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Fording River

Coordinates: 49°53′N 114°53′W / 49.883°N 114.883°W / 49.883; -114.883
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Fording River
Fording River near Sparwood, B.C.
Fording River is located in British Columbia
Fording River
Physical characteristics
Mouth 
 • coordinates
49°53′N 114°53′W / 49.883°N 114.883°W / 49.883; -114.883

The Fording River is a tributary of the Elk River in the Canadian province of British Columbia. It is part of the Columbia River basin, as the Elk River is a tributary of the Kootenay River, which is a tributary of the Columbia River.

Course

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The Fording River originates in the Canadian Rockies near Fording River Pass on the Continental Divide. It flows south, collecting numerous tributaries before joining the Elk River some distance north of Sparwood.

See also

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References

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  • "Fording River". BC Geographical Names.