Top 10 Waterfalls in Nova Scotia

The top 10 lists are in. Hikers and explorers around Nova Scotia contributed their opinions towards the top 10 waterfalls in Nova Scotia. Ten individuals submitted their lists ranked 1-10. Below you will find the top 10 list created from using all 10 lists given. These lists were strategically ranked. Example: if a waterfall was placed number 10 on someone’s list it received 1 point, if it was placed number 1 it would receive 10 points. Therefore, the order for points is simply reversed compared to the ranking system.

You will also find a secondary list that shows you the number of entries each waterfall received. 43 Waterfalls were recognized. Keep in mind this was based on experiences. Not everyone has been to the same amount or variety of waterfalls but the data shows a lot of favoritism to the top 10 created. (Click on the waterfall you wish to visit for directions)

Top 10 Waterfalls of Nova Scotia

1. Harrington (Garden of Eden) Falls – 50pts
2. Cutie’s Hollow Falls – 45pts
3. George Fraser Brook Falls – 32pts
4. Eygpt Falls – 26pts
5. North River (Mainland) Falls – 24pts
6. Drysdale Falls – 23pts
7. St. Croix Cove Falls – 21pts
8. North River (Cape Breton) Falls – 19pts
9. Wards/Humes River Falls – 18pts
10. Black Brook/East Branch Moose River Falls – 16pts

*There was a two-way tie for 9th and 10th. Wards and Humes River Falls for 9th, and Black Brook and East Branch Moose River Falls for 10th.

*No posts have been written for George Fraser Brook Falls and Black Brook Falls.

Number Of Entries Received

• 6 Entries: Harrington Falls, Cutie’s Hollow Falls
• 5 Entries: St. Croix Cove Falls, Eygpt Falls, Drysdale Falls, North River (Mainland) Falls
• 4 Entires: George Fraser Brook Falls
• 3 Entries: Wards Falls, Wentworth Falls, Hidden Falls, Mary Anns Falls, Butcher Hill Falls, East Branch Moose River Falls
• 2 Entries: Black Brook Falls, Chiganois River Falls, Humes River Falls, Haunted Falls, North River (Cape Breton) Falls, Black Brook Beach Falls, Crystal Falls, Indian Falls, Arrowhead Falls, Ettinger Falls, Economy Falls
• 1 Entry: Horse Pasture Brook Falls, Rocky Brook Falls, Martha Brook Falls, St. Columbia Falls, Myles Doyle Falls, Falling Brook Falls, Indian Brook Falls, Fantum Falls, Little Meander River Falls, Upper Burnside Falls, Delaps Cove Falls, Beulach Ban Falls, Liscombe River Falls, Moores Falls, Four Mile Brook Falls, McInnis Brook Falls, Pockwock Falls, Hells Gate Falls, Miller Lake Falls