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3 days ago · The Ottawa River (French: Rivière des Outaouais, Algonquin: Kichi-Sìbì/Kitchissippi) is a river in the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec. It is named after the Algonquin word 'to trade', as it was the major trade route of Eastern Canada at the time. For most of its length, it defines the border between these two provinces.
1 day ago · With a land area of 8,046.99 km 2 (3,106.96 sq mi), it had a population density of 185.0/km 2 (479.0/sq mi) in 2021. [188] Ottawa's median age of 40.1 is below the provincial and national averages as of 2016.
- Canada
- 1855 as City of Ottawa
- 70 m (230 ft)
- 613, 343, 753
Apr 28, 2024 · Gatineau River, river in Outaouais region, southwestern Quebec province, Canada. The river rises in a chain of lakes north of Baskatong Reservoir and flows generally southward for 240 miles (390 km) to join the Ottawa River at Hull. It was named for Nicolas Gatineau, a fur trader who is reputed to.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
May 2, 2024 · Gatineau, city, Outaouais region, southwestern Quebec province, Canada. It is situated on the north bank of the Ottawa River, opposite Ottawa, straddling the mouth of the Gatineau River. The city derives its name from the river, which itself was named for Nicolas Gatineau, a fur trader who.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
2 days ago · In the eastern extreme of the province, Ottawa is situated on the south bank of the Ottawa River across from Gatineau, Quebec, at the confluence of the Ottawa (Outaouais), Gatineau, and Rideau rivers.
2 days ago · Ottawa ( ɔ.ta.wa n 1 ; en anglais :ˈɑt.ə.wə n 2 écouter ou ˈɑt.ə.wɑː) est la capitale du Canada. Elle est située dans le Sud de la province de l' Ontario, au confluent de la rivière des Outaouais et de la rivière Rideau. Ottawa borde la ville québécoise de Gatineau et forme le noyau de la région de la capitale nationale.
May 6, 2024 · Wander through greenhouses and learn about the edible flowers, fruits and vegetables that grow in the region. Treat yourself to a gourmet break in the heart of nature. Discover the Outaouais’ agrotourism offer.
