Sauble Falls Provincial Park

Growing up, I loved Sauble beach. I mean, what’s not to love about clean warm water, a fun boardwalk filled with arcades, ice cream and tacky vendors and at seven miles long, the second longest freshwater beach in the world!
When the suggestion was made to try camping at Sauble Falls Provincial Park, I was anxious to find out how the area had changed. I was not disappointed.

Sauble Falls Provincial Park is located just north of the town of Sauble Beach and is a relatively small park, featuring just 152 campsites and only 53 of these with hydro hookups. The park is divided into 2 campgrounds, separated by county road 13.

Although the immature forest of the area does not lend itself to providing privacy, the best sites in the park in terms of size and location are: 31, 33, 35, 37, 39 and 40 in the West Campground and 102, 104, 106, 108, 110 and 112 in the East Campground. All of these sites back onto the Sauble River as well. Avoid sites 46 and 43 as they are very close to an access road.

The main feature of the park is Sauble Falls itself, a multi-tiered waterfall that provides a great spot for wading and photography. For the more adventurous, there are spots where people can be found jumping from the ledges into the cascading water below. Canoe and kayak rentals are available.

Just a short drive from both Sauble and North Sauble beach and their legendary shoreline and sunsets, Sauble Falls is a worthwhile destination and a great jump off point for further exploration of the Bruce Peninsula.

Happy New Year, and thank you all for your interest and comments regarding this site. I look forward to sharing more in 2010!!

Cam

Sydenham Falls - Dundas, Ontario

“There’s a waterfall where??”
That was my immediate reaction when my brother called me and asked how I felt about an early morning fall hike into Sydenham Falls. Having lived in this area for over 20 years, I thought I knew the trails and waterfalls in the area pretty good. Even more incredible, this waterfall was only 5 minutes away.

A quick check on the website http://www.cityofwaterfalls.ca/ revealed that this specific area featured not only one, but three waterfalls!
So with sons in tow and accompanied by a very excited Rosie the wonder dog, we headed out to explore.

I had seen the trail heading into the woods at the bottom of the Sydenham Hill in Dundas, Ontario for years, not ever realizing the beauty and amazing rock formations that would appear just steps beyond the entrance of this trail.

The first waterfall that you come to is called Lower Sydenham Falls and it is approximately 13 feet high and is located below the railway bridge that crosses Sydenham Creek.

As you continue up the trail about 100 metres, heading steadily uphill into the escarpment, you will find a side trail on your right with a very steep downhill grade. This somewhat treacherous descent will take you to the bottom of Middle Sydenham Falls. The climb is worth it as this washboard curtain falls which is about 20 feet high is spectacular!

Heading back up the main trail, you arrive at Upper Sydenham Falls, which at approximately 45 feet tall is the largest of the three. It is a beautiful ribbon type falls and is a great spot to take photos.

Heading back out with kids now looking for some lunch and Rosie yearning to have an afternoon nap in front of the fireplace, we all agreed that a return hike in the summer, with the trees in full bloom is a “must do!”