Bloodvein River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bloodvein River |
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Bloodvein River (near the mouth at Bloodvein)
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 Location of the mouth of the Bloodvein River
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| Country | Canada |
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| Main source | near Peisk Lake Ontario 400 m (1,300 ft) 51°12′03″N 94°22′49″W / 51.20083°N 94.38028°W |
| River mouth | at Bloodvein First Nation Lake Winnipeg, Manitoba 217 m (712 ft) 51°47′25″N 96°42′55″W / 51.79028°N 96.71528°W |
| Length | 300 km (190 mi) |
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| River system | Nelson River basin |
The Bloodvein River is a special river in Canada. It starts in Ontario and flows west into Lake Winnipeg in Manitoba. It's about 300 kilometers (186 miles) long. This river flows through beautiful boreal forests and rocky areas of the Canadian Shield. Along its path, you'll find lakes like Knox Lake, Pipestone Lake, and Artery Lake.
For hundreds of years, First Nation peoples have lived along the Bloodvein River. They used the river for travel and daily life. You can still see their ancient rock carvings, called petroglyphs, and paintings on some of the cliffs along the riverbanks. This area is unique because it hasn't been changed by big projects like logging, mining, or dams.
Why is the Bloodvein River Special?
The Bloodvein River was named Manitoba's first Canadian Heritage River in 1987. This means it's recognized for its natural beauty, history, and importance to people.
Most of the river flows through two large parks:
- Atikaki Provincial Park in Manitoba
- Woodland Caribou Provincial Park in Ontario
The Bloodvein River is also on Canada's list of places that could become a United Nations World Heritage Site. These sites are considered important for everyone in the world to protect.
Life Along the River
The only main community along the river is Bloodvein. This community is located right where the river meets Lake Winnipeg. People can travel to Bloodvein by using the Bloodvein River Airport.
For many years, getting to Bloodvein was mostly by ferry during the warmer months. However, a road was built, making it easier to reach the community.
What Fish Live Here?
The Bloodvein River is home to many different kinds of fish. Some of the fish you might find include:
- Northern pike
- Walleye
- Channel catfish
- Whitefish
- Lake trout
- Sturgeon (if you catch a sturgeon, you must release it back into the water)
- Chestnut lamprey
