Coldwater River (British Columbia)

Coldwater River
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Coldwater River near Merritt, 2012
EtymologyShuswap for "cold water"
Location
CountryCanada
ProvinceBritish Columbia
Regional districtThompson–Nicola
Physical characteristics
SourceZupkios Peak
  locationCascade Mountains
  coordinates49°37′34″N 121°8′52″W / 49.62611°N 121.14778°W / 49.62611; -121.14778
  elevation1,344 m (4,409 ft)
MouthNicola River
  location
Merritt, Nicola Valley
  coordinates
50°06′52″N 120°48′15″W / 50.11444°N 120.80417°W / 50.11444; -120.80417
  elevation
583 m (1,913 ft)
Length94 km (58 mi)
Basin size915 km2 (353 sq mi)

The Coldwater River is in south central British Columbia, Canada. The river is the largest tributary of the Nicola River, which is joined at Merritt.