St. Regis River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Regis River |
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The river at St. Regis Falls
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| Country | United States and Canada |
| State and province | New York and Quebec |
| Administrative region (QC) | Montérégie (QC) |
| MRC (QC) | Le Haut-Saint-Laurent Regional County Municipality (QC) |
| Physical characteristics | |
| River mouth | Saint Lawrence River Saint Regis, New York, Franklin County 152 ft (46 m) 44°59′58.2″N 74°38′28.3″W / 44.999500°N 74.641194°W |
| Length | 86 mi (138 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 860 sq mi (2,200 km2) |
The St. Regis River is a long river in northern New York, United States. It is about 86 miles (138 km) long. In Quebec, Canada, it is known as rivière Saint-Régis.
This river flows into the mighty Saint Lawrence River. It meets the Saint Lawrence at a place called Saint Regis. The river basin, which is the area of land that drains into the river, includes some beautiful lakes. These are Upper St. Regis Lake, Lower St. Regis Lake, and Saint Regis Pond. These lakes are part of the Saint Regis Canoe Area. The river is also a great spot for fishing, especially for trout.
What's in a Name?
The name "rivière Saint-Régis" was officially recognized in Quebec on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is like a special committee that names places in Quebec.
Images for kids
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The St. Regis River as seen from Azure Mountain, near Waverly.
