Sweltzer River facts for kids
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 Location of the mouth of the Sweltzer River in British Columbia
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
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| Main source | Cultus Lake Cascade Mountains 151 ft (46 m) 49°04′33″N 121°58′53″W / 49.07583°N 121.98139°W |
| River mouth | Chilliwack River 110 ft (34 m) 49°05′49″N 121°57′50″W / 49.09694°N 121.96389°W |
The Sweltzer River is a small river in British Columbia, Canada. It acts like a natural channel, carrying water from Cultus Lake into the larger Chilliwack River. This river is about 3 kilometres (2 mi) long. A big part of its journey goes through land managed by the Soowahlie First Nation, an Indigenous group in the area.
River's Journey
The Sweltzer River starts its flow from Cultus Lake, which is nestled in the Cascade Mountains. From there, the river travels downhill, dropping from about 151 ft (46 m) at the lake to about 110 ft (34 m) where it joins the Chilliwack River. This short but important river helps connect the lake's ecosystem to the wider river system.
Home to the Soowahlie First Nation
A large portion of the Sweltzer River flows through Soowahlie Indian Reserve No. 14. This land is under the care of the Soowahlie First Nation, a local Indigenous community. The river is an important part of their traditional territory and local environment.
A Bit of History
The name "Sweltzer River" was first used on a map in 1895. Interestingly, when it was first named, it was mistakenly applied to a different nearby stream called Liumchen Creek. Over time, the name was correctly given to the river we know today.
