Like a broken record. Again. The morning at Furnace Falls was planned around a sunrise. The ball of fire was to rise directly upstream from the waterfall. It ended up being mostly cloudy…
So, not to waste the early rise, I threw on the Tamron 70-300 Macro Zoom lens and went about making a small waterfall look like a giant. This multi-tiered waterfall is short. But, its intricacies are quite spectacular.
I would suggest, if you’re planning a drive out of Toronto to look at the fall colours, skip the crowds and fees of Algonquin. Drive from Kinmount (north of Bobcaygeon, Ontario), make a stop at this waterfall, pass through Gooderham and head east to Bancroft. While in Bancroft, don’t miss out on Egan Chutes Provincial Park.
Furnace Falls Video
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Video edited with Corel VideoStudio Ultimate 2018.
Furnace Falls Image Gallery
No ND filters necessary. The overcast sky at sunrise and using the long lens allowed for just long enough exposures for the effect I wanted. I used to be a fan of the ‘complete white out blur’ associated with an exposure of 10-30 seconds or more. Some of my favourites from this gallery are as fast as 1/4 second.
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About Furnace Falls
Furnace Falls is a short waterfall located between Kinmount and Gooderham, along highway 503 in Ontario, Canada. The waterfall is just off the highway and there is a small, free to visit, park area.
The park is maintained by the Township of Minden Hills, which is part of Haliburton County. It is maintained at no cost to users to please pick up your trash and thank a worker if you happen to see one!
The river shortly after merges with the Burnt River before passing through Kinmount. The fancy new sign at the entrance to the park states that paddling is an option on the river. This is something I will be exploring in the future (since I kayak now). At this point, I’m not sure if you can paddle upstream, downstream or in both directions.
Waterfalls Of Ontario
If you want the best resource for finding waterfalls in the Canadian province of Ontario, the book Waterfalls Of Ontario by Mark Harris is a must-have. Harris gives a thorough listing of waterfalls throughout the province with details on how to find them, where to park and other important items.
