Waterfall Season

Waterfalls were made for Cape Breton Island!

Discover Cape Breton Island’s Waterfall Season! Explore these breathtaking natural wonders and blaze a trail to rejuvenate your spirit as you connect with nature and reconnect with yourself. Immerse yourself in the sounds of rushing waters as they welcome a new season of rebirth and growth.

Waterfall Season is a great reason to visit Cape Breton Island in spring or any time of year! Explore these natural wonders at their powerful best.

Waterfall Experiences & Packages

Set against a verdant background of spring colours, waterfall-themed experiences and packages awaits you. Take a guided hike to a secluded waterfall or join a photography retreat at an off-grid cabin.

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.

Where to Stay
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.

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Waterfalls to Explore

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Beulach Ban Falls

Regions: Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Community: North Highlands

Waterfall Season Selected Waterfall! Beulach Ban Falls Height: 21 m Distance (one way): 134 m Difficulty: Easy Elevation: 12 m Hiking Time: ...

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Black Brook Beach and Still Brook Falls

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66 Reviews

Regions: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cabot Trail

Note: Infrastructure improvements in the park may cause delays or reduce services while we complete this important work. We appreciate ...

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Corney Brook Falls and Trail

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3 Reviews

Regions: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cabot Trail

Community: Chéticamp & Area

Waterfall Season Selected Waterfall! Corney Brook Falls Height: 9 m Distance (one way): 3.1 km Difficulty: Easy Elevation: 140 m Hiking Tim...

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Gairloch Mountain Falls

Region: Cabot Trail

Community: Baddeck & Area

Waterfall Season Selected Waterfall! Black Brook (Gairloch Mountain Falls) Height: 15 m Distance (one way): 1 km Difficulty: Moderate Elevat...

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Grand River Falls

Region: Bras d’Or Lake

Community: Ben Eoin & East Bay Area

Waterfall Season Selected Waterfall! Grand River Falls Height: 11 m Distance (one way): 1.3 m Difficulty: Easy Elevation: 50 m Hiking Time: ...

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Greenlink Rotary Trail Waterfall

Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail

Community: Membertou

Waterfall Season Selected Waterfall! Greenlink Rotary Trail Waterfall Height: 4 m Distance (one way): 475 m Difficulty: Easy Elevation: 10 m...

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Hill Lake Brook Falls

Region: Bras d’Or Lake

Community: Dundee & Area

Waterfall Season Selected Waterfall! Hill Lake Brook Falls Height: 9 m Distance (one way): 462 m Difficulty: Easy to Moderate Elevation: 50 ...

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Lower North River Falls

Region: Cabot Trail

Community: St. Ann’s Bay & North Shore

Waterfall Season Selected Waterfall! Lower North River Falls Height: 5 m Distance (one way): approximately 1 km Difficulty: easy Hiking T...

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MacIntosh Brook Trail

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17 Reviews

Regions: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cabot Trail

Waterfall Season Selected Waterfall! MacIntosh Brook Falls Height: 6 m Distance (one way): 900 m Difficulty: Easy Elevation: 35 m Hiking Ti...

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MacIsaacs Brook Falls

Region: Bras d’Or Lake

Community: Ben Eoin & East Bay Area

Waterfall Season Selected Waterfall! MacIsaacs Brook Falls Height: 15 m Distance (one way): 1.2 km Difficulty: Moderate Elevation: 50 m Hiki...

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Second Branch Humes River Falls

Region: Bras d’Or Lake

Community: Whycocomagh & Area

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

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Baddeck, the beginning and the end of the Cabot Trail

Uisge Bàn Falls Provincial Park

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312 Reviews

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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5 Amazing Waterfalls in Cape Breton

Looking to visit some super epic waterfalls this summer as part of your safe escape to Cape Breton? Well we’ve got just the five for you to explore.

Hidden Gems - Gairloch Mountain Falls and Middle River

Follow Chris van den Berg on his Hidden Gem experience to Gairloch Mountain Falls, the Yellow Cello and Hunter's Mountain Chalet.

Cape Breton Waterfall Season Contest Rules

Cape Breton Waterfall Season App and Contest Rules

Cape Breton Island is launching its newest campaign, Waterfall Season!

Waterfall Chasers - Dome Sweet Dome!

There are 1,000,000 reasons why you should visit Cape Breton Island but in case you needed one more - waterfalls.

Safety Tips for Hiking and Chasing Waterfalls

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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Waterfalls were made for Cape Breton Island!