Skutz Falls, Waterfall in Cowichan River Provincial Park, Canada
The waterfall drops 20 feet over rocky terrain, creating a natural cascade formation along the Cowichan River surrounded by dense forest vegetation.
The name originates from the Cowichan dialect of Halkomelem language, where Skwets or Squitz directly translates to the word waterfall.
The waterfall and surrounding river system hold traditional importance for Indigenous communities who utilized these waters for sustenance through generations.
Visitors can access the falls through a 6.9-kilometer loop trail, with camping facilities and restrooms available in the surrounding provincial park.
The constructed fish ladder beside the falls enables salmon to navigate upstream during their migration, offering opportunities to observe this natural phenomenon.
Location: British Columbia
Part of: Cowichan River
GPS coordinates: 48.78330,-123.95000
Latest update: May 23, 2025 13:07
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