Waterfall Hikes Near Courtenay, BC

32,793 residents

43 Waterfalls

within 80 km

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Courtenay? There are 43 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

43 of 43 gauged

20 of 43 waterfalls near Courtenay are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via Water Survey of Canada

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Cloudy · 21°F

Tod 19°F Heavy Drizzle

Sat 17°F Cloudy

Sun 23°F Cloudy

Mon 21°F Cloudy Best

Tue 23°F Cloudy

Wed 26°F Cloudy

Thu 21°F Cloudy

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Courtenay (27 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

50.2 km away

British Columbia

Drive Up

0.2 km Unknown

Upper Stotan Falls

51 km away

British Columbia

Drive Up

0.2 km Unknown

Nymph Falls

9 km away

British Columbia

Easy

0.6 km 14 m

Trent River Falls

51 km away

British Columbia

Easy

2.1 km 50 m

Medicine Bowls

British Columbia

Easy

3.5 km 88 m

All 43 Waterfalls Near Courtenay

Stotan Falls

50.2 km away

British Columbia

Drive Up

0.2 km Unknown

Upper Stotan Falls

51 km away

British Columbia

Drive Up

0.2 km Unknown

Browns River Falls

12.7 km away

British Columbia

Moderate

1.3 km 64 m

Nymph Falls

9 km away

British Columbia

Easy

0.6 km 14 m

Trent River Falls

51 km away

British Columbia

Easy

2.1 km 50 m

Medicine Bowls

British Columbia

Easy

3.5 km 88 m

Headquarters Waterfall

8.6 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

12.5 km away

British Columbia

Moderate

3.9 km 150 m

Rosewall Creek Falls

17.2 km away

British Columbia

Moderate

6.1 km 143 m

Oyster River Falls

12 km away

British Columbia

Easy

0.8 km 15 m

Oink Oink Falls

32.1 km away

British Columbia

Easy

1.6 km Unknown

Stamp Falls

33.1 km away

British Columbia

Easy

1.0 km 15 m

Piggott Creek Falls

26.6 km away

British Columbia

Moderate

8.5 km 130 m

Snow Creek Falls

59.9 km away

British Columbia

Moderate

0.5 km 60 m

Lower Myra Falls

6.4 km away

British Columbia

Easy

1.4 km 50 m

Lupin Falls

16.3 km away

In Strathcona Park

British Columbia

Easy

1.0 km 33 m

Stromberg Falls

35.5 km away

British Columbia

Moderate

1.6 km 56 m

Elk Falls

7.4 km away

In Elk Falls Park

British Columbia

Easy

1.6 km 46 m

Deer Falls

0.5 km away

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 43 free waterfalls near Courtenay, including Browns River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Courtenay?

There are 27 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, 43 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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