Helmcken Falls, Waterfall in Wells Gray Provincial Park, Canada
The fourth highest waterfall in Canada plunges 141 meters down into a deep canyon formed by volcanic rocks along the Murtle River.
Robert Henry Lee discovered these falls in 1913 while working as a land surveyor for the British Columbia government in the remote wilderness.
The waterfall received its name from John Sebastian Helmcken, a Hudson's Bay Company physician who helped British Columbia join the Canadian Confederation.
The viewing platform requires a short walk from the parking area and provides direct sightlines to observe the complete cascade from top to bottom.
During winter months, water spray freezes into a massive cone at the base, reaching heights of 50 meters and creating walls for ice climbing.
Location: British Columbia
Height: 141 m
Part of: Murtle River
GPS coordinates: 51.95410,-120.17700
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:57
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