Below the Mushbowl the Murtle River flows swiftly but quietly for half a mile then abruptly shoots over a 463 foot cliff. There is a huge dark grotto behind the falls, eroded by spray and winter ice. Spray swirls around in the grotto and canyon and rises into the sky above. The noise of the falls is tremendous and can be felt through the soles of your feet as you approach the viewpoint. This is one of the province's major attractions and it is almost impossible to enjoy it alone.
Tour buses pull in continuously and tourists line the canyon rim.
There are several wooden viewpoints built out over the cliff edge, affording great views, but also plenty of company. It is, however, possible to follow a poorly-marked trail down along the other side of the river and get away from the madding crowds. This also gives a closer view, apparently the one favoured in earlier days. Given the present day crowds it is hard to believe that the falls was first seen by white men in 1913. Next waterfall Return to the Best Waterfalls in the West page.