Blaeberry River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Blaeberry River |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Near Howse Pass Canadian Rockies |
| River mouth | Columbia River 51°25′N 117°5′W / 51.417°N 117.083°W |
The Blaeberry River is a river in British Columbia, Canada. It is a tributary of the Columbia River. This means it flows into the Columbia River. The Blaeberry River starts in the Canadian Rockies mountains. It is about 60 kilometres (37 mi) long. The river joins the Columbia River between the town of Golden and Rogers Pass.
What's in a Name?
The Blaeberry River has an interesting name story. In 1807, an explorer named David Thompson called it Portage Creek. Later, in 1811, another explorer named Alexander Henry the younger gave it a new name: "Blaeberry Torrent". He saw many berry bushes along its banks. These were likely huckleberries. The word "Blae" comes from the Scots language and means "blue". So, the name refers to blue berries. Sometimes, people incorrectly call it the Blueberry River.
Blaeberry Falls
You can find a beautiful waterfall called Blaeberry Falls on the lower part of the river. It is about 7 kilometres (4 mi) from where the Blaeberry River meets the Columbia River.
Rivers Joining the Blaeberry
Many smaller streams and creeks flow into the Blaeberry River. These are called tributaries. They add water to the main river as it flows. Some of these tributaries include:
- Ebon Creek
- Parapet Creek
- Wildcat Creek
- Collie Creek
- Ensign Creek
- Mummery Creek
- Martin Creek
- Split Creek
- Willowbank Creek
- Redburn Creek
- Hedberg Creek
