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Bull River Falls

4.6 · 68 Google reviews

A canyon waterfall on the Bull River east of Cranbrook, BC, seen from a small road bridge right above the falls. Free and usually quiet, but parking is informal and the cliffs demand care.

Area C (Moyie/Bull River), British ColumbiaBull River Rd, East Kootenay, BC V0B 1N0, CanadaView: WaterfallAccess: Roadside; park on the gravel and walk onto the bridge above the fallsBest time: Late spring and early summer for high waterFees: FreeFishing: The Bull River is open to angling under BC's Region 4 rules, including single barbless hooks on all streams; the canyon at the falls itself is not safe to fish, so check the synopsis for this river's specific limits.

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What visitors say

Bull River Falls pours through a narrow rock canyon directly beneath a small road bridge, so most visitors find themselves standing almost on top of the falls. Reviewers describe a set of cascades, gorges and interesting rock, and one noticed water emerging from a tunnel in the canyon wall. A recent spring visitor had the place to themselves and watched deer, hawks and turkey vultures nearby.

There is no formal viewpoint. People park on the gravel near the bridge and walk out onto it, and the bridge itself is narrow and carries traffic. Several visitors wandered the paths along the canyon for better angles, though one found no-trespassing signs that blocked the walk they had planned, and another said the high walls make a good photo hard to get.

It's a short stop that fits best with a day spent exploring the Bull River valley, and a few reviewers enjoyed reaching it on back roads from the Fernie side. The Bull River itself is known for westslope cutthroat and bull trout, and it's popular with whitewater paddlers. Anglers should check BC's Region 4 regulations, which require single barbless hooks on all streams.

Opinions split on whether it's worth a special trip. Most reviewers loved it, but a couple felt it was too small to justify a long drive unless you're already in the area. Take real care near the edges: it's a long drop into fast water. Water levels also fall off through summer, so late spring shows the falls at their strongest.

Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 68 Google reviews. Conditions and rules change — check current park, access and fishing regulations before you go.