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Mica Dam, Canada

From series “The Greatest Dams in the World”
Year: 1973. Height: 243 meters.

Mica Dam, located in Canada, is one of the world's largest architectural monuments. It has the height of 243 meters and is located at the Columbia River. The dam building was finished in March 1973. The dam building has brought to the formation of the incredibly beautiful Kinbasket lake, which looks so beautiful that you can not immediately believe that it is a dam.

The unusual name of the dam, translated as the «dam of the glimmer», is due to the nearby town of Mica Creek. The name of the city is literally translated as 'Bach of the Glimmer'. In the surroundings of the city the rich deposits of the mineral resources were discovered. The aim of the construction of the huge dam was the only one - Mica dam was built for the generation of the electroenergy. Gradually the building of the impressive size has begun to attract the curious tourists. Today, some travelers hike on the banks of the water basin, and the others prefer more breathtaking recreation - they book the exciting helicopter excursions and enjoy the dam from the bird's eye view. Next - Sayano-Shushenskaya Dam


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Nearest airports:
 »  Kamloops Airport YKA - in 200 km
 »  Vernon Airport YVK - in 210 km
 »  Kelowna Airport YLW - in 242 km
 »  Penticton Airport YYF - in 300 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Mica Dam

Blue River Cabins & Campgrounds

Located in 50 km from Mica Dam
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Rooms: 4
A fire pit and a picnic area are available to all guests of Blue River Cabins & Campgrounds. Each private cottage offers a fan and heating … More: photo, rates and booking
Summit River Lodge & Campsites

Located in 56 km from Mica Dam
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Rooms: 8
Log furnishings feature throughout all units at Summit River Lodge & Campsites. A kitchen or kitchenette is provided in the cottages. Guest rooms … More: photo, rates and booking
Sunwapta Falls Rocky Mountain Lodge

Located in 80 km from Mica Dam
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Rooms: 53
A microwave features in all guest rooms at the Sunwapta Falls Rocky Mountain Lodge. Comfortably furnished, rooms include a satellite TV and seating … More: photo, rates and booking
HI-Jasper

Located in 91 km from Mica Dam
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Rooms: 5
Wood furnishings are provided in shared dormitory rooms at HI-Jasper. Windows provide natural daylight in simply furnished rooms. Guests have access … More: photo, rates and booking

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Moraine Lake
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Spotted Lake
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