Little Shashiskau River facts for kids
The Little Shashiskau River is a small river located in the northern part of Ontario, Canada. It flows through the Cochrane District in Northeastern Ontario. This river is an important part of the huge James Bay drainage basin. It flows into the Shashiskau River.
Quick facts for kids Little Shashiskau River |
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 Location of the mouth of the Little Shashiskau River in Ontario
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Northeastern Ontario |
| District | Cochrane |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Unnamed lake 289 m (948 ft) 50°13′31″N 80°00′31″W / 50.22528°N 80.00861°W |
| River mouth | Shashiskau Lake on the Shashiskau River 257 m (843 ft) 50°18′58″N 80°01′45″W / 50.31611°N 80.02917°W |
| Basin features | |
| River system | James Bay drainage basin |
The River's Journey
The Little Shashiskau River starts its journey from a lake that doesn't have a name. This lake is found in the Shashiskau Hills. From there, the river flows mostly north. Then, it turns and flows towards the northwest. Finally, it reaches Shashiskau Lake. Here, it joins the larger Shashiskau River.
Part of a Bigger Water System
The Little Shashiskau River is part of a much larger water system. After joining the Shashiskau River, its waters continue to flow. They travel through the Kesagami River. Then, they join the Harricana River. All these rivers eventually carry their water to James Bay. James Bay is a large body of water connected to Hudson Bay.
