Twin Falls Tea House

The Twin Falls Tea House stands near cascading waterfalls, constructed with massive peeled logs and hand-hewn shingles in rustic architectural style.

Built in the early 1900s by Canadian Pacific Railway, this rest station served visitors traveling through the Canadian Rockies until its closure in 1953.

The building represents early mountain tourism development in Canada, when railway companies established hospitality facilities across natural landscapes.

Visitors reach the tea house through an 8.5-kilometer trail from Takakkaw Falls parking lot, with overnight stays managed by the Alpine Club of Canada.

The structure operates without electricity or running water, relying on wood-burning stoves and helicopter-delivered firewood for basic operations.

Location: Columbia-Shuswap Regional District

Architectural style: rustic architecture

GPS coordinates: 51.54481,-116.53292

Latest update: March 8, 2025 15:54