Amisk River facts for kids
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The Amisk River south of Lac La Biche, Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
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| Main source | Amisk Lake 615 m (2,018 ft) 54°37′32″N 112°36′37″W / 54.62556°N 112.61028°W |
| River mouth | Beaver River 543 m (1,781 ft) 54°27′50″N 111°46′15″W / 54.46389°N 111.77083°W |
The Amisk River is a river in east-central Alberta located in the basin of the Beaver River (Canada). The Amisk River forms at Amisk Lake (Alberta) and travels in a south-east direction, flowing through the Buffalo Lake and Kikino Metis settlements before being bridged by Alberta Highway 36. It joins the Beaver River near Alberta Secondary Highway 866. Amisk is the Cree name for beaver.
Tributaries
- Little Beaver Lake
- Cordwood Lake
- Whitefish Creek
- Drink Lake
See also
In Spanish: Río Amisk para niños
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