Interesting fact
Helmcken Falls is located in Wells Gray Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada. It is a 141-meter-high waterfall on the Murtle River. The waterfall is the fourth highest in Canada and was named after John Sebastian Helmcken, a physician and politician.
More about Helmcken Falls
Helmcken Falls was discovered in 1913 by Robert Lee and is a notable feature of the park's volcanic landscape, which includes lava flows and extinct volcanoes. The falls are accessible via the Helmcken Falls Rim Trail, a short walk from the parking area. Visitors can view the falls year-round, with winter offering a unique perspective as ice forms around the falls.