Discovering British Columbia · Drawing 22 of 32
A Bridge Shaped by the River
Yoho National Park
In Yoho National Park, the Kicking Horse River passes through an opening in the rock. People did not build this bridge. Water slowly changed the stone.
Did you know?
The river shaped the Natural Bridge.
Look together
How does this bridge differ from Alexandra Bridge?
An idea to try
Imagine the water’s route beneath the rock and follow it with your finger.
For the adult reading along
A little more to discover
River erosion created an opening through a rocky ledge. The formation is low and solid. This drawing makes the water’s route clearer without turning the site into a towering arch. Visitors observe from the designated facilities.
Look together: How does this bridge differ from Alexandra Bridge? Imagine the water’s route beneath the rock and follow it with your finger.
Sources and illustration notes (1)
Simplified interpretation for colouring. Settings and people may be composed. Details, distances and proportions are not a measured record of the place.
These links lead to other websites. Explore them with an adult. Source titles appear in their original language; some linked pages are in French.
- Parks Canada: Rocky mountain retreatPlace, history or habitat described on this page.
Source review: 2026-10-03. Illustrations are simplified for colouring.
