Liard River - Features

Features

  • The Grand Canyon of the Liard is a 30 kilometers (19 mi) stretch of the river beginning just east of Liard River Hotsprings. It contains numerous class IV and higher rapids. It is located between the Toad and Trout Rivers' confluences with the Liard. 59°27′00″N 125°48′00″W / 59.45°N 125.8°W / 59.45; -125.8
  • The Liard Canyon is a separate canyon from the Grand Canyon, and is located near Lower Post. 59°59′00″N 128°36′00″W / 59.9833333°N 128.6°W / 59.9833333; -128.6
  • Liard River Hotsprings is a popular tourist attraction located at kilometre 765 of the Alaska Highway.
  • The historic Liard River Suspension Bridge, built in 1944, is located at kilometre 798 of the Alaska Highway.

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