Lakes and waterfalls in Ontario

Majestic Lakes and Waterfalls

Ontario’s landscape is defined by the Great Lakes basin and the Canadian Shield, which host an extensive network of rivers and cascades. This collection features the world-renowned Niagara Falls alongside remote northern wonders like the 120-foot New Post Falls. It highlights diverse geological features, including the glacial spillways of the Oxtongue River and the narrow limestone gorge of the Crowe River. Many of these sites, such as Recollet Falls, also mark historic portage routes used during the North American fur trade.

Majestic Lakes and Waterfalls — Map

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A

Niagara Falls

Dividing the US from Canada, these world-famous falls are simply breathtaking.

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B

Horseshoe Falls

Horseshoe Falls is the largest of the three waterfalls that collectively form Niagara Falls on the Niagara River along the Canada–United…

C

Ragged Falls

Located on the Oxtongue River, this powerful whitewater cascade was shaped by glacial meltwater and marks a historic portage route near Algonquin Provincial Park.

D

Pelican Falls

Situated on the English River near Sioux Lookout, these falls hold significant cultural history for the Lac Seul First Nation.

E

Amy Falls

Remote waterfall located within the Ogoki River system in Northern Ontario.

F

Upper Twin Falls

Cascading falls located along the Madawaska River system within the highlands of central Ontario.

G

Gut falls

A 30-meter high gorge where the Crowe River narrows significantly, cutting through Precambrian rock within a dedicated conservation area.

H

Talking Falls

Located on the Turtle River, these falls are part of a traditional canoe route through the wilderness north of Atikokan.

I

Ispau Falls

A natural drop located on the lower reaches of the Abitibi River in Northern Ontario.

J

New Post Falls

A dramatic 120-foot waterfall where New Post Creek drops into a limestone gorge before meeting the Abitibi River.

K

Twin Falls

Parallel cascades located on the Steel River, accessible via a wilderness portage route near Terrace Bay.

L

Twin Falls

Parallel cascades on the Steel River, part of the challenging Steel River Loop canoe route near Lake Superior.

M

Manitou Falls

A significant drop on the Steel River known for its remote location and proximity to the Rainbow Falls Provincial Park area.

N

Upper Twin Falls

Upper section of the falls located on the Madawaska River system in the Ontario highlands.

O

Ragged Falls

A rugged glacial meltwater waterfall on the Oxtongue River, situated within a protected provincial park.

P

Louella Falls

Remote waterfall located in the northern wilderness of the Kenogami River watershed.

Q

Little Twin Falls

Small cascade located in the Oxtongue River area, often visited via the highland trails of central Ontario.

R

Tea Falls

A waterfall on the Oxtongue River characterized by amber-colored water caused by natural plant tannins.

S

Mareva Falls

Located on the Kapuskasing River, this site is part of the natural heritage of the northern Clay Belt region.

T

Recollet Falls

Located on the French River, this two-meter drop was a major obstacle for 17th-century Voyageurs traveling the historic fur trade route.

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