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