Exploits River
| Exploits River | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Red Indian Lake, Newfoundland |
| Mouth | Bay of Exploits, Newfoundland |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Length | 246 km (153 mi) |
| Mouth elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Basin area | 1,100 km2 (420 sq mi) |
The Exploits River is a Canadian river in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It flows through the Exploits Valley in the central part of Newfoundland.
The 246 km river is the longest river on the island draining an area of 11,000 km²[1] and is the second longest in the province after the Churchill River.
The river drains Red Indian Lake at its starting point and discharges into the Bay of Exploits near the port town of Botwood.
The Exploits River provides habitat for spawning Atlantic Salmon and other species of fish. The salmon population increased dramatically when fish ladders were installed, opening up sections of the river that had been previously inaccessible.
Tributaries
- Lloyds River
- Victoria River
- Buchans River
See also
References
- ↑ "Atlas of Canada - Rivers". Natural Resources Canada. 2004-10-26. Retrieved 2007-04-19.
Coordinates: 49°04′52″N 55°19′39″W / 49.08111°N 55.32750°W