Trent River (Ontario)
| Trent River | |
|---|---|
 Trent River south of Batawa Dam and Locks | |
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Rice Lake |
| Mouth | Bay of Quinte(Lake Ontario) |
• location | Trenton |
| Length | 90 km (56 mi) |
TheTrent Riveris ariverin southeasternOntariowhich flows fromRice Laketo empty into theBay of QuinteonLake Ontario.This river is part of theTrent-Severn Waterwaywhich leads toGeorgian Bay.The river is 90 kilometres (56 mi) long. The Trent drains a large portion of south-central Ontario,[1]including most of theKawartha Lakesand their supplying watersheds.
The river is host to numerous species of birds, amphibians and fish. Some species of fish in the river include:Smallmouth bass,Largemouth bass,Pike,Walleye,Freshwater drums,Crappie,as well as other smaller fish such asSunfish,Rock BassandBluegill.
Located in traditional territory of theMississauga Anishinaabek,Trent River's name inOjibweis both "zaagidawijiwanaang",[2]and "Saugechewigewonk", meaning "Strong Rapids Waters".[3]
Tributaries of this river include theCrowe Riverand theOtonabee River,which runs through the city ofPeterborough, Ontario. Trent University,located in Peterborough, is named after the region, and looked to provide university education to the area.
In 2008water soldier plantwas reported found along the shore line. The plant is imported from Europe. It is a common pond plant, purchased in garden stores. It has sharp leaves and is a possible concern as the plant spreads quickly usingasexual reproduction.[4]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "Trent Watershed Study (See topography and drainage maps at bottom)".Retrieved2009-07-14.
- ^Translate Ojibwe, English-Ojibwe Dictionary, "zaagidawijiwanaang".Link
- ^Johnson, J. K., and Bruce G. Wilson. Essay. In Historical Essays on Upper Canada: New Perspectives, Pg 28. Montréal: McGill-Queen's University Press, 2014.
- ^Ontario Today CBC radio one, May 27, 2009
External links
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- Trent watershed maps
- Lower Trent Conservation
- Trent River[permanent dead link],Geographical Name Search Service,Geographical Names Board of Canada
