Clearwater River (Saskatchewan)

For other rivers called Clearwater, see Clearwater River (disambiguation).

Clearwater River
Clearwater River valley near Fort McMurray
Clearwater River is at red pin
Location of the mouth of the river in Alberta
Location
CountryCanada
Provinces
Physical characteristics
SourceBroach Lake
 • locationSaskatchewan
 • coordinates57°43′14″N 109°22′30″W / 57.72056°N 109.37500°W / 57.72056; -109.37500
MouthAthabasca River at
 • location
Fort McMurray, Alberta
 • coordinates
56°44′53″N 111°23′1.4″W / 56.74806°N 111.383722°W / 56.74806; -111.383722
Length295 km (183 mi)
Basin features
River systemAthabasca River drainage basin

The Clearwater River is located in the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Alberta. It rises in the northern forest region of north-western Saskatchewan and joins the Athabasca River in north-eastern Alberta. It was part of an important trade route during the fur trade era and has been designated as a Canadian Heritage River.

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