Poplar River (Winnipeg Lake)
| Poplar River | ||
 Snow melt at the Poplar River, looking west of Poplar River First Nation from |
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| Data | ||
| location | Ontario , Manitoba (Canada) | |
| River system | Nelson River | |
| Drain over | Nelson River → Hudson Bay | |
| source | in the northwest of the Kenora District (Ontario) near the border with Manitoba | |
| muzzle | in the Winnipegsee coordinates: 52 ° 59 ′ 45 ″ N , 97 ° 18 ′ 1 ″ W 52 ° 59 ′ 45 ″ N , 97 ° 18 ′ 1 ″ W. |
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| Mouth height |
217 m
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| length | approx. 220 km | |
| Outflow at gauge at outflow from Weaver Lake A Eo : 6,850 km² |
MQ 1967/1996 Mq 1967/1996 |
33 m³ / s 4.8 l / (s km²) |
| Right tributaries | North Poplar River | |
| Flowing lakes | Wrong Lake , Weaver Lake | |
| Communities | Poplar River | |
The Poplar River is a river in the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Manitoba .
It has its origin in the northwest of the Kenora District in Ontario. It flows west to Lake Winnipeg . The course of the river lies in one of the last largely untouched and intact boreal forests .
The Ojibwe called the Negginan River , which means "my home".
The river flows through pristine forests and lakes and is fed by natural streams. The catchment area represents the traditional land of the Poplar River First Nation . The Ojibwe still use the area for hunting, fishing and for collecting herbs. The First Nation community has designated the area a protected area with the assistance of the Manitoba Provincial Government. The lower course of the river now runs within the Poplar / Nanowin Rivers Park Reserve .
The river system of the Poplar River is part of a proposal for a new UNESCO World Heritage site in order to permanently protect the large intact wilderness between Lake Winnipeg and western Ontario.
There are no major mines, main roads, hydroelectric plants, or tree felling areas in the Poplar River catchment area. The area forms the habitat for forest caribou and other endangered forest animals. Numerous archaeological sites testify to the importance of the region for the First Nations.
The Poplar River is a popular destination for anglers, canoeists, and other forms of eco-tourism. There are many rapids and waterfalls along the river.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Poplar River at the gauge at the outflow from Weaver Lake - hydrographic data from R-ArcticNET
- ↑ http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/pai/mb_network/poplar_nanowin/ Manitoba