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The Top 20 Waterfalls in the Coast Mountains

However you get there, waterfalls are breathtaking places, and you have 20

beautiful waterfalls to choose from in the Coast Mountains. So you can better figure out which one to visit on your next trip outdoors, see photos and tips of each waterfall below — and easily plan your next adventure!

Last updated: October 27, 2025

Nairn Falls

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At the beautiful Nairn Falls PP Campground, nestled in a forest, begins the short walk along the river to the waterfalls.

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Brandywine Falls

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Brandywine Falls is a spectacular sight, a dramatic waterfall curtain surrounded by forest in the Cheakamus Valley between Squamish and Whistler. From this viewing platform you can watch the mesmerising …

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Shannon Falls

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With an impressive 335 meters, Shannon Falls are the third highest waterfalls in British Columbia. Shannon Creek cascades into the depths. The main fall alone, which you can see here …

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Baden-Powell Trail – Lynn Canyon Park Section

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Great vegetation. Lots of color and mosses. The path leads u.a. over boardwalks.

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Cheakamus Falls

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The rushing Cheakamus River plunges down a small step here. Very impressive! Because of the proximity to the Whistler Train Wrecks, the waterfall is also called Train Wreck Falls. The …

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Rainbow Falls

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Rainbow Falls is a rushing small waterfall that you can reach via a short hike with some minor elevation gain. If you want to stretch your legs a bit, why …

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Nugget Falls Trail

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This trail is the easiest, most direct route to get close to Nugget Falls; it is paved, and considered ADA accessible.

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View of Twin Falls from Twin Falls Bridge

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Great forest, reminiscent of the dinosaur era

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Holloway Falls

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Holloway Falls is located between middle and upper Joffre Lake and cascades over the rocks. Definitely worth a visit!

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Kennedy Falls

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The trail can be very muddy at times in the spring or early Summer. Wear appropriate footwear and expect to get dirty!

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Happy to travel a little further afield? Then browse these guides for the best waterfalls in the Coast Mountains:

Rocky Mountains Area A (Kicking Horse/Kinbasket Lake)Vancouver Island Wells Gray Provincial Park Cariboo Mountains Area A (Wells Gray Country)Electoral Area A Area C (Pemberton Valley/Mount Currie/D'Arcy)Area D (Elaho/Garibaldi)Area A (Kyuquot/Nootka/Sayward)Area D (Oyster Bay/Buttle Lake)Yoho National Park Area H (Canim Lake/Forest Grove)Monashee Mountains Selkirk Mountains

The Top 20 Waterfalls in the Coast Mountains

Nairn Falls

Brandywine Falls

Shannon Falls

Baden-Powell Trail – Lynn Canyon Park Section

Cheakamus Falls

Rainbow Falls

Nugget Falls Trail

View of Twin Falls from Twin Falls Bridge

Holloway Falls

Kennedy Falls

Other adventures in the Coast Mountains

Most popular routes in the Coast Mountains

Most popular attractions in the Coast Mountains

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