Crystal Falls area
Verify current public access and parking before visiting.
Algoma Waterfall Route
Waterfalls Around Sault Ste. Marie
A flexible one- or two-day itinerary linking accessible waterfalls, forests and shoreline stops.
Route overview
Spring runoff usually produces the strongest flows, while summer and fall make it easy to combine waterfalls with beaches and hiking.
Recommended stops
Chippewa Falls
A dramatic roadside waterfall on Highway 17.
Beaver Falls
A less obvious stop along Highway 556; plan the location in advance.
Batchawana Bay
Use the bay as a meal, beach or rest stop.
Park extension
Add Sand River or another Lake Superior Provincial Park stop.
Suggested itinerary
One day
Choose two or three accessible falls and Batchawana Bay.
Two days
Add Lake Superior Provincial Park and an overnight stay.
Before you go
- Wet rocks and steep banks can be slippery.
- Do not cross barriers or approach waterfall edges.
- Some stops have limited signage and cellular service.