Helmcken Falls in Wells Gray Provincial Park British Columbia
Helmcken Falls is the 4th highest waterfall in Canada. The water plunges 463 feet on the Murtle River. The cliffs in this canyon seem immense. I'm not overly fond of heights so I had to keep reminding myself that I was safely behind a fence.
Just how much of a drop is 463 feet? When I searched online, I found that a 30 story building is commonly between 300 to 450 ft., depending on how high the floors are. Considering that the water has worn a path into the rock so starts part way down the cliff front, and that the observation platform is higher still, this was like standing on the top of a 30 + story building trying to look over the edge and see the street below. Yes, that's how it felt! But I'm very glad I saw it. Quite amazing.
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SPECTACULAR! That is quite the road trip Diana, how long is the drive to Wells Gray Provincial Park from Vancouver?
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Kim Kenyon You could do it same day from Vancouver. There are places to stay in the park as well as in Clearwater, a lovely little community justKim Kenyon You could do it same day from Vancouver. There are places to stay in the park as well as in Clearwater, a lovely little community just minutes from the park entrance. More ...
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This is one of the most incredible waterfalls I've ever seen!
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Sonya Richmond Pretty amazing how they can wear away solid rock over time.
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Wow stunning! I love waterfalls and that one is amazing! Will add it to the bucketlist!
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Cora Lee Rennie You have awesome waterfalls on the east coast.
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Love this waterfall. Try to visit every time in park.
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EH Canada Marketing Group I can see why. My first time to Wells Gray Park and I'm smitten.
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Amazing!!
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Amy Rezek Thank you, Amy.