Frederick House River facts for kids
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Frederick House River near Night Hawk Lake
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 Location of the mouth of the Frederick House River in Ontario
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Northeastern Ontario |
| District | Cochrane |
| Municipalities | Unorganized Cochrane North Part, Timmins |
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| Main source | Night Hawk Lake Timmins 274 m (899 ft) 48°35′00″N 80°57′00″W / 48.58333°N 80.95000°W |
| River mouth | Abitibi River 216 m (709 ft) 49°18′41″N 81°16′53″W / 49.31139°N 81.28139°W |
| Length | 100 km (62 mi) |
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| River system | James Bay drainage basin |
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The Frederick House River is a river in Ontario, Canada. It is about 100 kilometres (62 mi) long. This river is part of the larger James Bay river system. It flows through the Cochrane District in northeastern Ontario.
The river starts at Night Hawk Lake in the city of Timmins. It then flows north until it reaches the Abitibi River. The river and an old trading post were named after Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany. He was a son of King George III of the United Kingdom.
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Where Does the Frederick House River Flow?
The Frederick House River begins at Night Hawk Lake in Timmins. This starting point is about 274 metres (899 ft) above sea level. From there, the river flows north.
Journey Through Lakes and Towns
The river flows into Frederick House Lake. This lake is near a community called Connaught. Long ago, a trading post called Frederick House post was located here. After leaving the lake, the river continues its journey north. It enters an area known as Cochrane, Unorganized, North Part.
Water Features and Landmarks
As the river flows, it goes over a small dam. It also passes the beautiful Wanatango Falls. The Wicklow River joins it from the right side. The Frederick House River then continues north. It flows along the western edge of the town of Cochrane.
Further along, the river flows over the Neelands Rapids. It passes under two bridges: one for Ontario Highway 11 and another for the Ontario Northland Railway. Then, it goes over the Sankey Rapids near the community of Frederick. The Buskegau River joins the Frederick House River from the left at the Carter Rapids. Finally, the Frederick House River reaches its end. It flows into the Abitibi River at an elevation of 216 metres (709 ft).
Rivers and Creeks Joining the Frederick House River
Many smaller rivers and creeks flow into the Frederick House River. These are called tributaries. They add water to the main river as it flows.
- Jack Creek (joins from the right)
- Deception Creek (joins from the left)
- Clute Creek (joins from the right)
- Foster Creek (joins from the right)
- Buskegau River (joins from the left)
- Wicklow River (joins from the right)
- Pickerel Creek (joins from the right)
- Flint Creek (joins from the right)
- Slim Creek (joins from the right)
Rivers Flowing into Night Hawk Lake
The Frederick House River starts at Night Hawk Lake. Several other rivers also flow into Night Hawk Lake. These include:
