Alexandra Falls

Alexandra Falls, known in Slavey as Hatto deh Naili, is a 32-metre waterfall on the Hay River in the Northwest Territories within Twin Falls Gorge Territorial Park. Located along the Mackenzie Highway southwest of Enterprise and Hay River, it is the higher of the park’s two main cascades and the third highest waterfall in the territory. A day-use area and a 3-kilometre trail connect it with nearby Louise Falls. The falls are also linked to adventure and tradition: whitewater kayakers Ed Lucero and Tyler Bradt each went over them successfully, while Dene lore understands the twin falls as Grandmother and Grandfather, spirits who protect the area.

Northwest Territories · Canada