Blind River (Ontario) facts for kids
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Blind River, Northern Ontario
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 Location of the mouth of the Blind River in Ontario
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| Native name | Biniwaabikong (Ojibway) |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Northeastern Ontario |
| District | Algoma |
| Municipality | Blind River |
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| Main source | Pathfinder Lake 381 m (1,250 ft) 46°29′21″N 82°54′03″W / 46.48917°N 82.90083°W |
| River mouth | North Channel 176 m (577 ft) 46°10′47″N 82°58′37″W / 46.17972°N 82.97694°W |
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| River system | Great Lakes Basin |
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The Blind River is a river located in Ontario, Canada. It flows through the Algoma District in Northeastern Ontario. This river is part of the huge Great Lakes Basin and eventually flows into Lake Huron.
The river got its name "Blind River" because its mouth, where it meets the lake, is not easy to spot from the water. The local Ojibway people call it "biniwaabikong." This name means "at the fallen rock." It describes the smooth, sloped rock face found along the river's path.
The Blind River starts its journey from Pathfinder Lake. It then flows south through several other lakes. Finally, it empties into the North Channel of Lake Huron. This happens right at the town of Blind River.
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History and Uses of the River
The Blind River has been important to the area for a long time.
Early Industry
A sawmill was built near the river's mouth in 1837. Sawmills are places where logs are cut into lumber. This shows how the river helped with local industries back then.
Generating Electricity
Today, the river also helps make electricity. There is a small hydroelectric plant where the river flows out of Lake Duborne. Hydroelectric plants use the power of moving water to create electricity.
River Branches
Rivers often have smaller streams or rivers that flow into them. These are called tributaries.
Potomac River
- The Potomac River is one of the tributaries of the Blind River. It joins the Blind River from the right side as you look downstream.
