Vermilion River (British Columbia)
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Vermilion River, in Kootenay National Park
headwatered at Vermilion Pass
, flowing through Vermilion Valley, fed by the Simpson River
, Tokumm Creek, Verendrye Creek, etc. is a major tributary of the Kootenay River
.
First visited (by a non-Aboriginal
) by Sir George Simpson
in 1841.
Numa Falls
on the river is directly accessible from Highway 93 in Kootenay National Park
.
Kootenay National Park
Kootenay National Park is located in southeastern British Columbia Canada covering in the Canadian Rockies and forms part of a World Heritage Site. The park ranges in elevation from at the south-west park entrance to at Deltaform Mountain...
headwatered at Vermilion Pass
Vermilion Pass
Vermilion Pass is a high mountain pass in the Canadian Rockies, traversing the continental divide. It connects Kootenay National Park in the province of British Columbia with Banff National Park in Alberta.-External links:*...
, flowing through Vermilion Valley, fed by the Simpson River
Simpson River (British Columbia)
Simpson River, in Kootenay National Park, is a tributary of Vermilion River flowing through Simpson Valley. It is fed by the North Simpson River, Surprise Creek, Lachine Creek, Verdant Creek, etc....
, Tokumm Creek, Verendrye Creek, etc. is a major tributary of the Kootenay River
Kootenay River
The Kootenay is a major river in southeastern British Columbia, Canada and the northern part of the U.S. states of Montana and Idaho. It is one of the uppermost major tributaries of the Columbia River, which is the largest North American river that empties into the Pacific Ocean...
.
First visited (by a non-Aboriginal
Aboriginal peoples in Canada
Aboriginal peoples in Canada comprise the First Nations, Inuit and Métis. The descriptors "Indian" and "Eskimo" have fallen into disuse in Canada and are commonly considered pejorative....
) by Sir George Simpson
George Simpson (administrator)
Sir George Simpson was a Scots-Quebecer and employee of the Hudson's Bay Company . His title was Governor-in-Chief of Rupert's Land and administrator over the Northwest Territories and Columbia Department in British North America from 1821 to 1860.-Early years:George Simpson was born in Dingwall,...
in 1841.
Numa Falls
Numa Falls
Numa Falls is a waterfall of the Vermillion River located in Kootenay National Park, Canada.It is accessible via a short drive off the Banff-Windermere Highway 93 that connects Banff National Park and Radium Hot Springs. While not a large falls, it is easily accessible directly by the roadside,...
on the river is directly accessible from Highway 93 in Kootenay National Park
Kootenay National Park
Kootenay National Park is located in southeastern British Columbia Canada covering in the Canadian Rockies and forms part of a World Heritage Site. The park ranges in elevation from at the south-west park entrance to at Deltaform Mountain...
.