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Originally Posted by Kitchissippi
Strange name to pick because it's really not at a confluence. There are many other spots where that name might be more appropriate, like the park at the confluence of the Ottawa and Gatineau rivers (to differentiate it from Leamy Lake Park). I'm surprised they didn't consider Onigamīng which is "portage" in Algonquin, since it's right next to the Place du Portage complexes.
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Yeah. Onigamīng would make more sense. Honestly surprised they didn't pick an indigenous name. Feels like this is the first time in a long time.