English River (Chateauguay River tributary) facts for kids

The English River (called rivière des Anglais in Canada) is a river that flows across the border between the United States and Canada. It starts in New York State in the U.S. and flows into the Chateauguay River in Quebec, Canada.

This river flows through different areas. In the United States, it crosses Clinton County in New York State. In Canada, it flows through parts of Quebec, including the areas of Hemmingford, Havelock, Saint-Chrysostome, and Très-Saint-Sacrement.

The English River is easy to access. In New York, roads like Drown Road and Blackman Corners Road run near it. In Canada, you can find it near Route 203.

During winter, the river usually freezes from mid-December to late March. It's generally safe to walk on the ice from late December to early March. The amount of water in the river changes with the seasons and how much rain or snow falls.

River's Journey

Where the River Starts

The English River begins in Clinton County, New York, in the United States. Its source is in a forest and farming area. This starting point is about 5.1 kilometers (3.2 miles) south of the U.S.-Canada border. It's also about 11.3 kilometers (7 miles) west of Lake Champlain.

How the River Flows

The English River is about 67.1 kilometers (41.7 miles) long. It flows downhill, dropping in elevation as it goes.

In New York State

The river flows for about 23.4 kilometers (14.5 miles) in New York. It generally moves east, curving south at times. It passes through the Clinton Mooers Forest Preserve. It also flows near roads like Davison Road and Blackman Corners Road before reaching the Canadian border.

In Quebec, Canada

The river continues for about 43.7 kilometers (27.1 miles) in Quebec. Here, it mostly flows through farms and some small forests.

• It starts in Havelock, winding through fields.
• It then turns northwest, picking up smaller streams like the Robson stream.
• The river continues northwest, collecting other streams such as the Prévost stream and Mooer stream.
• It flows north and southwest, gathering more streams like the Giroux stream and Vincent river. It then meets the Noire River in the village of Saint-Chrysostome.
• After Saint-Chrysostome, it flows north and northwest, collecting streams like the Toynton stream and Cloutier stream.
• Finally, it flows west and then north through the village of Howick. It collects more streams, including the Lemieux-Muir stream and Robertson Creek, before reaching its end.

Where the River Ends

The English River generally flows northwest through farmland. It eventually joins the Chateauguay River on its south bank, near Route 138.

This meeting point is:

• About 3.4 kilometers (2.1 miles) north of Howick.
• About 10.6 kilometers (6.6 miles) southwest of the Beauharnois Canal.
• About 21.6 kilometers (13.4 miles) south of where the Chateauguay River meets Lake Saint-Louis.

From the mouth of the English River, the water flows along the Chateauguay River for about 20.2 kilometers (12.6 miles) until it reaches the south shore of Lake Saint-Louis, which is part of the Saint Lawrence River.

River's Name

In New York State, in Clinton County, the river is known as the "English River."

In Quebec, Canada, its name is "Rivière des Anglais," which means "River of the English." The official name "Rivière des Anglais" was formally recognized on December 5, 1968, by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is Quebec's place-name board.