Eagle River (Shuswap Lake)
| Eagle River | |
|---|---|
 The mouth of the Eagle River at Sicamous | |
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | Shuswap Lake |
| Length | 80 km (50 mi) |
| Basin size | 1,350 km2 (520 sq mi) |
The Eagle River is a river in the Canadian province of British Columbia. The river is part of the Fraser River drainage basin, via the Thompson River. It was named by explorer Walter Moberly after following the flight of eagles and finding Eagle Pass.[1]
Course
The Eagle River originates near Clanwilliam Lake in the Monashee Mountains, north of the Trans-Canada Highway and west of the city of Revelstoke. It flows west and southwest, going through four lakes, Clanwilliam, Victor, Three Valley, and Griffith. The river ends at its entrance into Shuswap Lake at Sicamous. The Perry River is a major tributary, joining Eagle River near Malakwa. The other major tributary is Crazy Creek, which joins the river east of the Perry River confluence. The river flows for a distance of 75 kilometres (47 mi).[2] Its drainage basin covers 1,350 square kilometres (520 sq mi).[3]
Protected areas
A portion of the river near Malakwa is protected within the 454-hectare (1,120-acre) Eagle River Park.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Eagle River". BC Geographical Names.
- ^ Eagle River - Inventory, Mapping, and Aquatic Habitat Index (PDF) (Report). SEXQELTKEMC TE SECWEPEMC. October 2015.
- ^ Sebastian, Dale (January 1986). RAINBOW TROUT (Salmo gairdneri) PRODUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE EAGLE RIVER - TRIBUTARY TO SHUSWAP LAKE, 1986 (Report). Fisheries Assessment and Improvement Unit, Recreational Fisheries Branch, Province of British Columbia.
- ^ "Eagle River Nature Park - British Columbia Travel and Adventure Vacations". Britishcolumbia.com. 2013-02-21. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
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