Chasing Waterfalls

This weekend, we hit the road and chased down a few waterfalls throughout the North Shore.  We packed along one of our bubble buddies, too, because a road trip is more fun with a friend.

You may remember Miss Marley from the side walk chalk post HERE, but here’s a close up because she’s so stinkin’ cute with the freckles, right?  Loads of personality and wit, this one….

The other road trip peeps are the DJ and video content creator – Lena

The adorable, chatty, joyful, freckled Miss Hannah!

And of course, me – driver, snack buyer, itinerary planner and photographer and as the mom – limiter of fun 😉 { No, we are not crawling through the cave, climbing down into that gorge, and please, for heaven’s sake – stay away from the edge AND GO EASY DOWN THAT HILL }

The first set of falls we hit was is just a little one on the New Road #2 in Millsville.  It’s along the Cape-to-Cape Trail which stretches out between Cape George and Cape Chignecto.  We did about 30m of the trail to get to the falls, it very close to the road.  The path is a steep but very manageable if you are not wearing flip flops….but flip flops make crossing the river a whole lot easier….so pick your poison!

Note to self:  When setting out on an adventure, maybe suggest a few options of footwear to the people you are taking with you….

We then set off for falls further afield with a pit stop for lunch at a drive thru.  Since the dining room and outside eating areas are still closed, we sat on the curb and the kids waved to all the passing traffic and got lots of waves and smiles in return.  I think people are looking for those little spots of joy in their day and a group a of waving, smiling children might be just that.

Our next set of falls were Wentworth Falls in the scenic Wentworth Valley.  I’ve never been here before and it is such an easy walk in!  Now, if you want to climb up to the cave at the top of the falls, that’s a different thing!  Steep, rooty and sketchy but worth it!  We didn’t walk through the cave ourselves but in the light at the end of the tunnel, we did see some people who either walked through or knew where the other end was.  We did try to find it but we didn’t take the right path in the end.

 

Of course, we stopped for more treats { no road trip is complete without out too much junk food } and headed towards home.  But my car can’t drive by the Balmoral Grist Mill without turning in.   So, one last stop…at my favourite place in the world!  I know I have probably mentioned this place numerous time here but it never gets old. { The Grist Mill isn’t actually open for the season yet, not sure when the park will officially open }

We wandered upstream to the set of falls and played in the water…and guess what happened? Hannah fell in!!  Soaked to her shoulders!!!  Like I didn’t see that coming…

I have no idea what this summer will bring in terms of vacation, travel or anything, but I know we’ll hop in the car and go on road trips and explore this province any chance we get.   We love picking up a buddy or two to take along and having a fun day together.

If you have any great places to suggest we explore, let us know!  We are always looking for new places to find!

Warmly,

Lori