Brazeau River
The Brazeau River is a river in western Alberta, Canada. It is a major tributary of the North Saskatchewan River.
| Brazeau River | |
|---|---|
The Brazeau River in Banff National Park | |
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Cataract Pass |
| • coordinates | 52°13′57″N 117°03′38″W |
| • elevation | 2,240 m (7,350 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | North Saskatchewan River |
• coordinates | 52°55′03″N 115°13′45″W |
• elevation | 820 m (2,690 ft) |
| Length | 210 km (130 mi) |
The river was named for Joseph Brazeau, a linguist associated with the Palliser Expedition.
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