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Rearguard Falls

'The Rearguard Falls viewpoint provides an excellent opportunity to witness the end of a long journey by the Chinook, largest of the Pacific salmon. These fish have survived several years at sea to return to the river of their birth, the mighty Fraser. From its estuary in British Columbia’s lower mainland to this point, the Chinook have traveled upstream over 1200 km. Some may be successful battling over these falls to reach the gravel above, but for most, Rearguard Falls marks the end of their journey.'

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Uploaded on September 22, 2013
Taken on September 15, 2013