Muskoka is Ontario’s hidden vacationing gem, a tranquil municipality that offers almost unlimited potential for exploration. So sheltered and quiet that internationally recognized figures like Mark Wahlberg and David Beckham have chosen this spot for their summer getaways to escape their hectic celebrity lifestyle briefly. It didn’t take long to realize their reputation will always precede them.

Muskoka is not a luxury vacation destination. Yet it offers untapped natural splendor and opportunity for varied outdoor activities like jet skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, golfing, cycling, hiking, swimming, and kayaking.

Suppose you’re up for a memorable outdoor adventure, and you’re undaunted by the region’s rugged terrain. In that case, several local waterfalls and national parks deserve a spot on your itinerary.

We’ve selected five of Muskoka’s most beautiful waterfalls in the Huntsville area. So keep reading and pick your next destination!

Oxtongue River-Ragged Falls Provincial Park

Oxtongue River-Ragged Falls Provincial Park is close to the more popular Algonquin Provincial Park, located northeast of Huntsville.

Visitors often overlook Oxtongue River-Ragged Falls in favor of Algonquin Provincial Park, yet its appeal and attractions are certainly on par with the considerably larger Algonquin Park.

Ragged falls are one of the park’s main attraction points. The resounding falls are both beautiful and awe-inspiring, showcasing the raw power of glacial melt water. The park is about 34 km (21mi) from Huntsville or around a 30-minute drive.

Once there, you can leave your car at the designated parking lot and commence on the less than a mile-long trail along jagged terrain that leads to remarkable views of the falls.

Named one of Ontario’s top 10 waterfalls, Ragged Falls is not a destination you want to miss if you’re up for a challenging (but not too challenging) adventure near Huntsville.

Stubb’s Falls

Stubb’s Falls is part of Arrowhead Provincial Park and is one of the best areas for outdoor recreation near Huntsville. The park provides fantastic opportunities for hiking and mountain biking. The nearby Mayflower Lake, Arrowhead Lake, and two local rivers (Big and Little East Rivers) are also ideal locations for fishing, boating, and paddling.

Arrowhead Lake has several sand beaches great for swimming, accompanied by quiet camping sites. In addition, it includes about 15 kilometers of hiking trails, including one that will take you to Stubb’s Falls.

The trail leading to the falls is less than 3km (1.5mi) long and can take up to 40 minutes to complete by foot. It is properly maintained and visibly marked, and while wide at the start, it gets narrower and steeper as you climb, so make sure you wear appropriate shoes.

The park is just over 6 miles north of Huntsville. You can stop by the Arrowhead Inn on your way to Stubb’s Falls trail or back. The inn is about half a mile (1km) before the trail.

Skeleton Falls

Skeleton Falls, also known as Minnehaha Falls on Skeleton, is in the Parry Sound District, just west of Huntsville.

It is a 30-minute drive along a 20-mile road to the falls from Huntsville. But, despite an ominous-sounding name, Skeleton Falls is nowhere near as dangerous or life-threatening. If anything, the cool air, crystal-clear waters, and ponds on Skeleton River will reinvigorate you.

There is a parking lot, and the trail to the falls is close by, though you may have to make some effort to find it.

It is advisable to travel in a group with someone who knows the trail and the path to the falls, as the trail is not always clearly marked. It is a steep, sloping walk to the falls, so be sure to dress appropriately and avoid carrying heavy luggage.

The best time to visit the falls is between May and September.

High Falls

A 20-minute drive south of Huntsville (about 18 miles) will take you to Muskoka High Falls. The falls are less than 4 miles north of the city of Bracebridge.

Muskoka High Falls are wide and steep but not less attractive, despite a local dam and power station that diverts water from the Muskoka River.

Here it is also advisable to travel with someone familiar with the falls’ location as it can be easy to miss. Once you find the trail, it is an easy walk to the falls, making it convenient for a family trip.

Locally called the “Niagara of the North,’’ the Muskoka High Falls are among the largest and steepest in Ontario.

There are also three smaller falls near the adjacent Small High Falls, alongside convenient camping grounds, cottages, and a beachfront waterpark, among other attractions.

Rosseau Falls

About 27 miles (44km) west of Huntsville is the cascading Rosseau River, home to Rosseau Falls.

If you’re planning on visiting Skeleton Falls, which is about 5 miles east of Highway 141, you should also try to spare time for Rosseau Falls. You can easily get to the falls via Rosseau Lake Road 3, which is about half a mile west of the Upper Falls.

There is also the Lower Rosseau Falls as an extension to the upper falls. The lower falls are about half a mile downstream from the upper falls and rapid whitewater streams from the river.

Beautiful vistas of Lake Rosseau and the upper and lower falls, accompanied by many picnic areas off highway 141, make the Upper and Lower Rosseau Falls a must-visit spot in Muskoka.

Where to Stay When Visiting the Falls

Muskoka Cottage is one of the quietest and most accommodating rental cottages in and around Huntsville.

The property is almost perfectly positioned to commence on any local adventure and is less than an hour’s drive even to the farthest waterfall on this list.

The cottage is about a 10-minute drive from Huntsville and can also be reached by boat. It is perfect for a relaxing stay with family or friends, equipped with a hot tub overlooking Vernon Lake, a games lounge, and several canoes and kayaks. The property is also close to the Arrowhead and Algonquin provincial parks and a local ski resort, making it a suitable destination for a winter vacation as well.

If you’re using a jet boat, the possibilities for adventure are limitless as Lake Vernon connects with three large lakes: Fairy Lake, Peninsula Lake, and Mary Lake. This network of lakes provides tens of miles of water to explore the local lakefront.

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• County: Northumberland
• Falls Height: 1 metre
• Falls Type: Cascade
• Latitude/Longitude: N 46 28′ 54.88″ / W 066 28′ 27.05″
• Property Ownership: Crown
• Rating / Difficulty: ** / Easy (Trail)
• River System: Porter Brook / Southwest Miramichi River
• Scenic Route: Miramichi River Route
• SNB Map Book: Page / Map Name: Page 55 / Boiestown 21J/08

It is said that the Southwest Miramichi is one of the most productive salmon rivers in the world. Many consider it among the top ten cleanest rivers in the world. We are very proud that it is a part of the New Burisk map. This pristine river is home to the elusive Atlantic salmon that has tempted the skill of men for centuries. Its history is both colorful and diverse. Word has it there used to be a picture, in a camp down at Porter Brook, of a fish that was caught in this area in the 1930 or 40’s and that fish weighed 60 some pounds. In Gus & Lews trip up the river in 2008 to honour Miramichi Guides they met Mike Munn who said he saw George McKay get one out of ’er in Porter Brook one fall thirty years ago that was 50 pounds. He sold it to an old sport for a hundred dollars.

Drive out to Boiestown and take the Parker Ridge Road heading toward Bloomfield Ridge and Holtville. After crossing the Norrads Bridge over the Southwest Miramichi, turn right onto the Porter Cove Road and drive out to the first bridge that crosses Porter Brook. Park in the side road just after crossing the bridge. The trail leads from the old road to the base of the falls. Right after the old road on your way, you will pass by an exquisite Canadian casino. It’s an amazing place if you want to cool down after your hike. They offer huge amounts of games, similar to online sites like BCOnlineCasino which you can also visit if you are at home if you aren’t planning to go out there right now.

Visit Detail: A sky laced with cumulous clouds block out the direct sunlight providing interesting light on this diminutive waterfall. The air on this September morn sets a chill to my hands, a reminder of the onset of autumn. My son, Eammon and his friends are back at Vaughn Family camp salmon fishing. This is his first time casting a fly and from all accounts he is a quick learner. I will have my turn later in the day, so I decided to drive the 2 kilometres back to this location to photography the waterfall.

The hike down to the waterfall is easy and enjoyable only taking a few moments to reach the pool below the cascade. The foliage, still emerald, provides a lush canopy that further diffuses the sunlight. The early frost highlights the ferns and moss brown, adding to the ambience of the area. Energized by the recent rain brings the brook to life, beaconing the elusive salmon to complete unfinished business. This reminds me to finish my work here and to head back to the camp for lunch and an afternoon of fishing.

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• County: Charlotte
• Falls Height: 4 metres
• Falls Type: Block
• Latitude/Longitude: N 45 13’ 54.5” / W 066 50’ 38.8”
• Property Ownership: Crown
• Rating / Difficulty: ** / Easy (Roadside)
• River System: Magaguadavic River
• Scenic Route: Fundy Coastal Route
• SNB Map Book: Page / Map Name: Page 85 / McDougall Lake 21G/07

The “Magaguadavic” or otherwise known as the “Mackadavy” is a native word meaning “River of Eels“. The river is the sixth largest river in the New Brunswick, measuring approximately 129 kilometres in length and has 103 named tributaries and 55 lakes in a large drainage area. The river begins as an outlet on the southeastern bank of Magaguadavic Lake and ultimately empties into the Bay of Fundy. The Mackadavy flows through numerous rural communities of which Bonny River and Second Falls are two. The river like many on the western side of the Saint John River empties into the bay through the tallest waterfall in canada. As well it is a very boney or rock laden waterway throughout its length except below Second Falls, a beautiful cascade that tumbles over a perpendicular rock, where the river is wider and deeper due to the dam located at First Falls.

The area is famous for Old Ned. The nearby Lake Utopia is connected to the Magaguadavic River and, from there, to the Bay of Fundy by one of the deepest natural canals in the world. Local legend has it that the lake is inhabited by a sea monster known as the Lake Utopia Monster. Sightings of an enormous eel-like creature approximately 12 to 15 metres in length, pre-date the arrival of Europeans. The story goes that long ago two Maliseet Natives were canoeing on the lake when suddenly the monster appeared and chased them from one end to the other. Since the arrival of Europeans to the area in the late 1700′s, the story has continued. Most recently, in 1996, Roger and Lois Wilcox were canoeing on the lake when they saw ripples break the placid surface 100 metres away from them. It was heading toward Cannonball Island, a common monster sighting spot. Wilcox reports the monster as being 40 to 50 feet long, undulating upward, not sideways.

Starting at the intersection of Main Street and the Bonny River Road (Route 770) in St. George, drive approximately 14.5 Km to the junction of Route 77

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• County: Saint John
• Falls Height: 3 metres
• Falls Type: Notch/Tiered
• Latitude/Longitude: N 45° 12’ 26.0” / W 066° 16’ 03.7”
• Property Ownership: Crown
• Rating / Difficulty: **/Easy (Trail Roadside)
• River System: Perch Brook
• Scenic Route: Fundy Coastal Route
• SNB Map Book: Page / Map Name: Page 91 / Musquash 21G/01

The waterfall is located just metres into the woods from a service road that runs out from Prince of Wales to the various lakes that fuel the many brooks and streams that form the Musquash Wetlands (Estuary). The wonderful little falls and pool is encapsulated within a narrow ravine. From here the brook continues through a series of culverts until it is beyond the highway.

To see this waterfall, drive west on Route 1 from Saint John and take the Prince of Wales turnoff. At the end of the exit ramp, continue straight through onto the service road directly across. You will immediately see a small pond on the right and a brook on the left. Just beyond the rock cut on the right there is a little used trail that leads to and emerges at the falls. After a rain the descent can become very slippery.

This is an easy waterfall to visit as it only takes a few minutes to access.

Visit Detail: I was provided information about Perch Falls, as one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Canada from friends who are avid geo-cachers. They said the cascade was close to the service and they are not kidding. As I idled along the service road I could see the pool and a slight glimpse of the waterfalls beyond the undressed trees. Parked along side the road, I donned my hunting vest and hat, grabbed my camera and walked into the woods along the path to the falls. The short path is easily found by parking to the west of the rock cut.

This late in autumn there are few leaves remaining except for the yellow needles of the Tamarack. Dark skies and a light drizzles made for excellent conditions to photograph Perch Falls. I spent 20 or so minutes enjoying the reprise from the busy highway. Finishing up just before the skies opened up to a heavy rain I scurred up from the falls and back to my car

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“We are used to this”, was the collective reply when I asked the small and enthusiastic group of Nature Moncton members if they wanted to hike to Memel Falls in the pouring rain.

This trip was one of my most exciting experiences, not just because of the hike and waterfalls, but also because I won a large sum of money on mobile slot games that I enjoy playing on hike breaks. I played my usual small stakes slots for fun by taking advantage of the $80 free no deposit bonus when I suddenly saw the three jackpot symbols, which meant that I won $3600. It goes without saying that we had a huge party that night. But let’s start from the beginning.

I was invited down by the club to give a photo presentation of my Waterfalls of New Brunswick books. I eagerly accepted the opportunity and so I was on the road at 7:30 AM, listening to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. My first challenge was to find the Tankville School. The greater challenge will be leading a group of naturalist to the waterfall and back without issue. I know these folks are seasoned outdoor people, but there are many issues that can arise.

The morning presentation was well received and the group was ready to hit the road. On the drive down to Shepody the rain, which had held off began. Lightly at first but by the time we parked alongside Sawmill Creek it was a full force deluge. Pressing forward we scampered in to Sawmill Creek to view it’s waterfall. Wanting to save precious time we quickly retreated back to the road and headed towards the bridge over Memel Creek.

Memel Falls (Upper Pitch)

This is my first trip back to Memel Falls since 2007. Since then, there has been some clear cutting activity and I was concerned that the cutting may have taken away the naturalness of the waterfall. On my initial hike, I crossed the creek and mistakenly picked the toughest side to climb down into the ravine. On this trip I decided to lead the group along the eastern side of the creek. We quickly found an old logging road that is deeply rutted due to ATV traffic, and followed it. Eventually we cut into the brush and bushwhacked down the gentle slope to the creek and emerged at the creek about 100 metres below the falls. Some members of the group were skeptical of my interpretation of a gentle slope until they saw the sheer rock face and cliff on the other side.

The hike was tough and slippery due to the heavy rain in the last 24 hours. The bonus was an energetic waterfall that was spared any clear cutting.  After spending 30 minutes we began our return. The hike back was easier and we quickly made it back to our cars with no injuries. At this point we said our goodbyes. As I drove through Fundy National Park I was pleased with this successful outing for the group and myself.

I want to thank Catherine Johnson of Nature Moncton for all the prep work and her enthusiasm. I also want to thank the folks who attended. The conversation along the hike was interesting and funny. This will be one of my top outings.

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• County: Albert
• Falls Height: 3 metres
• Falls Type: Veil
• Latitude/Longitude: N 45 49’ 24.0” / W 064 48’ 29.2”
• Property Ownership: Crown
• Rating / Difficulty: ** / Moderate (No Trail)
• River System: Prescott Brook / Lumsden Brook / Crooked Creek
• Scenic Route: Fundy Coastal Route
• SNB Map Book: Page / Map Name: Page 74 / Hillsborough 21H/15

Just above Upper Prescott Brook Falls are the remains of an old flushing dam constructed to hold back the water of the brook and used to drive logs down the brook. There has been a long history of logging in the Caledonia Highlands and it has been one of the most important industries. There are many lakes, brooks and rivers and most of had a dam built on them. Near the dam there is a gully; the remains from where a scoop pulled by a team of horses or oxen cut away the gravel and hauled it to construct part of the dam. In the winter, men working for Isaac Clayton Prescott would cut logs, haul them to the river by oxen or horses, where they were piled high. In the spring, the logs were released into the rushing water and on their way to the Prescott Mill located on Crooked Creek near Riverside-Albert.

Park at the Southern New Brunswick Snowmobile Club House @ N 45 50’ 49.1” / W 064 47’ 20.8”. Drive out Provincial Route 34 a distance of approximately 4 Km or the junction of Route 34 with the Local Route 862/865. Turn left on Local Route 862 and drive out 1.6 Km to coordinates N 45 49’ 31.8” / W 064 48’ 30.3” and park off to one side of the trail. This will place you near one of the branches of the brook. Walk along the left side of the brook to the given GPS coordinates to the waterfall. There are other waterfalls located further down the brook if one is interested in hiking down into the gorge in New Burisk.

Visit Detail: Terry Gallant, my friend, stops abruptly and turns off of the ATV rail and heads down along the brook on what was a very old logging road that is currently overgrown. It is so overgrown that there is little indication that it was used by horse and oxen to haul timber. The forest is scented with cedar and spruce. In a minute we stop at the junction of a second logging road leading up through a ridge of mature hardwood. After a short walk to see the embankment of an old flushing dam and gully where gravel was removed to make the dam we head along the edge of the ravine to the waterfall, a short distance further.

Walking in through all this foliage in silence I ponder a narrative I recently read concerning the reason people chase the perfect photograph. “It is stalking a fleeting and surprising composition, briefly highlighted by a beam of light, the flicker of a breeze, the fall of leaf, the flow of water across a rock face. There are many potential storylines, the trick is to see them and quickly weave a visual narrative of what’s going on that can tell a story to the viewer. To frame the narrative, metaphorically and actually by capturing that image using the technology of the photographer as well as their interpretation”.

The chime of water and rock boastfully permeates the stillness. Without warning the gentle Prescott, that only metres before softly coursed through alders and wetlands now drops 3 metres providing a musical interlude. Somewhat like a musical score the 1812 Overture, the brook flows from lyrical tones to explosive thunder and back within a short distance, repeating this pattern as it churns down into the Caledonia Gorge. As with all waterfalls in Canada, attention to footing is important while navigating down into the ravine. The sides are slippery, forcing us to hold onto trees and roots. The orientation of the brook allows midday sunlight to reach the falls making it extremely difficult to photograph on this trip. This might be my only chance to visit so I make the best of the situation

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Waterfall Detail: Arthur P. Silver in his book “Farm-Cottage, Camp and Canoe in Maritime Canada” 1907 writes about the problem of driving logs over the Grand Falls of the Nepisiguit River: “I once witnessed an imposing ‘jam’ of logs on the Nepisiguit River, in New Brunswick, above the Grand Falls. Here the river plunges over a precipice of eighty-five feet in height. The water above became backed up by the ‘jam’ for several miles. When the river fell the logs were left arched over the summit of the falls, wedged between the steep rocky heights which formed the river banks. Here they remained for a whole season. During the ensuing spring, when the river rose to an unprecedented height, they were suddenly started and carried away with an appalling crash; some huge logs were split entirely in halves. Below the falls the waves bound and wallow through a steep gorge for half a mile with a great swelling noise, and the passage of the timber through this rock canyon was most impressive. The sound of the huge logs striking the rock walls resembled the bombardment of a battery of artillery-and much good timber was utterly ruined by being bruised and smashed against the sides of the canyon, as the logs rushed past and were borne along by the resistless fury of the current. It was a striking spectacle to see the surging mass careering on the tumbling billows, and vaulting over the frightful brink of the cataract.”

Construction started on the Power dam in 1919 and produced power for the first time in 1921.  Log drives did not stop because of the dam.  In 1925 wood contractor Odilon Thériault would meet a tragic death on the river drive. While opening one of the sluices at the Nepisiguit Power Dam, Thériault was accidently carried over the dam in the raging waters of the Falls.  The Gloucester Northern Light carried the story of his accident in the May 14, 1925 edition with the headline “Theriault’s Body Not Yet Found”. His body was only found 40 days later down river. The accident is recorded in the log-book at the dam.  The drive of long-logs ended in 1929 but the 4 foot drive replaced the long-log drive and the 4 foot river drive on the Nepisiguit River only ended in the spring of 1965. The power station has changed ownership over the years until NB Power purchased the property. There are plans to increase the head by raising the height of the dam and spillways. The current installation generates 10 Megawatts of power.

From Route 11 take exit 304 in Bathurst. Drive away from the city on Route 430 heading west for the community of Bathurst Mines near the falls. At approximately 25 km there is a turn off to the mine itself. Continue past this an additional 1 km and the road turns sharply to the left. Follow this road passing though the small community of Bathurst Mines to the dam and falls.

Visit Detail: Finished photographing Millstream and Hadley Falls, I decided to drive out to Nepisiguit (Grand) Falls. By this time the afternoon sun rejuvenates my spirit after the cold north wind of the day previous. My last stop of the day will be Pabineau Falls and I was waiting until later in the day, when the sunlight was less harsh to photograph.

Unsure of the exact location of the falls I stopped along the road to ask directions from an elderly gentleman on his morning walk. Through his broken English I understood that Nepisiguit Falls was just up the road near the Bathurst Mines and that there are road signs. Thirty minutes and several U turns later I arrived at the community of Bathurst Mines and falls.

Parked near the hydro dam, I grabbed my camera gear and walked down an old road to a spot below the falls. There was a trail leading to an open spot with excellent views of the lower falls and the gorge. The falls is somewhat restricted from flowing through the rocky gorge by the dam. Never the less the gorge below the power plant is simply striking. Rising almost 40 metres above the river the narrow channel provides a dramatic scene with large white pine standing sentential over the river.

I spent the better part of an hour photographing the falls and gorge. I was glad I took the time to drive out to this site. Regardless of the dam, the area is well worth the visit.

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Waterfall Detail: Dr. Loring Bailey stated in his report on the Mines & Mineral of New Brunswick in 1864 that “a succession of romantic falls & rapids working their way backwards over the slate strata outcrops at Nickadoo Falls, running east &west injected with limestone, quartz, copper pyrites and lead.”

Little has changed in almost 150 years. The ravine is rich in unique geological structures. Millions of years ago as the continents collided the geology was folded back on itself. This is evident today as the strata exposed by the wear of the river, is tilted vertically running east and west. The power of the river continues to cut a twisting ravine through.

The falls is one of the two larger waterfalls on the Nigadoo River. The first, Upper Nigadoo Falls is located in the Chaleur Highlands several kilometers inland from the bay. The river system is sourced by several lakes, bogans and streams and has forged a path through the tailings of the Appalachians Mountains to the Bay of Chaleur.

The more widely visited falls is south of Route 11 in the Village of Nigadoo. The property belongs to the O’Connell Family, which established their homestead here upon arriving from Ireland. They received a land grant along the Dunlop Road in Beresford Parish. In 1830 the family settled along the south side of the river.

Visit Detail: The early morning air on this frosty May morning is biting as I descend into the ravine at Nigadoo Falls. My face and hands are cold and my camera lens immediately steams up once it is exposed to the air. The sun is not high enough to escape the tall pine that shroud the area to brighten it and warm the air. My tripod securely in place between two rocks I quietly enjoy the waterfall while waiting for the camera to acclimatize.

My first impression is that this is not a place I would visit again. The area is trodden over and there is plenty of broken glass and litter strewn about as well as several fire-pits. Further down in the gorge there is a large mural painted on the granite face. Some fool has painted Pink Floyd’s “The Wall”. This once beautiful area shows the scars of overuse and disrespect. I can only image how wonderful this waterfall was to O’Connell Family.

From looking at the graffiti and the litter I can fully understand why the family does not want people on their property. I hope this post motivates conscientious individuals to take a stand and tell people to stop the littering and defacing of the area. It is worthwhile visiting and when you do help respect the area by hauling out some of the trash as I did on this beautiful morning.

The picture posted was submitted by Rod O’Connell. Rod owns the property near the falls and was out on Christmas Day enjoying our natural world.

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Waterfalls Details: Shrouded by a canopy of lush green trees, the thin veil of Fuller Falls drops 15 meters through a moss cover ravine and continues in a series of smaller drops to Melvin Beach and further into the Bay of Fundy. The falls are one of many sites to visit while at the Fundy Trail Parkway. The falls are accessible via a cable stairway from the main hiking path.

The Fundy Trail has been open to the public since 1998.  This first phase of the Fundy Trail consists of sixteen kilometers of hiking/biking trails, supported by a paved auto parkway, which afford magnificent panoramic views from every angle, and lead to the suspension bridge and Interpretive Centre at Big Salmon River. A secondary phase of the Parkway has started with the construction of a structure across the Big Salmon River gorge. This will facilitate the development of the parkway through to the Fundy National Park.

The Fundy Trail is accessible via Route 111 from Saint John or Sussex and is located 10 kms east of the Village of St. Martins.

Trip Details: After a 2-hour drive from Fredericton it was refreshing to make our way down to the observation platform to take in the grandeur of the waterfalls. On this trip my wife, Marlaine and my son Liam decided to come along for the trip. Liam and I scouted the ravine for the best photo opportunity while Marlaine returned to the SUV. I was pleased that there was sufficient water volume to photograph the falls. At the falls we met visitors from Florida who where enjoying their retreat from Florida heat. I liked these waterfalls because it allows photographers to walk up close to the falls and secondly the amount of moss and lichen that make the area lush and green.

While visiting the parkway we wanted to walk across the suspension bridge over the Big Salmon River but unfortunately during the construction of the highway structure the suspension bridge was off limits for the day.

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Waterfalls Detail: Garden Creek like many small brooks and creeks along the plateau that borders the Saint John River Valley, flows in a northerly direction down towards the “Rhine of New Brunswick”. The plateau in the Fredericton area rises 100 to 150 meters above the river valley and this results in numerous cascades up and down the river valley in this area.

The fall is located alongside the High-speed entry lane to the Trans Canada Highway heading west out of Fredericton. Just a few meters past the 1 km marker there is an ATV trail on the right hand side of the highway leading into the falls. There is absolutely no indication of these falls from the road or the trail. The walk into the falls is very short.

Visit Details: I was informed about the falls by an acquaintance, Mark Gallagher and decided to see if I could find them. I was given general idea of where the falls could be located. So this I drove up and parked along side the highway where I thought the falls might be located. There are two ravines and I chose the largest. I waded down to the stream and began to wade down stream until the mosquitoes drove me back. I wandered about 100 to 150 meters downstream with no luck. Upon returning to the car I decided to try the second but smaller gully. I was just about to climb over the guardrail when an ATV came along and stopped. I asked the driver if there was waterfalls nearby and was told that he was heading to the falls and to follow him.

Voila, within a 5 minute drive from my home there is this wonderful waterfall. I spent approximately 30 minute taking pictures. This is a nice location with a large pine tree stand shading the area. I walked down to the falls and was pleasantly surprised by the proximity to the highway. There are several large boulders from which to view the falls.

I revisited the falls on Tuesday, July 15^th to take a few more pictures. Thanks to Mark and the nice people on the ATV.

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