The Icelandic River is a river in the Interlake Region of Manitoba. The river has its headwaters near the Spruce Lakes system located by Manitoba Highway 68. The river is the source of an agricultural area in the north of the Interlake, flowing through and supporting the communities of Arborg, Manitoba and Riverton, Manitoba. The East Interlake Conservation Area has assessed that 81% of the land use of the Icelandic River watershed is used for an agricultural purpose. The river's mouth is located at Riverton where the water flows into Lake Winnipeg. The Icelandic River is one of the most important spawning sites on the western shores of Lake Winnipeg for fish such as walleye, though recreation and agricultural activities have inhibited this capability recently.

Etymology
The Icelandic River got its name as it marked the northern border of New Iceland. It also shared the name of the community found at the mouth of the river on Lake Winnipeg. The community of Icelandic River was later changed to Riverton. The Icelandic River was once known as the Whitemud River though this name was changed so as not to provide confusion with the other Whitemud River in Manitoba.

See also
List of rivers of Manitoba

References

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Rivers of Manitoba