Bridal Falls

Description

Bridal Falls is a community in the Fraser Valley of British Columbia. It is located near the 38th highest waterfall in British Columbia (Bridal Veil Falls) and is commonly stated incorrectly as the 4th tallest in Canada. The falls drop 122 metres (400 feet) over a wide rock face, creating a "veil-like" effect, however, only the bottom 200-250 feet can clearly be viewed from the base, due to significant foreshortening. It is located at the south end of Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park and its source is from Larch Mountain and flows into Bridal Creek where it travels to Cheam Lake Wetlands Regional Park and finally to the Fraser River. Set against the back drop of Mount Cheam and the incredible 122 metre high Bridal Veil Falls.

During drier summer months, the volume of the water decreases significantly, reducing the visual effect of the waterfall.

Bridal Veil Falls tend to freeze during cold winters and creates a wall of unstable ice. Although it is nice to look at, the base of the falls becomes an extremely hazardous area and the park remains closed during the winter season.

A variety of facilities await the visitor to the Bridal Falls area including Bridal Falls Bumper Boats, Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park, Bridal Falls Camperland, Bridal Falls Motel, Bridal Falls Travel Centre, Dinotown dinosaur theme park, Minter Gardens, Mountain Brook Golf Course and the TransCanada Water Slides.

Cost

Free

Getting There

On Highway # 1, 16 km east of Chilliwack, part of the Fraser Valley Regional District. Traveling east take exit #135, heading west take exit # 138 - follow the signs to the park.