Crescent Falls

Crescent Falls, originally called Bighorn Falls, is a two-tiered waterfall on the Bighorn River in west-central Alberta, just upstream from its junction with the North Saskatchewan River. Named for the crescent-shaped cliff over which it descends, the falls drop a total of 27 metres and have long been admired for their scenery. In 1892, University of Toronto geologist Arthur Philemon Coleman made the first recorded mention of them, praising their beauty. The site includes a nearby provincial recreation area, campground, and a bench honoring James Hammond, but it is also known for dangerous slippery ledges, fatal falls, drowning incidents, and restricted access below the first drop.

Alberta · Canada