Clare River (Ontario) facts for kids
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 Location of the mouth of the Clare River in southern Ontario
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Central Ontario, Eastern Ontario |
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| Main source | Unnamed confluence Stone Mills, Lennox and Addington County 189 m (620 ft) 44°35′38″N 77°01′58″W / 44.59389°N 77.03278°W |
| River mouth | Stoco Lake Tweed, Hastings County 138 m (453 ft) 44°28′58″N 77°16′31″W / 44.48278°N 77.27528°W |
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| River system | Great Lakes Basin |
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The Clare River is a river in Ontario, Canada. It is part of the larger Moira River system. This river flows through two counties: Hastings and Lennox and Addington. The Clare River eventually drains into Lake Ontario.
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Journey of the Clare River
Where the River Starts
The Clare River begins its journey in Stone Mills. This area is in Lennox and Addington County. It starts where several small streams meet. The starting point is quite high up, at about 189 meters (620 feet) above sea level.
Flowing Through Lakes and Towns
As the river flows, it moves southwest. It enters a lake called Calpin Lake. This lake is near a community known as McGuire Settlement. The elevation here is about 171 meters (561 feet).
The river then continues its journey southwest. It passes under Highway 41. After this, it turns west. The Clare River then enters the area of Tweed. This town is in Hastings County.
Joining Other Creeks
Along its path, the Clare River gets bigger. It is joined by other smaller streams.
- One stream is Goose Creek, which flows in from the left.
- Another stream is Otter Creek, which joins from the right.
The river then flows past a small place called Bogart.
Where the River Ends
Finally, the Clare River reaches its end. It flows into the eastern side of Stoco Lake. This lake is part of the Moira River system. The elevation at this point is about 138 meters (453 feet).
The Moira River then continues its flow. It empties into the Bay of Quinte. The Bay of Quinte is a part of Lake Ontario near Belleville. So, the Clare River's water eventually reaches Lake Ontario!
