Waterfall Detail: Tynemouth Creek Falls is on property belonging to the late philanthropist Mitchell Franklin. He established the Franklin Cultural Centre (Franklin Farms) on his estate and over the years, provided comfort and care to many thousands of people of all ages. It is said that Franklin Farms has a long history of being a very popular host to many public and youth organizations, as well as private functions.
Franklin was also a guiding force behind the development of the Fundy Trail, which will remain as an enduring legacy to his strength of vision, energy and drive to make his province a better place.
A gem in the middle of this property is this gorgeous waterfall. The creek spills over the rock face in a similar manner to Dunbar Falls and Lower Henderson Brook Falls. Situated on a sharp turn in the brook it produces a gracious deep swimming pool. A ridge of hardwood trees provides a backdrop of green highlighting the ashen of the waterfall.
Visit Detail: It was raining heavy due to the remnants of a hurricane as we drove down toward St. Martins. I am joined today by Gary LeClair of Sudbury Ontario. In a few days Gary will be heading back home until next summer, so we are getting in a few waterfalls before then. At Bains Corner we turn off Route 110 and head east toward the bay. Franklin Farms come into site as we drive along. Unsure of the exact location of the waterfall we continue past the farm until we find ourselves at the tidal portion of the creek and need to back track. While here we photographed the Covered Bridge.
Parked near the gate the rain lightens to a fine mist, reminiscent of my visit to Ireland. The driveway leads down towards the small valley and to a wooden walking bridge spanning the brook. Across in the clearing are a series of buildings that appear to have been used for outside eating facilities as well as for outside entertainment. Making our way across we head towards a set of stairs leading down to change rooms near the natural pool at the bottom of the waterfall. The stairs are rotting away and Gary and I are careful not go crashing downward. The pool has a small dam at the bottom to help raise the level of the water.
Just as we set-up to photograph the waterfall the sky opens up and it begins to pour yet again. Alas we are forced to move into the change houses to set-up our tripods and photograph the waterfall from under the cover. The buildings are showing signs of neglect. We depart as we entered, quietly, leaving things as they are, showing respect to the property owner and his property.
This is a cool place!!
Mitchell Franklin would have summer camps for the Boy and Girl Scouts from all over here