Rivers trickling along their chosen pathways in the summer months or raging over gigantic rock ledges creating amazing waterfalls in the winter months are truly one of the most beautiful forms of nature that you will find. A river is a natural waterway that is usually formed by precipitation or from a glacier melt and flows from a higher ground level to the lowest point it can reach.
Rivers add such beauty to areas and have contributed greatly to the tourist income for many places, especially those of attractive scenery. Rivers aid in keeping the land flourishing with flora and provide a means of survival for the enormous amount of wildlife throughout the mountain ranges.
People love to utilize the rivers for their enjoyment and take in some of the sports that rivers have to offer. Kayaking, river rafting, canoeing and photography are just a short list of outdoor activities that people partake in on and around the rivers throughout the world with each one being more spectacular than the last one.
Rivers have been one of man's most useful... (... more information below the photos)
Takakkaw Falls Yoho National Park British Columbia Canada Fed by the melt waters of the Daly Glacier, the Takakkaw Falls which are situated in British Columbia's Yoho National Park are an impressive sight as water plunges 254 metres in a free fall. |
The Forks National Historic Site Winnipeg Manitoba Canada A location steeped in over 6000 years of history, The Forks, a designated National Historic Site of Canada is the number one tourist attraction in Winnipeg, the capital city of Manitoba. |
Beautiful St Marys River Sunset Sherbrooke Nova Scotia Golden sun rays skip across the surface of the St Mary's River with reflections of clouds during a beautiful Nova Scotia sunset in the town of Sherbrooke. |
Niagara River Horseshoe Falls Ontario Canada Sunset fills the sky with soft pastel colours above the Niagara River where the Horseshoe Falls in Ontario, Canada cascades over the high rock ledge. |
Alexandra Bridge Dusk Ottawa River Ontario Canada The Alexandra Bridge spans the Ottawa River and is an Interprovincial Bridge; from Ottawa Ontario on one side to Gatineau Quebec on the other side. It is a steel truss cantilever bridge, which means it's supported on one end only. |
Niagara Falls At Dusk Ontario Canada As dusk settles in around the Horseshoe Falls in the City of Niagara Falls in Ontario, Canada, the water appears a deeper blue before dropping over the ledge. |
Beautiful White Bear River Falls Southern Labrador The beautiful White Bear River Water Falls near the Rifflin'Hitch Lodge in Southern Labrador is a forceful part of nature which is spectacular to see. |
Farewell Canyon Farewell Canyon is a very dramatic sandstone canyon in British Columbia, Canada |
Romantic Waterfall Picture Virgin Falls Vancouver Island The pristine Virgin Falls, a waterfall situated on the West Coast of Vancouver Island is a great location to spend a while for a romantic picnic or just for nature viewing. |
Travel Destination Cordoba Andalusia Spain The Puente Romano spanning the Rio Guadalquivir in the province of Cordoba in Andalusia, Spain, is lit up at dusk with the Mezquita (Cathedral-Mosque) lit strikingly in the background. Cordoba is a popular tourist destination in Andalusia, Spain. |
Aerial View Kaministiquia River Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park Ontario The Kaministiquia River flows along and plunges over a cliff to make the spectacular Kakabeka Falls located in this provincial park of the same name. After squeezing through a gorge, this river then empties into Lake Superior in Thunder Bay, Ontario. |
Spanish Aero Car Whirlpool Rapids Niagara River Ontario People enjoy a spectacular view of the Whirlpool Rapids from above as they travel across the Niagara River in the Spanish Aero Car. This is located just downstream from the world famous Niagara Falls in Ontario and is an impressive sight. |
Detroit River And City Skyline At Dusk Michigan USA The skyline of Detroit City in Michigan USA is lit up at dusk with the lights of the buildings of offices and homes along the waterfront. This view is taken from the waterfront of Windsor Ontario, which is located in Canada. |
Puente De Isabel II Bridge Rio Guadalquivir Dusk Seville Andalusia Spain The Puente de Isabel II (bridge) crosses the Rio Guadalquivir (River) is lit up at dusk in the city of Seville in Andalusia, Spain. This bridge crosses over to the Triana district in the city and the bridge is still in use today. |
Fly Fishing Paradise Salmon River Main Brook Newfoundland To a fly fishing person, if there are fish it is paradise and the Salmon River on the Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland is just that. |
Dusk Ponte Vecchio Bridge Arno River Florence Tuscany Italy Dusk settles over the world famous Ponte Vecchio Bridge in Florence, Italy. The bridge, which was built in 1345 and crosses the Arno River is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Province of Florence, in beautiful Tuscany, Italy. |
Puente Romano Bridge Rio Guadalquivir Cordoba Andalusia Spain The Puente Romano (bridge) is an extremely old structure which was built during the time of the Romans under Augustus to span the Rio Guadalquivir. Located in the city of Cordoba, it is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
Horseshoe Falls Illumination Niagara River Ontario Canada The water and the mist of the world-famous Horseshoe Falls is lit up in a variety of pinks and blues as the day draws to a close and the nightly Falls Illumination show takes place. This set of falls is located on the Canadian side of the Niagara River. |
Autumn Scene Quebec Jacques Cartier Provincial Park A beautiful autumn scene unfolds along the banks of the Jacques Cartier River in the Jacques Cartier Provincial Park in the province of Quebec, Canada a popular year round destination for Quebecer's and tourists alike. |
Spring Flood Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park Ontario Canada The raging flood waters of the Kaministiquia River career over the Kakabeka Falls after heavy spring rain. The Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park is situated approximately 25 kilometres west of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. |
Colorful Niagara Falls Night Illumination Show The Horseshoe Falls in Niagara Falls, Ontario in Canada is an array of many colorful hues during the night illumination show. |
Rainbow Niagara Horseshoe Falls Ontario A rainbow arcs in the mist of the Horseshoe Falls in the City of Niagara Falls in Ontario, Canada as the river empties over the cliff. |
Fall Leaf Waterfall Design Lake Superior Provincial Park During the Fall season, a colorful leaf design was created and placed alongside a waterfall in Lake Superior Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada. |
Florence City Tuscany Italy Bridge Sunset As sunset takes over the sky in the City of Florence, Tuscany in Italy, Europe, the bridge known as Ponte alla Carraia and the Arno River sparkle in the light. |
Jacques Cartier River Autumn Sunset Quebec Jacques Cartier River in Quebec, Canada winds its way through the Autumn colored landscape as the lighting at sunset highlights the trees. |
Historic Architecture Cordoba Andalusia Spain A city featuring a mix of historic styles of architecture dating from the occupation of the moors and romans, the old town centre of Cordoba was designated a UNESCO site in 1984. |
Picnic Hamper Southern Labrador Enjoying a meal out of a picnic hamper surrounded by the tranquility, the Mealy Mountains and a waterfall is what makes up some of the region of Southern Labrador in Newfoundland Labrador. |
Canyon Sunset France At sunset in the Verdon Canyon, one realizes what a masterpiece Mother Nature created in the Provence, France in Europe. |
Verdon Canyon The spectacular Verdon Canyon is one of the most breathtaking sights you will discover in the Gorges Du Verdon of the Provence, France in Europe. |
Montreal Pictures Skyline of Montreal City seen from the opposite side of the St.Lawrence River in Quebec, Canada |
Rocky Mountains Winter Scenery Banff National Park It doesn't seem to matter where or when you visit the Rocky Mountains whether in the summer or winter, the scenery is stunning. Here, the Mistaya River which is fed from the slopes of Mt Sarbach in Banff National Park, is covered by snow and ice. |
Bridge Snow Ice Formations Winter Whistler Blackcomb Mountains A lonely wooden bridge spans the snow and ice fringed Fitzsimmons Creek at the base of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains in BC, Canada. Winter is a magical time of year with ice and snow blanketing the landscape. |
Winter Snow Mountain Scenery Picture A well known and popular tourist destination in the Canadian Rockies, Banff National Park offers visitors spectacular scenery and mountain vistas no matter what the season. During winter snow and ice cover the landscape making it a magical wonderland. |
Parc De La Jacques Cartier River Fall Scenery Picture Quebec The Riviere Jacques-Cartier, known as the Jacques-Cartier River in English flows through the Parc de la Jacques-Cartier in Quebec, Canada. This image was taken during fall with leaves starting to change color to carpet the scenery in reds and golds. |
Fall River Picture Goldstream Provincial Park Vancouver Island Crisp, lush green moss covers a fallen log on the banks of the river in the pristine Goldstream Provincial Park in Southern Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. During fall the green of the moss contrasts sharply with the colourful leaves. |
Beautiful Fall River And Mountain Scenery Picture Deep in the heart of Parc de la Jacques-Cartier during fall, the hills and mountain slopes are carpeted in beautiful blazing scenery and colour alongside the Jacques-Cartier River in Quebec, Canada. |
Beautiful Waterfall Picture Virgin Falls West Coast Vancouver Island The glorious Virgin Falls are a beautiful hidden gem near the town of Tofino on the West Coast of Vancouver Island in BC, Canada. The journey to this well hidden waterfall requires a sturdy vehicle and a sense of adventure. |
Ancient Bridge Architecture Dusk Picture The ancient Ponte Vecchio - bridge, spans the Arno River at dusk in the city of Florence in the Tuscany, Italy as it has since 1345 with it's medieval style of architecture. |
Great Outdoors Kejimkujik National Park Nova Scotia Canada A canoer leisurely paddles down the scenic Mersey River, one of the many serene waterways located in the great outdoors of Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site in Nova Scotia, Canada. |
Historic Attraction Bagni Di Lucca Lucca Tuscany Italy The historic Baths of Lucca or Bagni di Lucca in Tuscany, Italy has been a popular mineral springs spa since Roman times and continues to be an attraction. |
Waterfall Scenery Takakkaw Falls Yoho National Park Canada The grand Takakkaw Falls, nestled in British Columbia's Yoho National Park, is Canada's second highest waterfall. Water fed from Daly Glacier plummets free fall down a spectacular 254 meter drop through outstanding scenery. |
City Frankfurt Main River Sunset Hessen Germany The Main River with the city of Frankfurt on either side can be seen clearly in the light of the setting sun in Hessen, Germany. Frankfurt is the fifth largest city in Germany and is a popular city to live in and visit. |
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