Johnston Channel (Canada) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Johnston Channel |
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 Location of the mouth of the Johnston Channel in Southern Ontario
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Southwestern Ontario |
| County | Lambton |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Chenail Ecarté (The Snye) 175 m (574 ft) 42°34′54″N 82°26′46″W / 42.58167°N 82.44611°W |
| River mouth | Lake St. Clair 175 m (574 ft) 42°29′51.1″N 82°29′47.3″W / 42.497528°N 82.496472°W |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Great Lakes Basin |
The Johnston Channel is a small river in Ontario, Canada. It is located in Lambton County. The river also flows through the land of the Walpole Island First Nation.
This channel is a branch of another river called the Chenail Ecarté (The Snye). Both rivers eventually flow into Lake St. Clair. This means they are part of the huge Great Lakes Basin. The Johnston Channel also helps separate two islands. These are Walpole Island and St. Anne Island. Both islands are part of the Walpole Island 46 reserve.
Where the Johnston Channel Flows
The Johnston Channel starts as a branch off the Chenail Ecarté (The Snye) river. This starting point is about 175 metres (574 ft) above sea level. It is located west of a community called Wallaceburg.
The channel then winds its way south. After that, it turns southwest. Finally, it reaches its end at Johnston Bay. This bay is part of Lake St. Clair. The channel meets the lake at an elevation of about 175 metres (574 ft). From Lake St. Clair, the water flows into Lake Erie through the Detroit River.
