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Takakkaw

Takakkaw

9.9
A waterfall in southeastern British Columbia that is Canada's tallest at 1,250 feet
  • proper noun
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  • Tourists from around the world come to see Takakkaw Falls every year.

Examples

  • The mist from Takakkaw creates a refreshing atmosphere along the hiking trail.

  • The Takakkaw Falls are breathtaking during the summer.

  • At 1,250 feet, Takakkaw is Canada's tallest and most impressive waterfall.

  • Have you ever visited Takakkaw?

  • Tourists flock to Takakkaw Falls each summer to admire its stunning height and beauty.

  • The breathtaking view of Takakkaw Falls left everyone speechless during our hike.

  • During our road trip through British Columbia, we stopped to take pictures at Takakkaw Falls.

Synonyms

Takakkaw Falls
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8.1

A very tall waterfall in southeast British Columbia, Canada, about 381 meters high

has identical meaning but uses the shorter name without the plural place word

Surface Forms

Takakkaw main

Etymology

The word Takakkaw comes from a Cree word meaning 'it is magnificent'. That's a helpful memory because the name fits Canada's tallest waterfall: the falls are very tall and impressively beautiful.