Waterfall Hikes Near Toronto, ON

5,213,000 residents
88 Waterfalls

within 80 km

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Toronto? There are 88 waterfall hiking trails within an 80 km radius of Toronto. These trails range from drive_up to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 43.6667°N, -79.4167°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Toronto

Today's Conditions

Live data from the Water Survey of Canada

Water Flow

84 of 88 gauged

2 of 84 waterfalls near Toronto are flowing strongly today

Lower Ball's Falls Low Upper Ball's Falls Low West Eighteen Mile Creek Falls Low Louth Falls Low Quarry Springs Falls Low Scenic Falls Low Borer's Falls Low Webster's Falls Low Tew's Falls Low Mountview Falls Low Upper Princess Falls Low Chedoke Falls Low Upper Sanatorium Falls Low Lower Sanatorium Cascade Low Cliffview Falls Low Lower Westcliffe Falls Low Lower Princess Falls Low Lower Cliffview Falls Low Sydenham Falls Low Romar Falls Low Cataract Falls Strong Horseshoe Falls Roaring Thirty Road Falls Low Lower Beamer Falls Low Beamer's Falls Low West of Fifty Upper Cascade Low West of Fifty Lower Falls Low Fifty Road Cascade Low East of Fifty Falls Low Puddicombe Falls Low Konkle Falls Low Canterbury Falls Moderate Tiffany Falls Moderate Upper Mohawk Falls Moderate Washboard Falls Moderate Stephanie Falls Moderate Sherman Falls Moderate Little Canterbury Falls Moderate Old Dundas Road Falls Moderate Ancaster Heights Falls Moderate Upper Shaver Falls Moderate Shaver Falls Moderate Lower Little Falls Moderate Little Falls Moderate Lower Mill Falls Moderate Upper Mill Falls Moderate Mohawk Cascade Moderate Decew Falls Low Terrace Falls Low Lower Decew Falls Low Lower Rockway Falls Low Rockway Falls Low Swayze Falls Low Scout Falls Low North Eller Falls Low Effingham Falls Low Lower Scout Falls Low Victoria Falls Moderate Terra Cotta Falls Low Hilton Falls Low

Updated 14 minutes ago via Water Survey of Canada

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mainly Sunny · 15°F

Tod 21°F Cloudy
Thu 16°F Rain
Fri 14°F Rain Showers
Sat 10°F Rain Showers
Sun 13°F Partly Cloudy
Mon 15°F Mainly Sunny Best
Tue 15°F Mainly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Toronto

Updated about 2 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Horseshoe Falls Roaring · 1.1 m³/s 100th percentile
  2. 2 Cataract Falls Strong · 1.7 m³/s 75th percentile
  3. 3 Victoria Falls Moderate · 0.8 m³/s 65th percentile
  4. 4 Little Canterbury Falls Moderate · 0.1 m³/s 30th percentile
  5. 5 Old Dundas Road Falls Moderate · 0.1 m³/s 30th percentile
  6. 6 Ancaster Heights Falls Moderate · 0.1 m³/s 30th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Toronto (49 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Victoria Falls waterfall

Victoria Falls

22.3 km away
Ontario
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown
Lower Ball's Falls waterfall

Lower Ball's Falls

44.1 km away
Ontario
Easy
1.0 km 24 m
Upper Ball's Falls waterfall

Upper Ball's Falls

44.5 km away
Ontario
Easy
0.8 km 15 m

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Toronto (15 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Quarry Springs Falls waterfall

Quarry Springs Falls

43.7 km away
Ontario
Moderate
1.6 km Unknown

All 88 Waterfalls Near Toronto

Victoria Falls waterfall

Victoria Falls

22.3 km away
Ontario
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown
Terra Cotta Falls waterfall

Terra Cotta Falls

41.8 km away
Ontario
Moderate
3.2 km Unknown
Quarry Springs Falls waterfall

Quarry Springs Falls

43.7 km away
Ontario
Moderate
1.6 km Unknown
Lower Ball's Falls waterfall

Lower Ball's Falls

44.1 km away
Ontario
Easy
1.0 km 24 m
Upper Ball's Falls waterfall

Upper Ball's Falls

44.5 km away
Ontario
Easy
0.8 km 15 m
West Eighteen Mile Creek Falls waterfall

West Eighteen Mile Creek Falls

45.4 km away
Ontario
Moderate
1.9 km Unknown
Konkle Falls waterfall

Konkle Falls

45.4 km away
Ontario
Easy
2.9 km 13 m
Thirty Road Falls waterfall

Thirty Road Falls

45.8 km away
Ontario
Moderate
0.6 km Unknown
Louth Falls waterfall

Louth Falls

47.1 km away
Ontario
Moderate
Unknown Unknown
Lower Beamer Falls waterfall

Lower Beamer Falls

48.6 km away
Ontario
Moderate
4.2 km 115 m
Beamer's Falls waterfall

Beamer's Falls

48.7 km away
Ontario
Easy
1.0 km Unknown
Lower Rockway Falls waterfall

Lower Rockway Falls

49.9 km away
In Rockway Conservation Area
Ontario
Moderate
1.9 km 74 m
Rockway Falls waterfall

Rockway Falls

50 km away
In Rockway Conservation Area
Ontario
Easy
1.0 km Unknown
Hilton Falls waterfall

Hilton Falls

50.6 km away
Ontario
Easy
3.1 km 46 m
Puddicombe Falls waterfall

Puddicombe Falls

52.2 km away
Ontario
Easy
0.7 km Unknown
Effingham Falls waterfall

Effingham Falls

52.3 km away
In Short Hills Provincial Park
Ontario
Moderate
2.4 km Unknown
East of Fifty Falls waterfall

East of Fifty Falls

52.4 km away
Ontario
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

West of Fifty Lower Falls

52.6 km away
Ontario
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Fifty Road Cascade waterfall

Fifty Road Cascade

52.6 km away
Ontario
Easy
Unknown Unknown
West of Fifty Upper Cascade waterfall

West of Fifty Upper Cascade

52.7 km away
Ontario
Easy
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Toronto

Are there free waterfalls near Toronto?

There are 82 free waterfalls near Toronto, including Albion Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Toronto?

There are 49 easy waterfall hikes near Toronto, including Albion Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Toronto?

There are 15 dog-friendly waterfalls near Toronto, including American Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Toronto?

There are 14 kid-friendly waterfalls near Toronto, including American Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Toronto?

The shortest waterfall hike near Toronto is Albion Falls at 0.2 km round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Toronto?

The tallest waterfall near Toronto is Bridal Veil Falls at 55 metres.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Toronto?

Yes, 84 waterfalls near Toronto have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Toronto?

The closest waterfall to Toronto is Victoria Falls, approximately 22.3 km away.

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