Waterfall Hikes Near Nanaimo, BC

84,905 residents
54 Waterfalls

within 80 km

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Nanaimo? There are 54 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

54 of 54 gauged

54 waterfalls near Nanaimo have live flow data today

Skutz Falls Barely Flowing Robertson River Falls Barely Flowing Lower Banon Creek Falls Low Stocking Creek Falls Low Upper Banon Creek Falls Low 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 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 Jasper Creek Barely Flowing West Leech Falls Barely Flowing Sandcut Falls Barely Flowing Ammonite Falls Moderate Knarston Waterfall Moderate Granny Falls Moderate China Creek Falls Barely Flowing Triple Falls Low Englishman River Lower Falls Low Bonnel Falls Low Englishman River Falls Low Upper Waterfall Barely Flowing Little Qualicum Falls Barely Flowing Lower Waterfall Barely Flowing Stromberg Falls Barely Flowing 30-Foot Pool Low Twin Falls Low Mystery Falls Low Misery Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Barely Flowing Upper Nanaimo Falls Moderate Freil Lake Falls Barely Flowing Soda Creek Falls Barely Flowing Harmony Falls Barely Flowing Lois River Waterfalls Barely Flowing Nitinat Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 24 minutes ago via Water Survey of Canada

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Cloudy · 16°F

Tod 13°F Light Rain
Fri 14°F Cloudy
Sat 10°F Drizzle
Sun 12°F Drizzle
Mon 15°F Cloudy
Tue 16°F Cloudy Best
Wed 14°F Cloudy

Flowing best right now near Nanaimo

Updated about 5 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Knarston Waterfall Moderate · 0.2 m³/s 39th percentile
  2. 2 Ammonite Falls Moderate · 0.2 m³/s 39th percentile
  3. 3 Granny Falls Moderate · 0.2 m³/s 39th percentile
  4. 4 Upper Nanaimo Falls Moderate · 1.5 m³/s 26th percentile
  5. 5 Twin Falls Low · 2.5 m³/s 19th percentile
  6. 6 30-Foot Pool Low · 2.5 m³/s 19th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Nanaimo (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.

Granny Falls waterfall

Granny Falls

4.2 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.0 km 12 m

All 54 Waterfalls Near Nanaimo

Granny Falls waterfall

Granny Falls

4.2 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.0 km 12 m
Winter Falls waterfall

Winter Falls

12.8 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
5.5 km Unknown
Christie Falls waterfall

Christie Falls

13.4 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
6.3 km 131 m
Ammonite Falls waterfall

Ammonite Falls

14.2 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
4.8 km 203 m
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

18.8 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
6.6 km 184 m

Knarston Waterfall

20.8 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
4.0 km 135 m

Upper Banon Creek Falls

22.1 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
9.8 km 405 m
Stocking Creek Falls waterfall

Stocking Creek Falls

25 km away
British Columbia
Easy
2.4 km 29 m

Bonnel Falls

27.2 km away
British Columbia
Easy
2.1 km 61 m

Lower Banon Creek Falls

30.2 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.9 km 30 m

Homesite Creek Falls

31.3 km away
British Columbia
Easy
3.1 km 49 m
Skutz Falls waterfall

Skutz Falls

31.5 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
6.9 km 142 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
Englishman River Lower Falls waterfall

Englishman River Lower Falls

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

Triple Falls

38.2 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.1 km 22 m
Burnett Falls waterfall

Burnett Falls

39.9 km away
British Columbia
Easy
0.6 km 35 m

Upper Nanaimo Falls

40.1 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
Unknown Unknown
Roberts Creek Waterfall waterfall

Roberts Creek Waterfall

42.4 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.8 km 48 m
Robertson River Falls waterfall

Robertson River Falls

43 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
8.2 km 150 m

Chaster Falls

47.7 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
2.7 km 234 m

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Nanaimo

Are there free waterfalls near Nanaimo?

There are 54 free waterfalls near Nanaimo, including 30-Foot Pool.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Nanaimo?

There are 26 easy waterfall hikes near Nanaimo, including Bonnel Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Nanaimo?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Nanaimo?

There are 7 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, 54 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.

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