Pembina River (Ontario) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pembina River |
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 Location of the mouth of the Pembina River in Ontario
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Northwestern Ontario |
| District | Kenora |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Pembina Lake 388 m (1,273 ft) 51°06′27″N 90°59′37″W / 51.10750°N 90.99361°W |
| River mouth | Lake St. Joseph 374 m (1,227 ft) 51°06′17″N 90°47′43″W / 51.10472°N 90.79528°W |
| Basin features | |
| River system | James Bay drainage basin |
The Pembina River is a river located in Ontario, Canada. It flows through the Kenora District in the northwestern part of the province. This river is an important part of a larger water system. All the water in this system eventually flows towards James Bay.
Where is the Pembina River?
The Pembina River is found in a part of the Kenora District that is not organized into towns or cities. This area is known as the Unorganized Part of Kenora District. It is in Northwestern Ontario.
The River's Journey
The Pembina River starts its journey from a place called Pembina Lake. This lake is the river's source. From Pembina Lake, the river flows into Pembina Bay. This bay is located on the north shore of a much larger lake called Lake St. Joseph.
Lake St. Joseph is also very important. It is the starting point for another big river, the Albany River. The Albany River then flows all the way to James Bay. This means the Pembina River's water eventually joins the Albany River's water on its way to the bay.
What is a Drainage Basin?
The Pembina River is part of the James Bay drainage basin. A drainage basin is like a giant bowl or funnel. It's an area of land where all the rain and snowmelt collect. This water then flows downhill into a common river, lake, or ocean. For the Pembina River, all its water eventually ends up in James Bay.
