Clearwater River (Saskatchewan)
River in Western Canada / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other rivers called Clearwater, see Clearwater River (disambiguation).
The Clearwater River[3] is located in the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Alberta. It rises in the northern forest region of north-western Saskatchewan and joins the Athabasca River in north-eastern Alberta. It was part of an important trade route during the fur trade era and has been designated as a Canadian Heritage River.
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Clearwater River | |
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Location | |
Country | Canada |
Provinces | |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | Broach Lake |
• location | Saskatchewan |
• coordinates | 57°43′14″N 109°22′30″W |
Mouth | Athabasca River at |
• location | Fort McMurray, Alberta |
• coordinates | 56°44′53″N 111°23′1.4″W |
Length | 295 km (183 mi) |
Basin features | |
River system | Athabasca River drainage basin |
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