stream, Lac de la Belle Rivière, and rivière du Milieu.
- To the south: The Métabetchouane River and Lac à la Carpe.
- To the west: The Métabetchouane River, Bruyante River, and Prudent River.
Where Does the River Start?
The Rivière à la Carpe begins at a lake called Lac Neuf. This lake is about 1.4 km (0.87 mi) long. It sits at an altitude of 375 m (1,230 ft). Two small streams flow into Lac Neuf. These streams are surrounded by marshy areas.
How Does the River Flow?
From Lac Neuf, the Rivière à la Carpe flows for 20.2 km (12.6 mi). It drops about 125 m (410 ft) in height along its path.
Here is how the river flows:
- It flows 4.4 km (2.7 mi) to the northwest. It picks up water from two small lakes. Then it reaches a bend where another stream joins it.
- Next, it flows 4.0 km (2.5 mi) to the west. It makes small curves and collects water from "Lac à la Vache". Then it reaches the outlet of Lac à la Carpe.
- After that, it flows 7.5 km (4.7 mi) to the west. It forms small streams and gets water from two more lakes. It also goes through three sets of rapids. Then it reaches another bend in the river.
- Finally, it flows 4.3 km (2.7 mi) to the northwest. It bends west near the end. It collects one more stream before reaching its mouth. The mouth is on the east bank of the Métabetchouane River.
Where Does the River End Up?
After joining the Métabetchouane River, the water flows north for 11.9 km (7.4 mi). This leads to the south shore of Lac Saint-Jean. From there, the water crosses Lac Saint-Jean for 22.8 km (14.2 mi) to the northeast.
Then, the water enters the Saguenay River through La Petite Landfill. It travels for 172.3 km (107.1 mi) until it reaches Tadoussac. At Tadoussac, the water joins the Saint Lawrence estuary.
What's in a Name?
The name "rivière à la Carpe" was officially given on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec. This commission is in charge of naming places in Quebec.
