Cree River (Saskatchewan) facts for kids
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 Location of the mouth of the Cree River
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| Country | Canada |
| State | Saskatchewan |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Cree Lake 487 m (1,598 ft) 57°43′11.5″N 106°17′15″W / 57.719861°N 106.28750°W |
| River mouth | Black Lake 281 m (922 ft) 58°57′1″N 105°47′3″W / 58.95028°N 105.78417°W |
| Length | 150 km (93 mi) |
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| River system | Mackenzie River drainage basin |
| Basin size | 20,700 km2 (8,000 sq mi) |
The Cree River is a river in northern Saskatchewan, a province in Canada. It flows through a special area called the Athabasca Basin, which is part of the huge Canadian Shield. This shield is an ancient, rocky part of North America.
The river starts at Cree Lake and flows north. It eventually reaches Black Lake. The Cree River is also part of a much bigger water system. It belongs to the Mackenzie River drainage basin, which means its water eventually flows into the Arctic Ocean!
Near where the Cree River meets Black Lake, there is a bridge. This bridge is part of Saskatchewan Highway 905. It helps people travel in this northern region.
Exploring the Cree River
What are Tributaries?
A tributary is a smaller river or stream that flows into a larger river. Think of them as branches joining a main tree trunk! The Cree River has a few important tributaries that add to its flow:
- The Pipestone River joins the Cree River from the left side.
- The Timson River also flows in from the left.
- The Little Cree River adds its water from the right side.
- The Rapid River is another tributary that flows into the Cree River.
