Hochelaga Archipelago
Group of islands at the confluence of the Saint Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Hochelaga Archipelago (French: Archipel d'Hochelaga), also known as the Montreal Islands, is a group of islands at the confluence of the Saint Lawrence and Ottawa rivers in the southwestern part of the province of Quebec, Canada.
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Native name: Archipel d'Hochelaga | |
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Geography | |
Location | Saint Lawrence River |
Coordinates | 45°32′58″N 73°39′02″W |
Total islands | 234 |
Major islands | Île de Montréal, Île Jésus, Île Perrot, Île Bizard |
Highest elevation | 234 m (768 ft) |
Highest point | Mount Royal (Island of Montreal) |
Administration | |
Canada | |
Province | Quebec |
City | Montreal |
Additional information | |
Discovered in 1535 by Jacques Cartier |
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