Wilson's Falls is located on the north branch of the Muskoka River between Bracebridge Falls and High Falls. This is the wildest, and most scenic of the three falls. The river takes an S-curve here as it tumbles down a long cascade. The final few drops are all 5-10 feet high. The total drop must be around 30 feet.

The river widens out below the falls, so the only heads on view from land is about 100 feet from the falls. To get close to the falls, get on the Wilson's Falls Trail. This trail crosses the river the falls. Rough trails follow the river down to the falls on both sides of the river. There are lots of nice spots along the way to view the falls.

Wilson's Falls is located at the end of Wilson's Falls road. To reach the falls from Bracebridge Falls head northeast on Manitoba Street, and take a right onto Taylor street. Take a left onto River Street just after crossing the tracks. This becomes Wilson's Falls road after about 1/2 km. There is a parking area by the falls from which you can get a nice distant view of the falls. If you continue to the end of the road there is a parking area for the trailhead.

There is a dam here just to the left of the falls. Water is diverted well above the falls, leaving the main flow of the river relatively unspoiled. The spillage from the dam forms a second waterfall.

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 larger High Falls is about 10 kilometers upstream, and Bracebridge Falls is a few kilometers downstream. Muskoka Falls can be found on the south branch of the Muskoka River just south of Bracebridge.

Photo Gallery

	Fishing at the Falls
The Dam

This page has been accessed 4098 times.
Last Modified: Thursday, 28-Aug-2008 16:12:13 MDT.