Rostoul Lake facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rostoul Lake
Rostoul Lake Location in Ontario
Location	Kenora District, Ontario
Coordinates	50°57′20″N 94°46′06″W / 50.95556°N 94.76833°W / 50.95556; -94.76833
Type	lake
Part of	Hudson Bay drainage basin
River sources	Rostoul River
Primary outflows	Rostoul River
Basin countries	Canada
Max. length	6.9 km (4.3 mi)
Max. width	3.7 km (2.3 mi)
Surface elevation	337 m (1,106 ft)

Rostoul Lake is a beautiful lake located in the northwestern part of Ontario, Canada. It's found in an area called the Unorganized Part of Kenora District. This means it's a region without its own local government.

The lake is part of a huge natural system called the Hudson Bay drainage basin. This basin collects water from a vast area and sends it towards Hudson Bay. Rostoul Lake is also nestled inside the amazing Woodland Caribou Provincial Park, a protected wilderness area.

Where Does Rostoul Lake's Water Come From?

Rostoul Lake gets its water from a few different places. These are called "inflows." The main inflows are the Rostoul River and Haven Creek.

The Rostoul River's Journey

The Rostoul River flows into the lake from the southeast. It brings water from a nearby body of water called Hansen Lake.

Haven Creek's Path

Haven Creek enters Rostoul Lake from the southwest. This creek carries water that has traveled from the direction of Haven Lake.

Where Does Rostoul Lake's Water Go?

Water also leaves Rostoul Lake, and this is called an "outflow." The main outflow is also the Rostoul River, which continues its journey from the northwest side of the lake.

The River's Long Trip to Hudson Bay

After leaving Rostoul Lake, the Rostoul River flows towards Hammerhead Lake. From there, it connects to a series of other rivers and lakes. It joins the Gammon River, then the Bloodvein River, and eventually reaches Lake Winnipeg. Finally, the water travels through the Nelson River all the way to Hudson Bay. This shows how all these waterways are connected!