hello fellow travelers today we're getting a dose of fresh
air and natural beauty at cascade falls regional park let's go explore
cascade falls regional park located northeast of mission bc was inaugurated on june 7
1986 the park is made up of the lush rainforest surrounding cascade creek and cascade falls
which true to its name is a spectacular waterfall
that spills 30 meters over the edge of a cliff and into an emerald pool below
to enjoy the view visitors can traverse a short trail through the coniferous forest
and climb 50 stairs up to the base of the falls
and along the way keep an eye out for some playful spirits of the forest
there you reach the entrance to a 35 meter long suspension bridge
suspended 20 meters above cascade creek which provides impressive views of the falls
on either side of the bridge there are viewing platforms which allow
you to enjoy the falls from different perspectives
after tumbling over the falls the water continues down a series of smaller waterfalls
called cataracts which descend another 18 meters through the ravine before emptying
into some tranquil pools below i've seen other videos on youtube which show people sliding down
these lower waterfalls like water slides however the park warns visitors not to ride the cataract
since they have enough pressure to hold someone underwater and pin them against the rock face
if you notice the waterfall looks familiar it's probably because you've seen it in several movies
including the time that bella lept over it in twilight breaking dawn part two
and the waterfall was also featured in the climactic fight scene of the 1996
film big bully with rick moranis and tom arnold
after viewing the falls be sure to take some time to relax in the picnic area next to cascade creek
previously named mcconnell creek after local logger jack mcconnell
the creek drains into the southeast end of stave lake southwest of davis provincial park
kids and families will enjoy playing the creek but please note that the water is extremely cold
even in the summer and the park warns that prolonged exposure could cause hypothermia
thanks for coming with us today remember to keep