Canada #12 Brandywine Falls
We heard it long before we could see it.
The rushing water of Brandywine Creek, tumbling in a flurry of whitecaps under the little covered bridge, was the first indication of what was ahead.
Lush greenery surrounded us on the forest trail and, even when we lost sight of the water, the sound of its haste was always in the background.
We came to a railway crossing and, for a few seconds, our attention was diverted. These were not the unusual vehicles we’ve seen on train tracks.
A little further along the trail, our steps quickened in anticipation as we caught glimpses of what was to come.
All was revealed when, around the next bend, Brandywine Falls came into view. As the surging water of the creek reached the edge of an ancient lava flow, it plunged 70 metres to the base of the basalt cliffs before continuing on its way into the Cheakamus Valley.
No wonder we could hear the sound of the falls!
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Oh wow…was not expecting that. Gorgeous Falls Carol, and I bet even more so in real life! 😉
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Neither were we! The falls were spectacular.
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I like the opening sentence…anticipation and excitement raised:) The water free fall is stunning!
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That’s good to know because that was my intention. 🙂 The waterfall at the end of this beautiful walk was gorgeous.
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Wow, I can hear it, I can feel it!
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It was amazing how loud the movement of the water was. We could really sense the power in it.
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Beautiful, Carol! Thanks a lot. On the coach for Manchester airport. Homeward bound 😃😃 xx
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How exciting! Safe travels and best wishes to you and Mick. 💙
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Beautiful falls. Love the foliage also. Your covered bridge is great. Another beautiful place to visit. Thanks
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The forests are so different from ours and we took lots of photos of them. Definitely add this place to the list. 🙂
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I always love waterfalls, and this is a beauty. I also really like the covered bridge in the first photo. Handsome building, and I like the stone on the sides. Dramatic shots you were able to capture. 🙂
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Thanks, Judy. I liked the little bridge too and it was so pretty with the forest either side.
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Glorious walk, can’t decide what I love more the covered bridge or final waterfall!
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I can understand your dilemma. The covered bridge was so cute and the waterfall was fantastic.
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Good one for the Splash challenge this week! As for Brandywine Falls, it sounds like something from LOTR 😀
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Who is hosting the challenge? And you’ll have to explain LOTR…
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4 lovely talented photographers who take it in turn to provide the challenge each week (to replace the WP one). Amy explains:
https://shareandconnect.wordpress.com/lens-artists-photo-challenge/
and this week’s challenge from Tina
https://travelsandtrifles.wordpress.com/2018/11/25/lens-artists-challenge-21-splash/
LOTR = Lord of the Rings!!
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Oh, of course! I’m not a big LOTR fan so I didn’t see the connection. I read that the name came about because two men made a bet on how high the falls were and the prize was a bottle of brandy.
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Interesting!
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These pictures are so amazing. I don’t care for going into the woods, but I could honestly get lost in a place like this in full serenity mode!
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The trails were very wide and flat so the walking was easy. This type of forest is very different from what we have at home so we really enjoyed it.
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Ooh waw, it is beautiful around there! I wish I was there with you! Amazing!
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It was beautiful and so green – the joy of having plenty of water.
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Wow I wonder why it is called Brandywine?
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According to legend, two men made a bet on how high the falls were and the prize was a bottle of brandywine!
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This is detailed to the point I feel like I am walking with you. I love it. Good write.
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Thank you! I’m pleased you could feel what we felt.
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You’re welcome. 🙂
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I’m struck by how green and lush everything is on this walk, and what a stunning ending with the falls in their full glory.
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Everywhere was so green and beautiful – having plenty of water makes all the difference.
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Looks so beautiful.
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It really was, Miriam and the walk through the forest was gorgeous.
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I always love waterfalls and the sound of water rushing over rocks in creeks and streams. This one is a beauty. 🙂
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It is quite spectacular and the sound it makes is incredible.
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