Black Creek (Big Rideau Lake) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Black Creek |
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 Location of the mouth of Black Creek in southern Ontario
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Eastern Ontario |
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| Main source | Unnamed lake Rideau Lakes 147 m (482 ft) 44°44′52″N 76°20′49″W / 44.74778°N 76.34694°W |
| River mouth | Big Rideau Lake Tay Valley 123.1 m (404 ft) 44°46′19″N 76°14′02″W / 44.77194°N 76.23389°W |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Saint Lawrence River drainage basin |
| Basin size | 94 km2 (36 sq mi) |
Black Creek is a small waterway, also known as a stream, located in Eastern Ontario, Canada. It flows through two different areas: Tay Valley in Lanark County and Rideau Lakes in the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville.
Discover Black Creek
Black Creek starts its journey from a lake that doesn't have a name, found in the Rideau Lakes area. From there, it travels until it reaches the western side of Big Rideau Lake. This lake is an important part of the Rideau Canal system.
How Does Black Creek Flow?
Once Black Creek reaches Big Rideau Lake, its water joins a much larger system. The water from Big Rideau Lake then flows into the Rideau River. The Rideau River continues its path until it meets the Ottawa River. Finally, the Ottawa River empties into the mighty Saint Lawrence River. This means that the water from Black Creek eventually makes its way to the Atlantic Ocean!
What is a Drainage Basin?
Every stream and river is part of something called a drainage basin. Think of a drainage basin like a giant bowl. All the rain and melted snow that falls within this "bowl" will eventually flow into the same stream or river. Black Creek has its own drainage basin, which covers an area of about 94 square kilometers (or 36 square miles). This area collects all the water that feeds into Black Creek.
