"and south banks of the St. Lawrence River, was finished. To this day, it is the longest cantilever bridge in the world, though two collapses of the centre of the bridge during construction cost over 80 workers their lives. During World War II, two Allied Forces conferences were held in the city. The first, held in 1943, assembled Franklin Delano Roosevelt, president of the United States of America; Winston Churchill, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom; William Lyon Mackenzie King, Prime Minister of Canada and T. V. Soong, Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs. The second conference was held in 1944"
"with the foundation of Quebec City on the St. Lawrence River in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain. This settlement marked the beginning of the westward movement of French traders from the first permanent settlement of Tadoussac at the mouth of the Saguenay River on the Gulf of St. Lawrence, up the St. Lawrence River and into the ""pays d'en haut"" (or ""upper country"") around the Great Lakes. What followed in the first half of the 17th century were strategic moves by both the French and the indigenous groups to further their own economic and geopolitical ambitions. The first deliberate battle"
"Saint Pierre River (Montreal) The Saint Pierre River was a river in the city of Montreal, in Quebec, in Canada, flowing into the St. Lawrence River. The city of Montreal was founded at its mouth, at the height of the site Pointe-à-Callière Museum. The Saint Pierre river originated in the west of Montreal Island; one branch lead to the current Old Port of Montreal and the other poured into the river near the Aqueduct of Montreal in Verdun. Not far from the Saint-Jacques escarpment, the river formed Otter Lake at the present location of the Turcot Interchange. The river was"
"Saint Lawrence River has some of the world's largest sustaining inland Atlantic ports at Montreal (the province's largest city), Trois-Rivières, and Quebec City (the capital). Its access to the Atlantic Ocean and the interior of North America made it the base of early French exploration and settlement in the 17th and 18th centuries. Since 1959, the Saint Lawrence Seaway has provided a navigable link between the Atlantic Ocean and the Great Lakes. Northeast of Quebec City, the river broadens into the world's largest estuary, the feeding site of numerous species of whales, fish, and seabirds. The river empties into the"
"Saint Francis River (Canada–United States) The St. Francis River (French: ""Rivière Saint-François"") is a river roughly long, which forms part of the Canada–United States border. The river rises () in a lake of the same name located east of the Rivière du Loup in Quebec. The portion that forms the boundary starts at the bottom of Lake Pohenegamook at the very northernmost point of New England between Estcourt Station, Maine, and Estcourt, Quebec. The river along the international boundary flows south and then south-east through two deep, narrow lakes to its mouth on the Saint John River at St. Francis,"
"Trois-Rivières Trois-Rivières (, ) is a city in the Mauricie administrative region of Quebec, Canada, at the confluence of the Saint-Maurice and Saint Lawrence rivers, on the north shore of the Saint Lawrence River across from the city of Bécancour. It is part of the densely populated Quebec City–Windsor Corridor and is approximately halfway between Montreal and Quebec City. Trois-Rivières is the economic and cultural hub of the Mauricie region. The settlement was founded by French colonists on July 4, 1634, as the second permanent settlement in New France, after Quebec City in 1608. The city's name, which is French"
"Les Rivières, Quebec City Les Rivières (""The Rivers"") is a borough of Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. Population (2006): 59,920. It comprises 5 neighbourhoods: Neufchâtel-Est, Lebourgneuf, Duberger, Les Saules and Vanier. Except for Vanier, all of these neighbourhoods were part of the pre-2002 city of Quebec. Les Rivières is one of the six boroughs of Quebec City. It takes its name from the Saint-Charles River that passes through the borough as well as two tributaries rivers of Saint-Charles: Berger and Lorette. The borough is geographically located in the centre of Quebec City and contains the Galeries de la Capitale shopping centre."
"of Lachine Canal. Saint Pierre River (Montreal) The Saint Pierre River was a river in the city of Montreal, in Quebec, in Canada, flowing into the St. Lawrence River. The city of Montreal was founded at its mouth, at the height of the site Pointe-à-Callière Museum. The Saint Pierre river originated in the west of Montreal Island; one branch lead to the current Old Port of Montreal and the other poured into the river near the Aqueduct of Montreal in Verdun. Not far from the Saint-Jacques escarpment, the river formed Otter Lake at the present location of the Turcot Interchange."
"Rivière du Cap Rouge The Cap-Rouge river () is a river in the Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge borough of Quebec City and in the city of Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, both cities in the Capitale-Nationale region of Quebec, Canada. The river begins on the slopes of Mount Bélair, at the foothills of the Laurentian Mountains, and flows before ending in the Quebec City neighbourhood of Cap-Rouge as a left tributary of the Saint Lawrence River. It is also at the junction of those rivers that is located the archeological site of Charlesbourg-Royal, the earliest known French settlement in North America. Its watershed also encompasses parts of"
"contaminated sediments at the bottom of the river with of new, relatively clean sediments. Research has shown that the old sediments are no longer a threat to ecosystems. The significant tributaries of the Saguenay are (in upstream order): Saguenay River The Saguenay River (French: ""Rivière Saguenay"") is a major river of Quebec, Canada. It drains Lac Saint-Jean in the Laurentian Highlands, leaving at Alma and running east; the city of Saguenay is located on the river. It drains into the Saint Lawrence River. Tadoussac, founded as a French colonial trading post in 1600, is located on the northwest bank at"
"Lake of Two Mountains Lake of Two Mountains (French: Lac des Deux Montagnes) is part of the river delta widening of the Ottawa River in Quebec, Canada, at its confluence with the St. Lawrence River. Lake of Two Mountains has four outflows: Rivière des Mille Îles and Rivière des Prairies, bordering Île Jésus, and two branches of the Ottawa River, flowing into the St. Lawrence via Lake Saint-Louis, on either side of Île Perrot. The city of Deux-Montagnes is located on the lake's north shore, where it flows into Rivière des Mille Îles. The southwest portion of the city of"
"Rivière à l'Orme The Rivière à l'Orme (English: Elm River) is a tributary of the Lac des Deux Montagnes, flowing into the territory of Pierrefonds, Quebec and Senneville, Quebec, in the city of Montreal, in Quebec, in Canada. The course of the river mainly passes through urban areas with urban park areas. Annually, the surface of the river is generally frozen from mid-December to late March, however, the period of safe ice circulation is usually from late December to mid-March. The hydrographic slopes adjacent to the ""rivière à l’Orme"" are: The ""rivière à l’Orme"" originates in the southwestern part of"
"Saguenay River The Saguenay River (French: ""Rivière Saguenay"") is a major river of Quebec, Canada. It drains Lac Saint-Jean in the Laurentian Highlands, leaving at Alma and running east; the city of Saguenay is located on the river. It drains into the Saint Lawrence River. Tadoussac, founded as a French colonial trading post in 1600, is located on the northwest bank at this site. The river has a very high flow-rate and is bordered by steep cliffs associated with the Saguenay Graben. Tide waters flow in its fjord upriver as far as Chicoutimi (about 100 kilometres). Many Beluga whales breed"
"Rouge River (Quebec) The Rouge River (red river) is a river in western Quebec, Canada, which empties into the Ottawa River near Pointe-au-Chêne and flows north of Mont Tremblant. It is located in the Laurentides, about halfway between Ottawa and Montreal. The name is derived from the reddish tint of its sandbanks. The river is a popular destination for whitewater rafting. It is the main body of water in an area comprising hills, valleys, lakes, and waterfalls. ""The Forgotten Wonder of the Rivière Rouge,"" also known as ""Bisso,"" is a creature from Canadian folklore that is said to inhabit the"
"order are: Gatineau River The Gatineau River (, ) is a river in western Quebec, Canada, which rises in lakes north of the Baskatong Reservoir and flows south to join the Ottawa River at the city of Gatineau, Quebec. The river is long and drains an area of 23,700 km². While it has been said that the river's name comes from Nicolas Gatineau, a fur trader who is said to have drowned in the river in 1683, the original inhabitants, the Algonquin Anicinabek, assert that the name comes from their language. The name they give the river is """"Te-nagàdino-zìbi"""", which"
"Gatineau River The Gatineau River (, ) is a river in western Quebec, Canada, which rises in lakes north of the Baskatong Reservoir and flows south to join the Ottawa River at the city of Gatineau, Quebec. The river is long and drains an area of 23,700 km². While it has been said that the river's name comes from Nicolas Gatineau, a fur trader who is said to have drowned in the river in 1683, the original inhabitants, the Algonquin Anicinabek, assert that the name comes from their language. The name they give the river is """"Te-nagàdino-zìbi"""", which means ""The"
"Saint-Lambert, Quebec Saint-Lambert is a city () in southwestern Quebec, Canada located on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River, opposite Montreal. It is part of the Urban agglomeration of Longueuil of the Montérégie administrative region. It was home to 21,861 people according to the Canada 2016 Census. Saint-Lambert is divided into two main sections: the original city of Saint-Lambert and the Préville neighbourhood. The original city of Saint-Lambert (as it existed prior to 1969) is located from the Country Club of Montreal golf course to the border of Le Vieux-Longueuil borough. It includes the city's downtown, known as"
"Richelieu River The Richelieu River () rises at Lake Champlain, from which it flows to the north in the province of Quebec, Canada and empties into the St. Lawrence river. It was formerly known as the Iroquois River and the Chambly River. This river was a key route of water transport for cross-border trade between Canada and the United States, until the arrival of the railway in the mid-19th century. Because of its strategic position between New France and New England, several military fortifications were erected on the course of the river. It served as a key pathway for several"
"toponym ""Rivière à l'Orme"" was formalized on December 5, 1968, at the Commission de toponymie du Québec, i.e. at the creation of the Commission. Rivière à l'Orme The Rivière à l'Orme (English: Elm River) is a tributary of the Lac des Deux Montagnes, flowing into the territory of Pierrefonds, Quebec and Senneville, Quebec, in the city of Montreal, in Quebec, in Canada. The course of the river mainly passes through urban areas with urban park areas. Annually, the surface of the river is generally frozen from mid-December to late March, however, the period of safe ice circulation is usually from"
"the 18th century, and most considerably at the end of the 19th century. Leclercville, Quebec Leclercville is a municipality located on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River in the Municipalité régionale de comté de Lotbinière in Quebec, Canada. It is part of the Chaudière-Appalaches region and the population is 477 as of 2011. It is named after Pierre Leclerc, a settler who gave a large portion of his land for the construction of the church, the rector and their dependencies. The municipality's recent constitution dates from 2000 and follows the amalgamation of the village of Leclercville with the"
"Beaurivage River The Beaurivage River is a river in Quebec that flows from Thetford Mines and empties in the Chaudière River, near Saint-Romuald, Quebec. It is a body of water mostly known for its annual canoe race beginning at Saint-Patrice-de-Beaurivage, Quebec and finishing at Saint-Gilles, Quebec. The Beaurivage River is the unofficial symbol of Saint-Gilles, declaring themselves: ""Capital of the Beaurivage."" The river floods every year, due to the receding ices that melt during the spring. Usually, the town of Saint-Étienne is the most affected by the floods, causing road closures. No major incident has ever been reported. The river"
"Barrière River (Quinze Lake) The Barrière River (French: Rivière Barrière) is a tributary of the Quinze Lake (Témiscamingue), flowing in the municipality of Rémigny, Quebec, in the Regional County Municipality (MRC ) of Temiscamingue, in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue administrative region, Quebec, Canada. Recreational tourism activities are the main economic activity of the sector; agriculture, second. Annually, the surface of the river is generally frozen from mid-November to late April, however, the period of safe ice circulation is usually from mid-December to early April. The hydrographic slopes near the Barrière River are: The Barriere River has its source on the south shore"
"Quebec Bridge The Quebec Bridge (Pont de Québec in French) is a road, rail and pedestrian bridge across the lower Saint Lawrence River between Sainte-Foy (since 2002 a western suburb of Quebec City) and Lévis, Quebec, Canada. The project failed twice, at the cost of 88 lives, and took over 30 years to complete. The Quebec Bridge is a riveted steel truss structure and is long, wide, and high. Cantilever arms long support a central structure, for a total span of , still the longest cantilever bridge span in the world. (It was the all-categories longest span in the world"
"Rivière des Mille Îles The Mille Îles River (""River of the Thousand Islands"") is a channel of the Ottawa River in southwestern Quebec, Canada and runs into the Rivière des Prairies. It is long. It divides Île Jésus (the city of Laval) from the North Shore, the northern mainland suburbs of Montreal (such municipalities as Deux-Montagnes, Saint-Eustache, Boisbriand, Rosemère, Lorraine, Bois-des-Filion, Sainte-Thérèse, and Terrebonne.) The river rises at the narrowing of the Lake of Two Mountains, the area where the Ottawa River widens as it feeds into the St Lawrence at Montreal, and flows west to east. It joins the"
"Saint-Quentin Island Saint-Quentin Island lies at the confluence of the Saint-Maurice River and St. Lawrence River in the city of Trois-Rivières, in province of Quebec, in Canada. It is with islands ""Saint-Christophe and ""De La Poterie"", the origin of the name of the city, in reference to the three channel that the Saint-Maurice River forms at its mouth with the St. Lawrence River flowing between two islands. It owes its name to the judge said Quentin Moral, said Saint-Quentin, fur trader and one of the first dealers on this island. She is now a center of popular outdoor activities and"
"US border and not at the mouth of Frontière Lake in the municipality of Lac-Frontière, Quebec. This source is located at Southeast of Lac Etchemin and Northeast of the Canada-US border. From its source, the ""Northwest Branch Saint John River"" flows on of which in Quebec and in the Maine: Higher courses of Northwest Branch Saint John River (segment of in Quebec) Intermediate Course of the Northwest Branch Saint John River (segment of in Maine, up to the confluence of the Daaquam River) Lower course of the Northwest Branch Saint John River (segment of downstream of the confluence of the"
"Bois-Francs, 2006, 173 p. () Read online Nicolet River The Nicolet River () is a river in Quebec, Canada. It is a tributary of the Saint Lawrence River on its southern shore and flows into Lake Saint Pierre. It is named in honor of the pioneer Jean Nicolet. It has several tributaries including the River Bulstrode and the Nicolet River Southwest. Its watershed is mainly in the Centre-du-Québec region although the Southwest Nicolet rises in Estrie. The city of Nicolet is near its mouth. Carline Ghazal, Sonia Dumoulin and Marie-Christine Lussier, """"Portrait de l'environnement du bassin versant de la rivière"
"White River (Quebec) The White River () rises in White Lake and flows through the unorganized territory of White Lake and the municipality of Rivière-à-Pierre in the MRC Portneuf, in the administrative region of Capitale-Nationale, on the North Shore of St. Lawrence River in the province of Quebec in Canada. The White River covers a large catchment area (adjacent to the west side of the upper basin of the Rivière-à-Pierre) of . Its source is White Lake (Lac Blanc), where a dam is built at the mouth. Over a dozen smaller lakes from the surrounding area flow into the White"
"Bonaventure River The Bonaventure River is a river in the Gaspé Peninsula of Quebec, Canada. It rises in the Chic-Choc Mountains and flows south to empty into Baie des Chaleurs near the town of Bonaventure, Quebec. The river is about long. The indigenous Mi'kmaq called the river ""Wagamet"", meaning ""clear water"". The river is still noted for its clear, cold water, making it well known as a great place for Atlantic Salmon fishing and recreational canoeing. The origin of the river's name is uncertain. It may come from the French ""bonne aventure"" (meaning ""good fortune""); or named in honour of"
"is deep and narrow similar to Beau Lake, and offers similarly suitable habitat for lake trout, brook trout, salmon, and muskellunge. Saint Francis River (Canada–United States) The St. Francis River (French: ""Rivière Saint-François"") is a river roughly long, which forms part of the Canada–United States border. The river rises () in a lake of the same name located east of the Rivière du Loup in Quebec. The portion that forms the boundary starts at the bottom of Lake Pohenegamook at the very northernmost point of New England between Estcourt Station, Maine, and Estcourt, Quebec. The river along the international boundary"
"Rupert River The Rupert River is one of the largest rivers in Quebec, Canada. From its headwaters in Lake Mistassini, the largest natural lake in Quebec, it flows west into Rupert Bay on James Bay. The Rupert drains an area of . There is some extremely large whitewater on the river, but paddlers can avoid much of it by portage routes on the side. The most impressive falls, which cannot be avoided except by portaging, are the ""Oatmeal Rapids"" right at the James Bay Road (a set of cascades dropping ) and ""The Fours"" near the end of the river"
"Quebec Autoroute 40 Autoroute 40, officially known as Autoroute Félix-Leclerc outside Montreal and Metropolitan Autoroute/Autoroute Métropolitaine within Montreal, is a freeway on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River in the Canadian province of Quebec. It is one of the two major connections between Montreal and Quebec City, the other being Autoroute 20 on the south shore of the St. Lawrence. Autoroute 40 is currently long. Between the Ontario–Quebec boundary and the interchange with Autoroute 25, the route is signed as part of the Trans-Canada Highway. The western terminus of Autoroute 40 is located at the Ontario–Quebec border, where"
"the White River, including lakes Lorenzo and Tony. The following names are all interconnected and have been included in the Bank of place names in Commission de toponymie du Québec (Geographical Names Board of Quebec): White River (Quebec) The White River () rises in White Lake and flows through the unorganized territory of White Lake and the municipality of Rivière-à-Pierre in the MRC Portneuf, in the administrative region of Capitale-Nationale, on the North Shore of St. Lawrence River in the province of Quebec in Canada. The White River covers a large catchment area (adjacent to the west side of the"