Barron River (Ontario) facts for kids
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View of the Barron River looking downstream from the top of the Barron Canyon
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 Location of the mouth of the Barron River in southern Ontario
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| Other name(s) | French: Rivière Barron |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
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| Main source | Clemow Lake Barron Township, Nipissing, Unorganized, South Part, Nipissing District, Northeastern Ontario 225 m (738 ft) 45°54′24″N 77°53′37″W / 45.90667°N 77.89361°W |
| River mouth | Lac du Bois Dur, Petawawa River Laurentian Hills, Renfrew County, Eastern Ontario 139 m (456 ft) 45°52′48″N 77°23′40″W / 45.88000°N 77.39444°W |
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| River system | Saint Lawrence River drainage basin |
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The Barron River (French: rivière Barron) is a river in Ontario, Canada. It flows through Nipissing District and Renfrew County. The river starts at Clemow Lake in northern Algonquin Provincial Park. It then joins the Petawawa River, which eventually flows into the Saint Lawrence River.
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Where the River Flows
The Barron River begins at Clemow Lake in a part of Nipissing District called the Unorganized South Part. It flows southeast through a large body of water called Grand Lake. Here, you can find the Achray campground, which used to be a train station.
The river then enters Stratton Township. It picks up water from Carcajou Creek. After that, it flows over the Grand Lake Dam and into Stratton Lake. The river turns northeast and goes over High Falls, leading to High Falls Lake. It continues east over Brigham Chute.
The Barron River also gets water from Mulock Creek. It then passes over Cache Rapids and reaches the Squirrel Depot picnic area. The river leaves Algonquin Park and Nipissing District. It enters McKay Township, which is part of Laurentian Hills in Renfrew County.
At this point, the river becomes part of Barron River Provincial Park. The land on the north side of the river is part of CFB Petawawa, a military base. The river flows over First Chute and finally reaches its end at Lac du Bois Dur. This is where it joins the Petawawa River. The Petawawa River then flows into the Ottawa River, which eventually reaches the Saint Lawrence River.
How the Land Was Formed
About 10,000 years ago, the Barron River was much bigger. It carried a lot of melted ice from glaciers. It is thought that water from a huge ancient lake, called Lake Agassiz, flowed through here for a short time.
The Barron Canyon, which is about 100-metre (328 ft) deep, was created during this time. The rocks you see in the canyon are part of the Canadian Shield. Even today, rocks can fall and landslides can happen in the canyon. The Barron River is also located along a fault line. This fault is connected to a large valley system called the Ottawa-Bonnechere Graben.
River's Past
The Barron River was very important in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Its water levels were controlled to help move timber down the river. Every spring, loud log drives took place in the Barron Canyon. Loggers called the tall cliffs the "Capes." Moving timber this way was very dangerous. You can still find graves of loggers near the Petawawa and Barron Rivers.
Fun on the River
The Barron River is a popular spot for outdoor activities. Many people enjoy canoeing along its route. There is also a hiking trail that leads to the edge of the Barron Canyon, offering amazing views.
Smaller Rivers Joining the Barron
Here are some of the creeks and smaller rivers that flow into the Barron River, listed from its mouth upstream:
- Spug Creek (joins from the left)
- Biggar Creek (joins from the left)
- Number One Creek (joins from the right)
- Ignace Creek (joins from the left)
- Mulock Creek (joins from the right)
- Hardwood Creek (joins from the left)
- Forbes Creek (joins from the left)
- Marie Creek (joins from the right)
- Grand Lake
- Carcajou Creek (joins Grand Lake from the right)
- Johnston Creek (joins Grand Lake from the left)
- Rowan Creek (joins Grand Lake from the left)
- Borutski Creek (joins Grand Lake from the left)
- Depot Creek (joins Grand Lake from the left)
See also
In Spanish: Río Barron (Ontario) para niños
