Canada Creek (Michigan) facts for kids

Canada Creek is a cool stream in the lower part of Michigan, a state in the United States. It's about 20.3-mile-long (32.7 km), which is like running a half-marathon! This creek starts at a place called Valentine Lake in Montmorency County, Michigan.

The creek then flows north through different areas. It goes through Montmorency Township, Michigan and then into Presque Isle County, Michigan. Finally, Canada Creek empties its water into the Black River in Cheboygan County, Michigan.

Where Canada Creek's Water Goes

The water from Canada Creek doesn't stop at the Black River. It keeps flowing! From the Black River, the water joins the Cheboygan River. Eventually, all this water makes its way to Lake Huron. Lake Huron is one of the five Great Lakes, which are huge freshwater lakes in North America. So, Canada Creek is a small but important part of a much bigger water system!

Places Named After Canada Creek

There are a few places that share the name with Canada Creek. In Montmorency County, there's a community called Canada Creek Ranch, Michigan. It's a special place that borders the creek itself.

Also, two roads are named after the creek. One is Canada Creek Highway, found in Presque Isle County. The other is Canada Creek Road, which is in Cheboygan County. These names show how important the creek is to the local area.