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Helmcken Falls

Clearwater, British Columbia, Canada
Ranked #3 of 5 attractions in Clearwater
4.5 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Type: Waterfalls
Activities: Hiking
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Edmonton, Canada
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

For something to go and see quickly and leave, it was wonderful. The view was fantastic and everyone was just thrilled to enjoy the beauties of nature in the area. We would have loved to stay there longer, but time just did not permit it for us. Something we would go back to see again and ensure we had enough... More

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Kamloops, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

Just stunning, you could stand there forever and watch and listnen! More

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Southampton, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012

Such an amazing view of this naturally carved waterfall. Well worth visiting with some epic photo opportunities particularly in the late afternoon. More

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Kamloops, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012

Just so beautfifula nd powerfull when you hike down and get up close. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012

Nature's beauty at its best!! Come and see this incredible plunge of water or see the built up ice-cone in the winter! This massive power of water is overwhelming and puts yourself into perspective. A great place, just to sit, watch and listen. More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

The energy you feel as you watch the power behind this waterfall is spectacular. The canyon it falls into is layered red and black volcanic rock with beautiful green mosses on the rocks near the bottom. The river pummels into a hollowed out volcanic bowl and winds its way through this incredible shear cliff canyon before making its way to... More

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London, United Kingdom
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2011

Well worth the trip out to see this. A very impressive falls. More

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Surrey, Canada
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2011

Not many people in Canada know about these falls but they are glorious. Pictures never do them justice. They will give you some emotions as you take in their beauty. More

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hastings
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41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2011

these falls are in the Wells Gray Park, wihch is completely free. You can drive around the park and see all the falls and take pictures at your leisure within 2.5 hours. there are some toilets at each fall but not much else. You may see black bears wandering around too. Our favourite was sphat falls, the first fall you... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2011

This waterfall is spectacular. The water drops almost 150 meters down. It is not possible to get very close to the fall, but there are some nice viewpoints/ terraces. I think, but know not for sure, that if you want te come close you must walk the Helmcken trail. Get some extra information at the Wells Gray Park information centre.... More

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