Fraser Canyon, Canyon system in British Columbia, Canada
The Fraser Canyon extends 270 kilometers from Yale to the Chilcotin River, featuring steep rock walls rising over 1000 meters above the water.
The 1858-1860 Fraser Canyon Gold Rush brought 10,500 miners to settle along the canyon banks, establishing multiple towns and settlements.
The archaeological remains at the canyon mouth indicate continuous habitation by Stó:lō communities since the early Holocene period, 8,000 years ago.
The Trans-Canada Highway system includes seven tunnels north of Hope, carved through solid rock, facilitating travel through the natural barrier.
At Hell's Gate, the Fraser River narrows to 110 feet wide, creating intense water currents that required fish ladders for salmon migration.
Location: British Columbia
GPS coordinates: 49.63330,-121.41700
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:02
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