We used to walk in to the falls thru the path from the sand pit on the east side of the river. Although private property, the owner was kind enough to allow access to the river for many years, until drinking parties became intolerable and finally fenced it off.

One summer, when I was staying at nearby Thunder Bay Inter’l hostel, I decided to carve a trail through the thick underbrush into the falls following the river on the west bank, joining to the path already started by Lloyd of Longhouse.

I declared it Jeff’s Path in honour of my dearly departed friend with whom I used to jump the falls, during the long summer days of our youth.

Returning to that place to make a trail was a healing labour of love and I’m glad it has become a popular hike today.

It is indeed a magical place to enjoy!