Bob's Creek (Ontario) facts for kids
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 Location of the mouth of Bob's Creek in Ontario
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Northeastern Ontario |
| District | Cochrane |
| Municipality | Timmins |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Bob's Lake (Timmins) 281 m (922 ft) 48°29′26″N 81°09′16″W / 48.49056°N 81.15444°W |
| River mouth | Porcupine Lake 277 m (909 ft) 48°29′00″N 81°10′39″W / 48.48333°N 81.17750°W |
| Length | 2.2 km (1.4 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | James Bay drainage basin |
Bob's Creek is a small river located in the Cochrane District of Ontario, Canada. It flows through the community of Porcupine, which is part of the City of Timmins. This creek is an important part of the James Bay and Abitibi River drainage systems.
The creek is about 2.2 kilometers (1.4 miles) long. It starts at Bobs Lake and ends at Porcupine Lake. Porcupine Lake is also the starting point for the Porcupine River.
Where Bob's Creek Flows
Bob's Creek begins at the southwest side of Bobs Lake. The lake is about 281 meters (922 feet) above sea level. From there, the creek flows towards the southwest.
Journey to Porcupine Lake
As it flows, Bob's Creek passes under Gervais Street South. Then, it changes direction and turns north. It goes under a railway line and Haileybury Crescent. Finally, it reaches its end at Porcupine Lake.
Porcupine Lake is slightly lower in elevation, at about 277 meters (909 feet) above sea level. The water from Porcupine Lake then flows into the Porcupine River. From there, it joins the Frederick House River, which eventually leads to the Abitibi River.
Part of a Bigger System
Bob's Creek is part of a much larger water system called a drainage basin. A drainage basin is like a giant bowl where all the rain and snowmelt collect and flow into a main river or lake. In this case, Bob's Creek is part of the James Bay drainage basin. This means its waters eventually make their way to James Bay, which is a large body of water connected to Hudson Bay.
