Mitos y Leyendas: The Shuswap Falls

• Genny de Bernardo shares with you the legend of the Shuswap Falls.
• It is a story that can be said to be tender and has a coyote as its protagonist.
• Feeling lonely, he organizes a party and invites all his friends to this feast.

Canada is a vast country located in North America and is the second largest country in the world in terms of land area, after Russia.

Canada is famous for its natural beauty and wildlife. It has numerous national parks and nature reserves that protect its unique environment.

This country is also has a rich diversity of wildlife, including bears, moose, wolves, beavers, and a wide variety of birds.

It is a country that has legends about how certain places were formed. Today’s story is precisely about how a waterfall is formed. Without further delay, we tell you the legend of the Shuswap Falls of the Okanagan and Shuswap.

The Legend of the Shuswap Falls

In ancient times, in the youth of the world, the eagle, the bear, the moose, the fox, the coyote, and a multitude of other creatures lived in harmony.

The coyote, in particular, lived in a beautiful place, but his loneliness weighed heavily on him, so he decided to take action. To remedy this, he came up with the idea of a great celebration that, if successful, would be repeated every year.

Without wasting time, the coyote embarked on the construction of an ingenious set on the banks of a river. He created rapids that culminated in a majestic waterfall and suspended a large cauldron over it.

In addition, he prepared a fish trap and placed a stone seat next to the waterfall, perfect for watching the fish fall into the trap, ready to be cooked in the cauldron.

The party is a success and becomes a tradition

On the appointed day, the coyote invited all his friends to the celebration, and they confirmed their attendance with enthusiasm. When they gathered by the river, they were amazed by the coyote’s ingenuity.

The celebration went as planned: they camped near the waterfall, the salmon fell into the trap prepared by the coyote, they cooked them in the cauldron, and enjoyed games and dances.

When the party came to an end, the friends said goodbye, thanked the host, and promised to return the following year.

Mitos y Leyendas says goodbye for now and hopes you liked the legend of the Shuswap Falls. See you in the next story!