Facebook GroupThis remote waterrfall is found just upstream from Cirrus Lake in Quetico Provincial Park. There is no land access. The falls are 8 km from Hwy 11 as the crow flies; considerably longer by water. Thus, you won't be seeing this without a multi-day paddle and overnight camping trip.
The waterfall starts as a long, stepped slide-type falls. At low flow, the river spreads and maintains a shallow depth across a wide zone of sloped rock. After some time, it reaches the main fall, which is perhaps 5-7 m high. Several large pieces of bedrock appear to have been plucked away from the face of the falls; the water follows the resulting voids and leaves other parts of the cliff face high and dry.
The falls is found along a major canoe route in Quetico. A 900 m-long portage is used by paddlers to get around the falls. I've read that the falls can be reached towards the end of a day's paddle.
| Region | Northwest |
|---|---|
| County | Rainy River |
| Near | Quetico |
| Watercourse | Cirrus Creek |
| Watershed / % Lakes | 2 / 31% |
| Ownership | Quetico Provincial Park |
| Landscape | Wilderness |
| Size | Medium |
| Type | Cascade |
| Modification | Natural |
| Access | No Land-based Access |
| Top / Bottom | / |
| Trail conditions | Overnight Water Route |
| Hiking Time | |
| Coordinates | 48.6572,-91.7942 |
| Parking | 48.6572,-91.7942  |
| Site ID | WOO.RAI.041 |
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