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River

Kaministiquia River

Class

Plunge

Size

Very Large

Visitability

Outstanding

Accessibility

Free

Activity

Walk Time

0min

Trail

Moderate

Gorge Access

Unknown

Other Trails

County

Thunder Bay

Follow Hwy 11 north from Thunder Bay. Near the intersection with Hwy 590, look for the entrance to Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park.

Settlement

Kakabeka Falls

NTS Map

52A/5

Easting

305650

Northing

5364151

UTM Zone

Thanks very much to Chris Warner for this photo of the falls.

I have not been to this waterfall. It is found on the Kaministiquia River within Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park. The falls are reported to be 39 m high and about 69 m wide. This a big falls! Often called the Niagara of the North, this is the number one waterfall destination in the Lakehead Region.

The following text was provided by Chris Warner. Thanks a million Chris!

"Kakabeka Falls, 20 minutes west of Thunder Bay on Hwy 11/17 is sometimes referred to as 'Niagara of the North'. Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park is easily accessible right off the highway and once you're into the parking lot you're only a few meters away from the Falls itself. Boardwalks and walking paths along both sides of the Falls provide many chances to view this massive flow of water. For the more adventurous there are trails at the end of the walk path that will lead you to another smaller waterfall called Little Falls (not the same Little Falls I sent in the last e-mail) . It's a little bit of a rugged hike but well worth the trek. The thing I like most about Kakabeka Falls is the unspoiled beauty of it all. The area is very non commercial and aside from the boardwalks, mostly undeveloped. It's all about the natural wonder, and the legend of Kakabeka.