Simpson River, in
Kootenay National Park
Kootenay National Park is a national park of Canada located in southeastern British Columbia. The park consists of of the Canadian Rockies, including parts of the Kootenay and Park mountain ranges, the Kootenay River and the entirety of the V ...
, is a tributary of
Vermilion River flowing through Simpson Valley. Named tributaries include the North Simpson River, Surprise Creek, Lachine Creek, and Verdant Creek.
Simpson River is named for
Sir George Simpson who first visited the area in 1841.
References
Historic Milestones of Kootenay National Park
Rivers of British Columbia
East Kootenay
Rivers of the Canadian Rockies
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