Nechako Canyon
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]
| Nechako Canyon | |
|---|---|
| Grand Canyon of the Nechako | |
  Location of Nechako Canyon in British Columbia | |
| Location | British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 53°36′N 124°56′W[1] |
| Part of | Chilcotin Plateau |
| Formed by | Nechako River |
See also
References
- "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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