Little Clyde River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Little Clyde River |
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 Location of the mouth of the Little Clyde River in southern Ontario
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Eastern Ontario |
| County | Lanark |
| Municipality | Lanark Highlands |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Tate Lake 267 m (876 ft) 45°02′23″N 76°35′29″W / 45.03972°N 76.59139°W |
| River mouth | Clyde River 169 m (554 ft) 45°07′05″N 76°28′30″W / 45.11806°N 76.47500°W |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Saint Lawrence River drainage basin |
The Little Clyde River is a small but important river located in Ontario, Canada. It flows through the area known as Lanark Highlands in Lanark County. This river is part of a much larger water system called the Saint Lawrence River drainage basin. This means all its water eventually flows into the huge Saint Lawrence River. The Little Clyde River is a branch, or tributary, that flows into the Clyde River. It was given its name because it reminded early settlers of the famous River Clyde in Scotland.
The River's Journey
The Little Clyde River starts its journey from Tate Lake. This lake is found in a place called geographic Dalhousie Township. From Tate Lake, the river first flows towards the east.
After a while, it changes direction and turns to flow northeast. As it continues its path, the river passes by the small community of Poland. It then enters another area known as geographic Lanark Township. Finally, the Little Clyde River reaches its end, or mouth, where it joins the Clyde River.
Connecting to Bigger Waters
The water from the Clyde River doesn't stop there! It continues its journey into the Mississippi River (not the famous one in the USA). From the Mississippi River, the water then flows into the Ottawa River. Eventually, all this water makes its way to the mighty Saint Lawrence River. This shows how even a small river like the Little Clyde is connected to a huge network of waterways.
Streams Joining the Little Clyde
As the Little Clyde River flows, it gets water from several smaller streams. These streams are called tributaries. They add more water to the river, making it bigger as it travels.
Here are some of the streams that join the Little Clyde River:
- Gunns Creek (joins from the right side)
- Poland Creek (joins from the right side)
- Wilsons Creek (joins from the right side)
These smaller creeks are like little helpers, bringing water from the surrounding land into the main river.
