Amiskwi River
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The Amiskwi River is an approximately 27.1 km river
in British Columbia
. It is a tributary of the Kicking Horse River
. The name Amiskwi is a Cree
word for Beavertail. Ironically, just like there is an Otterhead River & Ottertail River (both of which join the Kicking Horse downstream from the Amiskwi), there is also a Beaverfoot River (also a Kicking Horse River tributary) to go with the Beavertail River, which is an old name for the Amiskwi. Another old name of the river is the North Branch Kicking Horse River.
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in winter or mountain biking
in the summer.
River
A river is a natural watercourse, usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, a lake, a sea, or another river. In a few cases, a river simply flows into the ground or dries up completely before reaching another body of water. Small rivers may also be called by several other names, including...
in British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
. It is a tributary of the Kicking Horse River
Kicking Horse River
The Kicking Horse River is a river located in the Canadian Rockies of southeastern British Columbia, Canada.The river was named in 1858, when James Hector, a member of the Palliser Expedition, was kicked by his packhorse while exploring the river. Hector survived and named the river and the...
. The name Amiskwi is a Cree
Cree
The Cree are one of the largest groups of First Nations / Native Americans in North America, with 200,000 members living in Canada. In Canada, the major proportion of Cree live north and west of Lake Superior, in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and the Northwest Territories, although...
word for Beavertail. Ironically, just like there is an Otterhead River & Ottertail River (both of which join the Kicking Horse downstream from the Amiskwi), there is also a Beaverfoot River (also a Kicking Horse River tributary) to go with the Beavertail River, which is an old name for the Amiskwi. Another old name of the river is the North Branch Kicking Horse River.
Course
The Amiskwi River is the longest tributary of the Kicking Horse River, beginning at Amiskwi Pass and flowing south for about 17.7 km then southeast for about 11.5 km until its confluence with the Kicking Horse River at almost exactly the same location as the mouth of the Emerald RiverEmerald River
The Emerald River is a short river in British Columbia. It is about 6.5 km long and drains the waters of Emerald Lake to the Kicking Horse River. The river exits the lake’s south end and flows in a southern direction for about 6.5 km to its mouth which is located at almost exactly the...
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Amiskwi Lodge
Amiskwi Lodge is a small lodge located just above Amiskwi Pass. It is open in the winter and the summer. It provides visitors with many options, such as backcountry skiingBackcountry skiing
Backcountry skiing is skiing in a sparsely inhabited rural region over ungroomed and unmarked slopes or pistes, including skiing in unmarked or unpatrolled areas either within the ski resort's boundaries or in the backcountry, frequently amongst trees , usually in pursuit of fresh fallen powder...
in winter or mountain biking
Mountain biking
Mountain biking is a sport which consists of riding bicycles off-road, often over rough terrain, using specially adapted mountain bikes. Mountain bikes share similarities with other bikes, but incorporate features designed to enhance durability and performance in rough terrain.Mountain biking can...
in the summer.