Saint-Camille Brook facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Saint-Camille River |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Estrie |
| MRC | Les Sources Regional County Municipality |
| Municipality | Saint-Camille, Saint-Georges-de-Windsor |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Agricultural streams Saint-Camille 296 m (971 ft) 45°41′11″N 71°41′21″W / 45.686264°N 71.689205°W |
| River mouth | Nicolet Southwest River Saint-Georges-de-Windsor 218 m (715 ft) 45°40′15″N 71°47′15″W / 45.67083°N 71.7875°W |
| Length | 9.9 km (6.2 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Nicolet Southwest River, Nicolet River, St. Lawrence River |
| Tributaries |
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The Saint-Camille River (called ruisseau Saint-Camille in French) is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into a larger river called the Nicolet Southwest River. From there, its water travels into the Nicolet River, then into Lake Saint Pierre, and finally reaches the mighty Saint Lawrence River. This river runs through two towns: Saint-Camille and Saint-Georges-de-Windsor. These towns are located in the Les Sources Regional County Municipality in the Estrie region of Quebec.
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Where is the Saint-Camille River?
The Saint-Camille River is part of a bigger network of rivers. To understand where it is, let's look at the areas around it.
Nearby Rivers and Waterways
The main water areas close to the Saint-Camille River are:
- North side: The Dion River.
- East side: The Nicolet Centre River.
- South side: The Nicolet Southwest River.
- West side: Also the Nicolet Southwest River.
Where the River Starts
The Saint-Camille River gets its water from many small streams. These streams flow through farms and forests. The very beginning of the river is in an area northeast of the village of Saint-Camille. This starting point is near a road called Rue Miquelon (which is also Route 216) and Rue Desrivières.
How the River Flows
From where it begins, the Saint-Camille River flows for about 9.9 km (6.2 mi). Here's how its journey goes:
- It flows west for 2.1 km (1.3 mi) through Saint-Camille. It passes Rue Miquelon (Route 216).
- Then, it continues west for another 1.8 km (1.1 mi) until it reaches Rue Desrivières.
- Next, it flows west for 3.4 km (2.1 mi) to the edge of the town of Wotton.
- It travels west for 1.3 km (0.81 mi) through Wotton, reaching the border of Saint-Georges-de-Windsor.
- Finally, it flows west for 1.3 km (0.81 mi) in Saint-Georges-de-Windsor until it meets the Nicolet Southwest River.
Where the River Ends
The Saint-Camille River empties into the east side of the Nicolet Southwest River. This meeting point is about 4.8 km (3.0 mi) east of the center of Saint-Georges-de-Windsor. It's also about 3.1 km (1.9 mi) upstream from where the Dion River joins the Nicolet Southwest River.
What's in a Name?
The name "Camille" is a common first name that comes from France.
The name "Ruisseau Saint-Camille" (which means Saint-Camille Brook in French) was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is the official group in Quebec that names places.
