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Mary Ann Falls

An outdoor spot in Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Summer.

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Mary Ann Falls in Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail
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Why go

Short gravel side road to a waterfall and swimming pool in the eastern highlands.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 activities and 2 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is Franey Trail, 12 km away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Summer

Nearby

The 3 closest curated picks in Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Franey Trail

    Steep climb to a fire-tower lookout over Clyburn Valley and the Atlantic.

    Outdoors · 12 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Highland Sitting Room at Keltic Lodge

    Lounge in a historic resort on Middle Head peninsula, with ocean views and Nova Scotia drinks.

    Drinks · 12 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Ingonish Beach

    Sand barrier beach with both a warm freshwater lake and the ocean.

    Outdoors · 14 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Mary Ann Falls is a stop on our Nova Scotia Coast & Cabot Trail route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail

Another curated outdoor spot in Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail. See the full Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail run from -5°C in February to 17°C in August; December is usually the wettest month. For Mary Ann Falls itself, we suggest: Summer.

Modelled monthly averages for Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Mary Ann Falls, Victoria County, NS B0C 1N0, Canada
Coordinates
46.76214, -60.36343
Destination
Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail, Nova Scotia

Mary Ann Falls: quick answers

How much time do you need at Mary Ann Falls?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Mary Ann Falls. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Mary Ann Falls?

Our pick: Summer.

Is Mary Ann Falls free?

Yes, we list Mary Ann Falls as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Mary Ann Falls?

Mary Ann Falls is at Mary Ann Falls, Victoria County, NS B0C 1N0, Canada. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Mary Ann Falls?

Mary Ann Falls appears on Nova Scotia Coast & Cabot Trail, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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