Root River (Kenora District) facts for kids
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 Location of the mouth of the Root River in Ontario
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Northwestern Ontario |
| District | Kenora |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Unnamed lake 442 m (1,450 ft) 50°46′12″N 92°06′48″W / 50.77000°N 92.11333°W |
| River mouth | Lac Seul 357 m (1,171 ft) 50°40′07″N 91°41′55″W / 50.66861°N 91.69861°W |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Hudson Bay drainage basin |
The Root 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 the Hudson Bay drainage basin. A drainage basin is like a giant funnel where all the rain and snowmelt in an area flows into one main river or lake.
The Root River is a smaller river that flows into a larger lake called Lac Seul. What makes it special is that it also carries water that has been moved from Lake St. Joseph. This water is usually part of a different river system, the Albany River, which flows into James Bay.
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Journey of the Root River
The Root River starts its journey from a lake that doesn't have a name. From there, it flows towards the east and then turns northeast. It eventually reaches a place called Otatakan Lake.
Where Does the Water Go?
As the Root River continues its path, it meets another river called the Wesley River. The Wesley River joins the Root River from the left side. The Root River then flows east.
An interesting part of its journey is when it takes in water from Lake St. Joseph. This water is brought in through a special channel. After this, the river turns south. It flows over a waterfall known as Nattaway Falls.
Reaching Lac Seul
After the falls, the Root River arrives at Adamhay Lake. It then turns west and finally reaches its end point. This end point is Anenimus Bay, which is part of the large Lac Seul.
The water from Lac Seul doesn't stop there. It continues its long journey through several other rivers. These include the English River, the Winnipeg River, and the Nelson River. All this water eventually flows into Hudson Bay.
Rivers and Creeks Joining the Root River
Many smaller rivers and creeks flow into the Root River along its path. These smaller waterways are called tributaries. They add more water to the main river as it flows.
Here are some of the creeks and rivers that join the Root River:
- Dunbar Creek
- Deadhead Creek
- Dagmar Creek
- Free Creek
- Ecar Creek
- Under Creek
- Lynxpaw Creek
- Diversion channel from Lake St. Joseph
- Wesley River
- Sharp Creek
