Twin Falls (British Columbia)

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Twin Falls is a waterfall in British Columbia, Canada. It is 590 feet high. It is found in Yoho National Park. [1]

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References

  1. "Twin Falls, British Columbia, Canada - World Waterfall Database". www.worldwaterfalldatabase.com.

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