Mamquam River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mamquam River |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| City | Squamish |
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| Main source | Mamquam Pass Garibaldi Ranges, Pacific Ranges, Coast Mountains 1,600 m (5,200 ft) 49°37′27″N 122°48′36″W / 49.62417°N 122.81000°W |
| River mouth | Squamish River Squamish 14.6 m (48 ft) 49°44′04″N 123°08′53″W / 49.73444°N 123.14806°W |
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| Tributaries |
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The Mamquam River is a cool river in British Columbia, Canada. It flows for about 35 kilometers (21 miles) and eventually joins the Squamish River. It's an important part of the local environment near the town of Squamish.
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Journey of the Mamquam River
The Mamquam River begins its journey high up at Mamquam Pass. From there, it flows mostly northwest for about 7.5 kilometers. Early on, it collects water from a stream that drains November Lake.
After this first stretch, the river turns north. It continues in this direction for about 6.9 kilometers. Here, it meets its second named stream, Martin Creek.
Once Martin Creek joins, the Mamquam River changes direction again. It flows southwest for about 5.4 kilometers until it reaches Skookum Creek.
From Skookum Creek, the river turns west. It flows this way for about 12 kilometers. Finally, it reaches the Squamish River in the town of Squamish. Other important streams, Ring and Mashiter Creeks, join the Mamquam closer to where it meets the Squamish River.
Streams Joining the Mamquam River
The Mamquam River has several streams that flow into it. These are called tributaries. Here are three of its main tributaries:
Skookum Creek
Skookum Creek starts from the remote Mamquam Lake inside Garibaldi Provincial Park. It flows southwest and joins the Mamquam River about 12 kilometers before the Mamquam reaches the Squamish River. People say Skookum Creek has several large, powerful waterfalls near where it meets the Mamquam.
Ring Creek
Ring Creek begins at the top of the Diamond Glacier, also within Garibaldi Park. It flows south, then west, joining the Mamquam River about 4.2 kilometers from the Mamquam's mouth. This creek is known for being very swift, cold, and carrying a lot of silt (fine dirt).
Mashiter Creek
Mashiter Creek flows west, then east, from its source on Columnar Peak. It's the last stream to join the Mamquam River, entering about 2.7 kilometers before the Mamquam's mouth, near Garibaldi Estates. Mashiter Creek is popular with kayakers because it has exciting rapids and waterfalls along its path.
