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Vermilion Falls (French: chutes Vermilion; Cree: nepegabeketik, lit. 'where the water falls') is a waterfall on the Peace River in Alberta, Canada. It is the second largest waterfall in Canada by average flow rate after the Niagara Falls, and the largest entirely within the country. [1] It is also the 6th widest waterfall in the world. [2]
Similkameen Falls actually resembles a major series of rapids more than a waterfall. Over a stretch of about 0.2 km, the river drops about 25 feet at the bottom of a canyon. Huge walls of igneous rock, some about 250 feet high, rise above the falls on both sides. The first drop of the falls is a small but powerful 5-foot-tall (1.5 m) chute.
Waterfall Image Height Province Coordinates m ft James Bruce Falls: 840 2,760: British Columbia: Madden Falls: 579 1,900: British Columbia: Swiftcurrent Falls
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 18 January 2025. Waterfalls between United States and Canada This article is about the waterfalls on the Canada–United States border. For other uses, see Niagara Falls (disambiguation). Niagara Falls Niagara Falls seen from the Canadian side of the river, including three individual falls (from left to ...
The falls are located by the stone bridge, [5] which crosses the Pollett River. [6] The falls are surrounded by cliffs measuring 10–20 meters (33–66 ft), [3] making it a popular destination for swimming and cliff jumping. The area has been subject to major safety concerns by locals due to the amount of incidents and accidents resulting in ...
The falls are about 60 metres (200 ft) wide and drop 15 metres (49 ft). The area around the falls was once heavily industrialized, especially in the 19th century, driving growth of the surrounding cities. [5] The damming of the river and the presence of industry have greatly altered the lands surrounding the waterfall, and the fall's appearance.
This waterfall, considered "one of the top 10 waterfalls in Ontario", is easily accessible with short hiking trails along the river. [10] [12] High Falls, with a vertical drop of 10 m (33 ft) over a distance of 10 m (33 ft). The area has been recognized for its recreational value since the 1950s.
A floatplane flyover of Rapid River in Saskatchewan, Canada including Fisher Rapids and Nistowiak Falls. Nistowiak Falls, at 10 metres (33 ft), is one of the highest waterfalls in the province of Saskatchewan, Canada. The falls are on the Rapid River, which flows north from Iskwatikan Lake into Nistowiak Lake on the Churchill River.