Fortunately, our area had a prolonged cold spell, which allowed many waterfalls to partially or entirely freeze. Minnehaha Falls on Skeleton River drains Skeleton Lake, and the water flowing through it is sufficient not to freeze completely and still provide a fantastic spectacle. The parking…
When we started road trips, I did not have a cellphone with a data plan, and I had to write out the directions in great detail to every destination. Eventually, I discovered that Google Maps is very good at getting you places without detailed research…
We travelled from Sudbury to North Bay and stopped at a traffic light. We both happened to see a sunflower mural, and I made an immediate detour. Murals are something that we really enjoy and my wife’s favourite flower is the sunflower; I had to…
Upper Rosseau Falls is one place we visit each time. It is located on the road and has easy parking and easy access. It changes throughout the year. In winter, and especially during the spring thaw, it’s a fall to witness the enormous volume of…
Wilson Falls is located in Bracebridge and is easy to get to; unless it is mosquito season. Charlene and I have tried to visit this fall on a few occasions, only to be turned back by so many biting bugs and a later attempt that…
Wasi Falls, also known as Wasi Rapids or even Wasi Cascade is an easy-access site that flows all year round. Getting there is simple enough. The hard part is finding a safe spot to park. Often we park in front of one of the few…
When we are travelling in the area, Whites Falls and Dam is a perfect break from driving. Only a few minutes off the main highway that travels north, this is a pleasant detour to see this waterfall. A large parking lot is maintained throughout the…
McCrae Lake Bridge and Waterfall is located in the Muskoka District of Ontario and is an especially beautiful place to visit in the winter. Our first visit to McCrae Lake Bridge and Waterfalls was not as smooth as I had anticipated, I put a lot…
Swayze and Decew Waterfalls is located within Short Hills Provincial Park in Ontario My only regret is that the days are not long enough. Charlene was watching TV on a lazy Sunday morning. She has this amazing ability to multi-task and is also surfing Facebook…
Minnehaha Falls on Skeleton River is one of those places that I struggled to figure out how to visit. If you look on the map, it is right beside a road, but there is nowhere to park safely, and the climb from the road is…
