Clyde River (Ontario) facts for kids

The Clyde River is a river in Ontario, Canada. It flows through Lanark County. This river is part of the larger Saint Lawrence River system. It flows into the Mississippi River. The river got its name from the River Clyde in Scotland.

Quick facts for kids Clyde River
Location of the mouth of the Clyde River in southern Ontario
Country	Canada
Province	Ontario
Region	Eastern Ontario
County	Lanark
Municipalities	Tay Valley Drummond/North Elmsley Lanark Highlands
Physical characteristics
Main source	Clyde Lake Lanark Highlands 196 m (643 ft) 45°10′57″N 76°41′05″W / 45.18250°N 76.68472°W / 45.18250; -76.68472
River mouth	Mississippi River Tay Valley 146 m (479 ft) 44°59′20″N 76°22′07″W / 44.9887697°N 76.3686252°W / 44.9887697; -76.3686252
Basin features
River system	Saint Lawrence River drainage basin
Tributaries	Right: Little Clyde River, South Branch Clyde River, Middle Branch Clyde Creek

Where Does the Clyde River Flow?

The Clyde River starts at Clyde Lake. This lake is in Lanark Highlands. The river flows south to a place called Clyde Forks. Here, two smaller rivers join it: the Middle Branch Clyde River and the South Branch Clyde River.

For a while, the river flows next to the K&P Rail Trail. This trail used to be a railway line. After Clyde Forks, the river turns east, then southeast. It passes through different areas like Darling Township and Lanark Township.

Journey to the Mississippi River

The Little Clyde River joins the Clyde River as it continues its journey. The river then reaches the community of Lanark. It keeps flowing south, briefly going through Drummond Township.

Finally, the Clyde River reaches its end. It flows into the Mississippi River. This happens in Bathurst Township, north of the town of Perth. The Mississippi River then flows into the Ottawa River, which eventually reaches the Saint Lawrence River.

What Rivers and Creeks Join the Clyde?

Many smaller streams and creeks flow into the Clyde River. These are called tributaries. They add water to the main river.

Here are some of the tributaries:

• Middleville Creek
• Hopetown Creek
• Bennys Creek
• Little Clyde River
• Eastons Creek
• Black Creek
• Edmunds Creek
• Pilons Creek
• Lavant Creek
• McCreas Creek
• La France Creek
• South Branch Clyde River
• Middle Branch Clyde Creek
• Clyde Lake (where the river starts)
  • Baldwin Depot Creek (flows into Clyde Lake)