Outaouais (Noun)
Meaning
A river in southeastern Canada that flows along the boundary between Quebec and Ontario to the Saint Lawrence River near Montreal.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The Outaouais River flows from Lac Saint-Louis to the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, forming part of the boundary between Quebec and Ontario.
- During the summer, many tourists hike and camp along the shores of the Outaouais River to enjoy the scenic views.
- Originating in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region of Quebec, the Outaouais River stretches approximately 1,370 kilometers to its mouth.
- Canadians on both sides of the Outaouais River celebrate the river's rich history dating back thousands of years.
- Early European explorers relied heavily on the Outaouais River for navigation between the Great Lakes and the Saint Lawrence River.