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

2 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 Barely Flowing Englishman River Upper Falls Barely Flowing Englishman River Lower Falls Barely Flowing Englishman River Falls Barely Flowing 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 Strong Browns River Falls Strong Nymph Falls Moderate Medicine Bowls Moderate Snow Creek Falls Moderate Dickson Falls Moderate Toba Wilderness Falls Moderate Headquarters Waterfall Moderate Lois River Waterfalls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via Water Survey of Canada

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Cloudy · 19°F

Tod 23°F Cloudy
Mon 32°F Sunny
Tue 32°F Cloudy
Wed 31°F Cloudy
Thu 29°F Light Drizzle
Fri 23°F Cloudy
Sat 19°F Cloudy Best

Flowing best right now near Courtenay

Updated about 4 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Browns River Falls Strong · 1.8 m³/s 84th percentile
  2. 2 Upper Stotan Falls Strong · 1.8 m³/s 84th percentile
  3. 3 Nymph Falls Moderate · 11 m³/s 70th percentile
  4. 4 Medicine Bowls Moderate · 11 m³/s 70th percentile
  5. 5 Toba Wilderness Falls Moderate · 1.9 m³/s 66th percentile
  6. 6 Headquarters Waterfall Moderate · 0.1 m³/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

Englishman River Upper Falls waterfall

Englishman River Upper Falls

36.7 km away
In Englishman River Falls Park
British Columbia
Easy
1.8 km 50 m
Englishman River Falls waterfall

Englishman River Falls

36.7 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 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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