TheLussier Riveris atributaryof theKootenay Riverin theCanadian provinceofBritish Columbia.It is part of theColumbia Riverbasin, as the Kootenay River is a tributary of the Columbia River.
| Lussier River | |
|---|---|
 Lussier River in Top of the World Provincial Park | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| District | Kootenay Land District |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | Kootenay River |
It was named byDavid Thompsonin 1808 after one of his men who had lost his kit in theMoyie River.[1]: 158
Course
editThe Lussier River originates inTop of the World Provincial Park.It flows north toWhiteswan Lake Provincial Park,byLussier Hot Springs,then south, joining the Kootenay River atSkookumchuck.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^Akrigg, G.P.V.; Akrigg, Helen B. (1986),British Columbia Place Names(3rd, 1997 ed.), Vancouver: UBC Press,ISBN0-7748-0636-2
50°8′6.82″N115°34′36.90″W/ 50.1352278°N 115.5769167°W
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