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Mountain Attractions In Skookumchuck

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Top of the World Provincial Park

Premier Lake Provincial Park

Skookum Adventures

Lussier Hotsprings

Panorama Mountain

Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort

Kimberley Alpine Resort

Fort Steele Heritage Town

Frank Slide Interpretive Centre

Skookumchuck Narrows is a strait forming the entrance of Sechelt Inlet on British Columbia's Sunshine Coast in Canada. Before broadening into Sechelt Inlet, all of its tidal flow together with that of Salmon Inlet and Narrows Inlet must pass through Sechelt Rapids. At peak flows, whitecaps and whirlpools form at the rapids even in calm weather. The narrows are also the site of a Skookumchuk Narrows Provincial Park. Each day, tides force large amounts of seawater through the narrows—200 billion US gallons of water on a 3-metre tide. The difference in water levels on either side of the rapids can exceed 2 metres in height. Current speeds can exceed 16 ...
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Mountain Attractions In Skookumchuck

1. Frank Slide Interpretive Centre Crowsnest Pass
The Frank Slide was a rockslide that buried part of the mining town of Frank, Northwest Territories, Canada at 4:10 am on April 29, 1903. Over 82 million tonnes of limestone rock slid down Turtle Mountain within 100 seconds, obliterating the eastern edge of Frank, the Canadian Pacific Railway line and the coal mine. It was one of the largest landslides in Canadian history and remains the deadliest, as between 70 and 90 of the town's residents were killed, most of whom remain buried in the rubble. Multiple factors led to the slide: Turtle Mountain's formation left it in a constant state of instability. Coal mining operations may have weakened the mountain's internal structure, as did a wet winter and cold snap on the night of the disaster. The railway was repaired within three weeks and the...
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Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park on the Sunshine Coast, British Columbia

Discover Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park, where an old-growth rainforest hiking trail connects to a powerful tidal phenomenon. Located in Egmont, British Columbia on the Sunshine Coast, this park is one of the best in North America.

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48 Hours on the Sunshine Coast, Canada

Australian travel blogger Michael Turtle travels to BC's Sunshine Coast for 48 hours. Even if you're not from Australia you'll find there are lots of cool insider tips on travelling to this unique area in BC. And it's super close to Vancouver - so what are you waiting for?

Radium Hot Springs British Columbia - Secret Location Day I

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Gibsons Landing BC - Secrets of the Sunshine Coast, Canada

A gem and must-stop during your Sunshine Coast holiday; make sure you don't skip this section of Gibsons! More information on sunshinecoast-vancouver-canada.com

Travel Guide: Boating the Sunshine Coast, British Columbia

On the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, our boating season is year-round, with an abundance of marine life including sea lions, porpoises, and orcas, which provide great wildlife viewing while at sea. Our waters are easily reached from Vancouver area marinas, or from the Gulf Islands and US. Unspoiled anchorages and protected bays are waiting to be explored by adventurous boaters. Plan your trip at sunshinecoastcanada.com. Made in partnership with AHOY BC - ahoybc.com

Explore Sunshine Coast BC | Cinematic 4K UltraHD

Spent the Weekend in Sunshine Coast and explored a beautiful Gibsons, Sechelt, Halfmoon Bay,Smuggler Cove, Secret Cove, Pender Harbour and Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park

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British Columbia's Sunshine Coast

Adam Vallance of Cabana Desolation Eco Resort takes us on a tour of the area and shares his vision for the resort.

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Sunshine Coast, BC in 30 Seconds

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Vancouver British Columbia Time Warp

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