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 / 53.13806; -111.92306 (Vermilion River origin)
• 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 / 53.65944; -110.33556 (Vermilion River mouth)
• elevation	510 m (1,670 ft)
Length	255 km (158 mi)
Discharge
• average	1.17 m3/s (41 cu ft/s)[1]

The Vermilion River is a tributary of the North Saskatchewan River^[2] 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. ^{[citation needed]}