Highlight • Waterfall
Elk Falls
Hiking
5.0
(139)
Running
5.0
(2)
Cycling
5.0
(1)
This Highlight is in a protected area
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Tips
July 2, 2025
Hiking
worldwaterfalldatabase.com/waterfall/Elk-Falls-1910
The Campbell River Hydroelectric Facilities Discovery Centre/Museum at Campbell River displays a photo from December 2016, when BC Hydro released large amounts of water from John Hart Lake to reduce flood risk, plunging it over Elk Falls into the gorge.
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Elevation 120 m
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Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h
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