Smoky River (Alberta)

Smoky River
Frozen Smoky River south-east of Grande Prairie
Country	Alberta  Canada
Basin features
Main source	Adolphus Lake 1,680 m (5,510 ft) 53°10′16″N 119°07′01″W / 53.17111°N 119.11694°W / 53.17111; -119.11694
River mouth	Peace River 315 m (1,033 ft) 56°11′09″N 117°20′03″W / 56.18583°N 117.33417°W / 56.18583; -117.33417Coordinates: 56°11′09″N 117°20′03″W / 56.18583°N 117.33417°W / 56.18583; -117.33417

The Smoky River is a river in western Alberta, Canada. It is a major tributary of the Peace River. The descriptive name refers to the presence of "smouldering beds of coal in the riverbank" noted by the Cree Indians.

It drains an area of 50,300 km² (19,400 sq mi). From its headwaters to the Peace River, the Smoky River has a total length of 492 kilometres (306 mi) .

The Smoky River originates in the Canadian Rockies, in the northern area of Jasper National Park from Adolphus Lake (53.171N 119.117W). It then flows north east through the Willmore Wilderness Park until it passes near the town of Grande Cache. It continues north, passes Watino and merges into the Peace River south of the Town of Peace River, Alberta.