Muskoka High Falls is located on the north branch of the Muskoka River 6 km north of Bracebridge. This is one of the most impressive waterfalls in the area. The river falls over 50 feet in a single drop. It is not a plunge, but it is much steeper than most of the cascades found in this region.

There is a power station above the falls, and water is diverted from the river, but the falls are still an impressive site. There was talk of expanding the power station at the expense of the falls. I do not know what the final decision was, but in 2007 the falls were still flowing vigorously.

There is a park alongside the falls. The views are somewhat limited, being restricted to side views. There is a small lake below the falls, so you cannot stand directly in front of the falls. There is a private water park and cottages across the lake from which you can get better views of the falls. You can even rent a paddle boat.

High Falls Park is located right by the Hwy 11 and Hwy 117 Junction. From downtown Bracebridge, take Taylor street west, and then Cedar Lane north to reach the falls.

"High Falls" is known as "The Niagara of the North". Kakabeka Falls also claims this title, and being farther north and larger, has a better claim. The falls with the best claim to being the "Niagara of the North" are the waterfalls in Northwest Territories such as Virginia Falls and Alexandra Falls.

The Muskoka region is full of waterfalls, although many of them have been all but obliterated by dams. Bracebridge claims 22 falls, but that is a generous count in my opinion. The much smaller Pott's Falls is located just a few hundred meters from High Falls. Downstream of High Falls you can find Wilson Falls, and Bracebridge Falls. Muskoka Falls can be found on the south branch of the Muskoka River just south of Bracebridge. Ragged Falls is about 50km away as the crow flies. Rosseau Falls is about 40km to the east.

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