Bridal Veil Falls
Bridal Veil Falls
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- Carmen OKitchener, Canada641 contributionsStunning little fallsI reviewed this attraction on Trip Advisor this morning and laughed out loud at the more recent ignorant, entitled reviews.🤦♀️Steep stairs? Nay. There is a lovely metal lookout, and yes, there is a metal staircase (with railings), but they are not as steep as these people made it seem. Small children, seniors, and even dogs were able to make it down and back up again. Also to note, this is a natural attraction, so obviously, there are NO vending machines (nor have I seen such things at any outdoor parks here). If you need food or drinks, I'd suggest bringing your own. Or walk across the road to the variety store, or less than 3 minutes down the road to the candy shop. As for the falls themselves, they are simply stunning. It is a great place to sit and admire nature. If you're up for a cold swim, it seemed popular, though not for me. We walked a bit of the trail, but my asthma was acting up, and the mosquitoes were abundant, so we turned back sooner than planned. When visiting attractions, please don't base your visit off of a few lousy reviews because you might miss out on something great. I will definitely come back again with a picnic and some coffee to enjoy the views. There were some lovely picnic tables at the top and clean bathrooms, too.Visited June 2024Travelled with familyWritten June 8, 2024
- Denise BToronto, Canada17 contributionsBridal Veil Falls is a “must-experience” AND BRING WATER SHOES!Bridal Veil Falls is a must experience spot on Manitoulin Island! There are change rooms at the road level. Wear a swimsuit and walk down for an awesome time in and around the falls. Lie down in the shallow river and feel the fresh water wash over you. Strong recommendation: bring water shoes! The rocks are hard on the feet.Visited August 2024Travelled with familyWritten August 9, 2024
- Eileen SLantzville, Canada16 contributionsPretty and popular spot.Pretty falls with an easy trail along the river, or access by stairs from the parking lot above. You can easily walk behind the falls without getting wet (just a few drops), or swim in below. Very popular spot -- don't expect solitude.Visited August 2024Travelled with familyWritten August 21, 2024
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bigbenbain
Toronto, Canada47 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
Don’t just settle for a peak from the viewing platform; there’s lots of free parking a minute down the road (towards Mudge Bay) and a trail leading right to the pool at the base of the falls. Water wasn’t too cold for swimming and with water shoes, I recommend taking the plunge. Pretty setting and easily worth a 30-45 minute stop
Written August 31, 2020
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Alexey S
San Francisco, CA16 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
A place that gave us much more joy than I initially expected. The falls itself is beautiful when viewed from an observation deck. However a real treat is taking a 1km trail starting from the old mill in order to get to the bottom of the falls. We had lots of fun, I stood under the curtain of falling water, and we also swam in a warm and crystal clear water of the basin.
Written August 8, 2020
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Kate I
Mississauga, Canada162 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
Beautiful the see and swim!! We parked at the Billing’s trail in Kagawong and walked the kilometre in and saw the indigenous art along the river. Then we swam in the pool in front of the falls then under and behind. Wear water shoes. So pure and beautiful
Written July 18, 2022
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Waterloonie
Santa Barbara, CA1,691 contributions
Aug 2022
As one of the few things to do on the whole island, the falls are quite crowded. Picturesque and right off the main road. Worth an hour pit stop to wade in the water and also to take a hike along the stream in the woods. As others have noted, be wary of poison ivy along the trails downstream.
Written September 2, 2022
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Carmen O
Kitchener, Canada641 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
I reviewed this attraction on Trip Advisor this morning and laughed out loud at the more recent ignorant, entitled reviews.🤦♀️Steep stairs? Nay. There is a lovely metal lookout, and yes, there is a metal staircase (with railings), but they are not as steep as these people made it seem. Small children, seniors, and even dogs were able to make it down and back up again. Also to note, this is a natural attraction, so obviously, there are NO vending machines (nor have I seen such things at any outdoor parks here). If you need food or drinks, I'd suggest bringing your own. Or walk across the road to the variety store, or less than 3 minutes down the road to the candy shop.
As for the falls themselves, they are simply stunning. It is a great place to sit and admire nature. If you're up for a cold swim, it seemed popular, though not for me. We walked a bit of the trail, but my asthma was acting up, and the mosquitoes were abundant, so we turned back sooner than planned. When visiting attractions, please don't base your visit off of a few lousy reviews because you might miss out on something great. I will definitely come back again with a picnic and some coffee to enjoy the views. There were some lovely picnic tables at the top and clean bathrooms, too.
As for the falls themselves, they are simply stunning. It is a great place to sit and admire nature. If you're up for a cold swim, it seemed popular, though not for me. We walked a bit of the trail, but my asthma was acting up, and the mosquitoes were abundant, so we turned back sooner than planned. When visiting attractions, please don't base your visit off of a few lousy reviews because you might miss out on something great. I will definitely come back again with a picnic and some coffee to enjoy the views. There were some lovely picnic tables at the top and clean bathrooms, too.
Written June 8, 2024
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Alex W
Richmond Hill, Canada98 contributions
Sept 2020
The parking space at the fall on hwy 540 can only accommodate around 6 vehicles. There is a platform next to the parking lot overlooking the fall. There is also a steel stair walkway leading down to the fall but unfortunately it was close due to covid. So we decided to keep driving north onto main street for about 800m to a large parking lot at the war memorial park. From there we follow the kagawong river trail back the the bottom of the bridal veil fall. The trial is a short and easy walk which is good after we took long trial walks for the last 5 days.
The fall is not a big one but quite nice and peaceful. We also saw fishes swimming in the pool at the fall bottom and also fishes trying to swim upstream against the water flow and rocks to reach the pool.
If you are driving to manitoulin island from espanola in the north, do not forget to visit the visitor center once you cross the bridge into Little Current where you can get the map and information.
The fall is not a big one but quite nice and peaceful. We also saw fishes swimming in the pool at the fall bottom and also fishes trying to swim upstream against the water flow and rocks to reach the pool.
If you are driving to manitoulin island from espanola in the north, do not forget to visit the visitor center once you cross the bridge into Little Current where you can get the map and information.
Written October 20, 2020
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Water Baby
3 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
I lived on Manitoulin Island for 5 years from 2013-2018. I had seen Bridal Veil Falls several times prior to living on the island. I would call it an underwhelming lunchbag letdown, and as for any websites claiming it's a nice place to take a dip, I would definitely not recommend that unless you like leeches, watersnakes, and swimmer's itch.
Written May 17, 2024
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Cathy270
Mississauga, Canada282 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
It was nice to see the falls in the winter. We were the only ones there! We did not walk down to the bottom but still had a great view from the platform. Would definitely be careful if you do go right to the base. Ice can crack and fall at any time. Hope this place continues to stay clean and untouched, I know how busy it gets during tourist season.
Written February 15, 2020
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ElissaClaire
North Vancouver, Canada625 contributions
Sept 2020
Lovely area to walk around.
Went on a weekday morning around 9am, hardly any other cars and ample parking readily available. Only a few others on the trail up to the falls.
About a 15 minute walk directly uphill to the falls. Harder walk then I imagined and glad I had good runners on. Going back down, some of the area of the other path has steps built in, making it much easily going downhill.
Stunning view of the falls. Easy to see and well worth the effort to walk up the path.
Several picnic tables available for use near the trail entry by the parking lot.
Very peaceful walking trail when not a lot of people.
Went on a weekday morning around 9am, hardly any other cars and ample parking readily available. Only a few others on the trail up to the falls.
About a 15 minute walk directly uphill to the falls. Harder walk then I imagined and glad I had good runners on. Going back down, some of the area of the other path has steps built in, making it much easily going downhill.
Stunning view of the falls. Easy to see and well worth the effort to walk up the path.
Several picnic tables available for use near the trail entry by the parking lot.
Very peaceful walking trail when not a lot of people.
Written September 7, 2020
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SaucerEyes
Toronto, Canada26 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
Overhyped. I guess it's a nice stopover while you're visiting the beautiful little town of Kagawong, but I wouldn't make the trip just to see it. The hiking in the area is fine, though there are much better trails elsewhere. And the falls themselves are not that big or picturesque. I guess the two things about the falls that are interesting are 1) you can go behind them to take pictures (though if you go at a time when there are lots of people, there's a lineup that just isn't worth it for me); and 2) you see the dead salmon floating around that swam upstream to the falls (morbid, but a fascinating nature sight).
Written October 13, 2020
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The water is clean enough to drink, but not deep enough to swim. It is a shallow stream. About a block away is a public beach if you wish to swim. Nice little beach with a change room, but very cold water.
Written June 24, 2018
Lynne B
Markdale, Canada
1 contribution
Hello, We are travelling from Ontario to BC by truck but WITH and Olde English Bulldog, a Pug and a Bearded Dragon named Frankie! I'm wondering about visiting the falls with the dogs. Dragon can wait n the truck! Anyone know about bringing dogs OF COURSE picking up poop.
Written July 16, 2016
Yes, you can take the dogs. I recommend driving into the village, parking your vehicle at the marina (free parking), and then walking the dogs along the hiking trail to the falls (About 1 km). Its a great little hike along the river and you avoid the metal stairs.
Written August 10, 2016
No camping there but hide away lodge is just around the corner
Written July 16, 2016
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