Whitefish River (Night Hawk Lake) facts for kids
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 Location of the mouth of the Whitefish River in Ontario
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
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| Main source | Mount Sinclair Lake Timiskaming, Unorganized West Part, Timiskaming District 366 m (1,201 ft) 47°57′33″N 80°57′15″W / 47.95917°N 80.95417°W |
| River mouth | Night Hawk Lake Timmins, Cochrane District 274 m (899 ft) 48°26′18″N 80°56′01″W / 48.43833°N 80.93361°W |
| Length | 75 km (47 mi) |
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The Whitefish River is a river located in Ontario, Canada. It flows through two areas called Cochrane and Timiskaming. This river is part of a larger water system that drains into James Bay and the Moose River.
The Whitefish River is about 75 kilometers (47 miles) long. It starts at a place called Mount Sinclair Lake. From there, it travels until it reaches Night Hawk Lake. Night Hawk Lake is also the beginning of another river, the Frederick House River, which eventually flows into the Abitibi River.
The River's Journey
The Whitefish River starts its journey at Mount Sinclair Lake. This lake is located next to Mount Sinclair, a tall hill that is 547 meters (1,795 feet) high. The river's starting point is in the western part of Timiskaming District. Here, the river is at an elevation of 366 meters (1,201 feet) above sea level.
As the river flows north, it meets other smaller streams. One of these is the Little Whitefish River, which joins from the left side. After this, the Whitefish River changes direction, flowing southeast and then northeast. It then turns north again.
Further along its path, the river takes in another stream called the East Whitefish River, which joins from the right. The Whitefish River then flows northeast into the city of Timmins. This city is in Cochrane District. Near Timmins, another stream, Brush Creek, adds its water to the Whitefish River from the right.
Finally, the Whitefish River reaches its end at the southeast part of Night Hawk Lake. At this point, the river is at a lower elevation of 274 meters (899 feet) above sea level.
Streams Joining the River
Many smaller streams, called tributaries, flow into the Whitefish River along its course. These tributaries add more water to the main river. Here are some of the streams that join the Whitefish River:
- McLeod Creek (joins from the left)
- Radisson Creek (joins from the right)
- Brush Creek (joins from the right)
- East Whitefish River (joins from the right)
- Argyle Creek (joins from the right)
- McCollum Creek (joins from the left)
- Bannockburn Creek (joins from the right)
- Little Whitefish River (joins from the left)
