Owl River (Manitoba) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Owl River |
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 Location of the mouth of the Owl River in Manitoba
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Manitoba |
| Region | Northern |
| Census division | 23 |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Fly Lake 173 m (568 ft) 57°23′49″N 94°34′24″W / 57.39694°N 94.57333°W |
| River mouth | Hudson Bay 0 m (0 ft) 57°50′45″N 92°45′01″W / 57.84583°N 92.75028°W |
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| River system | Hudson Bay drainage basin |
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The Owl River is a river in Manitoba, Canada. It flows from a lake called Fly Lake all the way to Hudson Bay. This river is part of the larger Hudson Bay drainage basin, which means all the water from the river eventually flows into Hudson Bay. It is located in the northern part of Manitoba.
Where the River Flows
The Owl River starts at Fly Lake. From there, it travels through the northern lands of Manitoba. Its journey ends when it empties into the vast Hudson Bay. The river helps carry water from the land into this large bay.
Meeting the Railway
The Owl River crosses paths with the Hudson Bay Railway. This happens near a small place called Herchmer. At Herchmer, there is a train station. This station is used by the Via Rail train that travels between Winnipeg and Churchill. Imagine a train crossing over the river on its long journey!
Part of a National Park
A big part of the Owl River, especially closer to where it meets Hudson Bay, is inside Wapusk National Park. This park is a special protected area. It is famous for its polar bears and other Arctic wildlife. Being part of the park means the river and its surroundings are kept safe for nature.
