Rouilles River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rouilles River |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Mauricie |
| City | Shawinigan |
| Sector | Lac-à-la-Tortue |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Stream draining a marsh area Shawinigan (sector Lac-à-la-Tortue) 125 m (410 ft) 46°34′23″N 72°37′59″W / 46.573095°N 72.633059°W |
| River mouth | Saint-Maurice River Shawinigan (sector Lac-à-la-Tortue) 79 m (259 ft) 46°34′41″N 72°40′52″W / 46.578125°N 72.681135°W |
| Length | 4.4 km (2.7 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Saint-Maurice River, Saint Lawrence River |
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The Rouilles River (which means Rusty River in English) is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Saint-Maurice River, which then joins the mighty Saint Lawrence River.
This river is located entirely within the Lac-à-la-Tortue area, which is part of the city of Shawinigan. The Rouilles River flows through a forest, and its upper parts drain marshy areas.
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Where the Rouilles River Flows
The Rouilles River starts near the Lac-à-la-Tortue Ecological Reserve in the Lac-à-la-Tortue part of Shawinigan.
Its starting point is:
- About 3.9 kilometres (2.4 mi) (2.4 miles) southeast of Lac-à-la-Tortue.
- About 2.6 kilometres (1.6 mi) (1.6 miles) southeast of the Saint-Maurice River.
The River's Journey
The Rouilles River is about 4.4 kilometres (2.7 mi) (2.7 miles) long. It flows in two main parts:
- First, it travels about 2.8 kilometres (1.7 mi) (1.7 miles) towards the west.
- Then, it turns and flows about 1.6 kilometres (0.99 mi) (1 mile) to the northwest until it meets the Saint-Maurice River.
Where it Joins a Bigger River
The Rouilles River flows into the Saint-Maurice River. This meeting point is:
- Upstream (further up the river) from the Shawinigan dam.
- Downstream (further down the river) from a railway bridge that crosses the Saint-Maurice River.
- About 4.8 kilometres (3.0 mi) (3 miles) downstream from the Grand-Mère dam.
Why is it Called the Rusty River?
The name "Rivière aux Rouilles" means "Rusty River" in English. This name was officially given to the river on March 6, 1975, by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is like a special committee that names places in Quebec.
More About Rivers and Places
Related Topics
- Lac-à-la-Tortue: The area where the river is located.
- Shawinigan: The city that includes Lac-à-la-Tortue.
- Saint-Maurice River: The larger river that the Rouilles River flows into.
- St. Lawrence River: An even bigger river that the Saint-Maurice River eventually joins.
- Lac-à-la-Tortue Ecological Reserve: A protected natural area nearby.
- List of rivers of Quebec: A list of all the rivers in Quebec.
