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History of Balls Falls  

sexymermaid6956 70F
10088 posts
10/17/2008 1:24 pm

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10/18/2008 3:58 pm
History of Balls Falls



Ball's Falls is a pearl suspended on the string of the Bruce Trail. Once an early 19th century hamlet, this site, perched on the edge of the escarpment, features an operational mill, two waterfalls, numerous historic buildings, and lovely nature trails.

Restored and maintained by the Niagara Peninsula Conservations Authority, the site occupies over 80 hectares (200 acres) of the original 480 hectares (1200 acres) purchased by the Ball brothers. George Ball constructed grist, saw, and wool mills, which lead to the growth of one of the first communities in this area. The hamlet was known as Ball's Mills, Louth Mills, Glen Elgin, and finally as Ball's Falls because of the two delightful cataracts on the property. In the mid 1800's, however, significant developments such as the railway and the Welland Canal led to the rapid growth of other villages below the escarpment, and by the turn of the century, most of the activity at Balls Falls had ceased.

Ball's Falls has been lovingly restored to its early 1800's atmosphere and now features an operating flour mill, a lime kiln, a church, family home, blacksmith shop, carriage shed, and more. In addition to its historical interest, Ball's Falls is also a centre for nature activities, offering a tremendous diversity of flora and fauna as well as excellent exposures of geologic strata.

The Bruce Trail passes through the very north end of the conservation area to the north of the lower falls. Hikes along the Bruce Trail either to the west or the east can be made from this location.

Our favorite trail at Ball's Falls is the Cataract Trail, which starts from the west side of the bridge across Twenty Mile Creek and meanders in a loop to the Upper Falls and back. One leg is along the Creek and the other is inland, offering a wide range of plant species and scenery. The falls tumble delightfully over high cliffs and can be viewed at close<b> proximity </font></b>from above or below. The character of the falls changes dramatically with the seasons, ranging from a raging torrent in the spring to a thin veil in late summer.

Other trails provide access to view the Lower Falls and to explore the rest of the conservation area. The previous post has a picture of the lower falls...
This picture is one I have taken of The Grist Mill....I loved this Park...Although it is late fall, the colors were in there peak of glory...adding a charm to an already spectacular vision. I am so happy that Pammy had the opportunity to see and walk the trails...and to take hundreds of pictures....I was good I only took a 150 pictures in this location!!!






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sexymermaid6956 70F
26383 posts
10/17/2008 2:43 pm
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it was one amazing building that is for sure...amazing how well built building stand so the test of time and of nature
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sexymermaid6956 70F
26383 posts
10/17/2008 4:41 pm
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...yipieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee....come on up I dare you!!!!!

you can stay as long as you want!!!!!!

hey at least it is not falls balls
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cyber69jock 59M

10/17/2008 4:55 pm

 Thanks soooo much, Nan. Were I still living in Ontario I'd rush over there tomorrow. I've seem much of the Niagara Penninsula but somewhow missed Balls Fall. Thanks, m'lady, for the backgrounder.


wildspiritcherri 60F

10/17/2008 6:00 pm

 Thanks for sharing this info and the pics and wow, 150 pics in one location, you go girl!
friendships is like a diamond, always forever


sensualsatiation 114F
4789 posts
10/18/2008 2:11 am

 How cool! What a wonderful time you and Pammy must have had! Two gorgeous women, and a place called Balls Falls... man... some people have all the fun!!!! Thank you for sharing!


welshdragon10 67M
10266 posts
10/18/2008 3:51 am

 THANKS FOR THE GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY LESSON NAN IT,S VERY INTERESTING ,LOOKS AND SOUNDS A PERFECT SPOT TO RELAX AND UNWIND
AND YOU ONLY TOOK 150 PICS

ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD
THE PAST WE CANNOT CHANGE
BUT THE FUTURE IS OUR,S TO WRITE





sexymermaid6956 70F
26383 posts
10/18/2008 3:51 pm
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My dear friend...they just had a craft show last weekend...unfortunatly i missed it..Maybe next year!!!!!

Pammy took over 4oo pics i think...more or less i thought i took pics LOL LOL
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sexymermaid6956 70F
26383 posts
10/18/2008 3:54 pm
    Quoting cyber69jock:
    Thanks soooo much, Nan. Were I still living in Ontario I'd rush over there tomorrow. I've seem much of the Niagara Penninsula but somewhow missed Balls Fall. Thanks, m'lady, for the backgrounder.
...if you still lived in ontario...you would have been there with Pammy and I...that is one thing i know for sure

your welcome....warm hugs CJ...xo
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sexymermaid6956 70F
26383 posts
10/18/2008 3:56 pm
    Quoting wildspiritcherri:
    Thanks for sharing this info and the pics and wow, 150 pics in one location, you go girl!
any time "T"...sharing is so much fun!!!!

yes 150 pics
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sexymermaid6956 70F
26383 posts
10/18/2008 3:58 pm
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it is an amazing place to visit my friend...wish you could have been with us!!!!....
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