Results: Must-See Waterfalls In Canada (Part Two)
Published on 12/20/2022
Canada is a vast country with towering mountains, large rivers, immense glaciers, and deep canyons, so it is not surprising that the country has more than 1700 major waterfalls. Nature has been particularly generous to British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec. There are waterfalls in Canada that flow backwards, and those in the north that freeze over completely create mesmerizing shapes and forms. So, let's set our sights on some pretty waterfalls worth traveling for in Canada!
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Newfoundland and Labrador - Pissing Mare Falls – Gros Morne National Park - Pissing Mare Falls may have a funny-sounding name but they're no joke: in fact, they're amongst the highest waterfalls in Canada. Located in the stunning Gros Morne National Park, the falls are only accessible by boat tour and most of the time the pristine area is pretty much left alone. The falls drop into Western Brook Pond, which is actually a fresh water fjord carved out by glaciers thousands of years ago. Towering cliffs covered with emerald green foliage provide a dramatic backdrop to this natural phenomenon, making these falls a site to remember. Have you ever been to this waterfall?
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Northwest Territories - Nailicho (Virginia Falls) – Nahanni National Park Reserve - Coming in at twice the height of Niagara Falls, this massive waterfall is located on the South Nahanni River in the Northwest Territories. Called Nailicho in the South Slavey language, the word means "big river falling"—and it's an apt description. The remote location means it receives only about 1,000 visitors per year who must make their way by either canoe or floatplane. Both options allow for beautiful views with unparalleled opportunities for wildlife watching. If you do make it up to visit the falls, take the time to explore the rest of the Nahanni National Park Reserve, which has been recently expanded and is now roughly the size of Haiti. Have you ever been to this waterfall?
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Nova Scotia - Butcher Mill Falls - Colchester County - These falls, also known as Higgins Mills Falls, offer major photo ops! The plunging falls flow into a deep pool, which then turns into cascading falls down a 20 ft. rock slope. They're easily accessed via a 10-minute hike. Have you ever been to this waterfall?
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Nunavut - Kattimannap Qurlua - Wilberforce Gorge of the Hood River - Kattimannap Qurlua is an almost 200 ft tall waterfall located in the in Nunavut, Canada. The falls are one of the few major waterfalls in the world north of the Arctic Circle. Have you ever been to this waterfall?
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Ontario - Niagara Falls – Niagara Falls - Niagara Falls are the most famous waterfalls in Canada—and understandably so. Actually made up of three different falls, the aptly named Horseshoe Falls is the only one located on the Canadian side. Easily accessible and always awe-inspiring, Horseshoe Falls is the most powerful in North America. Receding glaciers formed the falls thousands of years ago and the beautiful green color is due to dissolved salts and finely ground rock. Multiple viewing options are available including the Hornblower boat cruise. The Hornblower replaced the Maid of Mist tour boat, which operated from 1846-2013 and was North America's oldest tourist attraction. In 2007, the base of the falls was used to portray "World's End" in the movie Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End. Have you ever been to this waterfall?
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