Nipissing River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Nipissing River |
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 Location of the mouth of the Nipissing River in Ontario
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| Country | Canada |
| Ontario | Ontario |
| Region | Northeastern Ontario |
| District | Nipissing |
| Part | Nipissing, Unorganized South |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Big Bob Lake Paxton Township 449 m (1,473 ft) 45°46′34″N 79°03′36″W / 45.77611°N 79.06000°W |
| River mouth | Cedar Lake on the Petawawa River Lister Township 308 m (1,010 ft) 46°00′22″N 78°31′01″W / 46.00611°N 78.51694°W |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Saint Lawrence River drainage basin |
The Nipissing River is a beautiful river in Ontario, Canada. It's located in the northeastern part of the province, within the Nipissing District. This river is special because it flows entirely inside Algonquin Provincial Park, a very large and famous park. The Nipissing River is a smaller stream that eventually joins the Petawawa River.
Journey of the Nipissing River
The Nipissing River starts its journey at a place called Big Bob Lake. From there, it flows mostly towards the east. As it travels, the river goes through different areas, including some geographic townships like Paxton, Butt, Devine, Biggar, Osler, and Lister.
Along its path, the river passes over several dams, like Stewart's Dam, Graham's Dam, Gauthier's Dam, Perley Dam, and Rolling Dam. It also flows through exciting spots like the Allen Rapids and past the High Falls.
Finally, the Nipissing River empties into Cedar Lake. This lake is part of the Petawawa River system. Across Cedar Lake from where the Nipissing River joins, you can find the small community of Brent. The waters of the Petawawa River then flow into the Ottawa River, and eventually reach the mighty Saint Lawrence River. This whole area is part of the large Saint Lawrence River drainage basin.
Smaller Streams Joining the River
Many smaller streams and creeks flow into the Nipissing River, adding to its waters. These are called tributaries. Here are some of them:
- Plumb Creek (joins from the right side)
- Nadine Creek (joins from the left side)
- Osler Creek (joins from the left side)
- Coldspring Creek (joins from the right side)
- Kelley Creek (joins from the left side)
- Gibson Creek (joins from the left side)
- Squawk Creek (joins from the right side)
- Wolfland Creek (joins from the left side)
- Beaverpaw Creek (joins from the right side)
- Shag Creek (joins from the right side)
- Loontail Creek (joins from the right side)
- Chibiabos Creek (joins from the right side)
