Whitesand River (Hewitson River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Whitesand River |
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 Location of the mouth of the river in Ontario
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Northwestern Ontario |
| District | Thunder Bay |
| Part | Unorganized Part |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | North Whitesand Lake 512 m (1,680 ft) 48°59′01″N 87°20′14″W / 48.98361°N 87.33722°W |
| River mouth | Whitesand Lake 284 m (932 ft) 48°51′42″N 87°22′55″W / 48.86167°N 87.38194°W |
| Length | 22 km (14 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Hewitson River |
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The Whitesand River is a cool river in Northwestern Ontario, Canada. It flows through the Thunder Bay District and is part of a bigger river system called the Hewitson River. This river is about 22 kilometers (14 miles) long.
The River's Journey
The Whitesand River starts its adventure at North Whitesand Lake. This lake is quite high up, about 512 meters (1,680 feet) above sea level! From there, the river flows west, then turns south.
As it travels, the Whitesand River passes through a chain of beautiful lakes. These include Cleaver Lake, Zenith Lake, Demijohn Lake, Gumboot Lake, Longcanoe Lake, and Hornblende Lake. It's like a watery staircase!
Later, another stream called Ross Creek joins the Whitesand River at Lyne Lake. At this point, the river is about 295 meters (968 feet) above sea level.
Finally, the Whitesand River reaches its end at Whitesand Lake. This is its mouth, and it's much lower, at 284 meters (932 feet) above sea level. You can find its mouth just north of Ontario Highway 17. It's also close to the towns of Rossport and Schreiber.
From Whitesand Lake, the water continues its journey through the Hewitson River. It then tumbles over the amazing Rainbow Falls and eventually flows into the huge Lake Superior.
Fun Things Near the River
There's a road that runs along the Whitesand River, leading to a mine. But even more exciting, a campground for Rainbow Falls Provincial Park is located right on the south side of Whitesand Lake. This park is a great place for camping and enjoying nature, right across from where the Whitesand River flows in!
