The 10 Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Canada

加拿大最美的10个瀑布

Canadians are blessed with an abundance of natural wonders with enough lakes, mountains and rivers to explore for a lifetime. We’ve also got some of the most jaw-dropping waterfalls on Earth.

加拿大人享有可以探索一生的丰富自然奇观：众多的湖泊、山脉和河流。还有一些地球上最令人惊叹的瀑布。

Helmcken Falls – Wells Gray Provincial Park, British Columbia

One of the most beautiful waterfalls in Canada, Helmcken Falls are located in beautiful Wells Gray Provincial Park, which was created in part to protect the powerful falls. Tumbling water has gradually created a large canyon at the base of the falls and in the winter frozen spray creates an icy wonderland along the edges. Easily accessible by road, there is a platform available for getting that perfect shot or for an even closer view there are several hikes in the area. Despite being named after John Sebastian Helmcken for his role in bringing British Columbia into confederation, the physician passed away without ever visiting the natural wonder.

不列颠哥伦比亚省赫尔姆肯瀑布-威尔斯格雷省级公园

赫尔姆肯瀑布是加拿大最美丽的瀑布之一，位于美丽的威尔斯格雷省级公园，公园的一部分目的是为了保护大瀑布。翻滚的水在瀑布底部逐渐形成了一个大的峡谷，在冬天，结冰的喷水沿着边缘形成一个结冰的奇境。走公路很容易去，有一个平台可以捕获完美的镜头或更近的视野，这里也有几条步行的道路。尽管以John Sebastian Helmcken的名字命名，因为他将不列颠哥伦比亚省纳入联邦，但这位医生在活着的时候从未看过这个自然奇迹。

Athabasca Falls – Jasper National Park, Alberta

Athabasca Falls are easily one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Canada, and a jewel in the crown of Alberta’s legendary Jasper National Park. Cutting through rock or opening onto sweeping mountain vistas, multiple routes and bridges allow for a variety of viewpoints. Before reaching the falls, you’ll walk along the magnificent limestone gorge where fast flowing water has carved away smooth formations leaving pretty little crevices and swirling whirlpools. Ranging from milky white to aqua blue, the striking colour of the water changes throughout the year, but is always awe-inspiring.

艾伯塔省贾斯珀国家公园---阿萨巴斯卡瀑布 

阿萨巴斯卡瀑布是加拿大最壮观的瀑布之一，也是阿尔伯塔省传说中的贾斯珀国家公园皇冠上的一颗宝石。穿过岩石或开阔的山脉景观，多条道路和桥梁可以提供各种景观。在到达瀑布之前，您将沿着壮观的石灰岩峡谷漫步，那里湍流的激水冲走了光滑的地层，留下了漂亮的小裂缝和旋转的漩涡。从乳白色到浅蓝色，水的醒目颜色全年都在变化，但却总是令人敬畏。

Pissing Mare Falls – Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland and Labrador

Pissing Mare Falls may have a funny sounding name but they’re no joke: in fact, they’re amongst the highest waterfalls in Canada. Located in the stunning Gros Morne National Park, the falls are only accessible by boat tour and most of the time the pristine area is pretty much left alone. The falls drop into Western Brook Pond, which is actually a fresh water fjord carved out by glaciers many years ago. Billion-year-old cliffs covered with emerald green foliage provide a dramatic backdrop to this natural phenomenon, making these falls a site to remember.

纽芬兰和拉布拉多格罗斯莫讷国家公园—母马撒尿瀑布

母马撒尿瀑布听起来可能是有一个有趣的名字，但它们不是玩笑：事实上，它们是加拿大最高的瀑布之一。位于令人惊叹的格罗斯莫恩国家公园，瀑布只有船游才能到达，而且子大部分的时间里，这一片原始区域几乎都是无人的。瀑布落入Western Brook塘，这实际上是许多年前冰川挖出的淡水峡湾。有着数十亿年历史的悬崖上覆盖着翠绿的叶子，为这一自然景观提供了一个引人注目的背景，让这些瀑布令人难忘。 

Shannon Falls – Shannon Falls Provincial Park, British Columbia

Shannon Falls is a beautiful waterfall tumbling over a series of granite cliffs into the Howe Sound and eventually the Pacific Ocean. Easy to access and just two kilometres south of Squamish along the Sea to Sky Highway, getting to these falls is a breeze. Best viewed in the spring or autumn, the falls are only 200 metres from the parking lot along a paved path. Once you arrive at the falls, a series of trails and boardwalks allow you to further explore the pretty surroundings. Named after William Shannon, a brick maker who settled in the area in the late 19th century, these falls are third highest in the province.

不列颠哥伦比亚省香农瀑布省公园--香农瀑布 

香农瀑布是一个美丽的瀑布，它在众多花岗岩峭壁上翻滚而入豪湾，并最终注入太平洋。沿“海天”高速公路，斯阔米什（Squamish）以南仅两公里即可轻松抵达这些瀑布。最好在春天或秋天观看，瀑布距停车场仅200米，走一条铺好的小路。你到达瀑布后，数条小径和木栈道可以让你进一步探索周围的美丽景色。瀑布以19世纪末定居此地的砖匠威廉·香农(William Shannon)的名字命名，这些瀑布在该省排名第三。

Takakkaw Falls – Yoho National Park, British Columbia

Takakkaw translated from Cree loosely means “the magnificent,” and it’s a suitable word for the second-highest waterfall in Canada. After a steep drive up a winding road, these falls are only a short hike from the parking lot along a wheelchair accessible path. Even though the falls can be seen from far away, up close the spectacular views, magnificent roar and cold mist provide an awe-inspiring sensory experience. The road to visit the falls is generally only open from the end of June to mid October and is weather–dependent.

不列颠哥伦比亚省Yoho国家公园---塔卡考瀑布

从克里语翻译过来的TAKAKKAW大致是“壮丽”的意思，这对于加拿大第二高的瀑布来说是一个合适的词。在蜿蜒的道路上陡峭行驶之后，这些瀑布从停车场沿着轮椅通道只步行一小段就到了。即使从远处可以看到瀑布，近距离观赏更壮观，震聋欲耳的咆哮声和冷雾刺激人的感觉器官。通往瀑布的道路通常仅在6月底至10月中旬开放，当然要视天气情况而定。

Nailicho (Virginia Falls) – Nahanni National Park Reserve, Northwest Territories

Coming in at twice the height of Niagara Falls, this massive waterfall is located on the South Nahanni River in the Northwest Territories. Called Nailicho in the South Slavey language, the word means “big river falling”—and it’s an apt description. The remote location means it receives only about 1,000 visitors per year who must make their way by either canoe or floatplane. Both options allow for beautiful views and vistas with opportunities for wildlife watching. (These are the best places for nature watching in Canada.) If you do make it up to visit the falls, take the time to explore the rest of the Nahanni National Park Reserve, which has been recently expanded and is now roughly the size of Haiti.

西北地区Nahanni国家公园保护区--- Nailicho（弗吉尼亚瀑布）

这个巨大的瀑布是尼亚加拉瀑布的两倍高，位于西北地区的南纳哈尼河上。在南斯拉夫语中被称为NAILICHO，这个词的意思是“大河跌落”，真是一个形象的描述。位置遥远意味着它每年只能接待大约1000名游客，而游客们必须乘坐独木舟或水上飞机到达。这两种交通的沿途都可以欣赏美景和观赏野生动物。（这里是在加拿大观看大自然的最佳场所。）除了观看瀑布，还可以再花时间去探索纳哈尼国家公园保护区的其余部分，国家公园最近已经扩建，现在大概相当于“海地”的大小。

Niagara Falls – Niagara Falls, Ontario

Niagara Falls are the most famous waterfalls in Canada—and understandably so. Actually made up of three different falls, the aptly named Horseshoe Falls is the only one located on the Canadian side. Easily accessible and awe-inspiring, Horseshoe Falls is the most powerful in North America. Receding glaciers formed the falls thousands of years ago and the beautiful green colour is due to dissolved salts and finely ground rock. Multiple viewing options are available including the Hornblower boat cruise which replaced the Maid of Mist tour boat, which operated from 1846-2013 and was North America’s oldest tourist attraction. In 2007, the base of the falls was used to portray “World’s End” in the movie Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End.

安大略省尼亚拉加瀑布

尼亚加拉大瀑布是加拿大最著名的瀑布- 这是可以理解的。 实际上是由三个不同的瀑布组成，恰如其名的马蹄瀑布是唯一一个位于加拿大一侧的瀑布。马蹄瀑布是北美最大的瀑布，交通便利，令人惊叹。数千年前，后退的冰川形成了瀑布，美丽的绿色是由溶解的盐和岩石粉末形成的。欣赏瀑布有多种选择，包括Hornblower游船，它取代了Maid of Mist游船，该游船于1846年至2013年运营，是北美最古老的、最吸引人的游船。在2007年，瀑布基地在电影“加勒比海盗”被用来描绘 为“世界尽头”。

Montmorency Falls – Quebec City, Quebec

Located just outside of Quebec City, these magnificent falls are actually higher than Niagara Falls. A suspension bridge over the crest of the falls allows for multiple views of the tumbling torrent, the St. Lawrence River and even as far as Île d’Orléans. A funicular is available to transport you from the top to the bottom (or vice versa), and for those a little more energetic there is a wooden staircase. The waterfalls are accessible year round, and in the winter the spray freezes to create a layer of flowing ice, which is climbed by only the bravest souls.

魁北克省魁北克市---蒙莫兰西瀑布

这些壮观的瀑布位于魁北克城外，实际上比尼亚加拉瀑布还高。瀑布顶部有一座悬索桥，可以俯瞰翻滚的洪流、圣劳伦斯河，甚至可以俯瞰奥莱恩岛。有一条索道可以上下运输游客，对于那些精力更充沛的人来说，还有一个木制的楼梯。瀑布一年到头都是可到达的，冬天的喷雾会结冰，形成一层流动的冰，只有最勇敢的人才能爬上这层冰。

Bridal Veil Falls – Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park, British Columbia

Pretty and delicate, the Bridal Veil Falls are located just east of Chilliwack, British Columbia, and really do look like their namesake, with water gently cascading over smooth rock. An easy 15-minute walk to the falls takes you through lush foliage, which includes cedars, hemlocks and ferns. Picnic tables are available, and there are lots of opportunities for viewing wildlife along the way. Mount Cheam, where the falls are located, is also a popular hang-gliding and paragliding site for adventurous types wanting a bird’s eye view.

不列颠哥伦比亚省新娘面纱瀑布省级公园---新娘面纱瀑布

新娘面纱瀑布漂亮而精致，位于不列颠哥伦比亚省奇利瓦克以东，看起来确实像他们的名字一样，水轻轻地盖在光滑的岩石上。 步行15分钟即可到达瀑布，途中带您欣赏茂密的树叶，包括雪松，铁杉和蕨类植物。有供野餐的桌子，沿途有许多观赏野生动物的机会。瀑布所在的Cheam山也是一个受欢迎的悬挂式滑翔场地，适合鸟瞰冒险。

Kakabeka Falls – Kakabeka Falls, Ontario

Nicknamed “Niagara of the North,” this magnificent waterfall is located 30 kilometres west of Thunder Bay on the Kaministiquia River. Ojibwe for “waterfall over a cliff,” Kakabeka Falls are easily accessible with numerous trails and a platform that wraps around the top. Plunging 40 metres (making it the second highest waterfall in Ontario), the tumbling waters descend into a gorge that has been carved out of Precambrian shield. Along with being home to some of the oldest fossils in the world, the spot is also one of the traditional fur trade routes of the Voyageurs.

安大略省卡卡贝卡瀑布

绰号为“北方的尼亚加拉”，这座宏伟的瀑布位于卡米斯提基亚河上的雷霆湾以西30公里处。Ojibwe代表“悬崖上的瀑布”，卡卡贝卡瀑布很容易到达，有无数的小径和环绕顶部的平台。俯冲40米(使它成为安大略省第二高的瀑布)，翻滚的水落到一个由前寒武纪盾雕刻而成的峡谷中。除了是世界上一些最古老的化石的故乡，这个地方也是旅行者必经的传统皮毛贸易路线之一。