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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.

3 Day Waterfall Chasing Itinerary

Waterfall Contest & App

Waterfall Season will begin May 15, 2023 and run until June 30, 2023. And here’s the great news, by visiting our pre-selected waterfalls you could win an amazing Cape Breton Adventure Package for two! Download our new App to easily enter our contest, click the ‘Learn More’ button below for more details.

  • 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.

  • 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.

2023 Waterfall Season Selected Waterfalls

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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...


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Corney Brook Falls and Trail

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Trip Advisor Rating 3 Reviews

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...


46.7256 -60.9248

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...


45.978079 -60.029087

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...


46.19622 -61.124219

Embree's Brook Falls

Region: Canada’s Musical Coast

Community: Port Hawkesbury

2023 Waterfall Season Select! Embree’s Brook Falls Height: 6 m Distance (one way): 1.7 km Difficulty: Easy Hiking Time: 1 – 1.5 ...


45.626923 -61.355923

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...


46.1282631 -60.9794485

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...


45.710193 -60.625109

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...


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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 ...


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MacIntosh Brook Falls Trail

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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...


46.8118 -60.7677

Second Branch Humes River Falls

Region: Bras d’Or Lake

Community: Whycocomagh & Area

Waterfall Season Select! Second Branch Humes River Falls Height: 15 m Distance (one way): 4.8 km Difficulty: Moderate to difficult Elevation...


46.063750 -60.976611
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