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1. Niagara Falls ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Helmcken Falls, Canada ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Bridal Veil Falls

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4. Panther Falls

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5. Shannon Falls

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6. Takakkaw Falls, Canada

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7. Nailicho (Virginia Falls)

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8. Athabasca Falls

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9. Montmorency Falls

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10. Kakabeka Falls

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11. Albion Falls

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12. Maligne Canyon

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13. Pissing Mare Falls, Canada

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14. Alexander Falls

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15. Brandywine Falls

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16. Chatterbox Falls

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17. Dawson Falls

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18. Englishman River Falls

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19. Numa Falls

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20. Hunlen Falls

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21. Keyhole Falls

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22. Nairn Falls

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23. Nymph Falls

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24. Spahats Creek Falls

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Question: What natural features make Canada a unique destination?
  • Answer: Canada is a vast country with towering mountains, large rivers, immense glaciers, and deep canyons, so it is not surprising that the country has more than 1700 major waterfalls.
  • Question: Which provinces in Canada are known for their natural beauty and waterfalls?
  • Answer: Nature has been particularly generous to British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec.
  • Question: What are some unique features of Canadian waterfalls?
  • Answer: There are waterfalls in Canada that flow backwards, and those in the north that freeze over completely create mesmerizing shapes and forms.

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