Saint Pierre River (Mirabel) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Saint Pierre River |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Administrative region | Laurentides |
| Regional County Municipality | Mirabel, sector "Saint-Janvier" |
| Cities | Mirabel |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Mirabel, sector "Saint-Janvier" 72 m (236 ft) 45°43′00″N 73°57′25″W / 45.71667°N 73.95694°W |
| River mouth | Mascouche River, Mascouche 51 m (167 ft) 46°43′49″N 73°52′11″W / 46.73028°N 73.86972°W |
| Length | 9.4 km (5.8 mi) |
The Saint-Pierre River is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Mascouche River. You can find it in the "Saint-Janvier" area of the city of Mirabel, which is in the Laurentides region.
The river flows east through farmland, just north of the village of Saint-Janvier.
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Where the Saint-Pierre River Flows
The Saint-Pierre River starts between Highway 15 and Route 117. This is on the northwest side of the village of Saint-Janvier.
River's Starting Point
The very beginning of the river is located:
- About 5.9 kilometres (3.7 mi) northeast of the Mirabel Airport terminal.
- About 14.6 kilometres (9.1 mi) northwest of the rivière des Mille Îles.
- About 6.6 kilometres (4.1 mi) west of where the Saint-Pierre River joins another river.
The River's Journey
From its start, the Saint-Pierre River flows for about 9.4 kilometres (5.8 mi). Here's how it travels:
- It goes 0.8 kilometres (0.50 mi) north until it reaches the bridge for Route 117.
- Then, it turns and flows 4.9 kilometres (3.0 mi) eastward. It makes a loop to the north before reaching the "Côte Saint-Pierre" road.
- Finally, it flows 3.7 kilometres (2.3 mi) to the southeast until it meets the Mascouche River.
The Saint-Pierre River joins the north side of the Mascouche River. This meeting point is about 0.8 kilometres (0.50 mi) west of the city limits of Sainte-Thérèse-de-Blainville.
The Name "Saint-Pierre River"
The name "Rivière Saint-Pierre" comes from Christian traditions. Interestingly, there are two rivers that flow into the north side of the Mascouche River that are both called "Saint-Pierre River."
The name "Saint-Pierre River" was officially recognized on August 8, 1977. This was done by the "Banque de noms de lieux" (Bank of place names) of the Commission de toponymie du Québec (Quebec Geographical Names Board).
