From the World Waterfall Database: Takakkaw Falls is a moderately high-volume waterfall along the unnamed stream flowing from the Daly Glacier in British Columbia's Yoho National Park. The falls drop a total of 992 feet in four distinct steps, first dropping over two narrow plunges hidden within the slot canyon at the top of the falls (neither of which can be seen from the base of the falls). The river then hurtles 853 feet over the side of the Yoho Valley wall, then cascading down a narrow flume-like stairstep for an additional 94 feet.
Takakkaw Falls possesses several unique features which set it apart in the world of waterfalls. First and foremost is the massive roostertail which is exhibited during heavier flow periods. As the river drops out of the slot canyon at the top of the main drop, it falls for about 75 to 100 feet before impacting on a protruding rock which forces the water to shoot outwards from the cliff face by as much as 150 feet. Additionally, at the top of the falls, the river drops into several sinks and karstic tunnels prior to falling over the main fall. These features cannot be seen, however, without climbing to the top of the 1000-foot cliff adjacent to the waterfall.
Takakkaw is said to be a Cree word meaning Magnificent - which couldn't be any less appropriate for this particular waterfall. This is the second highest waterfall in Canada.
While it is not a terribly unique waterfall, the powerful jet of water that shoots out from the cliff sets this one aside from many of the other large waterfalls around North America. Takakkaw Falls simply exudes power and though it isn't nearly the tallest waterfall in Canada, it is without question one of the world's elite cataracts. https://www.worldwaterfalldatabase.com/waterfall/Takakkaw-Falls-2397
There is a trail to the bottom of the falls. Unfortunately, a person had fallen into the cold water there and died, and the path was closed for Search and Rescue to recover the body.
