Wesachewan River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Wesachewan River |
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 Location of the mouth of the Wesachewan River in Manitoba
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Manitoba |
| Region | Northern |
| Census Division | No. 22 - Thompson-North Central |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Vermilyea Lake 184 m (604 ft) 54°31′01″N 94°44′48″W / 54.51694°N 94.74667°W |
| 2nd source | Vermilyea Lake 184 m (604 ft) 54°31′00″N 94°45′33″W / 54.51667°N 94.75917°W |
| River mouth | Gods Lake 178 m (584 ft) 54°30′07″N 94°43′32″W / 54.50194°N 94.72556°W |
| Length | 2.5 km (1.6 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Hudson Bay drainage basin |
The Wesachewan River is a small but interesting river located in Manitoba, Canada. It's part of a huge area where water flows towards Hudson Bay. This river is quite short, only about 2.5 kilometers (1.5 miles) long.
About the Wesachewan River
This river is found in the northern part of Manitoba. It is located in a specific area known as Census Division No. 22. The Wesachewan River starts from Vermilyea Lake and flows into Gods Lake.
Where Does it Flow?
The Wesachewan River has a unique start! It flows out of Vermilyea Lake through two separate paths, like twin channels. These two paths then join together. After they combine, the river flows over some exciting spots called the Namaykos Rapids. Finally, it empties into Wesachewan Bay on Gods Lake.
The main path from Vermilyea Lake is called the east channel. This channel is straighter and shorter than its twin, the west channel. The east channel is about 1.25 kilometers (0.78 miles) long. The west channel is longer, at about 3.05 kilometers (1.90 miles). The total length of the river, as listed in the Infobox, uses the shorter east channel.
Journey to Hudson Bay
The water from the Wesachewan River doesn't stop at Gods Lake. It continues its journey through other rivers. First, it flows into the Gods River. From there, the water travels into the Hayes River. Eventually, all these waters reach the vast Hudson Bay. This means the Wesachewan River is part of the large Hudson Bay drainage system.
