Savane River (Rivière des Neiges tributary) facts for kids
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| Native name | Rivière Savane |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Capitale-Nationale |
| RCM | La Côte-de-Beaupré Regional County Municipality |
| Unorganized territory | Lac-Jacques-Cartier |
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| Main source | Confluence of two forest streams Lac-Jacques-Cartier Unorganized Territory, La Côte-de-Beaupré Regional County Municipality, Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada 850 m (2,790 ft) 47°25′33″N 70°55′49″W / 47.42583°N 70.93028°W |
| River mouth | Montmorency River Lac-Jacques-Cartier Unorganized Territory 650 m (2,130 ft) 47°19′12″N 71°00′03″W / 47.32000°N 71.00083°W |
| Length | 17.3 km (10.7 mi) |
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The Savane River is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the rivière des Neiges from its east side. The river is located in the Lac-Jacques-Cartier area, which is part of the La Côte-de-Beaupré Regional County Municipality in the Capitale-Nationale region.
The Savane River starts south of Lac Allioux, inside the Laurentides Wildlife Reserve. It then flows mostly outside the reserve, running alongside its border. The upper part of the Savane River flows in a similar direction to the Portage brook. The Portage brook goes through Lac Savane and then joins the rivière Savane du Nord, which is a branch of the Sainte-Anne River.
A forest road runs along the southeast side of the Savane River. This road is mainly used for logging and for fun activities like hiking or camping.
Because it's high up, the Savane River usually freezes over from early December until late March. It's safest to walk or travel on the ice from mid-December to mid-March. The amount of water in the river changes with the seasons and how much rain or snow falls. The biggest flood usually happens in March or April.
Where Does the Savane River Start?
The Savane River begins where two small mountain streams meet. This spot is about 0.6 kilometres (0.37 mi) west of the Laurentides Wildlife Reserve boundary. It's also about 12.8 kilometres (8.0 mi) northeast of where the Savane River joins the rivière des Neiges. The source is 30.4 kilometres (18.9 mi) west of the Saint Lawrence River and 62.1 kilometres (38.6 mi) north of the Montmorency River's mouth.
How Does the Savane River Flow?
From its start, the Savane River flows for 17.3 kilometres (10.7 mi) through a forest. It drops about 200 metres (660 ft) in height along its path. Here's how it flows:
- It goes 3.3 kilometres (2.1 mi) southwest, going around a mountain that is 1,061 metres (3,481 ft) tall. Then it turns southwest through a marshy area before meeting another stream.
- It flows 1.7 kilometres (1.1 mi) southeast, first crossing a marsh, until it reaches another stream coming from the east.
- It travels 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) south, making a small curve to the east and then a loop. Along the way, it collects water from two more streams. It then reaches a small dam at the end of a tiny lake.
- It continues 3.3 kilometres (2.1 mi) south, passing between two mountains and collecting water from two streams. It then meets the stream that flows out of Lac à l'Île.
- It flows 4.3 kilometres (2.7 mi) south into a deeper valley. It picks up the O'Grady stream and another mountain stream. It then reaches a bend where the Sauvage stream joins it.
- Finally, it flows 1.2 kilometres (0.75 mi) west through a deep valley until it reaches its mouth.
After the Savane River joins the Camp Brûlé river, the water flows 19.8 kilometres (12.3 mi) south along the Rivière des Neiges. Then, it travels 46.3 kilometres (28.8 mi) generally south along the Montmorency River, eventually reaching the northwest shore of the Saint Lawrence River.
What's in a Name?
The name "Camp Brûlé river" was officially recognized on December 13, 1996, by the Commission de toponymie du Québec.
