Crow River (Ontario) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Crow River |
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 Location of the mouth of the Crow River in Ontario
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| Country | Canada |
| Ontario | Ontario |
| Region | Northeastern Ontario |
| District | Nipissing |
| Municipality | Nipissing, Unorganized South Part |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Inez Lake Freswick township 431 m (1,414 ft) 45°47′58″N 78°30′59″W / 45.79944°N 78.51639°W |
| River mouth | Petawawa River White township 265 m (869 ft) 45°57′31″N 78°10′56″W / 45.95861°N 78.18222°W |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Saint Lawrence River drainage basin |
The Crow River is a cool river in Ontario, Canada. It's found in the northeastern part of the province, in an area called Nipissing District. What makes this river special is that its entire path is inside the famous Algonquin Provincial Park. The Crow River is a smaller river that flows into the Petawawa River. Eventually, all its water makes its way to the huge Saint Lawrence River.
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Where Does the Crow River Flow?
The Crow River starts its journey at a place called Inez Lake. This lake is in a geographic area known as Freswick. From there, the river flows south into another area called Bower. It passes through Redrock Lake, then turns east to Proulx Lake.
Lakes and Rapids Along the Way
After Proulx Lake, the river heads northwest. It flows into Little Crow Lake and then Big Crow Lake. As it continues northeast, you'll find a series of exciting rapids. The river then enters Anglin and reaches a spot called Crow Bay, which is part of Lavielle Lake.
The River's Final Stretch
The Crow River leaves Lavielle Lake by flowing over the Lake Lavielle Dam. It then enters White geographic township. Here, it goes over more rapids. The river then turns northwest, then north. Finally, it reaches its end, joining the Petawawa River. The Petawawa River then flows into the Ottawa River, and the Ottawa River eventually joins the Saint Lawrence River.
What Rivers and Creeks Join the Crow River?
Many smaller streams and creeks add their water to the Crow River as it flows. These are called tributaries.
- Moon Creek (joins from the left side)
- White Partridge Creek (joins from the right side)
- Okahan Creek (joins from the left side)
- Lavielle Lake (a large lake that the river flows through, with its own tributaries):
- Thomas Creek (joins Lavielle Lake from the right)
- Osprey Creek (joins Lavielle Lake from the right)
- Dickson Creek (joins Lavielle Lake from the right)
- Farncomb Creek (joins Lavielle Lake from the left)
- Abbe Creek (joins Lavielle Lake from the left)
- Woodcock Creek (joins Lavielle Lake from the left)
- Thrush Creek (joins from the left side)
- Shadfly Creek (joins from the left side)
- Koko Creek (joins from the right side)
- Nepawin Creek (joins from the left side)
- Diver Creek (joins from the right side)
