Little Madawaska River (Ontario) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Little Madawaska River |
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 Location of the mouth of the Little Madawaska River in Ontario
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| Country | Canada |
| Ontario | Ontario |
| Region | Northeastern Ontario |
| District | Nipissing |
| Part | Nipissing, Unorganized South |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Lake La Muir Freswick Township 394 m (1,293 ft) 45°50′59″N 78°32′57″W / 45.84972°N 78.54917°W |
| River mouth | Petawawa River Deacon Township 279 m (915 ft) 45°59′03″N 78°18′45″W / 45.98417°N 78.31250°W |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Saint Lawrence River drainage basin |
The Little Madawaska River is a river in Ontario, Canada. It flows through the Nipissing District in the northeastern part of the province. This river is special because it is completely inside Algonquin Provincial Park.
The Little Madawaska River is a branch, or tributary, of the Petawawa River. It is important to know that it is not connected to the larger Madawaska River, even though their names are similar. Both rivers are part of the huge Saint Lawrence River drainage basin, which means their waters eventually flow into the Saint Lawrence River.
Where the River Flows
The Little Madawaska River starts at a place called Lake La Muir. This lake is located in Freswick Township. From there, the river flows towards the northeast.
It passes through Hogan Lake, where a small dam helps control the water flow. The river then continues its journey northeast to Phillip Lake, which also has a dam.
Finally, the river empties into Radiant Lake. Radiant Lake is part of the Petawawa River system, near a small area called Odenback. The Petawawa River then flows into the Ottawa River, and the Ottawa River eventually joins the Saint Lawrence River.
Rivers and Creeks Joining In
Many smaller streams and creeks flow into the Little Madawaska River, adding to its water. These are called tributaries.
- Owenee Creek (joins from the left side)
- Oldcamp Creek (joins from the right side)
- Charles Creek (joins from the right side)
- Philip Lake
- Grizzly Creek (joins Philip Lake from the right side)
- Cinderella Creek (joins Philip Lake from the left side)
- Hogan Lake
- Hemlock Creek (joins Hogan Lake from the right side)
- Lake La Muir
- Grosbeak Creek (joins Lake La Muir)
