Ruisseau L'Abbé facts for kids

The Ruisseau L'Abbé (which means L'Abbé stream in English) is a freshwater stream in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Pikauba River. This stream is located in the Lac-Ministuk area, which is part of the Le Fjord-du-Saguenay Regional County Municipality. This region is known as Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean.

You can reach the upper part of the L'Abbé stream valley using Route 169. There are also other smaller forest roads. These roads help with forestry work and fun outdoor activities like tourism. Forestry, which is about managing forests, is the main economic activity here. Tourism and recreation come in second.

The surface of L'Abbé Creek usually freezes over from late November until early April. However, it's generally safe to walk or play on the ice from mid-December to late March.

Exploring the Geography of Ruisseau L'Abbé

This section will help you understand where Ruisseau L'Abbé is located. It also explains the areas around it that collect water, known as watersheds.

Surrounding Water Basins

The main water areas next to Ruisseau L'Abbé are:

• North side: You'll find Galbraith stream, Moïse lake, Rivière aux Sables, Kenogami Lake, Saguenay River, and Vert Lake (Hébertville).
• East side: Here are the Pikauba River, Patrie Creek, McDonald Creek, Gagnon Creek, Cyriac River, and Chicoutimi River.
• South side: Look for Luppanay stream, the Pikauba River, Rivière aux Écorces, and Petite rivière Pikauba.
• West side: This side has the Pikauba River, Belle Rivière stream, La Belle Rivière, Couchepaganiche East River, and Métabetchouane River.

Where Ruisseau L'Abbé Begins

L'Abbé stream starts from a very small, unnamed lake. This lake is high up, about 310 m (1,020 ft) above sea level, on the eastern side of Mont Hudon-Beaulieu. The northern end of this starting lake is located:

• About 4.6 km (2.9 mi) south of Vert Lake (Hébertville).
• Around 18.2 km (11.3 mi) south-east of Lac Saint-Jean.
• About 18.6 km (11.6 mi) south-west of Kenogami Lake.
• Only 0.8 km (0.50 mi) north-west of Route 169.
• About 14.1 km (8.8 mi) south-west from where Ruisseau L'Abbé joins the Pikauba River.

The Stream's Journey

From its small starting lake, Ruisseau L'Abbé flows for about 19.3 km (12.0 mi). It travels entirely through a forest area. Along its path, the stream drops about 99 km (62 mi) in elevation.

Upper Part of the Stream

The first part of Ruisseau L'Abbé flows for about 9.2 km (5.7 mi). It generally heads northeast, then turns east. Along this section, it collects water from several smaller lakes and streams. These include the Florian lake, the lake of Écluse, and the Brulé and Sarcelle lakes. It also picks up water from a group of lakes like Lac à la Tranche and Lac Beaver. Finally, it meets the Luppanay stream.

Lower Part of the Stream

The second part of Ruisseau L'Abbé covers about 10.1 km (6.3 mi). It first flows northward, then curves northeast. It receives water from Lake Moses and Galbraith Creek. Further along, it flows southeast and then east, collecting water from Plessis stream, which drains lakes like Lac Glacé and Lac Ratté. It also gets water from Lake Robertson. The stream then flows northeast through a deep valley until it reaches its end.

Where Ruisseau L'Abbé Ends

Ruisseau L'Abbé flows into the Pikauba River on its west bank. This meeting point is located:

• About 11.0 km (6.8 mi) south-west of the village of Saint-Cyriac.
• Around 4.8 km (3.0 mi) west of where the Pikauba River joins Kenogami Lake.
• About 21.0 km (13.0 mi) south-west of the Portage-des-Roches dam.
• Around 14.6 km (9.1 mi) west of Highway 169.
• About 34.3 km (21.3 mi) south-west of where the Chicoutimi River meets the Saguenay River.
• Around 30.7 km (19.1 mi) south-east of the shore of Lac Saint-Jean.

From this point, the water from L'Abbé stream continues its long journey. It travels down the Pikauba River to the northeast, then crosses Kenogami Lake. After that, it flows along the Chicoutimi River and then the mighty Saguenay River. Finally, it reaches Tadoussac and joins the large Saint Lawrence estuary.

The Name of Ruisseau L'Abbé

The name "ruisseau L'Abbé" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is the organization in charge of place names in Quebec.

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