Sunday River (Osgood River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sunday River |
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| Native name | Rivière Sunday |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Chaudière-Appalaches |
| MRC | Les Appalaches Regional County Municipality |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Forested streams Kinnear's Mills 512 m (1,680 ft) 46°12′42″N 71°17′39″W / 46.211557°N 71.29408°W |
| River mouth | Osgood River Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds 209 m (686 ft) 46°17′20″N 71°22′15″W / 46.28889°N 71.37083°W |
| Length | 12 km (7.5 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Osgood River, Bécancour River, St. Lawrence River |
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The Sunday River (called rivière Sunday in French) is a smaller river that flows into the Osgood River. The Osgood River then joins the Palmer River, which flows into the Bécancour River. Finally, the Bécancour River empties into the mighty St. Lawrence River on its south side.
This river runs through two towns: Kinnear's Mills and Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds. Both of these towns are located in the Les Appalaches Regional County Municipality (MRC). This area is part of the Chaudière-Appalaches region in Quebec, Canada.
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About the Sunday River
The Sunday River is about 12 km (7.5 mi) long. It used to have many twists and turns, but parts of it have been straightened out. The area of land that drains into the river, called its basin, is about 45 kilometres (27.96 mi).
River Bed and Flow
The bottom of the river is made of gravel. The water depth can change from 0.5 metres (1 ft 8 in) to 2.0 metres (6 ft 7 in). The river is usually between 5 metres (16 ft) and 10 metres (33 ft) wide. The riverbanks often wear away due to erosion. This means the river sometimes changes its path.
To keep the river flowing smoothly, workers have to straighten out new bends every three years. They also need to remove gravel that builds up from erosion.
Wildlife in the River
The Sunday River is home to many brook trout. However, the work done to straighten the river has affected their natural living spaces. Efforts are made to protect the fish and their habitat.
Why is it Called Sunday River?
The name "Sunday River" first appeared on a map in 1925. But the story behind the name likely goes back to around 1809. This was when Craig Road was being built.
How the Name Came to Be
At that time, there weren't enough local workers. So, Governor James Henry Craig had soldiers build the road. These soldiers would set up camp near the stream on Sundays. Because they camped there on their day off, the stream became known as the "Sunday River." The name was officially recognized on December 17, 1993.
