Boyne River (Grey County) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Boyne River |
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The river passing over Hoggs Falls
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 Location of the mouth of the Boyne River in southern Ontario
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Southwestern Ontario |
| County | Grey |
| Municipality | Grey Highlands |
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| Main source | Wilcox Lake 469 m (1,539 ft) 44°13′52″N 80°33′30″W / 44.23111°N 80.55833°W |
| River mouth | Beaver River 295 m (968 ft) 44°18′53″N 80°32′22″W / 44.31472°N 80.53944°W |
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| River system | Great Lakes Basin |
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The Boyne River is a cool river located in Grey Highlands, a part of Grey County in Ontario, Canada. It is an important part of the larger Great Lakes Basin, which means its water eventually flows into the Great Lakes. The entire river is found within a specific area called Artemesia Township.
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Where the Boyne River Flows
The Boyne River starts its journey at a place called Wilcox Lake. From there, it flows north. It even passes underneath the old Toronto, Grey and Bruce Railway tracks.
Through Flesherton
As it continues, the river flows into the Flesherton Community Pond. This pond is located near the community of Flesherton. After leaving the pond, the water goes over a small dam, called a weir. Then, it flows under Ontario Highway 10.
Waterfalls and Joins
The river keeps moving north and starts to go downhill. This is where it descends the Niagara Escarpment, a long slope of rock. On its way down, the Boyne River creates a beautiful spot called Hoggs Falls. These falls are named after William Hogg.
A smaller stream called Flesherton Creek joins the Boyne River from the right side. The Boyne River then continues its downhill journey. It finally reaches its end, or "mouth," at the Beaver River. This meeting point is just west of the community of Eugenia. The Beaver River then flows into Georgian Bay, which is a large part of Lake Huron.
What is a Tributary?
A tributary is like a smaller river or stream that flows into a larger river. It adds its water to the main river.
Boyne River's Tributary
- Flesherton Creek (This creek joins the Boyne River from the right side.)
