Little Seal River (Ontario) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Little Seal River |
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 Location of the mouth of the Little Seal River in Ontario
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Northeastern Ontario |
| District | Cochrane |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Unnamed muskeg 35 m (115 ft) 50°50′24″N 79°46′52″W / 50.84000°N 79.78111°W |
| River mouth | Kesagami River 7 m (23 ft) 50°58′08″N 79°42′57″W / 50.96889°N 79.71583°W |
| Basin features | |
| River system | James Bay drainage basin |
The Little Seal River is a river found in the northern part of the Cochrane District in Northeastern Ontario, Canada. It is a smaller river that plays a part in the larger James Bay drainage basin. This means its waters eventually flow into James Bay. The Little Seal River is also a "right tributary" of the Kesagami River, which means it flows into the Kesagami River from the right side.
Where Does the Little Seal River Start and End?
The Little Seal River begins in a wet, swampy area known as an "unnamed muskeg". A muskeg is a type of bog or swamp that is common in northern regions. It is full of moss, decaying plants, and often has very soft, wet ground.
The River's Journey
From its starting point, the river flows first towards the northeast. Then, it changes direction and flows towards the northwest. Its journey ends when it reaches its "mouth" at the Kesagami River. This meeting point is just a little bit upstream from where another river, the Seal River, also joins the Kesagami River.
Flowing to James Bay
Once the Little Seal River's water joins the Kesagami River, it continues its journey. The Kesagami River then flows into the Harricana River. Finally, the Harricana River carries all these waters into James Bay, which is a large body of water connected to Hudson Bay. This entire path from the small muskeg to James Bay shows how different rivers and streams are connected in a drainage basin.
