Saint-Charles River (Varennes) facts for kids
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| Countries | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Administrative region | Montérégie |
| Regional County Municipality | Marguerite-D'Youville Regional County Municipality |
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| Main source | Little lake on a golf club Varennes 31 m (102 ft) 45°43′13″N 73°19′22″W / 45.72036°N 73.32266°W |
| River mouth | Saint Lawrence River Varennes 7 m (23 ft) 45°38′52″N 73°26′45″W / 45.64778°N 73.44583°W |
| Length | 13.9 km (8.6 mi) |
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The Saint-Charles River is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Saint Lawrence River from its south side. The river runs through the city of Varennes.
The Saint-Charles River starts in a golf course. It then flows through farms before reaching the city. The river's water level changes with the seasons and how much rain falls. In winter, the river usually freezes from mid-December to late March. People can often walk or play on the ice from late December to early March.
Where the River Flows
The Saint-Charles River is about 13.9 kilometers (8.6 miles) long. It drops about 24 meters (79 feet) from its start to its end.
River's Journey
The river begins in a small lake on a golf course in Varennes. This lake is about 31 meters (102 feet) above sea level.
For the first 7.1 kilometers (4.4 miles), the river flows northwest through the golf course. Then it turns southwest through farmland. It passes under Highway 30.
For the next 6.8 kilometers (4.2 miles), the river continues west through farms. It then turns southwest, winding along the edge of Varennes. It picks up water from smaller streams like the Petit Bois ditch. The river crosses Route 132 before turning northwest.
River's End
The Saint-Charles River finally empties into the Saint Lawrence River. This happens in the middle of Varennes, right across from Île Sainte-Thérèse. This spot is about 1.4 kilometers (0.9 miles) east of Île Sainte-Thérèse.
River Neighbors
The Saint-Charles River has several streams and rivers nearby. These are called its "hydrographic slopes." They include:
- To the north: Notre-Dame stream
- To the east: Le Grand Ruisseau and the Richelieu River
- To the south: Rivière aux Pins (Boucherville) and the Sabrevois River
- To the west: Notre-Dame stream and the Saint Lawrence River
River Name
The name "Rivière aux Pins" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968, by the Commission de toponymie du Québec.
