Doig River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Doig River |
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| Country | Canada |
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| Main source | Halverson Ridge, Clear Hills County, Alberta 890 meters (2,920 ft) 57°00′00″N 119°29′53″W / 56.99998°N 119.49797°W |
| River mouth | Beatton River 480 meters (1,570 ft) 56°25′18″N 120°39′27″W / 56.42168°N 120.65752°W |
The Doig River is a river located in Canada. It flows through two Canadian provinces: Alberta and northern British Columbia. This river is an important part of the natural landscape in these areas.
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About the Doig River
The Doig River starts its journey in the northern part of Alberta. It begins in a hilly area called Halverson Ridge, which is part of the Clear Hills. This spot is south of a large protected area known as the Chinchaga Wildland Park.
Where the River Flows
From its starting point in Alberta, the Doig River flows west. It then crosses into the province of British Columbia. Eventually, the Doig River flows into another river called the Beatton River. The Beatton River is a smaller stream that later joins the much larger Peace River. The point where the Doig River meets the Beatton River is about 480 meters (1,570 feet) above sea level.
Smaller Streams Joining the Doig
Many smaller streams, called tributaries, flow into the Doig River. These tributaries add more water to the main river as it travels.
- In Alberta, some of these streams include Square Creek, Betts Creek, and Mearon Creek.
- In British Columbia, tributaries like Adskwatim Creek, Osborn River, La Guarde Creek, and Siphon Creek join the Doig River.
The Doig River Community
Along the Doig River in British Columbia, there is an Indigenous community called Doig River. This community is located on a special piece of land known as Reserve No. 206. This land was set aside for the community based on an agreement called Treaty No. 8.
Treaty No. 8
Treaty No. 8 was signed by the Beaver community, who are the Indigenous people living there, in May 1900. This treaty helped define the rights and lands of various First Nations groups in parts of Canada.
Community Life
In 2001, about 140 people lived in the Doig River community. Most of them, around 125 people, were Indigenous. Many people in the community spoke the Beaver language, which is part of the Athabascan language family. About half of the residents could speak Beaver fluently, and for nearly 29% of the population, it was their first language.
Other Connections to the Doig River
The name "Doig River" is also used for other things in the area.
- The Doig Airport is a small airport located near a place called Doig, Alberta.
- A special layer of rock, called the Doig Formation, was named after the river. This rock layer formed during the Triassic period, millions of years ago. It is part of the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin, which is a large area of rock layers under western Canada.
