Heritage Falls (Hamilton, Ontario)

Heritage Falls
Location Hamilton, Ontario
Type Cascade
Total height 5 m (16 ft)
Total width 3 m (9.8 ft)
Watercourse Sulphur tributary

Heritage Falls is a 5 metre high classical cascade waterfall found in Ancaster, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.[1] Also known as Griffin Falls. Best viewed in the springtime as it tends to dry up in the summer months.[2]

Nearby attractions include Hermitage ruins, Bruce Trail, Dundas Valley Conservation Area, Griffin House, Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum, Royal Botanical Gardens, Dundurn Castle, Crooks Hollow Conservation Area, Christie Lake Conservation Area and Tiffany Falls.[3]

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Directions

Located behind the Griffin House on Mineral Springs Road along the Homestead Trail.

From Highway 403 take the Lincoln Alexander Parkway exit and keep to the right to merge onto Rousseaux Street. At the "T" intersection turn left onto Wilson Street East. Turn right onto Sulphur Springs Road and turn right again at the three-way stop to remain on Sulphur Springs Road. At the far end of the parking lot, follow the Homestead Trail to the waterfall.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Hamilton- Waterfall Capital of the World". (www.cityofwaterfalls.ca). http://www.cityofwaterfalls.ca/. Retrieved 2008-07-31. 
  2. ^ "Hamilton Nature- Heritage Falls". (www.hamiltonnature.org). http://www.hamiltonnature.org/waterfalls/slideshow/pages/25_Heritage.htm. Retrieved 2008-07-31. 
  3. ^ a b Hamilton Waterfalls and Cascades: Research & Inventory Report, 2nd Edition. Hamilton Conservation Authority. November 2007. 

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