The Holmes River is a tributary of the upper
Fraser River in the
Robson Valley
The Robson Valley is a geographic region of the Canadian province of British Columbia, comprising the section of the Rocky Mountain Trench that lies southeast of the city of Prince George following the Fraser River to the Yellowhead Pass. The nam ...
region of
British Columbia
British Columbia (commonly abbreviated as BC) is the westernmost province of Canada, situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. It has a diverse geography, with rugged landscapes that include rocky coastlines, sandy beaches, ...
,
Canada
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, entering that river southeast of the village of
McBride. The river was named after Albert W. Holmes, provincial forest ranger at McBride.
"Beaver River" is or was the local name, probably referring to a distinctive rock formation.
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Tributaries of the Fraser River
Robson Valley
Rivers of British Columbia
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