Stawamus River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Stawamus River |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Stawamus Lake Pacific Ranges 1,040 m (3,410 ft) 49°36′37″N 123°02′33″W / 49.61028°N 123.04250°W |
| River mouth | Squamish Harbour Howe Sound 0 m (0 ft) 49°41′18″N 123°09′17″W / 49.68833°N 123.15472°W |
The Stawamus River is a small, creek-like river in British Columbia. It enters the Howe Sound east of the mouth of the Squamish River.
Course
The Stawamus River begins at the outlet of Stawamus Lake. It flows north for about 5.3 kilometres (3.3 mi) before turning northwest for about 6.7 kilometres (4.2 mi) until it enters the District of Squamish. After emerging from the mountains and entering Squamish, it turns west for about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) until it reaches its mouth in the Squamish River. The Stawamus has no major tributaries.
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