Simpson River (British Columbia)

Simpson River (British Columbia)

Simpson River, in Kootenay National Park flowing through Simpson Valley is a tributary of Vermilion River.

Fed by the North Simpson River, Surprise Creek, Lachine Creek, Verdant Creek, etc.

Simpson River is named for Sir George Simpson who first visited the area in 1841.

References

* [http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/bc/kootenay/natcul/natcul31_E.asp Historic Milestones of Kootenay National Park]

* [http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/mt_assin/trails.html Trails into the Core Area of Mount Assiniboine]

* [http://srmwww.gov.bc.ca/bcgn-bin/bcg10?name=20512 BCGNIS Geographical Name Details]


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