Verte River (Sainte-Anne River tributary) facts for kids
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| Other name(s) | Rivière Verte |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Capitale-Nationale |
| Regional County Municipality | Portneuf Regional County Municipality |
| Municipality | Saint-Raymond |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Lavinia Lake Saint-Raymond 387 m (1,270 ft) 47°01′17″N 71°47′19″E / 47.02149°N 71.78870°E |
| River mouth | Talayarde River Saint-Raymond 159 m (522 ft) 46°56′57″N 71°47′54″E / 46.94917°N 71.79833°E |
| Length | 7.4 km (4.6 mi) |
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The Rivière Verte (which means Green River in English) is a smaller river that flows into the Sainte-Anne River. It is located in the town of Saint-Raymond, in the Portneuf Regional County Municipality of Quebec, Canada.
A path along the east side of the river, called the Verte River path, makes it easy to explore the lower part of the river. Other forest roads in the area help with logging and fun outdoor activities.
The main activities here are forestry, which means cutting down trees for wood, and recreational tourism. This includes things like hiking, fishing, and other outdoor adventures.
The river's surface usually freezes from early December to late March. However, it's safest to walk or play on the ice from late December to early March. The amount of water in the river changes with the seasons and how much it rains. A big increase in water, called a spring flood, happens in March or April.
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Where the Green River Flows
The Green River is surrounded by other rivers and areas of land that drain into them. These are called hydrographic slopes.
- To the north: The Sainte-Anne River and the Talayarde River.
- To the east: The Sainte-Anne River.
- To the south: The Sainte-Anne River and the Bras du Nord.
- To the west: The Bras du Nord and the Écartée River.
The Green River starts at Lavinia Lake. This lake is quite high up, at about 387 meters (1,270 feet) above sea level. From there, the river flows for about 7.4 kilometers (4.6 miles). It generally moves south through a forest area. As it flows, the river drops about 228 meters (748 feet) in height.
The River's Journey
The Green River's journey can be broken down into a few parts:
- For the first 0.5 kilometers (0.3 miles), it flows southeast. It passes the outlet of eight small lakes.
- Then, for 3.8 kilometers (2.4 miles), it flows south through a deep valley. It makes some small curves and a larger bend where it turns east for 0.6 kilometers (0.4 miles). Here, it meets the outlet of another lake.
- Next, it flows south for 1.0 kilometer (0.6 miles) through a deep valley with many rapids. It passes a stream coming from the west.
- Finally, for 2.1 kilometers (1.3 miles), it flows southwest. It has a steep drop and then crosses a small flat area before reaching its end.
The Green River ends by flowing into the west bank of the Sainte-Anne River. This meeting point is across from a few small islands.
Key Locations Near the River's End
The mouth of the Green River is located:
- 11.2 kilometers (7 miles) downstream from the Talayarde River.
- 3.4 kilometers (2.1 miles) north of downtown Saint-Raymond.
- 9.7 kilometers (6 miles) north-west of the center of Lac-Sergent village.
- 28.5 kilometers (17.7 miles) north-west of the north-west bank of the Saint Lawrence River.
From where the Green River joins it, the Sainte-Anne River continues for about 86.3 kilometers (53.6 miles). It flows generally south and southwest until it reaches the north-west shore of the St. Lawrence River.
Why it's Called "Green River"
The name "Rivière Verte" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Place Names Bank of the Commission de toponymie du Québec. The name simply means "Green River" in English.
