Saint-Germain River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Saint-Germain River |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Centre-du-Québec |
| Regional County Municipality | Drummond Regional County Municipality |
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| Main source | Various agricultural streams Drummondville 199 m (653 ft) 45°41′59″N 72°20′08″W / 45.69972°N 72.33556°W |
| River mouth | Saint-François River Drummondville 69 m (226 ft) 45°54′08″N 72°29′56″W / 45.90222°N 72.49889°W |
| Length | 50.0 km (31.1 mi) |
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The Saint-Germain River is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Saint-François River. This river is located in the Drummond Regional County Municipality (MRC). It's found in the Centre-du-Québec region, on the South Shore of the Saint Lawrence River.
The Saint-Germain River flows through several towns. These include l'Avenir, Durham-Sud, Lefebvre, Wickham, Saint-Germain-de-Grantham, and Drummondville.
Where the River Flows
The Saint-Germain River gets its water from many small streams. These streams start in farm areas and some small forests. The very beginning of the river is in the town of L'Avenir. It starts about 1.2 kilometers (0.75 miles) southwest of Highway 55.
Rivers Nearby
Other rivers and water areas close to the Saint-Germain River include:
- To the north: Saint-François River
- To the east: Saint-François River
- To the south: Ulverton River
- To the west: David River, rivière le Renne, Yamaska River
The River's Journey
The Saint-Germain River travels about 50 kilometers (31 miles). It flows mostly through farming areas.
- First Part: The river starts by flowing south. Then it turns west and northwest, going through towns like Durham-Sud and Lefebvre. It collects water from smaller streams along the way. This part of the river is about 23.2 kilometers (14.4 miles) long.
- Second Part: After crossing Route 139, the river continues northwest. It winds and turns, eventually reaching the city of Drummondville. In Drummondville, it flows through parts of the city, separating industrial and residential areas. This final section is about 26.8 kilometers (16.6 miles) long.
The Saint-Germain River finally joins the Saint-François River. This happens on the west side of the Saint-François River. The meeting point is near a golf course in Drummondville. It's about 0.8 kilometers (0.5 miles) upstream from the "pont des Voltigeurs" bridge (Highway 20).
River's Name History
The Saint-Germain River has had other names in the past. Some old names were "Rivière Noire" (Black River) and "Rivière Prévost."
The Abenaki people, who are Indigenous, had their own names for the river. They called it "Naskategwantekw" or "Naskategwantegw." This name means "the serpentine river," which describes how the river winds and turns.
The name "Rivière Saint-Germain" became official on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is in charge of place names in Quebec.
