Nechako Canyon Explained

Nechako Canyon
Other Name:Grand Canyon of the Nechako
Type:Canyon
Map:Canada British Columbia
Map Width:260px
Relief:yes
Location:British Columbia
Coordinates:53.6°N -180°W
Coordinates Ref:[1]
Part Of:Chilcotin Plateau
Formed By:Nechako River
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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 Central Interior of British Columbia, Canada, located between Cheslatta Falls and Knewstubb Lake, 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.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: BC Geographical Names. 2020-09-20. apps.gov.bc.ca.
  2. http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/nechako_canyon/ BC Parks info page on Nechako Canyon Protected Area