Canim Falls, Waterfall in Wells Gray Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada.

Canim Falls is a two-stage waterfall in Wells Gray Provincial Park that drops 25 meters through a canyon carved from volcanic rock and divided by a central rocky island. The gorge stretches several kilometers and displays the layered volcanic formations that define this entire landscape.

The name comes from Chinook Jargon, where 'Canim' means a large canoe and reflects how water routes served as the main transportation system for early inhabitants. This naming shows the river's central role in connecting communities across the landscape.

The place name reflects the historical importance of canoe travel, and visitors today notice how the river cuts through the volcanic landscape that shaped the region's Indigenous settlement patterns.

To reach the falls, follow marked hiking trails from Mahood Lake Road, with spring offering the strongest water flow from mountain snowmelt. The morning hours provide the best light and fewer crowds at the viewing areas.

Above Canim Falls the Canim River splits into two channels; in times of high flow the north channel, which feeds Mahood Falls, overflows and sends several small waterfalls down the north canyon wall at Canim Falls. An island in midstream divides the falls themselves: the southern drop near the viewpoint is much smaller and is usually dry by midsummer, while the larger one runs all year.