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1. This great river finds its source in Lake Ontario, near the city of Kingston, before flowing eastward towards the province of Quebec and thence onward to the gulf that bears the same name as the river. It forms part of the international border between Ontario and New York state and contains the area known as the Thousand Islands. What river is this?
2. Which river rises in the Laurentian Mountains of Quebec and flows in a south-easterly direction through the nation's capital and over the Chaudiere Falls, whilst forming part of the border between the provinces of Ontario and Quebec?
3. This river finds both its source and its mouth in Hastings County in eastern Ontario, flowing into the Bay of Quinte after passing through places like the village of Tweed and the city of Belleville. Named for a nobleman but sounding more like a lady, what river is this?
4. Although it is short in length, a trip along this river features passing through the lift lock at Peterborough, as it is part of the Trent-Severn Waterway, and a tributary of the Trent River. What is the name of this river that rises near Lakefield and flows into Rice Lake?
5. This river's valley is well known to commuters in the Toronto area, as it provides a wide expanse suitable for a north-south transportation route. What river is this, which is crossed by the Bloor Street viaduct?
6. Running through the western portions of Toronto, and fed by tributaries such as Albion Creek and Black Creek, which river became a killer during Hurricane Hazel in 1954?
7. Flowing north from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario, this 56 km long river forms part of the border between Ontario and New York, and is the source of hydroelectric power via the Sir Adam Beck generating station, amongst others.
8. This river flows in a westerly direction for over 270 km, passing through Woodstock, London and Chatham, Ontario on the way to its mouth at Lighthouse Cove. What is the name of this river, that shares its name with one in England?
9. This river has several meandering branches, the middle one of which flows directly under the downtown of the town of Listowel, in Perth County. What name is given to this river, that reaches Lake Huron near Goderich?
10. This little river runs for only about 65 km, from Lake Huron to the lake which shares its name with the river, and forms part of the border between Ontario and the US state of Michigan. What is this river, which is crossed by the Blue Water Bridge between Sarnia, Ontario and Port Huron, Michigan?
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