6 Ontario Provincial Parks near Toronto where you can see majestic waterfalls
Who's ready to chase some waterfalls?
Stubb's Falls in Ontario. Right: A person by a waterfall.
These Ontario Provincial Parks, just a road trip away from Toronto, are home to dreamy waterfalls to explore.
Provincial parks always make for an idyllic day trip, and these spots around the city offer beautiful views of flowing cascades.
From whitewater falls to hidden natural wonders, you can get your waterfall fill at these destinations.
Here are six provincial parks with waterfalls to road trip to from Toronto.
Oxtongue River-Ragged Falls Provincial Park
Price: Prices vary
When: May 10, 2024 to October 20, 2024
Address: 1050 Oxtongue Lake Rd., Dwight, ON
Why You Need To Go: Located three hours from Toronto, Oxtongue River-Ragged Falls Provincial Park is home to the thundering Gravel Falls.
You can follow a short trail from the parking lot to a lookout over the whitewater cascade.
Arrowhead Provincial Park
Price: Prices vary
Address: 451 Arrowhead Park Rd., Huntsville, ON
Why You Need To Go: Two and a half hours from Toronto lies the scenic Arrowhead Provincial Park. Here you can find the tranquil Stubb's Falls, which tumbles down a rock chute. It's especially beautiful during the spring when wildflowers sprout around the cascade.
Algonquin Provincial Park
Price: Prices vary
Address: Ontario 60, ON
Why You Need To Go: This stunning provincial park is located just over three hours from Toronto and is home to the hidden High Falls.
You'll need to hike for an hour before reaching this secret cascade, which features a small chute with flowing water.
Kawartha Highlands Signature Site Park
Price: Prices vary
Address: 2499 Peterborough County Rd. 36, Dunsford, ON
Why You Need To Go: This park is the largest in southern Ontario after Algonquin Provincial Park and is two and a half hours from Toronto.
Many of this park's cascades can only be reached by canoe, and the Rathbun Lake to Copper Lake portage takes you past one of its "most impressive waterfalls," according to Ontario Parks.
Forks of the Credit Provincial Park
Price: Prices vary
Address: 17760 McLaren Rd., Caledon, ON
Why You Need To Go: Situated along the famous Bruce Trail, this park is just an hour away from Toronto and features beautiful hikes and more.
You can visit the scenic Cataract Falls and even stop for a riverside picnic.
Sauble Falls Provincial Park
Price: Prices vary
When: April 19, 2024 to October 27, 2024
Address: 1400 Sauble Falls Rd., Wiarton, ON
Why You Need To Go: You can take a three hour road trip to this park near Sauble Beach. It's home to historic falls that once powered a timber mill and generating station.
Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.