Chapleau River facts for kids
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 Location of the mouth of the Chapleau River in Ontario
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Northeastern Ontario |
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| Main source | Chapleau Lake Sudbury District 427 m (1,401 ft) 47°53′11″N 83°21′13″W / 47.88639°N 83.35361°W |
| River mouth | Kapuskasing River Kapuskasing Township, Algoma District 312 m (1,024 ft) 48°28′23″N 82°57′38″W / 48.47306°N 82.96056°W |
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| River system | James Bay drainage basin |
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The Chapleau River is a cool river located in Ontario, Canada. It flows through the Algoma District and Sudbury District in the northeastern part of the province. This river is part of the huge James Bay drainage basin. It starts at Chapleau Lake and is a main water source for Kapuskasing Lake.
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Why is it Called Chapleau River?
The river is named after Joseph-Adolphe Chapleau. He was an important politician in Canadian history. A town called Chapleau was built nearby. It was a key stop for the Canadian Pacific Railway. Both the lake and the river were named after him.
Where Does the River Flow?
The Chapleau River begins at the north end of Chapleau Lake. This lake is in the Sudbury District. The river then flows north through Henderson Lake. Along the way, it picks up water from Racine Creek.
It continues its journey north to Schewabik Lake. Here, it is joined by the Swanson River. The Chapleau River then flows northeast and then north again. It takes in the Makonie River before entering the Algoma District. Finally, it reaches its end at Kapuskasing Lake.
From Kapuskasing Lake, the water travels further. It flows through the Kapuskasing River and the Mattagami River. Then it joins the Moose River. All this water eventually reaches James Bay.
Fun Things to Do: Chapleau-Nemegosenda River Provincial Park
If you love nature, you might enjoy the Chapleau-Nemegosenda River Provincial Park. This park is a special waterway park. Ontario Parks manages it. It includes a long stretch of the Chapleau River. This section runs from Racine Creek all the way to Kapuskasing Lake. It's a great place for outdoor adventures.
What Rivers Join the Chapleau River?
Many smaller streams and rivers flow into the Chapleau River. These are called tributaries. Here are some of them:
- Makonie River (joins from the left side)
- Copperfield Creek (joins from the right side)
- Swanson River (joins from the left side)
- Adams Creek (joins from the right side)
- Racine Creek (joins from the left side)
- Chapleau Lake (where the river starts)
- Kebsquasheshing River (flows into Chapleau Lake)
