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Trip Planner:   Canada  /  British Columbia  /  Kootenay Rockies  /  Yoho National Park  /  Takakkaw Falls

Takakkaw Falls, Yoho National Park

4.8
#2 of 138 in Parks in Kootenay Rockies
Waterfall · Nature / Park
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See one of Canada's highest cataracts at Takakkaw Falls. The Daly Glacier feeds these falls, which careen 254 m (833 ft) down a cliff face and create a stream of mist against the backdrop of craggy rock. The name derives from the Cree language, meaning roughly "it is magnificent." Located in a national park, the area surrounding the waterfalls offers ample hiking and climbing routes through the dramatic landscape of forests, peaks, and glaciers. Plan your visit to Takakkaw Falls and a wealth of other attractions, well-known and undiscovered, using our Yoho National Park route planner.
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  • By JY_Globetrotter
    My husband and I stopped here for a walk with our 2 year old. Since we had a young child, we picked stops along the way in BC that were easy to walk and stroller friendly. I would say that the... 
    My husband and I stopped here for a walk with our 2 year old. Since we had a young child, we picked stops along the way in BC that were easy to walk and stroller friendly. I would say that the...  more »
  • By shaiandhuvi
    The falls are spectacular. The drive up there was an experience on its own right. The topsy turvy roads require full attention and is manageable, but not for the inexperienced. 
    The falls are spectacular. The drive up there was an experience on its own right. The topsy turvy roads require full attention and is manageable, but not for the inexperienced.  more »
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