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Kicking Horse River
  • 1. Who discovered the Kicking Horse Pass?
A) Canadian Pacific Railway
B) Palliser Expedition
C) James Hector
D) Kootenay River Runners
  • 2. What was James Hector's role in the Palliser Expedition?
A) Leader
B) Surgeon and geologist
C) Cartographer
D) Explorer
  • 3. During which years did the Palliser Expedition take place?
A) 1845 to 1848
B) 1857 to 1860
C) 1901 to 1904
D) 1870 to 1873
  • 4. What was the outcome of the 2019 derailment near Kicking Horse Pass?
A) All crew members survived without injury
B) Three crew members were killed
C) The train derailed but remained intact
D) No injuries occurred
  • 5. How many cars and locomotives did the Canadian Pacific Railway freight train have in 2019?
A) 150 cars and 4 locomotives
B) 112 cars and 3 locomotives
C) 50 cars and 1 locomotive
D) 75 cars and 2 locomotives
  • 6. Which company was the first to raft the Kicking Horse River?
A) Canadian Pacific Railway
B) Palliser Expedition
C) Beaverfoot Adventures
D) Kootenay River Runners
  • 7. What is the class rating of the upper canyon section of the Kicking Horse River?
A) Class 5
B) Class 2
C) Class 3-4
D) Class 6
  • 8. How did a landslide affect the upper canyon section of the Kicking Horse River?
A) It blocked the river entirely, preventing any boating activities.
B) It caused a significant increase in water levels.
C) It widened the river, making it easier for larger boats.
D) It narrowed the river, allowing boats to pass freely through rapids.
  • 9. What is the class rating of the middle canyon section of the Kicking Horse River?
A) Class 3
B) Class 6
C) Class 4-5
D) Class 2
  • 10. Why do commercial rafting companies avoid the middle canyon section of the Kicking Horse River?
A) Because it is too shallow for rafts.
B) Due to lack of interest from tourists.
C) Because it is closed by Canadian Pacific railway.
D) Due to the risk involved.
  • 11. What action did Canadian Pacific Railway take before the 2016 rafting season?
A) Removed all gates and barriers from the river.
B) Constructed a new bridge over the river.
C) Closed the entire Kicking Horse River for rafting.
D) Installed a gate prohibiting road access to the lower-canyon.
  • 12. What impact did Canadian Pacific Railway's gate have on rafting companies?
A) Had no impact on rafting activities.
B) Increased the number of tourists visiting the river.
C) Allowed more companies to start rafting services.
D) Many were forced to stop rafting the lower-canyon, resulting in revenue and job loss.
  • 13. What recreational activity is viable due to the variety of freshwater fish in the Kicking Horse River?
A) Fishing
B) Hiking
C) Skiing
D) Swimming
  • 14. In which Canadian province is the Kicking Horse River located?
A) Yukon
B) Saskatchewan
C) British Columbia
D) Alberta
  • 15. Which railway utilized the route through Kicking Horse Pass in the 1880s?
A) Trans-Canada Railway
B) Canadian Pacific Railway
C) Vancouver and British Columbia Railway
D) Rocky Mountain Railways
  • 16. What feature of the Kicking Horse valley necessitated the construction of Big Hill and Spiral Tunnels?
A) Steep rate of descent
B) Narrow river channels
C) Rocky terrain
D) Frequent flooding
  • 17. How long is the Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge?
A) 200 feet (61 m)
B) 100 feet (30 m)
C) 250 feet (76 m)
D) 150 feet (46 m)
  • 18. What is the weight of the Burr arch structure on the Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge?
A) 150,000 pounds (68,000 kg)
B) 300,000 pounds (136,000 kg)
C) 210,000 pounds (95,000 kg)
D) 100,000 pounds (45,000 kg)
  • 19. When was the Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge completed?
A) June 2005
B) December 2010
C) January 1999
D) September 2001
  • 20. Which highway traverses the Kicking Horse River from Yoho National Park to Golden?
A) Trans-Canada Highway
B) Icefields Parkway
C) Yellowhead Highway
D) Highway 93
  • 21. What is the name of the bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River on the Trans-Canada Highway?
A) Wapta Bridge
B) Hector Bridge
C) Golden Bridge
D) Park Bridge
  • 22. Where is Kicking Horse Mountain Resort located in relation to Golden, British Columbia?
A) South of Golden
B) On the west side of the town of Golden
C) East of Golden
D) North of Golden
  • 23. Which mountain range is Kicking Horse Mountain Resort located in?
A) Dogtooth Range of the Purcell Mountains
B) Columbia Mountains
C) Rocky Mountains
D) Selkirk Mountains
  • 24. What is the name of the first waterfall on the Kicking Horse River?
A) Natural Bridge Falls
B) Wapta Falls
C) Bow River Falls
D) Kicking Horse Cascade
  • 25. Where is Natural Bridge Falls located along the Kicking Horse River?
A) Below Wapta Lake
B) At the river's source
C) Near Field
D) In Yoho National Park
  • 26. What is the height of Wapta Falls, one of Canada's largest waterfalls?
A) 200-foot (61 m)
B) 100-foot (30 m)
C) 150-foot (46 m)
D) 50-foot (15 m)
  • 27. How wide are the Wapta Falls?
A) 700 feet (213 m)
B) 400 feet (122 m)
C) 300 feet (91 m)
D) Over 500 feet (150 m)
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