Firesteel River (Ontario) facts for kids
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 Location of the mouth of the Firesteel River in Ontario
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| District | Thunder Bay |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Trap Lake 495 m (1,624 ft) 49°12′42″N 90°26′58″W / 49.21167°N 90.44944°W |
| River mouth | Seine River 437 m (1,434 ft) 49°01′47″N 90°56′45″W / 49.02972°N 90.94583°W |
| Length | 55 km (34 mi) |
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| River system | Hudson Bay drainage basin |
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The Firesteel River is a river located in the Thunder Bay District of northwestern Ontario, Canada. It is part of the large Hudson Bay drainage basin, meaning its waters eventually flow towards Hudson Bay.
About the Firesteel River
The Firesteel River begins its journey at a place called Trap Lake. This lake is about 3 kilometers (2 miles) east of a spot known as George. It's also about 19 kilometers (12 miles) north of the community of Upsala.
From Trap Lake, the river flows generally towards the southwest. As it travels, it passes under some important transportation routes. These include the tracks of the Canadian National Railway and the Canadian Pacific Railway mainline. It also flows beneath Ontario Highway 17, a major road.
The river's path ends when it reaches the Seine River. This meeting point is located about 28 kilometers (17 miles) west of Upsala. The Firesteel River plays a role in the natural water system of this part of Ontario.
What Rivers Join It?
Smaller rivers and streams that flow into a larger river are called tributaries. The Firesteel River has several tributaries that add to its water volume. These streams join the Firesteel River at different points along its course.
The tributaries of the Firesteel River include:
- Trewartha Creek (joins from the right side)
- Beaver River (joins from the right side)
- Hay River (joins from the left side)
- East Firesteel River (joins from the left side)
- North Firesteel River (joins from the right side)
