Kananaskis River
The Kananaskis River /ˌkænəˈnæskɪs/ is a mountain river in western Alberta, Canada. It is a tributary of the Bow River, crossing the length of Kananaskis Country.
| Kananaskis River | |
|---|---|
Kananaskis River | |
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Peter Lougheed Provincial Park |
| • coordinates | 50.72803°N 115.28457°W |
| • elevation | 2,720 meters (8,920 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Bow River |
• coordinates | 51.09465°N 115.06190°W |
• elevation | 1,315 meters (4,314 ft) |
| Length | 74 kilometers (46 mi) |
The river was named by John Palliser in 1858 after a Cree.
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