Brightsand River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Brightsand River |
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 Mouth of the Brightsand River in Ontario
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Northwestern Ontario |
| District | Thunder Bay |
| Part | Thunder Bay, Unorganized |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Pakashkan Lake 465 m (1,526 ft) 49°27′41″N 90°21′17″W / 49.46139°N 90.35472°W |
| River mouth | Allan Water Allanwater Bridge 417 m (1,368 ft) 50°14′26″N 90°09′35″W / 50.24056°N 90.15972°W |
| Basin features | |
| River system | James Bay drainage basin |
The Brightsand River is a river located in northwestern Ontario, Canada. It is part of the large James Bay drainage basin. This means that all the water in the river eventually flows into James Bay. The river runs through the Unorganized Thunder Bay District.
The Journey of the Brightsand River
The Brightsand River starts its journey at Outlet Bay on Pakashkan Lake. This lake is about 45 kilometers (28 miles) northeast of a community called Upsala.
From Pakashkan Lake, the river flows north. It passes through Brightsand Lake and then Wapakaimaski Lake. The river then splits into two channels.
- One channel flows west into Seseganaga Lake. From there, it continues into Kawaweogama Lake.
- The other channel flows north through Antler Lake and McEwan Lake.
These two channels eventually join back together. They form the Allan Water at a place called Allanwater Bridge. This spot is important because it has the Allanwater Bridge railway station. This station is served by Via Rail's transcontinental Canadian trains. These trains travel on the Canadian National Railway's main line.
Most of the Brightsand River has been made into a special protected area. It is called the Brightsand River Provincial Park. This helps keep the river and its surroundings safe and natural.
Rivers Joining the Brightsand
A tributary is a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger river. The Brightsand River has several tributaries that add water to its flow. Here are some of them:
- Hilltop Creek (joins from the left side)
- Rude Creek (joins from the left side)
- Globe Creek (joins from the right side)
- Sparrow Creek (joins from the right side)
- Grid Creek (joins from the left side)
- Bluebird Creek (joins from the right side)
- Ermine Creek (joins from the left side)
- Aylsworth Creek (joins from the right side)
- Wawang River (joins from the left side)
- Pakashkan Lake (this is where the river begins)
