Wapta Falls

Wapta Falls is a broad waterfall on the Kicking Horse River in Yoho National Park, British Columbia, and the largest waterfall on that river. It drops about 18 metres and spans roughly 107 metres, making it especially notable for its width and heavy volume rather than great height. With an average flow that can reach 96 cubic metres per second, it has a powerful, curtain-like appearance. Its name comes from a Nakoda word meaning “river.” The falls also appeared in the 1983 film Le Ruffian and remain one of Yoho National Park’s notable natural sights.

British Columbia · Canada