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{{Short description|Steep-sided canyon carved by the Nechako River in British Columbia, Canada}} |
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| ⚫ | The '''Nechako Canyon''', also known as the '''Grand Canyon of the Nechako''', is a [[canyon]] on the [[Nechako River]] in the [[British Columbia Interior|Central Interior of British Columbia]], [[Canada]], located between [[Cheslatta Falls]] and [[Knewstubb Lake]],<ref>{{BCGNIS|9150|Nechako Canyon}}</ref> which lies immediately above the [[Kenny Dam]], which forms the [[Nechako Reservoir]]. |
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| ⚫ | The '''Nechako Canyon''', also known as the '''Grand Canyon of the Nechako''', is a [[canyon]] on the [[Nechako River]] in the [[British Columbia Interior|Central Interior of British Columbia]], [[Canada]], located between [[Cheslatta Falls]] and [[Knewstubb Lake]],<ref>{{BCGNIS|9150|Nechako Canyon}}</ref> which lies immediately above the [[Kenny Dam]], which forms the [[Nechako Reservoir]]. Cheslatta Falls, 18 m in height, is the final leg of the [[Cheslatta River]] and cascades into the Nechako at its confluence. The river-bed in the canyon is mostly dry due to the Nechako's diversion. The canyon is carved into a lava plateau and features erosive formations such as rock walls, overhanging cliffs, pinnacles and other formations, and is protected by the [[Nechako Canyon Protected Area]], which includes Cheslatta Falls.<ref>[http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/nechako_canyon/ BC Parks info page on Nechako Canyon Protected Area]</ref> |
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==See also== |
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*[[Grand Canyon of the Stikine]] |
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[[Category:Nechako Country]] |
[[Category:Nechako Country]] |
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[[Category:Canyons and gorges of British Columbia]] |
[[Category:Canyons and gorges of British Columbia]] |
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[[Category:Volcanism of British Columbia]] |
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Latest revision as of 21:25, 26 May 2023
Nechako Canyon
Grand Canyon of the Nechako | |
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  Nechako Canyon Location of Nechako Canyon in British Columbia | |
| Coordinates: 53°36′N 124°56′W / 53.600°N 124.933°W | |
| Location | British Columbia |
| Part of | Chilcotin Plateau |
| Formed by | Nechako River |
The Nechako Canyon, also known as the Grand Canyon of the Nechako, is a canyon on the Nechako River in the Central Interior of British Columbia, Canada, located between Cheslatta Falls and Knewstubb Lake,[2] which lies immediately above the Kenny Dam, which forms the Nechako Reservoir. Cheslatta Falls, 18 m in height, is the final leg of the Cheslatta River and cascades into the Nechako at its confluence. The river-bed in the canyon is mostly dry due to the Nechako's diversion. The canyon is carved into a lava plateau and features erosive formations such as rock walls, overhanging cliffs, pinnacles and other formations, and is protected by the Nechako Canyon Protected Area, which includes Cheslatta Falls.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "BC Geographical Names". apps.gov.bc.ca. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
- ^ "Nechako Canyon". BC Geographical Names.
- ^ BC Parks info page on Nechako Canyon Protected Area
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