Nation River (British Columbia) facts for kids
The Nation River is a cool river in British Columbia, Canada. It used to be called the Tribe River. Long ago, the French called it the Rivière au Nation.
This river flows into Williston Lake, which is a huge lake made by the W. A. C. Bennett Dam. A part of the lake, called Nation Arm, is where the river joins. The town of Mackenzie is found southeast of where the river meets the lake.
Where Does the Nation River Flow?
The Nation River starts in the southern Omineca Mountains. These mountains are in the northern part of British Columbia. The river's path helps drain water from this mountain area.
Along its way, the river flows through a chain of lakes called the Nation Lakes. These lakes are super important! They are protected by the Nation Lakes Provincial Park.
The Nation Lakes and Park
The Nation Lakes are made up of four main lakes. They are all connected by the Nation River. These lakes are:
- Tsayta Lake
- Indata Lake
- Tchentlo Lake
- Chuchi Lake
The provincial park protects these beautiful lakes. The main part of the park is around Tsayta and Indata Lakes. There are also smaller protected areas around Tchentlo and Chuchi Lakes.
Near Tchentlo Lake, there's a mountain called Nation Mountain. It was named after the river itself!
A Bit of History
The Nation River area has a history connected to exploring and trading. People used to travel through the Omineca Country region. The river and its lakes were important routes for these journeys and for trading goods.
