Rondeau River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rondeau River |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Capitale-Nationale |
| Regional County Municipality | Portneuf Regional County Municipality |
| Municipalities | Saint-Léonard-de-Portneuf |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Bleu Lake Saint-Léonard-de-Portneuf, MRC Portneuf Regional County Municipality 232 m (761 ft) 46°55′08″N 71°58′44″W / 46.918839°N 71.97887°W |
| River mouth | Jacquot River Saint-Léonard-de-Portneuf 142 m (466 ft) 46°55′08″N 71°58′44″W / 46.918839°N 71.97887°W |
| Length | 7.8 km (4.8 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 34.92 hectares (86.3 acres) |
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The Rondeau River is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Jacquot River. You can find it in the municipality of Saint-Léonard-de-Portneuf. This area is part of the Portneuf Regional County Municipality and the Capitale-Nationale region.
The main roads that follow the river are Route 367 (also called chemin du rang Saint-Paul), chemin du rang Saint-Antoine, and route de la Traverse du 5e Rang. The local economy mostly relies on forestry (cutting down trees) and farming.
During winter, the Rondeau River usually freezes over. This happens from early December until late March. It's generally safe to walk or play on the ice from late December to early March.
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Where Does the Rondeau River Start?
The Rondeau River begins at a place called Bleu Lake. This lake is about 0.9 kilometres (0.56 mi) long and sits high up at 232 metres (761 ft) above sea level. It's surrounded by mountains.
What Feeds Bleu Lake?
Bleu Lake gets its water from other smaller lakes. Water flows into it from Lac du Canard, which is to the southwest. It also gets water from Lac Vert, located to the northwest. The southeast side of Bleu Lake is a popular spot for vacation homes.
How Long is the Rondeau River?
From Bleu Lake, the Rondeau River flows for about 7.8 kilometres (4.8 mi). As it flows, it drops about 90 metres (300 ft) in height.
What Path Does the River Take?
- First, it flows southeast for 1.4 kilometres (0.87 mi). It goes through Lake Gérard, which is 191 metres (627 ft) high. The river drops 62 metres (203 ft) in this section.
- Next, it turns northeast for 3.1 kilometres (1.9 mi). It passes through a small area called Allen's Mill. Along the way, it collects water from an unknown lake.
- Then, it flows east for 0.9 kilometres (0.56 mi), turning southeast. Here, it meets the Trudel stream.
- After that, it goes south for 0.7 kilometres (0.43 mi) until it reaches the Route 367 bridge.
- Finally, it flows south and southeast for 1.7 kilometres (1.1 mi) until it reaches its end point.
Where Does the Rondeau River End?
The Rondeau River flows into the Jacquot River. From there, the Jacquot River flows about 7.0 kilometres (4.3 mi) south. It then joins the Sainte-Anne River. The Sainte-Anne River continues for about 55.0 kilometres (34.2 mi) until it reaches the mighty St. Lawrence River.
What Does "Rondeau" Mean?
The name "Rondeau River" was officially recognized on May 2, 1985. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is like a special group that names places in Quebec.
