Gulf of St. Lawrence
| Gulf of St. Lawrence | |
|---|---|
| French: Golfe du Saint-Laurent | |
Bathymetry of the Gulf of St. Lawrence | |
| Coordinates | 48°36′N 61°24′W / 48.600°N 61.400°W |
| Type | Gulf |
| Basin countries | Canada Saint Pierre and Miquelon (France) |
| Surface area | 226,000 km2 (87,000 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 152 m (499 ft) |
| Max. depth | 530 m (1,740 ft) |
| Water volume | 34,500 km3 (8,300 cu mi) |
The Gulf of St. Lawrence is a gulf that fringes the shores of the provinces of Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, in Canada, plus the islands Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, possessions of France, in North America.
The Gulf of St. Lawrence connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean via the St. Lawrence River.