Vermilion River (Alberta)
| Vermilion River | |
|---|---|
The Vermilion River in Vegreville | |
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Central Alberta |
| • coordinates | 53°08′17″N 111°55′23″W / 53.13806°N 111.92306°W |
| • elevation | 690 m (2,260 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | North Saskatchewan River |
• coordinates | 53°39′34″N 110°20′08″W / 53.65944°N 110.33556°W |
• elevation | 510 m (1,670 ft) |
| Length | 255 km (158 mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 1.17 m3/s (41 cu ft/s) |
The Vermilion River is a tributary of the North Saskatchewan River in east-central Alberta, Canada. Its lower course flows through the County of Vermilion River, which is named after this river. It has been said that this river got its name from the distinctive red clay on the edge of the river banks.