Vermilion River (Alberta)
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| Vermilion River | |
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| Origin | Central Alberta |
| Mouth | North Saskatchewan River |
| Basin countries |  Alberta  Canada |
| Length | 255 km (158 mi) |
| Source elevation | 690 m (2,264 ft) |
| Mouth elevation | 510 m (1,673 ft) |
| Avg. discharge | 1.17 m³/sec[1] |
The Vermilion River is located in east-central Alberta, Canada. Its lower course flows through Vermilion River County, which is named after this river. It is a tributary of the North Saskatchewan River.
[edit] Course
The Vermilion River is formed from spring runoff and rainfall south of the town of Vegreville. It flows northeast through Vegreville, then continues in that direction until the town of Two Hills, where it turns southeast. At Vermilion, a reservoir is created by a dam on the river. After that, the river turns again to the northeast. It empties into the North Saskatchewan River 16 km north of Marwayne.
Vermilion River has a length of 255 km. Before its confluence with the North Saskatchewan River, it has an average water level of 16.5 m.[1]
The Vermilion Provincial Park is established on the banks of the river.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Alberta River Basins - Vermilion River at Range Road 105
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