Ruggles River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ruggles River |
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| Country | Canada |
| Territory | Nunavut |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Lake Hazen Ellesmere Island |
| River mouth | Lady Franklin Bay |
The Ruggles River is a waterway found in Nunavut, Canada. It flows through Ellesmere Island inside Quttinirpaaq National Park. This river is special because it's the only way water leaves Lake Hazen. It travels southeast, reaching Chandler Fiord before flowing into Lady Franklin Bay.
About the Ruggles River
The Ruggles River flows downhill quite a bit. It drops about 157 m (515 ft) from where it starts to where it ends. This river is not very deep, usually less than 1.5 m (4.9 ft). Even in cold weather, parts of the Ruggles River often stay unfrozen all year. You can find Arctic char fish living in its waters.
River History
In 1958, scientists found something interesting along the Ruggles River. They dug up the remains of a winter house. This house was built a very long time ago, around the 13th century.
