Little Otter River (Canada) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Little Otter River |
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 Location of the river mouth in Ontario
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Northwestern Ontario |
| District | Kenora |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | 146 m (479 ft) 54°11′11″N 88°57′36″W / 54.18639°N 88.96000°W |
| River mouth | Fawn River 141 m (463 ft) 54°15′33″N 88°58′17″W / 54.25917°N 88.97139°W |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Hudson Bay drainage basin |
The Little Otter River is a small river located in the northwestern part of Ontario, Canada. It flows through the Kenora District, which is a large area in Northwestern Ontario. This river is an important part of the Hudson Bay drainage basin, meaning its waters eventually flow into Hudson Bay.
Where the Little Otter River Flows
The Little Otter River starts where several smaller streams meet. These streams combine to form the beginning of the river. From its starting point, the river flows generally towards the northeast. After a while, it changes direction and flows north.
Journey to Hudson Bay
The Little Otter River eventually joins another, larger river called the Fawn River. The Fawn River then continues its journey and flows into the Severn River. Finally, the Severn River carries all these waters into Hudson Bay. This makes the Little Otter River a "right tributary" of the Fawn River, meaning it joins the Fawn River from the right side if you were looking downstream.
River Systems and Basins
Rivers like the Little Otter River are part of a larger network called a river system. All the land that drains water into a particular river or ocean is called a drainage basin. The Little Otter River is part of the huge Hudson Bay drainage basin, which covers a vast area of North America. This basin collects water from many rivers and streams, sending it all towards Hudson Bay.
