Nemegosenda River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Nemegosenda River |
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 Location of the mouth of the Nemegosenda River in Ontario
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| Other name(s) | Rivière Nemegosenda, Trout River |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Northeastern Ontario |
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| Main source | Nemegos Lake Halsey Township, Sudbury District 431 m (1,414 ft) 47°43′05″N 83°12′18″W / 47.71806°N 83.20500°W |
| River mouth | Kapuskasing River Kapuskasing Township, Algoma District 310 m (1,020 ft) 48°31′47″N 82°52′43″W / 48.52972°N 82.87861°W |
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| River system | James Bay drainage basin |
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The Nemegosenda River is a river located in the northeastern part of Ontario, Canada. Its official French name is Rivière Nemegosenda, and it was also known historically as the Trout River. This river is part of the large James Bay drainage basin, which means its waters eventually flow into James Bay. It flows into the Kapuskasing River from the right side.
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The River's Journey
The Nemegosenda River starts its journey at Nemegos Lake, which is in Halsey Township within the Sudbury District. From there, it flows towards the northeast.
Passing by Railways and Towns
As it travels, the river goes under the Canadian Pacific Railway's main line near the small community of Nemegos. This community has the Nemegos railway station, which is a stop for the Via Rail train that travels between Sudbury and White River.
The river then continues its path north into McNaught Township. It then turns northeast, passing through the northwestern tip of Lackner Township and into Gamey Township.
Loops and Turns
The Nemegosenda River makes some interesting loops! It turns west, then east, going back through Borden Township before returning to Gamey Township. After this, it heads north into Chewett Township. Here, it flows under Ontario Highway 101, a major road.
Meeting Nemegosenda Lake
Next, the river turns northwest and reaches Nemegosenda Lake. This lake is an important spot because another river, the Borden River, joins the Nemegosenda River here from the left side.
Through Provincial Park Lands
After leaving Nemegosenda Lake from Collins Township, the river continues north. Just north of the lake, you'll find the Chapleau-Nemegosenda River Provincial Park. This park is managed by Ontario Parks and helps protect the natural environment around the river.
The river then flows northeast through a small part of Alcorn Township and the northwest corner of Paul Township, eventually reaching Lincoln Township and Frog Lake.
Final Stretch to Kapuskasing River
The Nemegosenda River then heads north, running along the western edge of Lincoln Township and the eastern edge of Copperfield Township. It then flows northeast into Sherlock Township.
Finally, the river enters Kapuskasing Township in Algoma District. Here, it flows under another major railway line, the Canadian National Railway's transcontinental line. This happens between the railway points of Elsas to the west and Oatland to the east. The Elsas railway station is served by Via Rail's transcontinental Canadian trains.
After passing under the railway, the Nemegosenda River heads northwest. It soon reaches its end, flowing into the Kapuskasing River. This meeting point is just downstream from where the Kapuskasing River itself begins at Kapuskasing Lake. The Kapuskasing River then flows into the Mattagami River, which then joins the Moose River, and finally, all these waters reach James Bay.
Rivers and Creeks Joining In
Many smaller rivers and creeks join the Nemegosenda River along its journey. These are called tributaries.
- Lougheed Creek (joins from the right)
- Shiners Creek (joins from the right)
- Sherlock Creek (joins from the right)
- Paul Creek (joins from the right)
- Nemegosenda Lake (the river flows through this lake)
- Borden River (joins Nemegosenda Lake from the left)
- Roswell Creek (joins from the right)
- Kilpatrick Creek (joins from the left)
- Lackner Creek (joins from the right)
- Poulin Creek (joins from the left)
- Nemegos Lake (where the river begins)
- Koko Creek (joins Nemegos Lake)
