Waterfall Hikes Near Courtenay, BC

32,793 residents
42 Waterfalls

within 80 km

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Courtenay? There are 42 waterfall hiking trails within an 80 km radius of Courtenay. 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 49.6833°N, -125.0000°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Courtenay

Today's Conditions

Live data from the Water Survey of Canada

Water Flow

42 of 42 gauged

3 of 42 waterfalls near Courtenay are flowing strongly today

Sarita Falls Low China Creek Falls Barely Flowing French Falls Barely Flowing Wiener Falls Barely Flowing Stamp Falls Barely Flowing Triple Falls Low Englishman River Upper Falls Low Englishman River Lower Falls Low Englishman River Falls Low Rosewall Creek Falls Moderate Upper Waterfall Barely Flowing Little Qualicum Falls Barely Flowing Lower Waterfall Barely Flowing Stromberg Falls Barely Flowing Della Falls Moderate Virgin falls Moderate Kennedy River Falls Moderate Upper Kennedy Falls Moderate Trent River Falls Barely Flowing Stotan Falls Barely Flowing Lower Myra Falls Moderate Upper Myra Falls Moderate Piggott Creek Falls Moderate Oink Oink Falls Moderate Oyster River Falls Moderate Lady Falls Moderate Mia Falls Moderate Lupin Falls Moderate Moose Falls Moderate Trout Creek Falls Moderate Mohun Creek Falls Moderate Elk Falls Moderate Deer Falls Moderate Upper Stotan Falls Roaring Browns River Falls Roaring Nymph Falls Moderate Medicine Bowls Moderate Snow Creek Falls Moderate Dickson Falls Moderate Toba Wilderness Falls Strong Headquarters Waterfall Moderate Lois River Waterfalls Barely Flowing

Updated 18 minutes ago via Water Survey of Canada

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 32°F

Tod 24°F Cloudy
Mon 32°F Sunny Best
Tue 31°F Cloudy
Wed 30°F Cloudy
Thu 26°F Rain Showers
Fri 23°F Light Drizzle
Sat 20°F Cloudy

Flowing best right now near Courtenay

Updated 18 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Browns River Falls Roaring ยท 2.2 mยณ/s 100th percentile
  2. 2 Upper Stotan Falls Roaring ยท 2.2 mยณ/s 100th percentile
  3. 3 Toba Wilderness Falls Strong ยท 2.1 mยณ/s 75th percentile
  4. 4 Nymph Falls Moderate ยท 11 mยณ/s 70th percentile
  5. 5 Medicine Bowls Moderate ยท 11 mยณ/s 70th percentile
  6. 6 Dickson Falls Moderate ยท 4.7 mยณ/s 60th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Courtenay (26 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.

Stotan Falls waterfall

Stotan Falls

British Columbia
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown

Upper Stotan Falls

British Columbia
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown
Nymph Falls waterfall

Nymph Falls

38.7 km away
British Columbia
Easy
0.6 km 14 m
Trent River Falls waterfall

Trent River Falls

51.4 km away
British Columbia
Easy
2.1 km 50 m
Medicine Bowls waterfall

Medicine Bowls

British Columbia
Easy
3.5 km 88 m

All 42 Waterfalls Near Courtenay

Stotan Falls waterfall

Stotan Falls

British Columbia
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown

Upper Stotan Falls

British Columbia
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown
Browns River Falls waterfall

Browns River Falls

1.1 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
1.3 km 64 m
Nymph Falls waterfall

Nymph Falls

38.7 km away
British Columbia
Easy
0.6 km 14 m
Trent River Falls waterfall

Trent River Falls

51.4 km away
British Columbia
Easy
2.1 km 50 m
Medicine Bowls waterfall

Medicine Bowls

British Columbia
Easy
3.5 km 88 m
Headquarters Waterfall waterfall

Headquarters Waterfall

9.3 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.9 km 61 m

Dickson Falls

26.7 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.4 km 30 m

Wiener Falls

30.9 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
3.9 km 150 m
Rosewall Creek Falls waterfall

Rosewall Creek Falls

51.2 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
6.1 km 143 m

Oyster River Falls

46.9 km away
British Columbia
Easy
0.8 km 15 m

Oink Oink Falls

6.6 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.6 km Unknown
Stamp Falls waterfall

Stamp Falls

33.1 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.0 km 15 m

Piggott Creek Falls

33.3 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
8.5 km 130 m
Snow Creek Falls waterfall

Snow Creek Falls

17.9 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
0.5 km 60 m
Lower Myra Falls waterfall

Lower Myra Falls

British Columbia
Easy
1.4 km 50 m
Lupin Falls waterfall

Lupin Falls

16.9 km away
In Strathcona Park
British Columbia
Easy
1.0 km 33 m
Stromberg Falls waterfall

Stromberg Falls

British Columbia
Moderate
1.6 km 56 m
Elk Falls waterfall

Elk Falls

In Elk Falls Park
British Columbia
Easy
1.6 km 46 m
Deer Falls waterfall

Deer Falls

In Elk Falls Park
British Columbia
Easy
3.9 km 61 m

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Courtenay

Are there free waterfalls near Courtenay?

There are 42 free waterfalls near Courtenay, including Browns River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Courtenay?

There are 26 easy waterfall hikes near Courtenay, including Deer Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Courtenay?

There are 6 kid-friendly waterfalls near Courtenay, including Englishman River Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Courtenay?

The shortest waterfall hike near Courtenay is Browns River Falls at 0.2 km round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Courtenay?

The tallest waterfall near Courtenay is Della Falls at 440 metres.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Courtenay?

Yes, 42 waterfalls near Courtenay have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Courtenay?

The closest waterfall to Courtenay is Stotan Falls, approximately 3.8 km away.

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