Top 7 Places to Visit in
Taft | British Columbia
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Old Taft Heritage Sites
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Taft was a mill and railway town established in the late 1800s. The town was named after the manager of the Heed Lumber Company by the Canadian Pacific Railway. The Heed Lumber Company operated a logging railway in the town at that time. Much of the settlement of Taft, BC, has now faded away, but […]
The Last Spike
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The Last Spike is a historical landmark on the TransCanada highway between Taft and Craigellachie. This landmark marks where in 1885, the last spike was driven into the ground, signifying the completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway. This area is marked with a monument beside the railway line and a gift shop. It is a […]
- Highway 1, Taft,, BC V0E 2S0, Canada
- (250) 836-3554
- https://www.railwaymuseum.com/the-last-spike
Kay Falls Trail
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This is a short and out-and-back trail off of the main highway. This trail is considered pretty easy, typically taking 5 minutes to reach the falls. The falls themselves are beautiful, with small streams cascading over the jagged face of the towering rock. You can get up nice and close to the falls, but it’s […]
- 6368-7030 Trans-Canada Hwy, Malakwa, BC V0E 2J0, Canada
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- https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/british-columbia/kay-falls--2
Crazy Creek Hot Pools Resort
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This hot pool resort in Eagles is a prime location to make your base camp while exploring the area’s rich nature and wealth of activities. Its most popular time is the winter season, with prime access to heliskiing and groomed snowmobile trails. Adventures continue year-round, with plenty of hiking, fishing, mountain biking, and ATVing in […]
- 6162 Trans-Canada Highway, Malakwa, BC, V0E 2J0
- (250) 836-4097
- https://www.crazycreekresort.com/
Crazy Creek Suspension Bridge
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This 240 ft. suspension bridge takes you over the deep canyon for a spectacular view of the crazy creek waterfall. The falls have two sections, with a natural pool in the middle. This gorge is where the waters drained from 119 sq km of the mountains converge, making it a powerful surge of water cutting […]
- 6162 Trans-Canada Highway, Malakwa, BC, V0E 2J0
- (250) 836-4097
- https://www.crazycreekresort.com/waterfalls-suspension-bridge
Eagle River
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The Eagle River was named by Walter Moberly, a civil engineer who played a major role in the development of British Columbia. He was inspired to name the river after following the flight of eagles and discovering the nearby Eagle Pass. The Eagle River is a fundamental part of the local area ecosystem, mainly as […]
George Creek Waterfall
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This track is beautiful to visit year-round, popular for hiking, running, snowshoeing, and walking dogs on leashes. This easy loop trail takes approximately 35 minutes and takes you past three different waterfalls along Gorge Creek. As it is more out of the way and less frequently used, you will likely be able to explore the […]
- Columbia-Shuswap, BC V0E 2J0, Canada
- (250) 838-4825
- https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/british-columbia/gorge-creek