Scenic Views · Camping & Hiking · Fishing · British Columbia
Fintry Waterfalls
A waterfall on Shorts Creek in Fintry Provincial Park on Westside Road near Vernon, BC, reached by about 400 steep wooden stairs with viewing platforms along the canyon.
What visitors say
Shorts Creek drops through a deep canyon in Fintry Provincial Park on the west side of Okanagan Lake, forming a two-tiered waterfall with pools and cascades. Wooden stairs climb the canyon wall to a series of railed viewing platforms, each with a slightly different angle on the falls. Visitors say it's a beautiful short hike with a big payoff.
The walk is short but steep, around 400 steps, and one reviewer found the stair risers high. There's parking and washrooms at the base, and signs along the way explain the history of the old Fintry estate, including some abandoned buildings. Flow varies a lot: in a dry spell the falls can drop to a trickle.
Fintry makes a good day out. After the climb, people cool off at the park's sandy beach on Okanagan Lake, and the park has a campground, a boat launch and the heritage manor house with guided tours. Okanagan Lake is open to angling with a BC licence; check the regional regulations before fishing the creek.
Stay on the stairs and platforms. One reviewer describes a route past the end of the stairs that requires climbing and serious balance, with real fall risk; it's not for children, older visitors or anyone unsure of their footing.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 81 Google reviews. Conditions and rules change — check current park, access and fishing regulations before you go.