West River, Ontario

West River
Settlement
Country Canada
Province Ontario
Region Northeastern Ontario
District Sudbury
Elevation 215 m (705 ft)
Coordinates 46°08′43″N 81°45′14″W / 46.14528°N 81.75389°WCoordinates: 46°08′43″N 81°45′14″W / 46.14528°N 81.75389°W
Timezone Eastern Time Zone (UTC-5)
 - summer (DST) Eastern Time Zone (UTC-4)
FSA P0M
Area code 705
Location of West River in Ontario

West River is an unincorporated community in the geographic township of Mongowin, Sudbury District in Northeastern Ontario, Canada. It is named for the West River, which flows through the community just upstream of its mouth at the Whitefish River.

West River lies on Ontario Highway 6, and is approximately 15 kilometres (9 mi) south of Espanola and 5 kilometres (3 mi) north of Whitefish Falls.

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