Takakkaw Falls, Banff: How to Visit and What to Do Nearby

Takakkaw Falls is a 373-meter waterfall in Yoho National Park, British Columbia, fed by meltwater from the Daly Glacier, making it one of the tallest waterfalls in Canada. The name comes from a Cree word meaning magnificent. The falls are reached by a steep switchback road from the Trans-Canada Highway, open only from late June to mid-October. A 500-meter walk from the parking area leads to the base, where spray soaks visitors on windy days. The upper cascade drops roughly 254 meters in free fall before hitting a ledge and continuing to the valley floor. is just one of many options in Banff. Major attractions worth considering include Lake Minnewanka, Moraine Lake, and Sulphur Mountain.