Big Frank
From Whitewater Ontario River Wiki
Introduction
This is a play-spot with easy parking and eddy access. This playspot is something different and less daunting then Crowe Bridge, especially during high water.
Like many waves in the area “Big Frank” goes thorough a series of formations depending on water levels coming through the Trent System. The thing that makes this wave really nice is its location and ease of access. You are in a park setting meters from your car for cold weather. The wave is super easy to drop into as there is a eddy all the way up left shore and at right levels the water trucks you right back to the hole with out paddling. If you are on a playboating mission at M.A.C.K. fest hit Big Frank’s after Crowe Bridge and Callaghan Wave, on your way to Electric Chair.
Access
At the lights in Marmora head south towards Sterling on County Rd. #14. Once at the lights (T in road) in Sterling turn right on West Front St. Not more then meters look for a sign to Frankford on your left and turn on County Rd. #33 heading south. When you come to the stop sign make a right. Drive over the canal and make a quick left. If you go over the river and see a large dam to your right you have gone to far. Drive down the road and you will see a park and a large open building structure. Drive around the building and park on the other side, as it will be closer to the wave. You will not be able to see the wave until you walk right up to the shore.
Water levels
Thanks to Rob K for the following info:
Frank has no gauge to go from. The best thing to do is check. It is usually in at 1st ice out within a week or so. The wave is located between 2 locks and each lock has a hydro electric station on it. We've nick named him finicky frank because the hydro electric flows seem to play havoc with his quality.
