Beaver River (Liard River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Beaver River |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Territory | Yukon |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Last Mountain 1,350 meters (4,430 ft) 60°45′58″N 126°47′06″W / 60.766°N 126.785°W |
| River mouth | Liard River 350 meters (1,150 ft) 59°41′50″N 124°18′00″W / 59.69722°N 124.30000°W |
The Beaver River is a cool river in Canada. It flows through the beautiful landscapes of the Yukon Territory and British Columbia. This river is a tributary of the Liard River. A tributary is a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger one.
The Beaver River starts high up in the mountains. Its source is near Last Mountain in the very southeast part of the Yukon. From there, it flows generally towards the southeast.
Where the Beaver River Flows
The Beaver River eventually joins the Liard River. This happens near a famous spot called the Grand Canyon of the Liard. This area is just south of the border between British Columbia and the Yukon. That border is also known as the 60th parallel north.
The river begins at an elevation of about 1,350 meters (4,430 feet). It then flows downhill, reaching an elevation of about 350 meters (1,150 feet) where it meets the Liard River.
Rivers Joining the Beaver River
Many smaller streams and rivers flow into the Beaver River. These are its tributaries. They add water to the main river as it travels. Here are some of the streams that join the Beaver River, listed from its start to where it ends:
- Pool Creek
- Gold Pay Creek
- Whitefish River
- Larsen Creek
- Saucy Creek
- Crow River
