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Lonely Planet Canada
Lonely Planet · 2024
Country-wide guide for combining Canadian falls, from Quebec and Ontario to the Rockies and the North.
Canada · Georgian Bluffs
Inglis Falls
One of three waterfalls that surround the city of Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada, Inglis Falls is the largest and most impressive. It is also the most visited.
Essentials guide
Facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia, compiled September 2026; season and access are our estimate, not a visit report. How we build these pages.
Inglis Falls drops 18 metres (59 ft) on the Sydenham River. It is a cascade-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Georgian Bluffs, Canada. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA 4.0).
As a cascade waterfall, water tumbles down a series of rock steps rather than falling free.
What you can do here
Also good forCyclingHikingPhotographyWildlife & safari
When to go
Spring snowmelt and rain make April to June the fullest months; October adds colour, and a hard winter can freeze the face.
Getting there
- Base town Georgian Bluffs, Canada
- Country Canada
- Region Georgian Bluffs, Northern North America, North America
- Access Moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail
How it compares
This waterfall
Inglis Falls
Canada
Height18 mWidth—
Most similar
Wapta Falls
Canada
Height18 mWidth—
Also a cascade waterfall, of similar height and in Canada too
Largest curtain
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe · Zambia
Height108 mWidth1,708 m
Largest single sheet of falling water
Tallest on earth
Angel Falls
Venezuela
Height979 mWidth—
Widest on earth
Khone Phapheng Falls
Laos
Height21 mWidth10,783 m
Measured across the whole multi-channel system
18 m
18 m
108 m
330 m
979 m
Inglis FallsWapta FallsVictoria FallsEiffel TowerAngel Falls
Khone Phapheng Falls
10,783 m
Victoria Falls
1,708 m
Angel Falls is 54× taller than Inglis Falls. Victoria Falls is 6.0× taller. We don't have a reliable crest width for Inglis Falls yet, so it is left off the width chart. Tallest · widest lists.
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On the map
44.5264, -80.9342
Quick answers
Where is Inglis Falls?
Inglis Falls is in Canada (Georgian Bluffs). The nearest base is Georgian Bluffs, Canada. Its coordinates are 44.5264, -80.9342.
How tall is Inglis Falls?
Inglis Falls drops 18 metres (59 feet). It is a cascade-type waterfall on the Sydenham River.
When is the best time to visit Inglis Falls?
Peak flow is April to June and October. Spring snowmelt and rain make April to June the fullest months; October adds colour, and a hard winter can freeze the face.
What can you do at Inglis Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: swimming, cycling, hiking, photography and wildlife & safari. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail.
Can you swim at Inglis Falls?
Yes — swimming is a normal part of a visit to Inglis Falls, in the pools away from the falling water. Only swim where it is permitted on the day, stay clear of the base of the falls where currents recirculate, and skip it after heavy rain.
How do you get to Inglis Falls?
The usual base is Georgian Bluffs, Canada. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there.
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