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

42 waterfalls near Courtenay have live flow data today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via Water Survey of Canada

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Cloudy · 14°F

Tod 14°F Cloudy
Fri 14°F Cloudy
Sat 8°F Heavy Drizzle
Sun 11°F Light Rain
Mon 15°F Cloudy
Tue 15°F Cloudy
Wed 14°F Cloudy Best

Flowing best right now near Courtenay

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Nymph Falls Moderate · 7.7 m³/s 46th percentile
  2. 2 Medicine Bowls Moderate · 7.7 m³/s 46th percentile
  3. 3 Snow Creek Falls Low · 4.5 m³/s 21st percentile
  4. 4 Dickson Falls Low · 4.5 m³/s 21st percentile
  5. 5 Tsuxwin Falls Low · 17 m³/s 16th percentile
  6. 6 Sarita Falls Low · 2.3 m³/s 14th 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

3.8 km away
British Columbia
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown

Upper Stotan Falls

4.6 km away
British Columbia
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown
Nymph Falls waterfall

Nymph Falls

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

Trent River Falls

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

Medicine Bowls

9.3 km away
British Columbia
Easy
3.5 km 88 m

All 42 Waterfalls Near Courtenay

Englishman River Lower Falls waterfall

Englishman River Lower Falls

78.7 km away
In Englishman River Falls Park
British Columbia
Easy
1.8 km Unknown
Englishman River Falls waterfall

Englishman River Falls

79 km away
In Englishman River Falls Park
British Columbia
Easy
1.8 km 46 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 dog friendly waterfalls in Courtenay?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near Courtenay, including Englishman River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Courtenay?

There are 5 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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