Onaping River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Onaping River |
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High Falls on the Onaping River, from the A.Y. Jackson Lookout
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 Location of the mouth of the Onaping River in Ontario
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Northeastern Ontario |
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| Main source | Onaping Lake Emo Township, Sudbury District 406 m (1,332 ft) 46°55′02″N 81°27′35″W / 46.91722°N 81.45972°W |
| River mouth | Vermilion River Balfour Township, Greater Sudbury 266 m (873 ft) 46°36′23″N 81°17′58″W / 46.60639°N 81.29944°W |
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| River system | Great Lakes Basin |
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The Onaping River is a cool river located in Ontario, Canada. It flows through the areas of Greater Sudbury and Sudbury District. This river is part of the huge Great Lakes Basin system. It eventually joins the Vermilion River.
River's Journey
The Onaping River starts its journey at Onaping Lake. It flows from a place called Onaping Dam. From there, it travels mostly south. Along the way, other smaller streams join it. The Michaud River is one of these streams that flows into the Onaping.
As the river continues south, another stream called Carhess Creek adds its water. The Onaping River then flows over many fast-moving sections called rapids. It passes under Ontario Highway 144 near the community of Levack.
High Falls and Art
A really exciting part of the Onaping River is the 55-metre (180 ft) High Falls. These are tall waterfalls that you can see from a special viewing spot. This spot is called the A.Y. Jackson Lookout. It's named after a famous Canadian painter, A. Y. Jackson. He was part of a group of artists called the Group of Seven. Jackson painted these beautiful falls, making them well-known.
You can also explore a nature trail near the falls. This trail teaches you about the area's geology.
Meteor Impact Area
The area around High Falls is very special. It sits on rocks and debris from a huge meteor impact. This impact created the Sudbury Basin millions of years ago. It's amazing to think the river flows through such an ancient and powerful site!
After the falls, the river turns northeast. It flows past the community of Dowling. Finally, the Onaping River reaches its end. It flows into the Vermilion River. The Vermilion River then flows into the Spanish River, which eventually leads to Lake Huron.
Streams Joining the River
Many smaller streams, called tributaries, flow into the Onaping River. They add more water to the river as it travels. Some of these streams include:
- Mosquito Creek (joins from the left)
- Windy Creek (joins from the right)
- Carhess Creek (joins from the right)
- Wanitanga Creek (joins from the left)
- Leinster Creek (joins from the right)
- Shingwak Creek (joins from the left)
- Michaud River (joins from the left)
- Friday Creek (joins from the left)
- Rhodes Creek (joins from the left)
