The (Edmonton) Great Divide Waterfall

The (Edmonton) Great Divide Waterfall · 07:27 AM

A little History / Background for those interested: The Great Divide Waterfall

One highlight of that article is : For a two hour waterfall showing the water measures approximately 4,600 cubic meters. The cost for operating the waterfall is approximately $2,000 per hour. Who said Water was free !!

Here is the 'source'

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little laker · 05-26-2007, 09:05 AM

And from what I understand if they built it along the full length of the bridge it would overload the poor old High Level Bridge

Seriously folks, if you ever have a chance to se this waterfall on it's worth it, it's beautiful

I wonder what a laser light show would be like on it.

silverbullet · 05-26-2007, 09:50 AM

Nice series Daacon. When were those taken? If it was this year then I'll be disappointed that I missed the first one of the year.

As Stu said, if you ever get the chance, it's worth seeing. It is silly, pointless, and yet totally spectacular! After almost 20 years, it still holds interest for me.

daacon · 05-26-2007, 10:39 AM

Originally posted by silverbullet

Nice series Daacon. When were those taken? If it was this year then I'll be disappointed that I missed the first one of the year.

As Stu said, if you ever get the chance, it's worth seeing. It is silly, pointless, and yet totally spectacular! After almost 20 years, it still holds interest for me.

Yeah you missed the first one - it was Victoria day - I think in the link I gave for history there is a 2007 schedule - Canada day may be next time . I should have stayed for the nigth shots !!! Next time.

daacon · 05-26-2007, 10:53 AM

Originally posted by little laker

I wonder what a laser light show would be like on it.

It even looks cool at night -a laser show would be 'da bomb'

I didn't have a tripod with me (rookie!) so I left before sunset (which now is approaching 10:00 pm!) - I won't be around 1st of July (I will be in your next of the woods Stu!) the fireworks and lights are pretty neat as well.

Tom Lusk · 05-26-2007, 11:26 AM

I had no idea there was such a thing in Edmonton.

Are you allowed to boat near/under it, a la the Maid of the Mist at Niagara???

MikeH · 05-26-2007, 11:34 AM

Nice set, Tom! I'm an Edmontonian myself, nice to see a bunch of us on here!!

daacon · 05-26-2007, 11:41 AM

Originally posted by Tom Lusk

I had no idea there was such a thing in Edmonton.

Are you allowed to boat near/under it, a la the Maid of the Mist at Niagara???

The river (North Saskatewan) is pretty shallow in parts not allot of boats but I do see the odd one (Jet Boats are huge,and rowers , kayaks ,canoes) Duirng the Sour Dough Raft Race I think they have the falls turned on and they Raft under it .

They don't turn the falls on very oftern - you would think out here in "Oil Country" where the economy is booming they would ...

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05-26-2007, 11:26 AM	#6
Tom Lusk Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 973	Wow! I had no idea there was such a thing in Edmonton. Are you allowed to boat near/under it, a la the Maid of the Mist at Niagara???

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05-26-2007, 09:05 AM	#2
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697	And from what I understand if they built it along the full length of the bridge it would overload the poor old High Level Bridge Seriously folks, if you ever have a chance to se this waterfall on it's worth it, it's beautiful I wonder what a laser light show would be like on it.

05-26-2007, 09:50 AM	#3
silverbullet Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 212	Nice series Daacon. When were those taken? If it was this year then I'll be disappointed that I missed the first one of the year. As Stu said, if you ever get the chance, it's worth seeing. It is silly, pointless, and yet totally spectacular! After almost 20 years, it still holds interest for me.

05-26-2007, 10:39 AM	#4
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914 Original Poster	Originally posted by silverbullet Nice series Daacon. When were those taken? If it was this year then I'll be disappointed that I missed the first one of the year. As Stu said, if you ever get the chance, it's worth seeing. It is silly, pointless, and yet totally spectacular! After almost 20 years, it still holds interest for me. Yeah you missed the first one - it was Victoria day - I think in the link I gave for history there is a 2007 schedule - Canada day may be next time . I should have stayed for the nigth shots !!! Next time.

05-26-2007, 10:53 AM	#5
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914 Original Poster	Originally posted by little laker I wonder what a laser light show would be like on it. It even looks cool at night -a laser show would be 'da bomb' I didn't have a tripod with me (rookie!) so I left before sunset (which now is approaching 10:00 pm!) - I won't be around 1st of July (I will be in your next of the woods Stu!) the fireworks and lights are pretty neat as well.

05-26-2007, 11:34 AM	#7
MikeH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 273	Nice set, Tom! I'm an Edmontonian myself, nice to see a bunch of us on here!!

05-26-2007, 11:41 AM	#8
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tom Lusk I had no idea there was such a thing in Edmonton. Are you allowed to boat near/under it, a la the Maid of the Mist at Niagara??? The river (North Saskatewan) is pretty shallow in parts not allot of boats but I do see the odd one (Jet Boats are huge,and rowers , kayaks ,canoes) Duirng the Sour Dough Raft Race I think they have the falls turned on and they Raft under it . They don't turn the falls on very oftern - you would think out here in "Oil Country" where the economy is booming they would ...