I’ve been to Egan Chutes in the mosquito infested springtime. I’ve been for the incredible beauty in the fall. This latest visit to the waterfall just outside of Bancroft, Ontario, Canada was the first time in the middle of summer.
The major difference was the number of visitors. In the spring and fall, mine was the lone vehicle in the parking lot. This time, it was jammed. However, the visitors were spread out and it didn’t feel crowded.
I went in without a tripod and in the bright light of the middle of the day. Most of the photos in the gallery below were taken at high shutter speed and, obviously, were handheld.
More info on the waterfall below the video and photos…
Egan Chutes Video
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Egan Chutes Image Gallery
The photos have been cropped to fit the gallery format. For full-size versions, simply click on the individual pictures.
All were shot using a Tamron 18-200mm zoom lens…
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About Egan Chutes Provincial Park
Egan Chutes is a non-operating park located about ten kilometres east of Bancroft, Ontario on highway 28. What does non-operating mean? It means there are absolutely no facilities. There are no washrooms. No running water. No picnic tables. Heck, I don’t even think there’s a garbage can.
Non-operating parks are simply properties of natural significance owned by the Ministry of Natural Resources (Ontario Parks) in order to protect the land. Some day, the plan may call for an upgrade to an operating park. But, for now, there is a rough, narrow road to a small, uneven parking area with a trail that runs alongside the river to the base of the waterfall.
In fact, if you’re not focused on where you’re going, you will miss it. The ‘road’ is barely noticeable and is more like a trail heading into the forest. There is but one small 12″ by 12″ faded sign telling that you are on MNR property.
The best way to find it, from the west, is to look for the bridge crossing the York River. Once you’ve crossed it, pull over to the shoulder immediately because you’ve missed the entrance. Turn back, cross the bridge going west and look for the dirt track ‘road’ on the right (north) side of the highway. Try not to cut anyone off while doing this!
What’s The Magic Of This Location?
Egan Chutes is typical of many Canadian Shield waterfalls across the the region, including Ragged Falls, Duchesney Falls, Onaping Falls and most of the cascades around Bracebridge. It’s long and rugged with several drops.
This is not Niagara Falls. This is not a ‘curtain’ of water. This is Mother Nature, angry and raw. But, where you park your car and for most of the walk on the trail, the York River looks calm and tranquil.
The autumn colours certainly add to the magic here. The cliff face at the base with it’s bright orange colouring certainly make it unique.
