- Lac Saint-François
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lake_name = Lac Saint-François
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location =Ontario /Quebec /New York
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inflow =Saint Lawrence River
outflow =Saint Lawrence River
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basin_countries = Canada, United States
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cities = Salaberry-de-ValleyfieldLac Saint-François (Lake Saint Francis) is a
lake which borders southeasternOntario , southwesternQuebec and northernNew York State . It is located on theSaint Lawrence River betweenLake Ontario andMontreal . The lake forms part of theSaint Lawrence Seaway .The city of
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec is located at the east end of the lake.Lac Saint-François National Wildlife Area, located on the south shore of the lake, protects wetlands located on the shores of the lake. This area provides important habitat for Redhead ducks and other waterfowl. Thousands of migrating waterfowl stop over in this region. In
1987 , it was recognized as a wetland of international significance under theRamsar Convention .The Charlottenburgh Marsh, including Cooper Marsh, is an important wetland area located on the north shore of the lake. www.simianuprising.com/jigger is a blog dedicated to this beautiful body of water.
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