Kakabeka Falls
A major waterfall on the Kaministiquia River, with a drop of about 40 m. Known as the “Niagara of the North,” it has railed boardwalks overlooking the gorge and fossil-bearing rock layers.
Kakabeka Falls lies in Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park, about 30 km west of Thunder Bay. Here the Kaministiquia River drops about 40 m, earning it the nickname “Niagara of the North.” Wooden boardwalks and viewing platforms on both sides let you look down as the water pours into the gorge. The gorge walls are shale about 1.6 billion years old, containing some of the oldest fossils on Earth. The falls are at their highest in spring during snowmelt. In summer, the flow decreases when upstream hydroelectric facilities divert water. Day-use fees are charged per vehicle. A boardwalk visit takes about an hour. The park also has trails and a sandy beach.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- Fort William Historical Park
- Mount McKay (Anemki Wajiw)
- Thunder Bay Museum
- Hillcrest Park
- Prince Arthur's Landing
- Chippewa Park
- Centennial Park
- Grand Portage National Monument