Scugog River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Scugog River |
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 Location of the mouth of the Scugog River in southern Ontario
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Central Ontario |
| Municipality | Kawartha Lakes |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Lake Scugog 250 m (820 ft) 44°16′25″N 78°44′54″W / 44.27361°N 78.74833°W |
| River mouth | Sturgeon Lake 246 m (807 ft) 44°23′16″N 78°45′03″W / 44.38778°N 78.75083°W |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Great Lakes Basin |
The Scugog River is a river found in the city of Kawartha Lakes in Central Ontario, Canada. It flows through the beautiful Kawartha Lakes area. This river is part of a bigger water system called the Great Lakes Basin. It is also an important branch of the Trent-Severn Waterway.
The River's Journey
The Scugog River starts its journey from the northeast end of Lake Scugog. It then flows north. The river passes under Ontario Highway 7.
Next, it goes through the community of Lindsay. In Lindsay, the river is part of the Trent-Severn Waterway. Here, you can find Lock 33 and some control dams. These structures help manage the water flow.
The river finally reaches its end at Sturgeon Lake. From Sturgeon Lake, the water continues to flow. It travels through the Otonabee River and then the Trent River. Eventually, all this water reaches Lake Ontario.
What Are Tributaries?
A tributary is a smaller stream or river. It flows into a larger river or lake. Think of them as smaller branches joining a main tree trunk.
Scugog River's Tributaries
The Scugog River has a few smaller streams that flow into it:
- East Cross Creek (joins from the right side)
- Mariposa Brook (joins from the left side)
