Elk Falls
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 114 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Elk Falls Provincial Park
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The 27-meter-high Elk Falls are located in Elk Falls Provincial Park near the town of Campbell River. Since 1948, the waters of the river of the same name have been dammed by John Hart Reservoir and largely diverted for hydroelectric power generation. The waterfall maintains a constant flow year-round, although this flow never reaches its original levels.
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.July 2, 2025
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