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Best waterfalls in Canada
10 hand-picked waterfalls in Canada, with photos, maps, trail stats and site-specific safety guidance. Tap any card to see directions, height, and visit tips.
Athabasca Falls
Jasper National Park, Alberta
Powerful glacial-meltwater waterfall in Jasper.
Helmcken Falls
Wells Gray Park, British Columbia
Canada's fourth-tallest waterfall, freezes into an ice cone in winter.
Shannon Falls
Squamish, British Columbia
BC's third-tallest waterfall on the Sea-to-Sky Highway.
Bridal Veil Falls (BC)
Chilliwack, British Columbia
Tall narrow plunge in the Fraser Valley.
Takakkaw Falls
Yoho National Park, British Columbia
Canada's second-tallest waterfall.
Wapta Falls
Yoho National Park, British Columbia
Widest waterfall on the Kicking Horse River.
Montmorency Falls
Quebec City, Quebec
Taller than Niagara — just outside Quebec City.
Webster Falls
Dundas, Ontario
Horseshoe-shaped fall in Spencer Gorge.
Albion Falls
Hamilton, Ontario
Tiered cascade in Hamilton's Red Hill Valley.
Nairn Falls
Pemberton, British Columbia
Green Rock canyon fall near Whistler on the Sea-to-Sky.
Stay safe at every waterfall
Wet rocks, hidden currents and fast-changing weather catch out experienced hikers every year. Read our quick safety guide before you head out.