Balls Falls Conservation Area
One of my most favourite locations to photograph dogs is Balls Falls. Balls Falls Conservation area, set within the Twenty Valley, offers spectacular scenery and natural beauty. You will see the Niagara escarpment and gorge site, two waterfalls, historical buildings and be offered guided tours.
Ball’s Falls also known as Balls Mills, Louthe Mills and Glen Elgin, is a historical ghost town located in what is now a part of Jordan Station in the Niagara region, Ontario, Canada, which dates back to the early 19th century.
Hours of Operation
The conservation area is open from 8am -8pm Monday through Sunday.
Cost of admission is $13 for parking.
Pet Photography on the lower falls
This area is such a beautiful location for hikes with your whole family, including your canine family member. You could literally hike for hours there. And don’t forget to bring a picnic basket and a blanket so you can enjoy a warm summer’s picnic or an afternoon nap. Balls Falls is also a hot spot for weddings and other large celebrations where meals are enjoyed in the historic barn.
The upper and lower falls are great spots for getting gorgeous images. And if you don’t mind your dog getting wet, they can swim on a hot summer day to cool off.
These images are taken on the lower falls area in the summer.
I love this area for photographs because it’s not only gorgeous , but also very versatile. There are big beautiful barns that beg to be photographed as well as other historical buildings that offer stunning photography backdrops.
And of course there are large expansive grass areas on the lower level of park that are perfect for getting action shots.
Some images from the upper falls in the Fall season
You can’t beat the gorgeous late afternoon light and beautiful colours in the Fall.
Around the Circle
I am part of a blog circle comprised of pet photographers from all over the world. To see the next post on a location spotlight Boston dog photographer Darlene Woodward shares one of her favorite dog friendly hikes on the north shore. Click here to read Darlene Woodward’s share.
