Numa Falls

Numa Falls is a waterfall on the Vermilion River in Kootenay National Park, Canada, where the water rushes over and through layered limestone rock. A recently renewed pedestrian bridge crosses directly above the falls, allowing visitors to look down into the narrow channels and eddies that form just below their feet.

When Kootenay National Park was formally established in 1920, the falls were among the protected natural features within the Vermilion River valley. The park came into being as a result of an agreement between the federal government and British Columbia related to the construction of the highway through the mountain region.

The falls serve as a connection point between hiking trails, including the Rockwall path, making it central to outdoor recreation in the park.

The site sits right beside the road and can be reached by a short paved path from the parking area. Washrooms and picnic tables are available nearby, making it easy for travelers to take a brief stop if needed.

The water has carved deep round holes and smooth arches into the white limestone over thousands of years. These shapes form when stones are spun in circular motions by the river, gradually hollowing out the surface.

Location: Regional District of East Kootenay

Part of: Vermilion River

GPS coordinates: 51.13236,-116.13197

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:30