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