Wapta Falls, Natural waterfall in Yoho National Park, Canada
Wapta Falls cascades down 18 meters and spans 107 meters across the Kicking Horse River, creating a substantial water display in British Columbia.
The waterfall received its name from the Nakoda indigenous people, who used the word Wapta to describe rivers in their native language.
The natural formation served as a filming location for the 1983 movie Le Ruffian, featuring performances by Lino Ventura and Claudia Cardinale.
The falls can be reached through a 2.4-kilometer trail that begins from a marked parking area along the Trans-Canada Highway west of Field.
During peak summer months, the water flow reaches 96 cubic meters per second, while winter temperatures transform sections of the falls into ice formations.
Location: British Columbia
Height: 18 m
Part of: Kicking Horse River
GPS coordinates: 51.18700,-116.57600
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:20
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