Episode #34: Exploring Cordova Falls Waterfalls, Upper, Middle and Lower
Episode #34: Exploring Cordova Falls Waterfalls, Upper, Middle and Lower
Cordova Falls is a perfect place to explore waterfalls. There are at least three waterfalls/chutes along this stretch of the Cordova River, which drops a total of 28 metres.
The largest, Upper Cordova Falls is found immediately below a dam at the southern outlet of Cordova Lake. Here, the Crowe River tumbles down a narrow rocky channel perhaps 100 metres long. The river drops about 10 metres, falling not as one main cascade, but rather in at least five distinct smaller drops, separated by short pools. By walking along a poorly marked trail leading south from the dam, you can get to the lower reaches of the falls.
Middle Cordova Falls is perhaps the most photogenic of the three waterfalls, forming a pretty five-metre-high cascade set among cedars and hemlocks. It is partially hidden behind the Cordova Lake Hydroelectric Generating Station, and is difficult to view up close without a little adventuring. A portion of the river’s discharge that would have flowed over these falls is diverted at the upper falls and delivered 200 metres to the hydroelectric plant by a long, wooden penstock. Opened in 1992, the station generates a peak output of 780 kW, which is enough to power about 50 homes.
Lower Cordova Falls are the smallest, but are located beside a beautiful rock-floored clearing in the woods. You’ll find them hidden at the end of a short driveway on the right side of the road a few minutes’ drive further south. is perhaps the most photogenic of the three waterfalls, forming a pretty five-metre-high cascade set among cedars and hemlocks.
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Episode #33: Exploring Flinton Falls and Mill Ruins | Waterfalls of Ontario
Flinton Ontario is a hamlet in Lennox and Addington County in Eastern Ontario, Canada. The population is about 500, and it was founded by Billa Flint. The community is on the Skootamatta River whose falls were used to power many mills.
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The village was built to house Billa Flint's employees, working at his mill on the river, which powered the entire community. Ruins of the mill can be seen at the Flinton Falls waterfall at the Flinton Conservation Area
The Skootamatta cascades over the dam and takes a sharp left south and rushes under the bridge. This is a very popular spot for kayakers!
Also found in the Flinton Conservation Area, are the remains of a dam and powerhouse that once provided early hydro-electric power to the community and to the nearby mines.
Built in the early 1900's, the dam on the Skootamatta River at Flinton Falls was built out of concrete. The water was channeled through two spillways where the force was used to turn two turbines, which can still be seen. Much of the structure remains intact and is very photogenic most times of the year.
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Episode #32: Exploring the Felkers Falls in Spring | Waterfalls of Ontario
This hidden gem is nestled in the Felker’s Falls Conservation Area in the city’s eastern neighbourhood of Stoney Creek. Felker’s Falls flows over the edge of the Niagara Escarpment revealing a tall and impressive ribbon waterfall as well as significant geological rock formations in the bedrock gorge. It’s also close to other nearby waterfalls worth exploring.
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Episode #31: Exploring the Carbide Willson Ruins and Waterfall
Nestled in the forest on the shore of Meech Lake, the Carbide Wilson Ruins have a unique history.
The ruins are the last remaining traces of a fertilizer plant constructed by little-known inventor, Thomas Leopold Willson.
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The complex originally included three buildings: an acid condensation tower, a dam and a generating station. Unfortunately, the ruins were never preserved. The tower was destroyed by fire and, today, only its foundation remains.
In 1907, Thomas Leopold Willson purchased 460 acres of land at Meech Lake for his summer home. He used the site to advance his research on nitrogen. Four years later, he built the dam, generating station and an acid condensation tower near his home, on the shore of Meech Lake.
The entire complex formed a superphosphate fertilizer plant. Unfortunately, in 1915, while in New York City trying to raise new venture capital, Willson collapsed in the middle of the street, struck down by a heart attack.
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Episode #30: Hog's Back Falls Waterfall | Exploring Ontario's Waterfalls.
Episode #30: Hog's Back Falls Waterfall | Exploring Ontario's Waterfalls.
Hog's Back Falls, officially known as the Prince of Wales Falls, but rarely referred to by this name, are a series of artificial waterfalls on the Rideau River in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The falls are located just north of Mooney's Bay and the point where the Rideau Canal splits from the Rideau River.
While not even close to the kind of waterfall I like to visit, I was passing through Ottawa from Quebec and decided to make a stop. The weather in Ottawa was warming up, making for a nice bit of flow over the waterfall, although there was still a great deal of snow.
I wouldn't go out of your way for this one, however if you're in the area or passing through, it's a nice stop
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Episode #28: Decew Falls Waterfall | Exploring Ontario's Waterfalls.
Decew Falls is a beautiful wild waterfall in St Catherines, Ontario, there are actually three cascades to see here
- The main waterfall at Decew Falls
- Just beside Decew Falls is a small waterfall that some call “Tunnel Falls
- Lower Decew Falls which can be found downstream from Decew
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Depending on which way you take in, the visit will be an adventure either way, you could choose the long way in, which I highly recommend. This route requires you to park quite a ways away from the waterfall and take an adventurous hike in. On the way, you will cross the ruins of an old abandoned bridge followed by some rapids and finally I stop at the beautiful Lower Decew Falls.
Once you have enjoyed your time at Lower Decew the hike continues towards Decew Falls, you will soon hear it and see it in the distance. But, before you hit Decew you will pass the man made “Tunnel Falls”, this is a small waterfall made from water that runs from a pipe in the escarpment running from the nearby hydroelectric plant.
Finally you will have reached Decew Falls, a gorgeous 72 foot high waterfall that drops into a beautiful turquoise pool. Surrounded by nothing but water, rocks and nature, Decew Falls is an excellent place to visit and escape the city.
Should you choose the shorter route, you can park at the Morningstar Mill at the top of the waterfall and look for the yellow rope tied off to a tree that you can use for support to lower yourself down and into the gorge.
I made my visit on a weekday and had the entire site to myself the entire time, crowding has been an issue in the recent few years, so if you do visit please be respectful of others, don’t litter and help keep this natural oasis open for everyone to enjoy!
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Episode #27: Healey Falls Waterfall and dam | Exploring Ontario's Waterfalls
Coming off of a great Summer and early Fall of visiting several Ontario Waterfalls in warmer weather, Healey Falls in Cambellford Ontario was my first visit to a waterfall in the cold!
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It was Halloween and I had spent the day in Warkworth helping a woman clean up her property of an abandoned house I had explored the year before. I told her of my plans to see some waterfalls before the sun went down and she had suggested I visit Healey Falls.
Healey Falls is not the easiest waterfall to find, even though it’s RIGHT THERE off a major highway. After some failed drives down some long forgotten roads I could SEE the waterfall but how the heck to I GET to the waterfall?
Finally, I found a side dirt road that was covered in no parking signs, after being chased off by a homeowner not wanting me parked anywhere near his driveway I finally found a spot without any signs.
A short walk down a paved path and you will approach an unsightly concrete dam, unfortunately this waterway is controlled by a dam from the upper body of water called Seymour Lake, a part of the Trent River. My guess is that Healey Falls has something to do with controlling water levels for the nearby Trent Severn Waterway Locks.
The width of Healey Falls is around 100 metres and it drops a total of 10-20 metres or more along a series of steps carved into the bedrock.
Unfortunately on my visit, only 1 or 2 of the gates were open, but I am told that at full force this waterfall is a serious sight to see!
I wouldn’t go out of my way or plan a trip to see this one, but if you’re in the area it is definitely worth a stop!
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Episode #26: Lavender Falls Waterfall, Private Waterfall Ontario: Exploring Ontario's Waterfalls
Lavender Falls is a privately owned waterfall on a $10,000,000 piece of country property in rural Ontario, Canada. It is the largest privately owned waterfall in Ontario
I took a massive chance here by driving all the way there in hopes that I could speak to the owner, or someone who could grant me permission to visit the waterfall and thank Baby Jesus they said yes.
For this one, I fully expected them to say no to me given the issues they have had in the past with unruly visitors leaving junk and beer bottles behind, vandals and even a man falling to his death, drunk, from the top of the waterfall.
I had no intention of trespassing on this visit and I strongly advise against it as the wonderful couple who live here have dealt with enough problems and they always contact the OPP when they see that there is someone attempting to access the property. It's not only the owners but the area residents too will call the police when they suspect there are trespassers.
The individual who I spoke with told me where to park, gave me some instructions to avoid any tickets or issues with police and neighbours and that the rest was up to me to figure out!
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Episode #25: Coopers Falls Waterfall, Coopers Falls Ontario: Exploring Ontario's Waterfalls
Episode #25: Coopers Falls Waterfall, Coopers Falls Ontario: Exploring Ontario's Waterfalls
Cooper’s Falls, located in the Ghost Town of the same name, Coopers falls is an impressive cascade of water almost completely masked from the modern world.
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Wild, hidden and unspoiled, out of view of motorists driving by, Cooper’s Falls is one the most beautiful and best-kept secrets in Muskoka. You have to really search for this near-mythical place; it’s not on any tourist map and only the most local of locals seems aware of its existence.
My visit to Coopers Falls was in September of 2020, I was off on a 3 day waterfall road trip all through Muskoka, my final waterfall in this area on the 3rd day was Coopers Falls.
Coopers Falls is now a Ghost Town with a few residents, according to wikipedia:
“In 1864, Thomas James Cooper and his wife, Emma and three young children, emigrated to Canada on the steamship "Hector" from Fawkham, England. They arrived in the area from the train in Barrie. From there they proceeded to make their way by boat to Washago. There they set off into the bush to find a location to build their home, in lands that turned out to be occupied by wolves.
Emma and Thomas Cooper built a house and general store half a mile from a waterfall on the Black River. Many years later, in 1878 the first post office opened with the name Cooper's Falls.
The village soon added a general store, blacksmith and cheese factory. A log schoolhouse was built in 1874 followed by two churches. The Methodist church was built in 1894 and the Anglican church was built approximately 1884.
Thomas Cooper had hoped that his town's inhabitants would live good and clean lives. He believed in prohibition and thus, was not pleased when men from the lumber camps would show up in town, drunk.
The town's demise came when the lumber mill closed. The actual waterfall which took the Cooper name sits on private property, but can be seen from Cooper's Falls Road, especially in winter and early spring, when foliage doesn't obstruct the view.”
My visit was entirely done without research, all I knew was there was a ghost town and there was a waterfall, with no idea how to get to the waterfall. I just parked my car and started hiking in the general direction of the water.
The entire town is peppered with the old homes from the town's active days, most are decrepit and decaying, yellow “No Trespassing” signs all over the homes. I had to find a way towards the water, so I picked what looked like a trail between two old abandoned homes that headed directly into a forest.
Passing bits of debris, machinery and some old shacks, the sound of the water was getting closer, I found myself on the property of a very obviously abandoned shack, just off in the distance was an old rusty and wooden bridge over the creek, to the right was the waterfall. If I was to get to the waterfall I have to cross this bridge carefully. As I got to the other side I came to an unmarked path into the dense forest heading in the direction of the waterfall. It was here that I started to wonder if I would encounter moose or a bear.
Finally I find rock and the waterfall is on my right, entirely hidden, wild and secluded this was the best and most remote waterfall of this trip, I won’t be leaving here anytime soon.
I unpack my gear, capture some photos and video footage, then I spot a perfect “Dave sized” spot carved into the rock directly beside my waterfall, this is where I will sit and spend a good 30 minutes of total peace and tranquility.
It’s time to finish what I am here to do, capture this experience in photos and video, I still have one more waterfall on this trip and it’s 3 hours away!
It was hard to pull myself from this waterfall, there is something about being alone in a place this remote and wild!
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Episode #23: Wilsons Falls Waterfall, Bracebridge Ontario: Exploring Ontario's Waterfalls
Episode #23: Wilsons Falls Waterfall, Bracebridge Ontario: Exploring Ontario's Waterfalls
Wilson Falls is considered to be one of the wildest and most scenic falls on the North Branch of Muskoka River
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Wilson's Falls is located on the north branch of the Muskoka River between Bracebridge Falls and High Falls. The muskoka river takes an S-curve here as it tumbles down a long cascade. The final few drops are all 2-3m feet high. The total drop is approximately 10m.
Unlike Bracebridge Falls and the nearby High Falls, the addition of man made elements is far less noticeable here. A small hydroelectric station built in 1909 stands along the river, generating electricity for Bracebridge, but it’s very unobtrusive and doesn’t detract from the pleasing scene of the landscape and waterfall.
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Episode #22: Little High Falls Muskoka Waterfall: Exploring Ontario's Waterfalls
Episode #22: Little High Falls Muskoka Waterfall: Exploring Ontario's Waterfalls
This wraps up the three part series on the waterfalls found at the High Falls Muskoka site
Little High Falls Falls can be found just a short hike away from Muskoka High Falls. The falls has two drops. The lower drop tumbles into the lake below High Falls. It is not easily seen from land, and is best seen from the water. The upper drop is about 100 feet upstream. You can walk right up to the base of this one. A foot bridge crosses over the top of the falls.
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There is some inconsistent information out there about the names of these falls. The lower falls is sometimes referred to as "Little High Falls", and the upper falls as "Potts Falls". Some people reverse the names, like I did in my last video and was quickly corrected.
Reaching Little High Falls is a breeze, starting at the High Falls picnic area, follow the trails into the woods and stay close to the water. You will soon reach the bridge over the upper drop known at Pott Falls. If you continue on this trail, and take the first right, you can get down to the river below the High Falls. From here you can get a better view of the lower drop, known as Little High Falls
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Episode #21: Pott Falls Waterfall Ontario | Exploring Ontario’s Waterfalls
When visiting High Falls, Muskoka be sure to venture into the trails and forests surrounding High Falls and you will come to a bridge that takes you over the smaller and more secluded Pott Falls.
Within walking and hiking distance of High Falls, you will find two more beautiful waterfalls for your picture taking pleasure, the smaller Little High Falls and Pott Falls. Follow the hiking trail signs to find them both.
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Pott Falls waterfall is proof that small can be absolutely beautiful! Located only a few minutes' walk from High Falls, this waterfall yields beautiful photographs.
Little High Falls is located just a few hundred meters downstream from this waterfall.
From Lake Deerhurst, water channels through into Fairy Lake which then snakes through into Hunters Bay, through The Narrows and into Mary Lake. From Mary Lake the Muskoka River water drops from Port Sydney Falls and travels almost 20 kms through the Muskokas to High Falls.
Both Little High Falls and Pott Falls waterfalls are fed by a small stream running through the forests and trails of the High Falls picnic area, Pott Falls actually feeds Little High Falls and both empty into the snaking Muskoka River that eventually drops through Wilson Falls and then Bracebridge Falls where it soon empties into Lake Muskoka
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Episode #20 High Falls Muskoka Waterfall Ontario | Exploring Ontario’s Waterfalls
Episode #20 High Falls Muskoka Waterfall Ontario | Exploring Ontario’s Waterfalls
The website gowaterfalling.com states that Muskoka High Falls is one of the largest and steepest waterfalls in the Muskoka region. It also has been left relatively intact, despite the dam located at the site. In addition it is easy to visit, making it one of the best waterfalls in this part of Ontario.
High Falls is one of the most impressive waterfalls in the Muskoka area. The river falls about 50 feet in a single drop. It is not a plunge, but it is much steeper than most of the cascades found in this region.
There is a power station above the falls, and water is diverted from the river, but the falls are still an impressive site.
The Muskoka region is full of great waterfalls to visit, in the immediate area of High Falls you can also hike to the much smaller Pott's Falls and Little High Falls which are located just a short hike from High Falls.
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Episode #19: Hatchery Falls Waterfall Ontario | Exploring Ontario’s Waterfalls
Episode #19: Hatchery Falls Waterfall Ontario | Exploring Ontario’s Waterfalls | Waterfalls Near Me
Hatchery Falls is considered a wild & scenic slide waterfall, this 7 m high waterfall near Lake Rosseau in Ontario Canada is easily accessible from the former Skeleton Lake Fish Hatchery on Fish Hatchery Rd, from the parking lot it is an easy 15 minute, or 1 km hike to reach the falls.
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The hike to the falls is easy and calming and before you know it you will hear the sound of the falls in the distance. Untouched by man, this wild waterfall is well hidden, free of fences and railings and makes for an excellent escape and explore.
The eager waterfall explorer can cross the river to the other side from either the upper or lower falls, I would suggest the lower falls for safety reasons.
Once you have finished your time at Hatchery Falls you can continue your hike down stream, of you can head back to your car to check out other area waterfalls like Minnehaha Falls, Rousseau Falls or head to Bracebridge for High Falls and Potts Falls
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Episode #18: Little Davis Falls Waterfall Hamilton, Ontario | Exploring Ontario’s Waterfalls
Episode #18: Little Davis Falls Waterfall Hamilton, Ontario | Exploring Ontario’s Waterfalls
Little Davis Falls can be found off of the Red Hill Creek on a body of water called Davis Creek, the flow at Little Davis Falls runs all year long.
The twin curtain waterfall is 10 feet tall with a crest width of 18 feet.
Little Davis Falls is extremely easy to get to from Quigley Road in Hamilton, once you park at the end of Quigley there is a small walkway into the woods and the waterfall is right there, you can hear it from the road!
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Episode #17: Rosseau Falls Waterfall Muskoka Ontario Exploring Ontario’s Waterfalls
Rosseau Falls Waterfall Muskoka Ontario: Exploring Ontario’s Waterfalls Episode #17
In the summer of 2020 I embarked on a multi day roadtrip for the sole purpose of exploring waterfalls. It was three days and two nights of long drives and adventurous exploring and hiking of 11 total waterfalls.
Heading north from Burlington, Ontario I drove straight to my farthest destination first, Rosseau Falls in Muskoka, Ontario. After roughly three hours of driving I finally arrived to the parking area and so relieved to see no other people around!
Rosseau Falls consists of two waterfalls as the river descends about 30 m along its route to Lake Rosseau.
Rosseau Falls Photo Gallery:
https://www.waterfallsontario.com/rosseau-falls-waterfall
Upper Rosseau Falls is very easy to access just off of highway 141, you can park in a small picnic area and a short jaunt across the street and you're there. Lots of great places to sit and enjoy the view, the scenery and the tranquility. Lower Rosseau Falls is about 1km downstream and exits into the mouth of Lake Rosseau, I didn't see if it was possible to hike down to the lower falls, I drove there and there is also a small parking lot.
Most of Lower Rosseau Falls is available to the public but there is a small section down by the final outfall into Lake Rosseau that is on private property.
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Episode #16: Westcliffe and Cliffview Falls Waterfall s Exploring Ontario’s Waterfalls
Westcliffe and Cliffview Falls Waterfall:s Exploring Ontario’s Waterfalls Episode #16
Westcliffe Falls is a 15 metre complex ribbon cascade waterfall found in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
This waterfall can be seen from Cliffview Park at the top of the stairs leading down to Chedoke Golf Course
Waterfalll Photo gallery:
https://www.waterfallsontario.com/westcliffe-falls-cliffview-waterfall
Westcliffe Falls generally has year-round water flow except during extended dry periods. It has a height of 15m (49 ft.) and a crest width of 2m (7ft.) and is considered a Complex Ribbon Cascade type waterfall. During heavier flows, the waterfall widens out half way down, and then narrows again towards the bottom, giving the appearance of a diamond in the woods against the escarpment face
Westcliffe falls is one of four waterfalls contained in this cut in the escarpment, starting with lower westcliffe and lower cliffview falls at the parking lot of the chedoke golf course, you hike up some rather harsh terrain to access the two main waterfalls.
While the further cliffview falls was down to a trickle for my visits, westcliffe falls was much more impressive and picturesque
Just a short 5-10 minute hike from the golf course and you’ll hear the waterfall coming from the west, a short hike up and a careful climb down and you’ll forget you are in the middle of a city and feel like you are in your own tropical retreat.
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Episode #15: Wahoosh Falls Waterfall Exploring Ontario’s Waterfalls
Wahoosh Falls Waterfall: Exploring Ontario’s Waterfalls Episode #15
Today, we take a short drive to Mississauga, Ontario and we explore Wahoosh Falls!
Wahoosh Falls is located in the hilariously named Mullets creek, it is a simple little waterfall right in the middle of Mississauga. It’s tucked away behind a busy city street, down a small road and in a ravine, driving by you wouldn’t even know it was there.
Wahoosh Falls is classified as a small cascade waterfall. It’s about 10 feet tall, and is wider than it is tall. Wahoosh Falls flows all year long and doesn’t dry up during any season.
Currently, Wahoosh Falls is blocked off by a terrible fencing job, and the parking lot is closed. However, should you find yourself hiking up or downstream in any direction, you would find yourself enjoying the small yet very enjoyable Wahoosh Falls.
I like saying "Wahoosh Falls"
The way the water flows after it drops from the short cascade creates something known as the "Wahoosh Swoosh", you can see the Wahoosh Swoosh in the first two photos in the set below.
Walking a bit further downstream there is a smaller waterfall, much much smaller.
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Episode #14: Chedoke Falls Waterfall Exploring Ontario’s Waterfalls
Chedoke FallsWaterfall: Exploring Ontario’s Waterfalls Episode #14
Chedoke Falls is a Ribbon Waterfall located on the east branch of the Chedoke Creek in Hamilton Ontario. Chedoke Falls is 60 feet in height and 30 feet in crest width. Chedoke Falls experiences year-round flow.
History
Chedoke Falls is named after Chedoke Creek which runs through the area. The interesting fact about “Chedoke” is that it is not a Native Indian word as believed and noted in many websites and books. In fact it is a corruption of two English words “seven oaks”. The Native Indian caught the sound and changed “seven oaks” into “Chedoke”.
In 2012 it was discovered that there are very high levels of human waste in the water coming from Chedoke Falls. Illegal sewer hookups from the homes above the falls are blamed as the likely source of “super high levels” of fecal contamination at three escarpment waterfalls along Chedoke Creek.
There are many photos of people swimming in the water at the base of Chedoke Falls, had I not known already that there was raw sewage in the water, I still would not have entered the pool as I could already smell the sewage in the water.
Also see the photo gallery
https://www.waterfallsontario.com/chedoke-falls-waterfall
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Episode #13: Little Wonder Waterfall Exploring Ontario’s Waterfalls
Little Wonder Waterfall: Exploring Ontario’s Waterfalls Episode #13
The past of Little Wonder Falls, of course predates history - standing upon a landscape visited by God's creatures dating back eons.
Long before the arrival of the Whites, it was often a favorite location with the aboriginals who gathered there for spiritual assemblies - and because of that significance to them, created there a native burial ground.
The original settler surveyor designated the site on the village plot as being the Reserve for Mill - and my the wife of the current owners grandfather operated there the Little Wonder Mill which initially made Little Wonder Flour.
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Later the mill became a basket factory, that during the Great Depression as bought out, and idled, to prevent competition.
Natives continued to visit the site. A recorded history of a century ago relates that in their tradition, "one of the great treasures of the earth will be discovered there."
When the property came into the possession of the current owner he had the surveyor rename it on the map - Bahji du Canada, as the site for the
Universal Language Institute.
Later, when his son Bahji was killed in a sledding accident in the village, he obtained permission from the native chiefs and the Ontario Provincial Government to create a burial ground adjacent to the native burial sites and Bahji's memorial was created there.
A large red stone was moved there and dedicated in a Sweet Grass ceremony by the Chairman of the Southern Metis - and thus there remains entwined
the natural geographic beauty, the history of the native peoples, and its destiny to become the source of "one of the great treasures of the earth."
This waterfall is located on private property, however access and permission is possible should you know who to contact, how to contact him and what may be asked of you to obtain such permission.
If you are able to contact the owner, there is a strong chance you will have to put in a good few hours of manual labour to pay for your trip to the waterfall, but it is very well worth it.
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Episode #12: Cannings Falls Waterfall Exploring Ontario’s Waterfalls
Cannings Falls Waterfall: Exploring Ontario’s Waterfalls Episode #12
Cannings Falls is located at the head of Hockley Valley, north of Orangeville Ontario. This is one of the wildest and most pristine waterfall along the Niagara Escarpment. It is also one of the harder to visit, as there are no trails, and the gorge is very steep with lots of dead fall and loose rock.
The falls lies just outside of the current boundaries of the Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Preserve, but it does lie on lands the park is hoping to acquire.
Cannings Falls Photo Gallery:
https://freaktography.com/cannings-falls-waterfall/
The falls consists of two drops, each around 10-15 feet high. Further upstream the smaller but equally scenic Scott Falls can be found, but it is on private property, as is Cannings Falls
Please Note that Cannings Falls is now closed to the public and on private property.
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Episode #11: Albion Falls Waterfall Exploring Ontario’s Waterfalls
Albion Falls Waterfall: Exploring Ontario’s Waterfalls Episode #11
Please Note that Albion Falls is now closed to the public If visiting Albion Falls please enjoy it from the provided viewing platform at the parking lot Anyone caught accessing the lower falls and closed trails are subject to trespassing fines Albion Falls has been deemed too unsafe after multiple accidents and deaths.
Albion Falls Photo Gallery:
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Albion Falls is one of the most picturesque waterfalls in the region and one of the city’s most popular. The Red Hill Creek in the east end’s King’s Forest tumbles over rock that’s been formed over time into steps and shelves, fanning outwards into a beautiful cascade of rushing water.
Albion Falls is one of the largest of the many waterfalls in Hamilton. The waterfall is composed of two very steep ramp class falls. Each waterfall is perhaps 7 to 8 m in height, falling at an angle of about 80 degrees. A small ledge of thicker dolostone separates the two falls. Large blocks of dolostone litter the base of the waterfall.
History
This waterfall has a rich history. It was once considered as a possible water supply source for Hamilton, and rocks from the surrounding area were used in the rock garden of the Royal Botanical Garden. The land on which Albion Falls is located was once known as Albion Mills or the Village of Mount Albion.
Albion Falls Legends
Albion Falls is a place of tremendous beauty, yet it is also the site of numerous tragedies, some famous, some now forgotten.
Albion Falls was the site of one famous tragedy, young Jane Reilly threw herself down into the thundering waters after her lover, Joseph Rousseau, rejected her. A poet named Slater commemorated the event in verse:
Alas, poor Jane Riley
for Joseph she did die
By jumping off that dizzy brink
full sixty cubits high
Joseph’s mother, who may have been instrumental in the tragic couple’s breakup, apparently said afterward, “Let the blame rest on my shoulders.” Years later, she suddenly screamed, “Jane’s hand is on my shoulder!!” Although in good health up to that point, she collapsed to the floor and died.
Infamous murderess Evelyn Dick also dumped the headless remains of her husband, John, in the area in March 1946.
In the summer of 2017 a Toronto photographer was taking photos near a cliff at the upper trails, he slipped and fell to his death
After several rope rescues, accidents and the death of the photographer, the city of Hamilton has closed the lower access trails and lower falls.
If you visit Albion Falls, please enjoy them from the designated viewing platforms
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