Brandywine Falls Provincial Park, Natural provincial park near Whistler, Canada
Brandywine Falls Provincial Park is a nature reserve near Whistler featuring a striking waterfall that drops steeply from a volcanic ridge. The water cascades down dark rock walls, creating a dramatic column of mist over the forested valley below.
The park takes its name from two railway surveyors who wagered a bottle of brandy over their different estimates of the waterfall's height. The dark rock walls formed during ancient volcanic activity in the region.
The expanded parkland protects natural habitats of red-legged frogs, a species at risk in British Columbia, while offering recreational opportunities for visitors.
Vehicle access closes during winter months, so you will need to walk to reach the falls on those visits. Plan for longer travel time when accessing the park on foot from the main entrance.
Multiple lava flows from the late ice age have stacked atop each other to create the layered dark rock walls you see today. These distinct bands of volcanic material tell the story of repeated eruptions that shaped this valley.
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