Waterfall Hikes Near Thunder Bay, ON

99,334 residents
8 Waterfalls

within 80 km

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Thunder Bay? There are 8 waterfall hiking trails within an 80 km radius of Thunder Bay. These trails range from easy to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 48.4000°N, -89.2333°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Thunder Bay

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 8 gauged

6 waterfalls near Thunder Bay have live flow data today

Middle Falls Barely Flowing Pigeon Falls Barely Flowing Arrow River Falls Moderate Simple Pleasures Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Cloudy · 19°F

Tod 26°F Rain
Mon 26°F Heavy Rain
Tue 20°F Cloudy
Wed 25°F Cloudy
Thu 28°F Cloudy
Fri 19°F Cloudy Best
Sat 21°F Cloudy

Flowing best right now near Thunder Bay

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Arrow River Falls Moderate · 0.4 m³/s 26th percentile
  2. 2 Middle Falls Barely Flowing · 3.1 m³/s 0th percentile
  3. 3 Pigeon Falls Barely Flowing · 3.1 m³/s 0th percentile
  4. 4 Simple Pleasures Falls Barely Flowing · 0.3 m³/s 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Thunder Bay (2 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.

Kakabeka Falls waterfall

Kakabeka Falls

In Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park
Ontario
Easy
1.3 km 40 m

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Thunder Bay (4 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Pigeon Falls waterfall

Pigeon Falls

43.6 miles away
Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

Minnesota
Moderate
4.5 miles 600 ft

All 8 Waterfalls Near Thunder Bay

Simple Pleasures Falls

Ontario
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

26.7 km away
In Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park
Ontario
Moderate
3.7 km 67 m
Kakabeka Falls waterfall

Kakabeka Falls

In Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park
Ontario
Easy
1.3 km 40 m
Pigeon Falls waterfall

Pigeon Falls

43.6 miles away
Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

Minnesota
Moderate
4.5 miles 600 ft
Arrow River Falls waterfall

Arrow River Falls

9.1 km away
Ontario
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Siskiwit Falls waterfall

Siskiwit Falls

In Isle Royale National Park
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Partridge Falls

Minnesota
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Thunder Bay

Are there free waterfalls near Thunder Bay?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Thunder Bay, including Arrow River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Thunder Bay?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Thunder Bay, including Kakabeka Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Thunder Bay?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Thunder Bay, including Middle Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Thunder Bay?

There are 5 kid-friendly waterfalls near Thunder Bay, including Kakabeka Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Thunder Bay?

The shortest waterfall hike near Thunder Bay is Kakabeka Falls at 1.3 km round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Thunder Bay?

The tallest waterfall near Thunder Bay is Kakabeka Falls at 40 metres.

Do any waterfalls near Thunder Bay require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Thunder Bay requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Thunder Bay?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Thunder Bay have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Thunder Bay?

The closest waterfall to Thunder Bay is Simple Pleasures Falls, approximately 14.2 km away.

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