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Canada Helmcken Falls View Point

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This is the viewpoint for the Helmcken Falls in Wells Grey Provincial Park - probably the most iconic waterfall of the park.

Photography Tips

Bring a sturdy tripod, a polarizer, and a natural density filter for long exposures.

Travel Information

You will head down the main road (Clearwater Valley Falls) of the park. After driving over the bridge you can see the Dawson Falls make a left onto Helmcken Falls Road and follow it to the end. Get out at the parking lot. You can reach the viewpoint by walking for 5 minutes.

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Nearly no other people

Best Timing Daytime in summer

Sunrise & Sunset 08:04 - 15:54 | current local time: 07:56

Photo Themes Landscape Landschaft Lookout natur nature Outdoors Provincial Park viewpoint Wasserfall Wasserfälle Waterfall waterfalls

Locations West Coast North America Pacific Northwest West Canada Wells Grey Provincial Park Helmcken Falls

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