The Rearguard Falls viewpoint provides an excellent opportunity for travelers to witness the end of a long journey by the Chinook, largest of the Pacific salmon.
These fish have survived several years at sea to return to the river of their birth, the mighty Fraser. From its estuary in British Columbia’s lower mainland to this point, the Chinook have traveled upstream over 1200km. Some may be successful battling over these falls to reach the gravel above, but for most, Rearguard Falls marks the end of their journey.
Accessibility information is available for this park.
This park only has pit toilets, no flush toilets.
There is one trail to a viewing area at Rearguard Falls. Be careful as the viewing area drops off steeply to the river.
For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to the designated trail. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure.
Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
This park has a small viewing area to look at the waterfall. In autumn, visitors may see runs of Chinook salmon, as this is the end of them on the Fraser River. The falls are usually impassible for the salmon as they are too high for them to jump.
Located 285km east of Prince George on Highway 16. The closest communities are Tete Jaune Cache, Valemount and McBride.
This park proudly operated by:
Quartz Contracting
Email: mountrobson@shaw.ca
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