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Basin size
  
1,100 km (420 sq mi)

Basin area
  
1,100 km²

Province
  
Newfoundland and Labrador

Country
  
Canada

Length
  
246 km

Source
  
Red Indian Lake

Mouth
  
Newfoundland and Labrador

Mouth elevation
  
0

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Main source
  
Red Indian Lake, Newfoundland

River mouth
  
Bay of Exploits, Newfoundland 0 m (0 ft)

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The Exploits River is a Canadian river in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It flows through the Exploits Valley in the central part of Newfoundland.

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Map of Exploits River, Division No. 6, Subd. D, NL, Canada

The 246 km river is the longest river on the island draining an area of 1,100 km² and is the second longest in the province after the Churchill River.

The river drains Red Indian Lake at its starting point and discharges into the Bay of Exploits near the port town of Botwood.

The Exploits River provides habitat for spawning Atlantic Salmon and other species of fish. The salmon population increased dramatically when fish ladders were installed, opening up sections of the river that had been previously inaccessible.

Exploits river aerial video of river


TributariesEdit

  • Lloyds River
  • Victoria River
  • Buchans River
  • References

    Exploits River Wikipedia