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Aerial view of the city of Sorel-Tracy

The Richelieu River meanders through the town of Sorel-Tracy, before joining the Saint Lawrence River.

The Greater Lake Saint-Pierre region comprises a few municipalities, but most of its land is devoted to agriculture.

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In order to avoid damages caused by spring floods, people have taken to building cabins on stilts or wood piles.