Bonnel Creek Falls

Bonnel Creek Falls, Vancouver Island, BC
Bonnel Creek Falls, Vancouver Island, BC, photo by Bud Logan

This falls is located in Nanoose Bay and is a perfect spot for a hike, you will find a series of 5 falls that run through a wild canyon.

Bonnel Falls, Vancouver Island, BC
Bonnel Falls, Vancouver Island, BC, photo by Bud Logan

Just after you pass Arlington Road in Nanoose Bay, turn right on Sea Blush Road. Drive along this road until you see the yellow gate on Sundew Pl Road. Please park on the side of the road so as not to block the gate. Hiking into these falls is along a flat and easy old logging road. it’s about 1000 meters to the trailhead, this trail follows an old overgrown road. You will know you are on the right trail as you can hear the roar of the falls from the trailhead. Head down this trail for about 100 meters and then the trail begins to drop. This is where it begins to be dangerous.

Bonnel Falls, Vancouver Island, BC
Bonnel Falls, Vancouver Island, BC, photo by Forrest Logan

Although the trail is steep and under certain conditions, it can be quite slippery, there are ropes installed to help you down. You will come out at the top of the falls and can see and hear the other falls from here. For the more adventurous of you, you can head down a narrow trail that takes you to a small rock face that has ropes that will take you down to the second falls. Be careful here.

Bonnel Falls, Vancouver Island, BC
Bonnel Falls, Vancouver Island, BC, photo by Bud Logan

There is waterfall after waterfall that drops between lakes and ponds, there are 5 falls in total. the best time and the most dangerous time to see these falls is during the winter months when the creek is running full. Although during the summer months, you will find a rope swing that is installed at the top pond that makes a great place to swim.

Bonnel Creek Falls, Vancouver Island, BC
Bonnel Creek Falls, Vancouver Island, BC, photo by Bud Logan

I have hiked throughout the canyon and must tell you that this is a pretty incredible series of falls and ponds. It’s worth the effort to get here, bring your camera and lunch and check these falls out.

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