Something Strange!?!

Have you ever seen something weird that people once considered normal? Well I found one here at Ball’s Falls! I was exploring by the Ball family home the other day and found something I find very strange…..a three seat toilet!

That is me on the 3 seat toilet!

I found this so unique I had to tweet one of the staff to find out more! She said that this was actually quite normal in those times because the toilet was outside people would just have a little opening on their underclothing to use the facilities. So they actually wouldn’t take off clothing to use the washroom. In this case it did not matter who was right beside you. And I thought I had it bad having to go in the woods with no privacy, but at least I can hide behind a bush! Come see it for yourself and just ask one of the tour guides for more information. If you have any other ideas of once common things that now seem strange let me know!

Just Waterfalls!?!

Just a couple of our Heritage Buildings!

I always overhear visitors at Ball’s Falls say how surprised they are that there is more at the conservation area than just waterfalls. So I just wanted to let you know that YES we have two waterfalls here but so much more than that! There are beautiful maintained hiking trails in the conservation area, including one that links up to the Bruce Trail. On the site is a historic settlement, where many original buildings are preserved and staff give daily tours. At the Centre for Conservation there are also two museum galleries! One is a permanent exhibit based on the geography of the conservation area and the early settlers. The other changes exhibits to offer new and unique ways to explore Ball’s Falls every time you come! There is always a children’s craft and activity area where learning and playing come together. Did you know so much was offered at Ball’s Falls? I did! And now you know so pass it on!

The Centre for Conservation where the museum galleries are!