Waterfalls
The North - Ontario
Our visits: So far 1 visit in October 2025
Kennebec Falls
Description: Kennebec Falls are rather large rapids located directly on the Trans-Canada Highway. To see the falls up close, park in the Serpent River Park parking lot. From here, a short path leads under the bridge to the waterfalls. You don't need to plan more than 30 minutes for a stop here.
Our rating: Certainly not the most spectacular waterfalls you can visit in Ontario, but still a nice opportunity to stretch your legs a little on a road trip.
Aubrey Falls PP
Description: Founded in 1985, Aubrey Falls PP is located in the Mississagi River Valley, 109 km north of Thessalon. The waterfalls plunge 33m into the gorge below. There are about 25 different channels in the granite through which the water flows. The water flow of the granite basin and thus also that of Aubrey Falls is determined by the Brookfield power plant and dam. This is a non-operational provincial park. This means that there is no visitor center and no public facilities. There is only a short path to the falls, toilets, and a parking lot.
Trail length: 2.3km roundtrip
Altitude difference: 69m
Time needed: 1-1.5h
Difficulty level: easy
Our rating: The trail leads through a forest to several viewpoints. The waterfalls are very beautiful to look at, and we really enjoyed exploring all the views here. We also had the whole park to ourselves, which certainly added to the wonderful experience.
Chippewa Falls
Description: Chippewa Falls is a picturesque waterfall about 55 km north of Sault Ste. Marie. It serves as a popular stopover for travelers on the Trans-Canada Highway. The waterfalls consist of several cascades that overcome a height difference of 25m. A short path leads from the parking lot to the waterfall. Those who cannot or do not want to walk the path can also see the waterfall well from the bridge.
Our rating: Chippewa Falls was a very nice stop on our trip along Lake Superior. Since you can admire the waterfalls without any effort, there is no reason not to stop here.
High Falls und Silver Falls
Description: High Falls is located near Wawa, just before the Magpie River flows into the Michipicoten River. It is an impressive waterfall, 23 meters high and 38 meters wide, cascading over a granite cliff. There are two viewing platforms from which you can admire the waterfall. Silver Falls are located very close to High Falls. They are located on Michipicoten Harbor Rd, on the way to Sandy Beach. You can also admire them up close via several small hiking trails.
Our rating: Both waterfalls are very easy to reach from Wawa and are definitely worth a short detour.
Aguasabon Falls
Description: The Aguasabon Falls were created in the late 1940s by the Aguasabon hydroelectric project. As part of the project, a dam was built at the northern end of Long Lake to divert water south and away from Hudson Bay. This was intended to provide sufficient water supply for the Aguasabon power plant. As a result of this diversion, Hays Lake, north of Terrace Bay, increased significantly in size. The overflow from the lake subsequently created the Aguasabon Falls. To this day, the flow of water at the Aguasabon Falls is regulated by the Ontario Power Generation Company and continues to generate hydroelectric power for Terrace Bay's pulp mill. The waterfall is over 30 meters high and pours into the Aguasabon Gorge below. Admission to the park and parking are free.
Our rating: From the parking lot, a short wooden path winds down to a viewing platform. Unfortunately, from here you only get a side view of the falls. In autumn, the waterfall was also not very spectacular. It is far more impressive in spring.
