June 28, 2010 | Field Reports >
Anahim Lake, Attractions
I flew up to Anahim Lake and then drove over to Nimpo Lake for an incredible float plane flight over the wild 1300 ft Hunlen Falls in Tweetsmuir Park. Absolutely amazing view from the airplane as we stared straight down the falls while the plane banked sideways!
May 18, 2009 | Tips from Travellers >
Anahim Lake, Attractions
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When we got to Escott Bay Resort, the owner, Bill, said we had to see Precipice Falls and Canyon. He referred to it as the Baby Grand Canyon, so clearly, we just had to see what he was talking about. He led us to an unmarked turnoff on the road and we only had to walk a short distance to see the spectacular view he was referring to.
The canyon opens up in an area you would not have expected it to, filled with lush trees and large scree faces. The fall were stunning, and a surprising amount of water flowed over them, creating a crashing sound that echoed through the valley. We were told the canyon itself and the water flowing through it makes its way down to the Bella Coola coastline.
In all, it was a great stop, but you would definitely need to stop in at the Lodge or at ask a local for directions, as the location is not signed from the highway. It is well worth the effort!
May 13, 2009 | Tips from Travellers >
Anahim Lake, Attractions
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Yesterday, three of us went to the Precipice Valley and Falls otherwise known as the ‘Baby Grand Canyon’. This place is a amazing and is an unexpected surprise as it comes out of no where and if you didn’t have a guide you’d probably never find it. The canyon itself drops about 4,500 feet from top to bottom and looking up and further out across the valley the Coastal Range and Kappan Mountain soar above the canyon walls to who knows how high.
This is a rugged and beautiful place and the pictures cannot do it justice. The blackened rock on the canyon walls lies in stark contrast to the grey of the stones and giant landslides on the opposite ridge. It’s rugged and barren, but even here there are a few sturdy, or rather stubborn trees that cling to life along the sides of the canyon walls and add splashes of brilliant green to the panoramic scenery.
There are no fences here so I was pretty careful about how far out toward the edge I could creep, but I wanted to get a good shot of the falls so I crouched down low to get just that little bit closer. In some sections it is quite easy to walk closer to the edge and still feel, but you have to be careful where you step as some of the stones along the edge are split and cracked and probably not too safe to be walking on. It really is a very long long way to the bottom.