Scenic Views · Camping & Hiking · Fishing · Ontario
An 18-metre waterfall where the Sydenham River drops off the Niagara Escarpment near Owen Sound, ON, with a viewing platform by the parking lot and about 7 km of trails. Parking is $10 per car.
Inglis Falls is the best known of the waterfalls around Owen Sound: the Sydenham River spills 18 metres over the edge of the Niagara Escarpment in a wide, broken cascade. The main viewing platform is right by the parking lot, and reviewers say the falls look just like the photos, especially after rain.
The Grey Sauble Conservation Authority runs the site. Parking is $10 per vehicle, paid by QR code, and covers the falls and all trails; visitors call it good value. There are washrooms, picnic facilities and a visitor information centre, and the platform is wheelchair accessible.
About 7.4 km of trails loop through the conservation area and connect to the Bruce Trail and the arboretum. The easy loop is mostly flat; the moderate sections are stony, rooty and steep in spots. Along the way are glacial potholes and the ruins of an old grist mill. Fishing is listed among the permitted activities; the Sydenham has spring and fall runs of salmon and rainbow trout, so check the current regulations before you go.
You can't climb down to the base of the falls; access is strictly prohibited for safety. Mornings are cooler and quieter for hiking, while afternoons bring better light on the falls. Wear proper footwear for the rougher trails.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 2,602 Google reviews. Conditions and rules change — check current park, access and fishing regulations before you go.
