Rouge River (Beaurivage River tributary) facts for kids
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| Native name | Rivière Rouge |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Administrative region | Chaudière-Appalaches |
| RCM | Lotbinière Regional County Municipality, Lévis (City) |
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| Main source | Agricultural streams Saint-Agapit 131 metres (430 ft) 46°34′32″N 71°27′54″W / 46.575501°N 71.4650°W |
| River mouth | Beaurivage River Saint-Sylvestre 97 metres (318 ft) 46°36′57″N 71°21′45″W / 46.61583°N 71.3625°W |
| Length | 10.3 kilometres (6.4 mi) |
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| Progression | Beaurivage River, Chaudière River, St. Lawrence |
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The Rivière Rouge, which means Red River in English, is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Beaurivage River. The Beaurivage River then joins the Chaudière River, which eventually flows into the mighty St. Lawrence River. The Red River passes through the towns of Saint-Agapit and Saint-Apollinaire. These towns are part of the Lotbinière Regional County Municipality in the Chaudière-Appalaches region.
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Where the Red River Flows
The Red River is part of a larger water system. It collects water from a specific area called a watershed. A watershed is like a big bowl where all the rain and melted snow drain into one river or lake.
Nearby Rivers and Watersheds
The Red River has several important neighbors in terms of water flow:
- To the north: The Aulneuse River, Beaurivage River, and the St. Lawrence River.
- To the east: The Beaurivage River and the Chaudière River.
- To the south: The Noire River, rivière aux Pins, Henri River, and the Beaurivage River.
- To the west: The Henri River, Bourret brook, rivière aux Cèdres, and the Noire River.
The River's Journey
The Red River starts in the town of Saint-Agapit. Its starting point is near the border with Saint-Apollinaire. This area is south of Highway 20. It is also southeast of the main village of Saint-Apollinaire.
The Red River flows for about 10.3 kilometers (6.4 miles). Here's how its journey unfolds:
- First, it flows about 1.5 kilometers (0.9 miles) to the east. It reaches Route 273.
- Next, it continues eastward for about 3.8 kilometers (2.4 miles). During this part, it follows the boundary between the towns.
- Then, it turns northeast for 3.0 kilometers (1.9 miles). It flows through Saint-Apollinaire. It reaches the edge of Lévis, specifically the "Saint-Étienne-de-Lauzon" area.
- Finally, it flows northeast for another 2.0 kilometers (1.2 miles). This is its last stretch before it joins another river.
The Red River ends its journey by emptying into the Beaurivage River. This happens on the west side of the Beaurivage River. The meeting point is north of a small area called "Pointe-Saint-Gilles" in Lévis.
What's in a Name?
The word "toponymy" is the study of place names. The name "rivière Rouge" (Red River) was officially recognized. This happened on October 6, 1983. The Commission de toponymie du Québec is the group in Quebec that makes these names official.
