Beulach Ban Falls
Regions: Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Community: North Highlands
Waterfall Season Select! Beulach Ban Falls Height: 21 m Distance (one way): 134 m Difficulty: Easy Elevation: 12 m Hiking Time: 5 minutes Ce...
Waterfall Season
Waterfall Season is a great reason to visit Cape Breton Island in spring or any time of year! Spring is the ideal time of year to explore the Island’s waterfalls. Winter’s melting snow and spring rains leave our waterfalls full of rushing waters. Explore these natural wonders at their powerful best.
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Places to Stay
From seaside inns to charming cottages, there’s always a warm welcome waiting for you on the Island. Find your perfect place to stay for Waterfall Season.
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Waterfall Hikes
Some of the most iconic images of the Island are of the Island’s many waterfalls. This season, explore the path less travelled—along with a few famous ones too.
2024 Waterfall Season Selected Waterfalls
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Corney Brook Falls and Trail
Regions: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cabot Trail
Community: Chéticamp & Area
Follow a meandering brook through a hardwood forest to a small waterfall that marks the end of the trail. You are actually in a box river ca...
Devil's Hill Falls
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Louisbourg
Waterfall Season Select! Devil’s Hill Falls Height: 6 m Distance (one way): 236 m Difficulty: Easy Hiking Time: 1 – 1.5 hours C...
Egypt Falls
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Margarees
Waterfall Season Select! Egypt Falls Height: 18 m Distance (one way): 900 m Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult Hiking Time: 20 mins Cellphone...
Embree's Brook Falls
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Port Hawkesbury
Waterfall Season Select! Embree’s Brook Falls Height: 6 m Distance (one way): 1.7 km Difficulty: Easy Hiking Time: 1 – 1.5 hours...
Gairloch Mountain Falls
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck & Area
Waterfall Season Select! Black Brook (Gairloch Mountain Falls) Height: 15 m Distance (one way): 1 km Difficulty: Moderate Elevation: 120 m H...
Grand River Falls
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Ben Eoin & East Bay Area
Waterfall Season Select! Grand River Falls Height: 11 m Distance (one way): 1.3 m Difficulty: Easy Elevation: 50 m Hiking Time: 30 minutes C...
Greenlink Rotary Trail Waterfall
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Membertou
Waterfall Season Select! Greenlink Rotary Trail Waterfall Height: 4 m Distance (one way): 475 m Difficulty: Easy Elevation: 10 m Hiking Time...
Lower North River Falls
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: St. Ann’s Bay & North Shore
Waterfall Season Select! Lower North River Falls Height: 5 m Distance (one way): approximately 1 km Difficulty: easy Hiking Time: 1 hour ...
MacIntosh Brook Falls Trail
Regions: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cabot Trail
Enjoy a family-friendly, fairly level stroll along a babbling brook and through a mature hardwood forest with a picturesque waterfall at the...
Second Branch Humes River Falls
Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Whycocomagh & Area
Waterfall Season Select! Second Branch Humes River Falls, Wagmatcook First Nation Height: 15 m Distance (one way): 4.8 km Difficulty: Modera...
Uisge Bàn Falls Provincial Park
Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Baddeck & Area
Uisge Bàn Falls Provincial Park is a 1.5-hour round trip hike to a spectacular waterfall on Cape Breton Island, 14.5 km (9 mi) north of B...
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Safety Tips for Hiking and Chasing Waterfalls
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While chasing waterfalls is good for the body, mind and spirit there are a few things you should remember before hitting the trails to ensure you have a great time and make it back home safely!
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