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Great Falls (Housatonic) at Falls Village
Canaan, Connecticut
Dam-controlled Housatonic cascade in Falls Village. Swimming prohibited — multiple drownings on record.
At a glance
Overview
Dam-controlled Great Falls of the Housatonic in Falls Village — a dramatic 60 ft cascade over folded schist. Swimming is prohibited and has killed multiple people. Visit as a viewing-only waterfall; kayakers run the lower pool in high water.
- Also known as
- Great Falls of the Housatonic, Canaan Falls, Falls Village Falls
- County
- Litchfield
- Region
- Litchfield Hills
- Water type
- Lake
- Swim feature type
- Lake beach
Know before you go
Public
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
From US-7 in Falls Village, take Water Street past the Falls Village Recreation Area to the FirstLight viewing area.
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