Canyon River (Ontario) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Canyon River |
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 Location of the mouth of the Canyon River in Ontario
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Northwestern Ontario |
| District | Kenora |
| Part | Kenora, Unorganized |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Favel Lake 373 m (1,224 ft) 49°59′33″N 93°56′53″W / 49.99250°N 93.94806°W |
| River mouth | Wabigoon River 328 m (1,076 ft) 50°04′37″N 93°37′56″W / 50.07694°N 93.63222°W |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Hudson Bay drainage basin |
The Canyon River is a river located in Northwestern Ontario, Canada. It flows through a part of Ontario called the Kenora District. This river is part of a huge area where water drains into Hudson Bay. The Canyon River eventually flows into another river called the Wabigoon River.
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Where the River Flows
The Canyon River starts at a place called Favel Lake. This lake is just east of a small community named Jones. It is also near Ontario Highway 671.
From Favel Lake to Canyon Lake
The river flows east from Favel Lake, passing the settlement of Favel. It then enters a long lake called Canyon Lake. This lake stretches about 20 kilometres (12 mi) from east to west.
Along Canyon Lake
While in Canyon Lake, the Canyon River is joined by a smaller stream called Shrub Creek. Shrub Creek flows into the right side of the river. The communities of Canyon and McIntosh are located along Canyon Lake.
The Journey to the Wabigoon River
The Canyon River leaves Canyon Lake at a spot called Outlet Bay. As it continues its journey, the river flows over several waterfalls. One of these is known as Sixty Two Foot Falls. Finally, the Canyon River reaches its end at a place called the Canyon Stretch. Here, it flows into the larger Wabigoon River.
The Railway Connection
A Canadian National Railway main line runs alongside the Canyon River. This railway line follows the river from Favel Lake to the eastern end of Canyon Lake. Via Rail's transcontinental Canadian trains use this line. They even make a stop at Canyon station.
Streams Joining the River
A tributary is a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger one.
- Shrub Creek (This creek joins the Canyon River from the right side.)
Communities Along the River
Several communities are located near the Canyon River:
- McIntosh
- Canyon
- Favel
