Vermilion River
Vermilion River (Lac Seul) is located in Ontario
Vermilion River (Lac Seul)
Location of the mouth of the Vermilion River in Ontario
Location
CountryCanada
ProvinceOntario
RegionNorthwestern Ontario
DistrictKenora
Physical characteristics
SourceHighstone Lake
  coordinates50°23′38″N 91°32′27″W / 50.39389°N 91.54083°W / 50.39389; -91.54083
  elevation366 m (1,201 ft)
MouthLac Seul
  coordinates
50°25′05″N 91°50′11″W / 50.41806°N 91.83639°W / 50.41806; -91.83639
  elevation
357 m (1,171 ft)
Length30 km (19 mi)
Basin features
River systemHudson Bay drainage basin

The Vermilion River is a river in the Hudson Bay drainage basin in Kenora District in Northwestern Ontario, Canada. The river begins at Highstone Lake and reaches its mouth at Brechin Bay on Lac Seul, about 35 kilometres (22 mi) north of the town of Sioux Lookout, which flows via the English River, Winnipeg River and Nelson River to Hudson Bay.

Tributaries

  • Tully Creek (right)
  • Bump Creek (left)
  • Sigurd Creek (right)
  • Per Creek (left)

See also

References

  • "Vermilion River". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2011-03-05.
  • "Vermilion River". Atlas of Canada. Natural Resources Canada. 2010-02-04. Retrieved 2011-03-05.


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