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Coldwater River
Coldwater River (Algoma District) is located in Ontario
Coldwater River (Algoma District)
Location of the mouth of the Coldwater River in Ontario.
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 / 47.59972; -84.70556
River mouth Lake Superior
Giles Township
180 m (590 ft)
47°28′05″N 84°47′17″W / 47.46806°N 84.78806°W / 47.46806; -84.78806
Basin features
River system Great Lakes Basin
Tributaries
  • Right:
    June Creek

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
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