Lacs et cascades en Colombie-Britannique

Stunning Lakes and Waterfalls

This collection features diverse water landmarks across British Columbia, from the glacial-fed Green River at Nairn Falls to the remote coastal cascades of Kynoch Falls. Highlights include Rearguard Falls on the Fraser River, the final spawning point for Chinook salmon, and Stamp Falls, known for its seasonal salmon ladder. The selection spans the province's geological variety, including the karst springs of Vancouver Island and the multi-tiered drops of the Fraser Canyon.

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Nairn Falls

A 60-meter multi-tiered drop on the Green River. The falls are characterized by deep potholes carved into the rock by glacial silt and high-velocity water.

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Overlander Falls

A wide waterfall on the Fraser River within Mount Robson Provincial Park. It is named after the 1862 gold seekers who traveled across the Canadian Rockies.

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Rearguard Falls

Located on the upper Fraser River, these falls represent the furthest point upstream that Chinook salmon can travel during their 1,200-kilometer migration from the Pacific Ocean.

Mulvehill Creek Fall

A multi-tiered cascade located near the Upper Arrow Lake south of Revelstoke.

Williams Lake

Williams Lake is a lake in the city of the same name in the Cariboo region of the Central Interior of British Columbia, Canada.

Stamp Falls

Located in Stamp River Provincial Park, these falls feature a salmon ladder where Pacific salmon jump the cascades during the autumn spawning season.

Eternal Spring

A natural spring and karst feature located on Northern Vancouver Island near Port Alice.

Christina Falls

A remote waterfall located on the Graham River in the northern Rocky Mountain foothills.

Kynoch Falls

A tall coastal waterfall located within the Fiordland Recreation Area, accessible by boat or floatplane via Mussel Inlet.

Falls Creek Falls

A three-tiered waterfall in the Fraser Canyon near Spuzzum, visible from the Trans-Canada Highway.