Black River (Kenora District) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Black River |
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 Location of the mouth of the Black River in Ontario
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| Other name(s) | rivière Black |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Northwestern Ontario |
| District | Kenora |
| Municipality | Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Unnamed lake Work Township 378 m (1,240 ft) 49°35′27″N 93°57′50″W / 49.59083°N 93.96389°W |
| River mouth | Lake of the Woods MacQuarrie Township 322 m (1,056 ft) 49°29′56″N 94°11′46″W / 49.49889°N 94.19611°W |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Nelson River |
The Black River (which is called rivière Black in French) is a cool river located in Ontario, Canada. It flows through the Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls area in the Kenora District. This river is an important part of the huge Hudson Bay drainage basin, meaning its waters eventually flow into Hudson Bay. It's also a smaller stream that feeds into the famous Lake of the Woods.
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Where Does the Black River Flow?
The Black River starts in an unnamed lake in Work Township. From there, it flows towards the southwest.
Journey Through Lakes and Townships
The river passes through Ulster Lake and goes under Ontario Highway 71. It then reaches Black Lake.
After Black Lake, the river continues its journey southwest. It flows into MacQuarrie Township. It also passes through the Yellow Girl Bay 32B Indian Reserve. This reserve is part of the Naotkamegwanning First Nation.
Reaching Lake of the Woods
Finally, the Black River reaches its end at Long Bay. This bay is on the northeast side of the large Lake of the Woods.
Part of a Bigger Water System
The water from the Lake of the Woods doesn't stop there. It flows into the Winnipeg River. Then, the Winnipeg River joins the Nelson River. All these rivers eventually carry their water all the way to Hudson Bay.
What Rivers Join the Black River?
Rivers often have smaller streams that flow into them. These smaller streams are called tributaries. The Black River has a couple of these.
- Graphic Creek (joins from the right side)
- Johnny Creek (joins from the left side)
