Facebook GroupMy geography degrees taught me a lot. One simple tip is that where there is one of something, there are usually others. I used this simple principle to 'find' this little falls, located just 600 m west from the larger Princess Louise Falls.
Both of these falls tumble ofver the same escarpment, locally known as the Orleans Escarpment. I don't know if there is a local name, so I used the name of the nearest street, which is Place De Papillon. (there is a lot of French spoken in Orleans).
The falls is found immediately downstream of where the culver daylights. This is likely a sewer-fed waterfall, like some of the ones in Hamilton. On-street parking is available on Place De Papillon. A path runs between two houses and gives access to a small wooded park. The falls are straight ahead, no more than about 30-40 m behind the houses.
My gut tells me that this is not a great waterfall to visit. I've seen just two photos. One photo sphere on Google Maps shows that the top of the falls is fenced off, although you can still see the top of the falls.
It may not be safe or even possible to get a photo of the actual falls. Anyone that explores must stay back from steep cliffs, and explores at their own risks. If live in the area or visit the site, please let me know.
| Region | Eastern |
|---|---|
| County | Ottawa |
| Near | Orleans |
| Watercourse | Unnamed Watercourse |
| Watershed / % Lakes | 0 / 0% |
| Ownership | Municipal Park |
| Landscape | Urban |
| Size | Very Small |
| Type | |
| Modification | Culvert, Fence |
| Access | Moderate |
| Top / Bottom | Moderate / Impossible? |
| Trail conditions | Gravel, dirt |
| Hiking Time | 3 min |
| Coordinates | 45.4846,-75.4967 |
| Parking | 45.4844,-75.49558  |
| Site ID | WOO.OTT.003 |
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