Burnside River

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Burnside River is a river in the Canadian territory of Nunavut.

It has its origins in Contwoyto Lake. The river crosses the Contwoyto plateau, which is part of the Precambrian Shield. It flows through an uninhabited and inaccessible tundra landscape. He passed the Kathawachaga Lake and the Wilberforce Hills region. Before he pours into the Bathurst Inlet and the Arctic Ocean, opens the Mara River in the Burnside River.

The river island Nadlak is historically remarkable. There used Inuit caribou antlers for their hut roofs.

Copper Inuit artifacts and grave stones located in the territory of the Burnside River. In addition, trade goods (needles, tools) were found, which they received from the Dene.

The area was explored in the years 1821 and 1822 by Sir John Franklin on behalf of the Hudson 's Bay Company.

Today, the river is a popular whitewater canoe trail, which offers long stretches with permanent whitewater and more challenging rapids.