Vallée River facts for kids
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| Native name | Rivière Vallée |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Administrative region | Chaudière-Appalaches |
| RCM | La Nouvelle-Beauce Regional County Municipality |
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| Main source | Agricultural streams Saint-Elzéar 356 metres (1,168 ft) 46°24′16″N 71°05′47″W / 46.404489°N 71.096444°W |
| River mouth | Chaudière River Saint-Marie-de-Beauce 142 metres (466 ft) 46°28′02″N 71°03′37″W / 46.46722°N 71.06028°W |
| Length | 9.8 kilometres (6.1 mi) |
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| Progression | Chaudière River, St. Lawrence |
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The Vallée River (which is rivière Vallée in French) is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Chaudière River, which then empties into the mighty St. Lawrence River. The Vallée River runs through two towns: Saint-Elzéar and Sainte-Marie-de-Beauce. These towns are part of the La Nouvelle-Beauce Regional County Municipality in the Chaudière-Appalaches region.
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Where the Vallée River Flows
The Vallée River starts in a hilly area within the town of Saint-Elzéar. This starting point is about 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) west of the center of Saint-Elzéar village. It's also about 6.0 kilometres (3.7 mi) west of the Chaudière River and 8.0 kilometres (5.0 mi) northeast of a place called Mont-Sainte-Marguerite.
River's Journey
From its source, the Vallée River travels for about 9.8 kilometres (6.1 mi). It flows through areas with farms and forests. Here's how its journey is divided:
- It flows north for 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) in Saint-Elzéar until it reaches a country road.
- Then, it continues north for 3.8 kilometres (2.4 mi) up to the "route du rang du Bas Saint-Jacques."
- Next, it turns northeast for 2.1 kilometres (1.3 mi) until it reaches the border of Sainte-Marie-de-Beauce.
- Finally, it flows northeast for 2.4 kilometres (1.5 mi), crossing Route 171, until it joins the Chaudière River.
Where the River Ends
The Vallée River empties into the west bank of the Chaudière River in Sainte-Marie-de-Beauce. This meeting point is about 0.6 kilometres (0.37 mi) upstream from Île Perreault. It's also 4.2 kilometres (2.6 mi) downstream from the bridge in the village of Sainte-Marie-de-Beauce and 4.0 kilometres (2.5 mi) upstream of the Scott bridge.
Neighboring Rivers
Rivers are part of a larger system called a watershed. The Vallée River's watershed is surrounded by other important rivers and streams:
- To the north: the rivière des Îles Brûlées and the Chaudière River.
- To the east: the Chaudière River and the Saint-Elzéar stream.
- To the south: the Aulnaies stream and the Savoie River.
- To the west: the Beaurivage River.
What's in a Name?
The name "Rivière Vallée" was officially recognized on August 8, 1977. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is the organization in Quebec responsible for naming places.
