 Columbia Falls is located at the majestic entrance to Badrock Canyon and is the incorporated community nearest to Glacier National Park’s west entrance and Hungry Horse Dam. There are no falls in Columbia Falls. The town was originally going to be established near a falls in the Flathead River, which is part of the headwaters for the Columbia River. The name Columbia was already taken, so the town became Columbia Falls. Columbia Falls was supposed to be a division point for the Great Northern Railroad; however, the division point became Kalispell and Whitefish.  Columbia Falls is the industrial district of the Flathead Valley, with timber and aluminum smelting .
A stop in this gateway city to Glacier Park brings family fun and exploration. Enjoy championship golf in summer, cross-country skiing, ice skating and snowmobiling in winter. The city also offers a popular waterslide and whitewater rafting. The House of Mystery is one of the few areas in the world where the natural laws of physics are bent, if not broken altogether with Montana’s only vortex. Large gift shop, antiques and snacks. Hungry Horse Dam is a federal dam located between Columbia Falls and Glacier National Park. A tour begins at the top of the dam and lasts approximately 45 minutes. Elevation: 3,080 feet.
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