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Uisge Bàn Falls Provincial Park — attraction in Baddeck, Cape Breton

Uisge Bàn Falls Provincial Park

Hike to a spectacular 50-foot waterfall in a granite gorge near Baddeck on Cape Breton Island, with scenic trails through hardwood forest.

attraction· Baddeck, NS · ★ 4.70 (307 reviews)

Uisge Bàn Falls Provincial Park is a 1.5-hour round trip hike to a spectacular waterfall on Cape Breton Island, 14.5 km (9 mi) north of Baddeck (Highway 105, Exit 9). A 1.5-km (1-mi) trail leads to this spectacular 15-m (50-ft) waterfall in a granite gorge. A 2-km (1.5-mi) trail follows the North Branch River with beautiful hardwood stands along the cliffs. Parking, picnic tables (some with shelters) and vault toilets are on site. Trailhead: 46°12’11.3"N 60°46’41.1"W Waterfall: 46°12’40.1"N 60°47’19.5"W

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