Boyne River (Manitoba) facts for kids
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 Location of the mouth of the Boyne River in Manitoba.
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Manitoba |
| Region | Central Plains, Pembina Valley |
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| Main source | Field Municipality of Norfolk Treherne 465 m (1,526 ft) 49°32′43″N 98°37′08″W / 49.54528°N 98.61889°W |
| River mouth | Macdonald 235 m (771 ft) 49°34′30″N 97°34′30″W / 49.57500°N 97.57500°W |
| Length | 125 km (78 mi) |
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| River system | Hudson Bay drainage basin |
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The Boyne River is a river in Manitoba, Canada. It's part of a huge system of rivers that eventually flows into Hudson Bay. This river winds through two main areas of Manitoba: the Central Plains and the Pembina Valley.
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Journey of the Boyne River
The Boyne River starts its journey in the Pembina Hills. This is a hilly area in a part of Manitoba called the Central Plains. The very beginning of the river is in a field, not far from a small village named Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes.
From Hills to Towns
From its start, the river flows towards the northwest. It passes by the town of Treherne. After Treherne, it turns and heads east. The river then goes past the community of Rathwell.
Through Stephenfield Lake
The Boyne River then turns southeast and enters the Pembina Valley area. Here, it reaches a place called Stephenfield Lake. A smaller stream, Roseisle Creek, joins the Boyne River at this lake. You can find Stephenfield Provincial Recreation Park right on the lake, which is a great spot for outdoor activities.
Final Stretch to Hudson Bay
After Stephenfield Lake, the Boyne River continues its journey east. It flows through the town of Carman. Then, it turns northeast before heading east again through a channel called the Norquay Channel. The river finally meets the Morris River in the Central Plains region. The Morris River then flows into the Red River of the North. The Red River eventually joins the Nelson River, and the Nelson River carries all this water all the way to Hudson Bay.
Communities Along the River
The Boyne River flows through or near several communities and local government areas in Manitoba. These include:
- Rural Municipality of Macdonald
- Carman
- Rural Municipality of Dufferin
- Rural Municipality of Norfolk Treherne
River Branches
The Boyne River has smaller streams that flow into it. These are called tributaries.
- Roseisle Creek (This stream joins the Boyne River from the right side as you look downstream).
