Templeton River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Templeton River |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Templeton Lake Southeast of Golden 6,407 ft (1,953 m) 50°47′21″N 116°34′19″W / 50.78917°N 116.57194°W |
| River mouth | Columbia River (via Columbia Wetlands) Upstream from the mouth of the Spillimacheen River |
The Templeton River is a river in British Columbia, Canada. It is about 21 kilometers (13 miles) long. This river is a branch, or tributary, of the much larger Columbia River. It flows into the Columbia River through an area called the Columbia Wetlands. This happens just upstream from where another river, the Spillimacheen River, joins the Columbia.
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River's Journey
Where the River Starts
The Templeton River begins its journey at the end of a quiet place called Templeton Lake. Right below the lake, where the water flows out, you can find some impressive cascades and waterfalls. These are places where the water tumbles over rocks.
Flowing Through Lang Lake
From Templeton Lake, the river flows mostly towards the northeast. It travels for about 11.7 kilometers (7.3 miles). After this distance, it enters a smaller body of water called Lang Lake. This lake used to have a different name, Longs Lake, until May 12, 1965.
Path to the Columbia River
After leaving Lang Lake, the river continues to flow northeast for a short distance, about 1.7 kilometers (1.1 miles). Then, it changes direction and starts flowing towards the southeast. It travels this way for about 7.6 kilometers (4.7 miles). Along this part of its journey, it picks up water from its only officially named branch, Dunbar Creek. Finally, the Templeton River empties its water into the mighty Columbia River.
