Waterfall Hikes Near Nanaimo, BC

84,905 residents
58 Waterfalls

within 80 km

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Nanaimo? There are 58 waterfall hiking trails within an 80 km radius of Nanaimo. 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 49.1500°N, -123.9167°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Nanaimo

Today's Conditions

Live data from the Water Survey of Canada

Water Flow

58 of 58 gauged

58 waterfalls near Nanaimo have live flow data today

Skutz Falls Barely Flowing Robertson River Falls Barely Flowing Lower Banon Creek Falls Barely Flowing Stocking Creek Falls Barely Flowing Upper Banon Creek Falls Barely Flowing Christie Falls Barely Flowing Winter Falls Barely Flowing Crystal Falls Barely Flowing Upper Cypress Falls Barely Flowing Lower Cypress Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil falls Barely Flowing Potlatch Falls Barely Flowing Phi Alpha Falls Barely Flowing Magnesia Falls Barely Flowing Crystal Falls (Lion's Bay) Barely Flowing Langdale Falls Barely Flowing Chaster Falls Barely Flowing Roberts Creek Waterfall Barely Flowing Homesite Creek Falls Barely Flowing Burnett Falls Barely Flowing Gibsons creek falls Barely Flowing Musgrave Creek Barely Flowing Lyall Creek Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Niagara Falls Barely Flowing Mary Vine Falls Barely Flowing Goldstream Falls Barely Flowing Hidden spring falls Barely Flowing Musgrave Creek Barely Flowing Jasper Creek Barely Flowing Jasper Creek Barely Flowing Jasper Creek Barely Flowing Jasper Creek Barely Flowing West Leech Falls Barely Flowing Sandcut Falls Barely Flowing Ammonite Falls Barely Flowing Knarston Waterfall Barely Flowing Granny Falls Barely Flowing China Creek Falls Barely Flowing Triple Falls Barely Flowing Englishman River Upper Falls Barely Flowing Englishman River Lower Falls Barely Flowing Bonnel Falls Barely Flowing Englishman River Falls Barely Flowing Upper Waterfall Barely Flowing Little Qualicum Falls Barely Flowing Lower Waterfall Barely Flowing Stromberg Falls Barely Flowing 30-Foot Pool Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Mystery Falls Barely Flowing Misery Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Barely Flowing Upper Nanaimo Falls Barely Flowing Freil Lake Falls Barely Flowing Harmony Falls Barely Flowing Lois River Waterfalls Barely Flowing Nitinat Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via Water Survey of Canada

Best Day to Hike

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Tod 22°F Cloudy Best
Thu 16°F Cloudy
Fri 17°F Drizzle
Sat 15°F Drizzle
Sun 17°F Light Drizzle
Mon 14°F Rain Showers
Tue 14°F Light Drizzle

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Nanaimo (29 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.

10.8 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.0 km 12 m

All 58 Waterfalls Near Nanaimo

10.8 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.0 km 12 m
British Columbia
Moderate
5.5 km Unknown
5.4 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
6.3 km 131 m
69.1 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
4.8 km 203 m
68.2 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
6.6 km 184 m
6.5 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
4.0 km 135 m
3.4 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
9.8 km 405 m
6.2 km away
British Columbia
Easy
2.4 km 29 m
13 km away
British Columbia
Easy
2.1 km 61 m
11.4 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.9 km 30 m
76.7 km away
British Columbia
Easy
3.1 km 49 m
67.9 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
6.9 km 142 m
10.2 km away
In Englishman River Falls Park
British Columbia
Easy
1.8 km 46 m
10.2 km away
In Englishman River Falls Park
British Columbia
Easy
1.8 km 50 m
10 km away
In Englishman River Falls Park
British Columbia
Easy
0.6 km Unknown
10.9 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.1 km 22 m
20 km away
British Columbia
Easy
0.6 km 35 m
40.1 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
Unknown Unknown
7.7 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.8 km 48 m
76.1 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
8.2 km 150 m

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Nanaimo

Are there free waterfalls near Nanaimo?

There are 58 free waterfalls near Nanaimo, including 30-Foot Pool.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Nanaimo?

There are 29 easy waterfall hikes near Nanaimo, including Bonnel Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Nanaimo?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Nanaimo, including Englishman River Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Nanaimo?

The shortest waterfall hike near Nanaimo is 30-Foot Pool at 0.2 km round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Nanaimo?

The tallest waterfall near Nanaimo is Niagara Falls at 48 metres.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Nanaimo?

Yes, 58 waterfalls near Nanaimo have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Nanaimo?

The closest waterfall to Nanaimo is Granny Falls, approximately 4.2 km away.