Vermillon River (Chigoubiche River tributary) facts for kids

The Vermillon River is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Chigoubiche River. The Vermillon River is located in an unorganized territory called Lac-Ashuapmushuan. This area is part of the Le Domaine-du-Roy Regional County Municipality in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region.

The valley where the Vermillon River flows has many forest roads. These roads connect to Route 167 further north. The main activity in this area is forestry, which means cutting down trees for wood. Tourism is also important, especially because of the nearby Ashuapmushuan Wildlife Reserve.

River's Journey

The Vermillon River starts at a place called Vermillon Lake. This lake is shaped like a triangle and is about 0.65 kilometers (0.4 miles) long. It sits at a high point, about 579 meters (1,900 feet) above sea level.

The start of the Vermillon River is in a forest area within the unorganized territory of Lac-Ashuapmushuan. It is about 34 kilometers (21 miles) south of where the Vermillon River ends. It is also about 31.8 kilometers (19.8 miles) south of the Ashuapmushuan River.

From Vermillon Lake, the river flows for about 45 kilometers (28 miles). It drops about 299 meters (981 feet) in height along its journey. The entire river flows through a forest.

Here's how the river generally flows:

• It starts by flowing north, passing through Persée Lake.
• Then it continues north, going through a valley with steep sides. It picks up water from several smaller lakes along the way, like Lake Andromeda.
• Next, it turns east, making a loop to the north before heading southeast around a mountain.
• It then flows north again, making a large loop to the east. It collects water from many streams and lakes, including Lake Melincourt. It also crosses the Canadian National Railway tracks.
• After that, it flows east, moving away from the railway and crossing Route 167.
• Finally, it makes another loop to the east and then flows north. It collects water from more lakes before reaching its mouth.

Where the River Ends

The Vermillon River flows into the south bank of the Chigoubiche River. This meeting point is just before some rapids. It is about 2.4 kilometers (1.5 miles) west of where the Chigoubiche River itself ends. It is also about 63.5 kilometers (39.5 miles) northwest of the town of Saint-Félicien.

After joining the Vermillon River, the water continues its journey:

• It flows along the Chigoubiche River for about 2.9 kilometers (1.8 miles).
• Then, it enters the Ashuapmushuan River and travels for about 59.8 kilometers (37.2 miles).
• Next, it crosses Lac Saint-Jean from west to east, which is about 41.1 kilometers (25.5 miles) long.
• Finally, the water flows down the Saguenay River for about 172.3 kilometers (107.1 miles) to Tadoussac. Here, it joins the estuary of Saint Lawrence, which is where the river meets the ocean.

River's Name

The name "Vermillon River" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is a group that names places in Quebec.