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Notable waterfall · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional, British Columbia

Nitinat Falls

Nitinat Falls is a waterfall in Alberni-Clayoquot Regional, British Columbia.

Nitinat Falls: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Nitinat Falls

Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Nitinat Falls — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 48.89931, -124.55309. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Nitinat Falls

    • Francis Lake · lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Darlington Lake · lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Fourth Lake · lake · Regional District of Nanaimo · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Cowichan Lake · lake · Cowichan Valley Regional · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Nitinat Lake · lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Hawthorn Lake · lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Mount McQuillan · viewpoint · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Father and Son Lake · lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Lizard Pond · lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Bewlay Lake · lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Labour Day Lake · lake · Regional District of Nanaimo · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Sarita Falls · waterfall · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Mount Moriarty · viewpoint · Regional District of Nanaimo · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Duck Lake · lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Lizard Lake · lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Peak Lake · lake · Regional District of Nanaimo · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Mount Whymper · viewpoint · Cowichan Valley Regional · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Shelton Lake · lake · Regional District of Nanaimo · ~38 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Nitinat Falls flowing now?

    No visitor has reported the water flow status for Nitinat Falls yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Nitinat Falls?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Nitinat Falls?

    Nearby: Francis Lake (lake, 15 km), Darlington Lake (lake, 18 km), Fourth Lake (lake, 26 km), Cowichan Lake (lake, 27 km), Nitinat Lake (lake, 28 km), Hawthorn Lake (lake, 29 km).

    Is Nitinat Falls worth visiting?

    Nitinat Falls is listed as a notable waterfall in British Columbia on Spotwander.