Baileys Chute facts for kids
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Elevated view of Baileys Chute
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| Location | Wells Gray Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada |
| Coordinates | 52°04′27″N 120°11′58″W / 52.07417°N 120.19944°W |
| Type | Gradual sliding cascade |
| Total height | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Number of drops | 1 |
| Total width | 61 m (200 ft) |
| Average width | 46 m (151 ft) |
| Run | 61 m (200 ft) |
| Watercourse | Clearwater River |
| Average flow rate |
122 m3/s (4,300 cu ft/s) |
Baileys Chute is a cool waterfall found on the Clearwater River. It is located inside Wells Gray Provincial Park in British Columbia, Canada. Even though it's sometimes spelled "Bailey's Chute," the correct name is Baileys Chute.
This waterfall is one of the biggest in British Columbia. This is because a huge amount of water flows through it every second.
Why is it Called Baileys Chute?
Baileys Chute got its name from a man named Jim Bailey. He was an engineer who sadly drowned in the river in 1952. His canoe tipped over just below the waterfall.
How Baileys Chute Works
This waterfall is a type called a "gradual sliding cascade." This means the water slides down a slope instead of falling straight down. The powerful water hitting the river below creates a tall wave. This wave is about 1.5 meters (5 feet) high and moves downstream.
Scientists think there's a very deep hole under the waterfall. They believe the riverbed there might be about 30 meters (98 feet) deep!
Amazing Salmon at Baileys Chute
Baileys Chute is a fantastic place to watch Chinook salmon! From mid-August through September, these large fish try to leap up the falls. They are on an amazing journey to lay their eggs.
Chinook salmon are the biggest type of Pacific salmon. They can weigh anywhere from 8 to 22 kilograms (18 to 49 pounds). After living in the ocean for four to six years, most of these salmon swim upstream. They go to a spot called The Horseshoe, which is further down the river, to complete their life cycle.
