Sabrevois River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sabrevois River |
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| Countries | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Administrative region | Montérégie |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Bras des Terres Jaunes (creek) Boucherville 23 m (75 ft) 45°37′13″N 73°23′56″W / 45.62025°N 73.39876°W |
| River mouth | Saint Lawrence River Boucherville 7 m (23 ft) 45°35′57″N 73°27′34″W / 45.59917°N 73.45944°W |
| Length | 6.5 km (4.0 mi) |
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| Tributaries |
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The Sabrevois River is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the famous Saint Lawrence River. A "tributary" is a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger one.
This river is located in the city of Boucherville. This area is part of the Montérégie region in southwestern Quebec.
The top part of the river flows through farms. This area is between two main roads, Autoroute 30 and Route 132. You can mostly reach this part by using Chemin du rang Lustucru. The lower part of the river goes through the city of Boucherville. It crosses streets like De Montbrun and De Montarville, and also Route 132.
The river's surface usually freezes from mid-December to the end of March. It's generally safe to walk or play on the ice from late December to early March. The amount of water in the river changes with the seasons and how much rain or snow falls.
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Where is the Sabrevois River?
The Sabrevois River is surrounded by other important water areas. These are called "hydrographic slopes." They are like the neighborhoods of the river.
- To the north, you'll find the Rivière aux Pins (Boucherville) and the Saint-Charles River.
- To the east, there's La Grande Décharge and Narbonne stream.
- To the west, the river flows into the big Saint Lawrence River.
The Sabrevois River starts near a railway line. This is in a farming area in the northeast part of Boucherville. Its main water source is a stream called "Bras des Terres Jaunes."
How Long is the River?
The Sabrevois River is about 6.5 kilometers (4 miles) long. As it flows, it drops about 16 meters (52 feet) in height.
Here's how the river flows:
- For about 2.8 kilometers (1.7 miles), it flows southwest through farmland. It picks up water from the Bras des Terres Noires stream. This section ends at De Montbrun street.
- Then, for 2.0 kilometers (1.2 miles), it flows southwest through the city. It goes through Parc de Mortagne and Sabrevois Park. It also passes north of Anne-Marie-Lemay Park. This part ends at De Montarville street.
- Finally, for 1.7 kilometers (1.1 miles), it flows west. It passes through Bois-de-Brouage Park and crosses Route 132. It also goes south of Parc De La Broquerie before reaching its end.
Where Does the River End?
The Sabrevois River ends on the southeast side of the Saint Lawrence River. This spot is across from Sainte-Marguerite Island.
To give you an idea of its location:
- It's about 3.9 kilometers (2.4 miles) east of Pointe-aux-Trembles.
- It's about 5.5 kilometers (3.4 miles) upstream from where the Rivière aux Pins (Boucherville) meets the St. Lawrence.
- It's about 2.7 kilometers (1.7 miles) north of the Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine Bridge–Tunnel.
Why is it Called Sabrevois?
The river is named after a person named Jacques-Charles de Sabrevois. He was born in France around 1667 and passed away in Montreal in 1727.
Jacques-Charles de Sabrevois was an officer in the French army. He came to New France (what is now Canada) in 1685. He was in charge of forts in places like Detroit and Chambly when the French ruled the area. He married Jeanne Boucher, whose father, Pierre Boucher, was the lord of Boucherville.
The name "Sabrevois river" was officially recognized on December 18, 1986. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is like a special committee that names places in Quebec.
