Thlewiaza River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Thlewiaza |
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| Native name | Łuazedes |
| Country | Canada |
| Province/Territory | Manitoba, Nunavut |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Snyder Lake northwestern Manitoba 59°24′12″N 101°34′14″W / 59.40333°N 101.57056°W |
| River mouth | Hudson Bay south of Arviat, Nunavut 60°28′59″N 94°40′0″W / 60.48306°N 94.66667°W |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 64,399.6 km2 (24,864.8 sq mi) |
| Tributaries |
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| Waterbodies | Kasmere Lake, Nueltin Lake, Edehon Lake, Ranger Seal Lake |
The Thlewiaza River is a river located in Canada. It starts at Snyder Lake in northwestern Manitoba. From there, it flows northeast through Kasmere Lake into the southwest part of Nueltin Lake.
The river then leaves Nueltin Lake from its northern end in Nunavut. It flows about 275 kilometers (170 miles) east through Edehon Lake and Ranger Seal Lake. Finally, it empties into Hudson Bay. The area of land that drains into the river, called its drainage basin, covers about 64,400 square kilometers (24,865 square miles).
What's in a Name?
The name "Thlewiaza" comes from the Chipewyan language. In Chipewyan, the river is called Łuazedes. This name means "little fish river." It was given this name because there are many grayling fish in its waters.
The Inuit people, who live in the Arctic regions, call it the "big river." They use the Thlewiaza River to travel inland. They hunt caribou and trap arctic foxes along its banks.
Animals Along the River
Besides fish, other animals have been seen near the Thlewiaza River. For example, harbor seals have been spotted in Edehon Lake. There have also been reports of seals further upstream in Nueltin Lake.
Exploring the Thlewiaza River
The Thlewiaza River was first mapped in 1912. This mapping was done by Ernest Oberholtzer and Billy Magee. Billy Magee was an Ojibwe trapper.
Today, there are no towns or permanent settlements right along the river.
See also
In Spanish: Río Thlewiaza para niños
