Buttermilk Creek (Renfrew County) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Buttermilk Creek |
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 Location of the mouth of Buttermilk Creek in southern Ontario
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Eastern Ontario |
| County | Renfrew |
| Township | Whitewater Region |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Astrolabe Lake 148 m (486 ft) 45°36′19″N 76°50′17″W / 45.60528°N 76.83806°W |
| River mouth | Muskrat River 126 m (413 ft) 45°37′25″N 76°52′10″W / 45.62361°N 76.86944°W |
| Length | 3.9 km (2.4 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Saint Lawrence River drainage basin |
Buttermilk Creek is a small river, also called a tributary, located in Ontario, Canada. It flows into the Muskrat River. This creek is found in the area known as Whitewater Region in Renfrew County.
Where Does Buttermilk Creek Flow?
Buttermilk Creek starts its journey at Astrolabe Lake. This lake used to be called Green Lake. It is even located within the fun Logos Land water park!
The creek flows for about 3.9 kilometers (2.4 miles). It then reaches its end, or "mouth," at the Muskrat River. This meeting point is close to the town of Cobden. The Muskrat River then continues its path and empties into the larger Ottawa River near Pembroke.
What's Special About Buttermilk Creek?
A major road, Ontario Highway 17, runs alongside the lower part of Buttermilk Creek. This means you can see parts of the creek if you drive on the highway.
There is also a special place called the Buttermilk Creek Trout Farm. For over 20 years, this farm has been raising rainbow trout. These fish are grown right on the banks of the creek.
