Brazeau River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Brazeau River |
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The Brazeau River in Banff National Park
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Cataract Pass 2,240 m (7,350 ft) 52°13′57″N 117°03′38″W / 52.23250°N 117.06056°W |
| River mouth | North Saskatchewan River 820 m (2,690 ft) 52°55′03″N 115°13′45″W / 52.91750°N 115.22917°W |
| Length | 210 km (130 mi) |
The Brazeau River is an important river in western Alberta, Canada. It flows for about 210 kilometers (130 miles). This river is a major branch, also called a tributary, of the larger North Saskatchewan River.
The river was named after Joseph Brazeau. He was a fur trader who worked for the Hudson's Bay Company. He was in the area between 1852 and 1864.
Where Does the Brazeau River Flow?
The Brazeau River starts high up in the Canadian Rockies. It begins from Brazeau Lake. This lake gets its water from small streams that flow from the Coronet Glacier. It also gets water from the Queen Elizabeth Ranges.
The river then flows east through the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. It joins the North Saskatchewan River at a place called Brazeau Forks. This spot is between the towns of Drayton Valley and Rocky Mountain House.
The upper part of the river flows from Jasper National Park. It then enters the Brazeau Canyon Wildland Provincial Park. The O'Chiese First Nation community is located where the Brazeau River meets the Nordegg River.
Rivers and Creeks Joining the Brazeau
Many smaller rivers and creeks flow into the Brazeau River. These are called tributaries. They add water to the main river as it flows. Some of the important ones include:
- Boulder Creek
- Four Point Creek
- Job Creek
- Isaac Creek
- Race Creek
- Southesk River
- Thistle Creek
- Marshybank Creek
- Canyon Creek
- Moosehound Creek
- Cardinal River
- Blackstone River
- Elk River
- Nordegg River
Images for kids
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The Brazeau Dam Power Plant
