Are there fees or permits required for Artificial Waterfall?

No, there are no fees required to visit Artificial Waterfall.

Is swimming allowed at Artificial Waterfall?

No, swimming is not allowed at Artificial Waterfall.

Nearby gauge (Nicomekl River) · 0.2 m³/s · Much lower than usual

Artificial Waterfall

Q: Are dogs allowed at Artificial Waterfall?

No, dogs are not allowed at Artificial Waterfall.

British Columbia

By Armen Suny · Last verified Oct 2026

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Difficulty

Drive Up

About Artificial Waterfall

A small man-made water feature mapped in OpenStreetMap beside a building at 298 Highway 99 in the Douglas area of South Surrey, about 500 m north of the Peace Arch (Douglas) border crossing. It is a landscaped feature, not a natural waterfall, and there is no hike. No published source describing it was found.

Why This Waterfall Exists

Artificial Waterfall flows over loose river sediment, primarily alluvium, laid down about 3 million years ago. These soft rocks erode readily, allowing the stream to carve a vertical drop into the landscape.

Trail & Hike Details

The Approach

No hiking required. Artificial Waterfall is accessible by vehicle with a roadside viewing area.

Accessibility

This waterfall is viewable from a vehicle-accessible area. No hiking is required.

Frequently Asked Questions

🐶 Are Dogs Allowed at Artificial Waterfall?

❌ Dogs are not allowed

Are There Any Fees or Permits Required?

🆖 No fees required

🏊 Is There Swimming at Artificial Waterfall?

❌ Swimming is not allowed

When to Visit

spring summer fall winter

Seasonal Access

The best time to visit is Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. Check with the managing park or local authority for current conditions.

Current Water Conditions

Updated about 3 hours ago Barely Flowing

These readings come from the Water Survey of Canada gauge on Nicomekl River, 12.1 km away, not on Artificial Waterfall's own stream. Use them as a sign of whether the area is running wet or dry.

0.2 m³/s

Current discharge — how much water is flowing

Much lower than usual for this time of year

Very Low Low Normal High Very High

0.3 0.4 2.4 5.6

Based on 40 years of record

0.89 m

Water depth at gauge

7-Day Discharge Trend

What does this mean for your visit?

Flow is well below normal for this time of year, so the waterfall may be a trickle.

About This Gauge

This gauge is on a nearby waterway and may not reflect exact conditions at the falls.

NICOMEKL RIVER AT 203 STREET, LANGLEY

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12.1 km from waterfall

7-Day Flow Outlook

Based on the WSC gauge NICOMEKL RIVER AT 203 STREET, LANGLEY (12 km away).

Moderate confidence

Barely Flowing right now

0.2 m³/s

→ Holding steady

Today

Barely Flowing

0.2 m³/s

3/10

Tomorrow

Barely Flowing

0.3 m³/s

5/10

Sat

Barely Flowing

0.4 m³/s

3/10

Sun

Low

0.3 m³/s

4/10

Mon

Barely Flowing

0.4 m³/s

4/10

Tue

Barely Flowing

0.3 m³/s

3/10

Wed

Barely Flowing

0.3 m³/s

5/10

Best window: Tomorrow — barely flowing flow, sunny (trip score 5/10).

Best time of year: this gauge typically runs highest from late December to late January, peaking in December.

How we calculate this

This is a transparent outlook, not a precise forecast. We take the waterfall's current flow strength (how it ranks against its historical normal for today, from the nearest WSC stream gauge), carry that ranking forward along the gauge's seasonal curve, and nudge it for forecast rain. Confidence is highest for the next day or two and falls further out. Always check official conditions and your own judgment before visiting — high flows can be dangerous.

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Weather Forecast

Location & Access

Getting There

The mapped point is on the west side of Highway 99 just north of the Peace Arch border crossing in South Surrey, next to a building with a surface parking lot. Coming from the United States requires clearing Canadian customs first.

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