Embarras River (Alberta)
| Embarras River | |
|---|---|
The Embarras River south of Hinton, Alberta | |
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Embarras River Headwaters |
| • coordinates | 53°10′39″N 117°00′27″W / 53.17750°N 117.00750°W |
| • elevation | 1,189 m (3,901 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | McLeod River |
• coordinates | 53°27′37″N 116°37′06″W / 53.46028°N 116.61833°W |
• elevation | 927 m (3,041 ft) |
The Embarras River is a short river in west-central Alberta, Canada. The river likely derived its name from the French word for obstruction, because it is often obstructed by driftwood.