Tim River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tim River |
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 Location of the mouth of the Tim River in Ontario
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| Country | Canada |
| Ontario | Ontario |
| Region | Northeastern Ontario |
| District | Nipissing |
| Part | Nipissing, Unorganized South |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Tim Lake Butt Township 448 m (1,470 ft) 45°45′21″N 79°00′49″W / 45.75583°N 79.01361°W |
| River mouth | Petawawa River Bishop Township 395 m (1,296 ft) 45°47′16″N 78°40′04″W / 45.78778°N 78.66778°W |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Saint Lawrence River drainage basin |
The Tim River is a cool river in Ontario, Canada. It's located in the northeastern part of the province, in a place called Nipissing District. This river is special because it flows entirely inside Algonquin Provincial Park, which is a huge and beautiful park. The Tim River is like a smaller stream that joins a bigger one, the Petawawa River. All its water eventually makes its way to the mighty Saint Lawrence River.
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Where the Tim River Flows
The Tim River starts its journey at a place called Tim Lake. From there, it flows towards the east. It passes over a structure called Tim Lake Dam.
Lakes Along the Way
As the river continues its path, it flows through a few different lakes. First, it goes through Rosebary Lake. After that, it reaches Longbow Lake.
The river then leaves Longbow Lake by flowing over the Longbow Lake Dam. It keeps heading east, passing through another lake called Shippagew Lake.
Joining a Bigger River
Finally, the Tim River empties its water into Longer Lake. This lake is part of the Petawawa River. The Petawawa River then flows into the Ottawa River, and the Ottawa River eventually joins the huge Saint Lawrence River. So, the Tim River's water travels a long way!
Rivers That Join the Tim River
Rivers often have smaller streams or rivers that flow into them. These are called "tributaries." The Tim River has a few of these:
- Little Trout Creek (joins from the right side)
- David Creek (joins from the right side)
- Pezheki Creek (joins from the right side)
- Longbow Lake (this lake itself is fed by a smaller stream)
- Vanity Creek (flows into Longbow Lake from the left side)
