Smith River Falls – Fort Halkett Provincial Park

Smith River Falls descends 35 meters into a deep pool, creating a powerful cascade that echoes through the surrounding forest landscape.

Fort Halkett operated as a Hudson's Bay Company trading post from 1832 until 1875, facilitating fur exchanges at the junction of Smith and Liard Rivers.

The protected lands belong to the traditional territories of the Kaska Dena people from the Lower Post First Nations of British Columbia.

The park contains a gravel road leading to a parking area with picnic tables, offering direct viewing access to the main waterfall attraction.

A severe wildfire in 2008 destroyed the original boardwalk infrastructure, transforming the path to the waterfall base into an adventurous hiking experience.

Location: Northern Rockies Regional Municipality

Inception: 2001

GPS coordinates: 59.55820,-126.46840

Latest update: March 14, 2025 17:32