The James River is a medium-sized river in central Alberta. It is a tributary of the Red Deer River.

Geography

The river forms in the Rocky Mountains and flows eastward before joining the Red Deer River. The Forestry Trunk Road follows the river for much of its course. The James River is also bridged by Alberta Highway 22 near the unincorporated community of James River Bridge.

Wildlife

Species of fish commonly found in the river include the brown trout, rainbow trout, mountain whitefish, northern pike and a few others.

Naming

The James River, as well as James Pass and James Lake, are named after James Dickson, a Stoney Chief who signed Treaty 7 with the Canadian government in 1877.

Tributaries