NOVA SCOTIA WATERFALLS

Community: Beechville

Region: HRM

Notes: Also widely known as Beaverdam Brook Falls, Eddies Falls is a scenic wilderness highlight hidden along the Long Lake Pipeline Loop within Long Lake Provincial Park. The trail to the wooden footbridge crossing over the falls is unmaintained, technical, and heavily rugged, featuring sections dense with exposed tree roots, granite rocks, and thick mud that require waterproof footwear. Hikers must watch for a critical 90-degree left-hand turn just before the brook crossing to avoid losing the trail loop into dense brush.

Community: Dean

Region: HRM

Notes: Also spelled Phantom Falls, this massive 12-meter waterfall cascades through a steep basalt gorge on the upper reaches of the Musquodoboit River system. The main trail follows an old logging and mining access road from Highway 336, offering an exceptionally flat and straightforward walk to the top of the gorge. Descending down to the dramatic head-on vantage point and the deep summer swimming hole at the base requires a tricky, technical scramble down a steep cliffside using fixed assist ropes.

Community: Fall River

Region: HRM

Notes: A popular out-and-back trail starting at the end of Perrin Drive. The route follows a service road before narrowing into a forest path that leads to a modest 10-foot waterfall nestled in a basalt rock ravine. It can be quite muddy, but the serene river views and secondary old-growth forest make it a rewarding urban wilderness escape.

Community: Lower Sackville

Region: HRM

Notes: A relatively short and easy trail leading to a scenic waterfall on the edge of Webber Lake. It's a peaceful wooded walk that is often quiet, making it a great 'hidden gem' for those looking to escape the busier urban parks in Sackville.