Takkakaw Falls

Takakkaw Falls is a waterfall in Yoho National Park in British Columbia, Canada, near Field. The falls are the second highest waterfall in Canada, standing at 373 meters (1,224 feet). The main drop of the waterfall is 254 meters high (833 ft). "Takakkaw" means "magnificent" in Cree. The meltwater from the Daly Glacier, which is part of the Waputik Icefield, feeds the falls. During the warm summer months, the glacier maintains the volume of the falls up, and they are a tourist attraction, especially in late April when the heavy snow melts and the falls are in top condition.

Takakkaw Falls are the second-highest waterfalls in Canada, after Della Falls on Vancouver Island, which should be enough to convince you to visit. Many first-time visitors to the Canadian Rockies overlook Yoho National Park in favor of more popular destinations such as Banff National Park and Jasper National Park. However, because of its easy accessibility by car and a large number of must-see attractions, Yoho National Park is no longer an off-the-beaten-path destination. Takakkaw Falls is also one of the most well-known attractions in the area, so don't expect to have it all to yourself. The falls are very high, and as you get closer, there is a lot of mist and spray. The Takakkaw Falls were also featured in the 1995 film Last of the Dogmen.

Location: Yoho National Park, British Columbia, Canada