Rivière-Ouelle, Quebec

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Rivière-Ouelle is a town located in the Kamouraska Regional County Municipality within the Bas-Saint-Laurent region of Quebec. It is located on the Saint Lawrence River; the Ouelle River flows through the town. Jean-Charles Chapais, a Father of Canadian Confederation, was born here.

According to the Canada 2001 Census:

  • Population: 1,177
  • % Change (1996-2001): -6.4
  • Dwellings: 605
  • Area (km²): 56.75 km²
  • Density (persons per km²): 20.7


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