Beaver River (Thunder Bay District) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Beaver River |
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 Location of the mouth of the Beaver River in Ontario
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Central Ontario |
| District | Thunder Bay |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Unnamed muskeg 478 m (1,568 ft) 49°08′46″N 90°41′09″W / 49.14611°N 90.68583°W |
| River mouth | Firesteel River 450 m (1,480 ft) 49°03′02″N 90°46′48″W / 49.05056°N 90.78000°W |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Hudson Bay drainage basin |
The Beaver River is a small river located in the western part of the Thunder Bay District in Northwestern Ontario, Canada. It is an important part of the huge Hudson Bay drainage basin, which means its waters eventually flow into Hudson Bay. The Beaver River is a "right tributary" of the Firesteel River, meaning it flows into the Firesteel River from the right side when looking downstream.
Journey of the Beaver River
The Beaver River starts its journey in an unnamed muskeg. A muskeg is a type of wetland with thick layers of peat (partially decayed plant material) and often has sphagnum moss and stunted trees.
River's Path
From its starting point, the river flows south. It then passes underneath two important structures:
- The Canadian Pacific Railway's transcontinental main line. This is a major railway track that crosses Canada.
- Ontario Highway 17. This is a busy road in Ontario.
After passing these landmarks, the river changes direction and heads southwest.
Where the River Ends
The Beaver River finally reaches its end, or "mouth," at the Firesteel River. This meeting point is about 23 kilometres (14 mi) west of a community called Upsala.
