Canning River

32°00′S 115°51′E

Canning River
Nyungar: Djarlgarra
Canning River from southern shore looking north towards Mount Henry overlooking Aquinas Bay
Location
CountryAustralia
StateWestern Australia
CityPerth
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationWandering
MouthSwan River
  location
Melville Water
  coordinates
32°00′11″S 115°51′02″E
Length110 km (68 mi)
Basin features
Tributaries 
  leftBull Creek, Bannister Creek, Lambertia Creek, Southern River, Churchmans Brook
  rightYule Brook, Bickley Brook, Ellis Brook, Stoney Brook, Stinton Creek

The Canning River (Nyungar: Djarlgarra or Nyungar: Dyarlgarro) is a major tributary of the Swan River in the South West Land Division of Western Australia. It is home to much wildlife including dolphins, pelicans, swans and many other bird species.

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