The Mohawk Nation of Akwesasne (alternate spelling Ahkwesáhsne) is a Mohawk Nation territory located across the intersection of the New York-Ontario-Quebec borders on the banks of the St. Lawrence River. Although divided by these borders, the residents consider themselves to be one community.
The name Akwesasne in Kanien'kehá means "Land Where The Partridge Drums".
Lac Saint-François (Lake Saint Francis) is a lake which borders southeastern Ontario, southwestern Quebec and northern New York State. It is located on the Saint Lawrence River between Lake Ontario and Montreal. The lake forms part of the Saint Lawrence Seaway.
The city of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield 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 the Ramsar Convention.
The Charlottenburgh Marsh, including Cooper Marsh, is an important wetland area located on the north shore of the lake.
South Lancaster
Oh, yes and I was right the first time, this is a lake not a river...so confusing.
South Lancaster is Glengarry's most southernly location situated on the St. Lawrence River. Originally named Kirktown, this area features historic homes and gift shops, with nearby Cooper Marsh Conservation area providing marshland, treed swamps, upland meadows, ponds and streams.
South Lancaster became the transportation point for the back concessions, first with the building of a wharf for boats to carry potash and timber and then by steamboats, which arrived on Lake St. Francis in 1826.
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