Nechako Canyon

The Nechako Canyon, also known as the Grand Canyon of the Nechako, is a on the in the Central Interior of British Columbia, , located between Cheslatta Falls and , which lies immediately above the Kenny Dam, which forms the .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Kenney Dam.

Dam
The is a rock-fill embankment dam on the in northwestern , built in the early 1950s. The impoundment of water behind the dam forms the , which is also commonly known as the Ootsa Lake Reservoir.

Nechako Canyon

Latitude
53.583° or 53° 34′ 59″ north
Longitude
-124.95547° or 124° 57′ 20″ west
Elevation
878 metres (2,881 feet)
Open location code
945QH2MV+5R
Open­Street­Map ID
node 11597252335
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­land
Geo­Names ID
6086512
Wiki­data ID
Q6985438
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Swedish—“Nechako Canyon” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: Nechako Canyon
  • Swedish: Nechako Canyon

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Lily Lake and Nithi River.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Knewstubb Lake Recreation Site and Nechako Plateau.

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