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River

Saugeen River

Class

Cascade

Size

Small

Visitability

Mediocre

Accessibility

Free

Activity

Moderate

Walk Time

1min

Trail

Easy

Gorge Access

Moderate

Other Trails

some

County

Grey

From Owen Sound, go south on Hwy 4 for about 45 km to Durham. Turn left at Grey Rd 4. Go east for about 800 m to George St. and turn left. Continue around the bend to the gravel parking area on the right. The falls are behind the small utility building.

Settlement

Durham

NTS Map

41 A/2

Easting

515220

Northing

4891763

UTM Zone

This isn't a big waterfall - most Waterfalls of Ontario readers will probably only visit on their way up to the bigger, prettier falls in Owen Sound. But this is a nice spot, and as it's only 2 minutes off Hwy 6, it shouldn't be skipped. This is a low, wide cascade, perhaps 3-4 m high and about 12-15 m wide. The falls, though low, is interesting. Some might argue that the footbridge across the dam at the top of the falls ruins the view. However, this is evidence of a town using its natural setting to its advantage by incorporating the falls into a great walking trail.

Upstream of the falls is Durham Conservation Area, complete with a small pond used for swimming. For a neat walk, cross the footbridge and walk downstream along the far side of the river. You can make your way down to the water's edge by carefully picking your way through breaks in the rock.

This waterfall is covered in more detail in the print version of "Waterfalls of Ontario."