Waterfalls with Restrictions / Private Property
This list identifies waterfalls that are known to be on private property, or, that have some restrictions for visiting.
It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to stay away from places where you are not allowed to be. In some places (eg. Hamilton) people are receiving $750 fines.
This web site, book and Facebook group normally seek to avoid waterfalls on
private property. In some cases, visitors are tolerated. In northern Ontario, for example, very large properties are owned by logging companies and signs have said "Enjoy the forest".
Some sites on public property that can normally be accessed may have parking limitations, admission charges, or no-go zones. Some are temporarily closed. This list is not guaranteed to be accurate. Conditions change.
Why should I care about prohibited areas?
Some waterfalls have areas that are off-limits. This may be to protect YOU or to protect the natural environment. In recent years, the number of prohibited areas has increased dramatically. This is because more and more people are ignoring warnings, trashing sites, or endangering their safety.
Please do your part to keep our waterfalls accessible