Saint-Lawrence can refer to several different entities, each with its own historical and geographical context:
The Saint-Lawrence River is one of the largest rivers in North America, stretching over 1,197 miles (1,926 kilometers) from Lake Ontario in Canada to the Gulf of Saint-Lawrence in the Atlantic Ocean. It serves as a crucial waterway for:
History: The river was first explored by Europeans in 1535 by Jacques Cartier, who named it after the feast day of Saint Lawrence, the patron saint of cooks, on which day he entered the river.
Source: The Canadian Encyclopedia
Saint-Lawrence Island is located in the Bering Sea, Alaska, and is part of the United States. This island:
Source: Alaska.org
Saint-Lawrence College is a college in Ontario, Canada, with campuses in Kingston, Brockville, and Cornwall. It offers:
History: Founded in 1967, it is one of the oldest colleges in Ontario, named after the Saint-Lawrence River.
Source: St. Lawrence College Official Website
The Saint-Lawrence Canal is part of the Saint-Lawrence Seaway system, facilitating navigation through the river:
Source: Great Lakes - Saint-Lawrence Seaway System
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