From CBC Nova Scotia:

A Nova Scotia man with a passion for waterfalls says there are about 2,500 known waterfalls in this province, and likely thousands more to be discovered.

Abvhiael Crowley, who lives in Sydney, has visited waterfalls of all sizes—from two feet to more than 100 feet—and keeps a tally of them on his blog, Waterfalls of Nova Scotia. 

Crowley discovered his love for waterfalls 15 years ago. Diagnosed with cancer, he needed a way to stay active and find peace and quiet away from the stress and sickness that came from his treatment. He's now visited more than 200 waterfalls across the province.

Crowley put a call out to other waterfall enthusiasts to come up with a list of Nova Scotia's five must-see waterfalls. Some you can find in guide books, while others are more off the beaten path. 

Egypt Falls

Egypt Falls in Cape Breton (David Burke/CBC)

(a.k.a. Appins Falls or Piper's Glen Falls)

Where: Piper's Glen, Inverness County, Cape Breton

"It's just something completely different than any of the other waterfalls in Nova Scotia that I've ever been to," Crowley says.

Egypt Falls has unrivalled scenery, the waterfall stretching some 60 feet across and 25 feet high. The two-tiered falls cascade into a shallow pool where people can swim.

It's a short but steep hike through the woods to get to the bottom of the falls. Ropes have been installed to help visitors navigate the terrain.

For more see 5 must-see Nova Scotia waterfalls for your summer road trip and 5 more waterfalls from CBC see Must-see Nova Scotia waterfalls picked by readers