Vermilion Falls, Natural cascade in Northern Alberta, Canada
Vermilion Falls extends across 6,000 feet of the Peace River, making it the sixth widest waterfall on Earth with a 15-foot vertical drop.
The waterfall received its name in two languages: the French 'chutes Vermilion' and the Cree 'nepegabeketik', which translates to 'where the water falls'.
Local indigenous communities maintain connections to this natural formation through traditional activities and naming practices along the Peace River.
Visitors need to navigate to Northern Alberta and should consider using flat-bottomed boats during high water periods or walking the 8-kilometer trail.
The limestone and shale steps create a fan-shaped formation that carries 64,000 cubic feet of water per second, ranking second in flow rate among Canadian waterfalls.
Location: Mackenzie County
GPS coordinates: 58.36988,-114.86905
Latest update: November 22, 2025 23:31
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