Potter Creek (Hastings County) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Potter Creek |
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 Location of the mouth of Potter Creek in Southern Ontario
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| Other name(s) | ruisseau Potter |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Central Ontario |
| County | Hastings County |
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | unnamed pond Quinte West 110 metres (360 ft) 44°11′38″N 77°27′34″W / 44.19389°N 77.45944°W |
| River mouth | Bay of Quinte Quinte West 74.1 metres (243 ft) 44°08′13″N 77°25′39″W / 44.13694°N 77.42750°W |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Lake Ontario drainage basin |
Potter Creek (which is ruisseau Potter in French) is a small stream in Central Ontario, Canada. It flows through the towns of Quinte West and Belleville. This creek is a branch of the Bay of Quinte, which means its water eventually flows into Lake Ontario.
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Where Potter Creek Flows
Potter Creek starts its journey at a small, unnamed pond in Quinte West. This starting point is about 110 meters (360 feet) above sea level.
Journey Through Quinte West
From its source, the creek first flows south, then turns southwest, and then south again. It passes underneath Ontario Highway 401, a major road. The creek continues south for a bit before turning east. It then flows under Wallbridge-Loyalist Road.
Entering Belleville
After passing under Wallbridge-Loyalist Road, Potter Creek enters the city of Belleville. Here, it turns south again and goes under the Canadian National Railway main line and Moira Street. The creek then curves to the southwest.
Back to Quinte West
Potter Creek flows under Wallbridge-Loyalist Road one more time and re-enters Quinte West. It then passes through a special natural area called Potter's Creek Conservation Area.
Final Stretch to the Bay
The creek turns south again and flows under the Canadian Pacific Railway main line. It then goes past the headquarters of Quinte Conservation, an organization that helps protect nature. Finally, Potter Creek flows under Old Highway 2 and reaches its end at the Bay of Quinte. At this point, the creek is about 74.1 meters (243 feet) above sea level. The Bay of Quinte is a part of the much larger Lake Ontario.
