Allan Water (Ontario) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Allan Water |
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 Location of the mouth of the Allan Water in Ontario
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Northwestern Ontario |
| District | Thunder Bay |
| Part | Thunder Bay, Unorganized |
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| Main source | Kawaweogama Lake Allanwater Bridge 417 m (1,368 ft) 50°14′30″N 90°09′50″W / 50.24167°N 90.16389°W |
| River mouth | Wabakimi Lake 357 m (1,171 ft) 50°37′13″N 89°44′21″W / 50.62028°N 89.73917°W |
| Length | 71 km (44 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | James Bay drainage basin |
The Allan Water is a river in Ontario, Canada. It's part of the huge James Bay drainage basin, which means its water eventually flows into James Bay. This river is located in the northwestern part of Ontario, in an area called the Thunder Bay District.
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Where Does Allan Water Start and End?
The Allan Water river begins near a small community called Allanwater Bridge. This is where two parts of the Brightsand River meet. One part comes from Kawaweogama Lake, and the other from McEwan Lake.
Allanwater Bridge Community
The Canadian National Railway has a bridge here. This bridge is part of its main railway line across Canada. There's also a train station called Allanwater Bridge railway station. You can catch the Canadian train here, which travels all the way across the country.
The River's Journey
From its start, the Allan Water flows north. It sometimes splits into two channels before joining back together. Along its way, it meets the Nemo River, which flows into it from the right.
The river then reaches Brennan Lake. From there, it flows east over Brennan Falls to Granite Lake. After Granite Lake, it continues north over Granite Falls. It also passes over Black Beaver Rapids, Little Sturgeon Rapids, and Sturgeon Rapids.
Finally, the Allan Water reaches its end at Wabakimi Lake. This lake is part of the Ogoki River system. The Ogoki River eventually flows into the Albany River, and then into James Bay.
Wabakimi Provincial Park
Most of the Allan Water river flows through Wabakimi Provincial Park. This park is a large, wild area. It's a great place for canoeing and enjoying nature.
Rivers Joining Allan Water
Rivers and streams that flow into a larger river are called tributaries. Here are the main ones that join the Allan Water:
- Nemo River (joins from the right side)
- Labelle Creek (joins from the right side)
- Foam Creek (joins from the left side)
