The Ottawa River is a significant river that flows from the Laurentian Mountains in Quebec, Canada, and across Ontario, forming part of the Canada-United States border before emptying into the Saint Lawrence River. It has been referred to by several synonyms, including Kitchissippi - a word derived from the Algonquin language, which means "Great River." Other synonyms for this watercourse include Outaouais River, Riviere des Outaouais, and Utawas, the name given to the Ottawa River by the Wyandot (or Huron) people who were the river's original inhabitants. The Ottawa River has been the subject of poems, songs, and art, highlighting its beauty, importance, and significance to the region.