[3] The river then turns south and heads to Kettle Lake, the furthest point east it reaches, before continuing south and entering Mississagi River Provincial Park at Upper Bark Lake at an elevation of 446 metres (1,463 ft).

It then heads west through Hellgate Rapids, takes in its right tributary the Abinette River at an elevation of 411 metres (1,348 ft), splits into two channels to form an island at 46°56′22″N 82°48′05″W / 46.93944°N 82.80139°W / 46.93944; -82.80139, recombines at 46°55′55″N 82°48′52″W / 46.93194°N 82.81444°W / 46.93194; -82.81444, and enters the large Rocky Island Lake at an elevation of 410 metres (1,345 ft), where the right tributary Cypress River enters.

[citation needed] The Mississippi River in Louisiana has a bird's foot delta.

The post (spelled over time as Mississagi, Mississague, Mississagaue, Missasague, Mississagui, Mississaguie, Mississaugie, Mitsisague, Missisaguee, Missisauge, Mississauga, and Mississauguay) was important in blocking competition from trading in the Temiskamingue area.

Historically, mining and forestry played a large role, but today tourism is the primary activity along the river.

The Voyageur Hiking Trail follows the lower portion of the river near Iron Bridge.