GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Saskatchewan River
The Saskatchewan River proper begins where the North and South Saskatchewan rivers join east of Prince Albert. Its headwater systems reach the Rockies, and the combined river flows east into Lake Winnipeg.
Fast Facts
- The North and South branches drain different mountain and prairie catchments.
- Lake Winnipeg is downstream, not the source.
- The wider outlet sequence continues through the Nelson to Hudson Bay.
Connected lessons
- Saskatchewan RiverMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Lake WinnipegRelated places
- Nelson RiverRelated places
- PrairiesRelated places