Saganash River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Saganash River |
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 Location of the mouth of the Saganash River in Ontario
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| Other name(s) | Rivière Saganash |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Northeastern Ontario |
| District | Cochrane |
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| Main source | Saganash Lake Staples Township 251 m (823 ft) 49°05′35″N 82°34′39″W / 49.09306°N 82.57750°W |
| River mouth | Kapuskasing River O'Brien Township / Kapuskasing 212 m (696 ft) 49°21′50″N 82°28′09″W / 49.36389°N 82.46917°W |
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| River system | James Bay drainage basin |
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The Saganash River is a cool river located in Cochrane District in northeastern Ontario, Canada. In French, its official name is Rivière Saganash. This river is part of the huge James Bay drainage basin, which means its waters eventually flow into James Bay. The Saganash River is also a smaller river that flows into the Kapuskasing River.
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Where the Saganash River Flows
The Saganash River starts its journey at the northern end of Saganash Lake. This lake is in an area called Staples Township. From there, the river flows north. Along the way, it picks up water from a smaller stream called Staples Creek.
River's Path
The river then enters Sulman Township. It turns and flows towards the northeast. Here, another stream, the Little Saganash River, joins it. The Saganash River then passes through a small part of Swanson Township. After that, it enters O'Brien Township.
Reaching the Kapuskasing River
For its last 1,350 meters (about 4,429 feet), the Saganash River forms a border. It separates O'Brien Township from the town of Kapuskasing. Finally, the Saganash River flows into the Kapuskasing River. The Kapuskasing River then continues its journey. It flows into the Mattagami River, which then flows into the Moose River. All these rivers eventually lead to James Bay.
Streams Joining the Saganash River
A tributary is a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger river. The Saganash River has several tributaries that join it along its path. All these streams join the Saganash River from its right side.
- Hennessy Creek
- Wabicock Creek
- Grass Creek
- Young Creek
- Little Saganash River
- Staples Creek
