Bala Falls
The Bala Falls is a waterfall in Ontario, Canada, that is now a world-renowned destination due to a film that was created about it by Rob Stewart and Jonah Bryson. It was previously the site of a First Nations portage and is now a tourist destination for the town of Bala. As of 2015[update], the falls have been the site of hydroelectric dam construction for ten years.[1][2]
Some residents have been fighting the project, believing that the Bala Falls may be harmed by the construction. Save The Bala Falls is one of the groups behind the initiative.[3]
The Fight For Bala, a documentary by Rob Stewart (director of "sharkwater") and Jonah Bryson explores the issue and the importance of the falls.[4] [5]
References
- ^ "Bala hydro project roils Muskoka and Oakville mayors". thestar.com. 22 October 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- ^ "In the Muskoka township power plant fight, a lone protester hangs tough". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- ^ "Save the Bala Falls". savethebalafalls.com. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- ^ "The Fight for Bala (2015)". IMDb. 28 June 2015. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- ^ http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/rob-stewart/bala-fight_b_7714326.html