Fraser River
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The Fraser River is a major river in British Columbia, Canada that flows through the province and plays an important role in the region's geography, economy, and ecosystems. It is significant for transportation, fishing, and as a water source for communities along its course.
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The Fraser River (/ˈfreɪzər/) is the longest river within British Columbia, Canada, rising at Fraser Pass near Blackrock Mountain in the Rocky Mountains and flowing for 1,375 kilometres (854 mi), into the Strait of Georgia just south of the City of Vancouver. The river's annual discharge at its mouth is 112 cubic kilometres (27 mi) or 3,550 cubic metres per second (125,000 cu ft/s), and each year, it discharges about 20 million tons of sediment into the ocean.
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