Coal River (Canada)
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The Coal River runs from southern Yukon
, Canada into northern British Columbia
, Canada where it flows into the Liard River
at historic milepost 533 of the Alaska Highway
(Highway 97). This river hosts series of class 5 and 6 rapids but start of the river is not accessible by road, only the bottom end is. Where the Coal River runs into the Liard river is Coal River Lodge which contains an RV park
, motel, cafe, gas station
, 1200 foot airstrip, and giftshop. The 'community' of Coal River has a winter population of 2, and in the summer swells to 5 or 6 when the lodge is open.
Yukon
Yukon is the westernmost and smallest of Canada's three federal territories. It was named after the Yukon River. The word Yukon means "Great River" in Gwich’in....
, Canada into northern British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
, Canada where it flows into the Liard River
Liard River
The Liard River flows through Yukon, British Columbia and the Northwest Territories, Canada. Rising in the Saint Cyr Range of the Pelly Mountains in southeastern Yukon, it flows southeast through British Columbia, marking the northern end of the Rocky Mountains and then curving northeast back...
at historic milepost 533 of the Alaska Highway
Alaska Highway
The Alaska Highway was constructed during World War II for the purpose of connecting the contiguous U.S. to Alaska through Canada. It begins at the junction with several Canadian highways in Dawson Creek, British Columbia and runs to Delta Junction, Alaska, via Whitehorse, Yukon...
(Highway 97). This river hosts series of class 5 and 6 rapids but start of the river is not accessible by road, only the bottom end is. Where the Coal River runs into the Liard river is Coal River Lodge which contains an RV park
RV park
A recreational vehicle park or caravan park is a place where people with recreational vehicles can stay overnight, or longer, in alloted spaces known as "pitches"...
, motel, cafe, gas station
Filling station
A filling station, also known as a fueling station, garage, gasbar , gas station , petrol bunk , petrol pump , petrol garage, petrol kiosk , petrol station "'servo"' in Australia or service station, is a facility which sells fuel and lubricants...
, 1200 foot airstrip, and giftshop. The 'community' of Coal River has a winter population of 2, and in the summer swells to 5 or 6 when the lodge is open.
See also
- List of rivers of Yukon