Coldwater River (Algoma District) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Coldwater River |
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Location of the mouth of the Coldwater River in Ontario.
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Country | Canada |
Province | Ontario |
Region | Northeastern Ontario |
District | Algoma |
Part | Algoma, Unorganized, North |
Physical characteristics | |
Main source | Black Lake Barager Township 370 m (1,210 ft) 47°35′59″N 84°42′20″W / 47.59972°N 84.70556°W |
River mouth | Lake Superior Giles Township 180 m (590 ft) 47°28′05″N 84°47′17″W / 47.46806°N 84.78806°W |
Basin features | |
River system | Great Lakes Basin |
Tributaries |
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The Coldwater River is a river located in Ontario, Canada. It flows through the northern part of the Algoma District. This river is an important part of the huge Great Lakes Basin. It eventually flows into Lake Superior. The entire river is found within Lake Superior Provincial Park.
Where the River Flows
The Coldwater River starts at Black Lake. This lake is in a place called Barager Township. From there, the river flows south. It passes through Broome Township and a small part of Brimbacombe Township.
The river then enters Giles Township. Here, another small stream called June Creek joins it. The Coldwater River also flows under Ontario Highway 17. Finally, it reaches its end, flowing into Lake Superior.
River Branches
The Coldwater River has one main branch, or tributary, that flows into it:
- June Creek