Helmcken Falls is captured on camera in November. , Kamloops photographer Hayden Scott captured Helmcken Falls in January of 2023 ,along with a comet and stars above. Credit: SUBMITTED/ Hayden Scott

iN PHOTOS: Legendary Helmcken Falls near Clearwater changing across the seasons

The iconic Helmcken Falls in Wells Gray Provincial Park near Clearwater draws viewers, photographers and outdoor enthusiasts from around the world.

The fourth highest waterfall in the country, Helmcken Falls plunges 141 metres into a canyon below and is a jaw dropping site to see — and hear — at any time of the year.

Some adventurers snap photos of the thundering cascade from a viewing platform, while others follow a trail that leads to the point where the Murtle River plunges over. Still others take photos from behind the falls.

Talented photographers in the Okanagan and Kamloops area provided photos that showcase the stunning Helmcken Falls through the seasons across 2023. 

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Kamloops photographer Hayden Scott captured Helmcken Falls in January of 2023 ,along with a comet and stars above. | Credit: SUBMITTED/ Hayden Scott

Kamloops photographer Dennis Kitto took this photo from behind Helmcken Falls in March. , Kamloops photographer Hayden Scott captured Helmcken Falls in January of 2023 ,along with a comet and stars above. Credit: SUBMITTED/ Hayden Scott

Helmcken Falls thundering into the canyon in May. , Kamloops photographer Hayden Scott captured Helmcken Falls in January of 2023 ,along with a comet and stars above. Credit: SUBMITTED/ Hayden Scott

Helmcken Falls photographed from a distance in June. , Kamloops photographer Hayden Scott captured Helmcken Falls in January of 2023 ,along with a comet and stars above. Credit: SUBMITTED/ Hayden Scott

Jay Michael snapped this photo in July. His work is found at @jaymikephotography., Kamloops photographer Hayden Scott captured Helmcken Falls in January of 2023 ,along with a comet and stars above. Credit: SUBMITTED/ Hayden Scott

Helmcken Falls falls and green grass captured in August by Vernon adventurer Chance Breckenridge. , Kamloops photographer Hayden Scott captured Helmcken Falls in January of 2023 ,along with a comet and stars above. Credit: SUBMITTED/ Hayden Scott

Shuswap resident Julian Poffenroth took this colourful photo of Helmcken Falls in September. | Credit: SUBMITTED/ Julian Poffenroth

Misty Helmcken Falls in October. , Kamloops photographer Hayden Scott captured Helmcken Falls in January of 2023 ,along with a comet and stars above. Credit: SUBMITTED/ Hayden Scott

Icy Helmcken Falls in December. , Kamloops photographer Hayden Scott captured Helmcken Falls in January of 2023 ,along with a comet and stars above. Credit: SUBMITTED/ Hayden Scott

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Shannon Ainslie

Shannon Ainslie brings a background of writing and blogging to the team. She is interested in covering human interest stories and engaging with her community of Kamloops.

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