Black Donald Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Black Donald Creek |
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 Location of the mouth of the creek in Southern Ontario
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Eastern Ontario |
| County | Renfrew |
| Municipality | Greater Madawaska |
| Physical characteristics | |
| River mouth | Black Donald Lake on the Madawaska River 248 m (814 ft) 45°13′34″N 76°57′32″W / 45.22611°N 76.95889°W |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Saint Lawrence River drainage basin |
| Tributaries |
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Black Donald Creek is a small waterway, or stream, located in a place called Greater Madawaska. This area is in Renfrew County, which is part of Eastern Ontario in Canada.
This creek is part of a very large water system called the Saint Lawrence River drainage basin. This means all the water from Black Donald Creek eventually flows into the Saint Lawrence River. Black Donald Creek also flows into the Madawaska River at Black Donald Lake.
The Creek's Journey
Black Donald Creek starts where two smaller streams meet. One of these streams is called Tooeys Creek. This starting point is just east of Ontario Highway 41.
The creek then flows south. As it goes, it picks up water from other smaller streams. One stream that joins it from the right side is called Doorley Creek. Another stream, Malotte Creek, joins it from the left side.
The creek also flows along the eastern edge of the Centennial Lake Provincial Nature Reserve. This is a special natural area. After passing under Renfrew County Road 65, the creek reaches its end. It flows into the northern part of Black Donald Lake. This lake is part of the Madawaska River.
The Madawaska River then flows into the Ottawa River. Finally, the Ottawa River joins the Saint Lawrence River. So, water from Black Donald Creek travels a long way to the ocean!
Streams Joining Black Donald Creek
Several smaller streams flow into Black Donald Creek along its journey. These are called tributaries.
- Malotte Creek (joins from the left side)
- Doorley Creek (joins from the right side)
- Tooeys Creek (one of the streams where Black Donald Creek begins)
