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Description: If you happen to search on Hamilton Waterfalls you will find at least a dozen waterfalls in Hamilton area. Some of the waterfalls in the list may get dry during the hot summer months. The largest of them is the Webster's waterfall. At a hiking distance from the Webster's waterfall the Tews waterfall is dropping its water from a height close to the well known Niagara Falls. There is plenty of parking when you arrive to the falls. You usually have to pay for the entrance and then you are guided to a parking spot which could be somewhere on the grass in case the main parking lot is full.
Activities:
- For children: There are various games organized throughout the day at the falls. But the main attraction probably should not be the games that could easily be played somewhere in the back yard or on a public court. People come here for the roar of the falls, that though can not be compared to Niagara falls, gives you a completely different experience. The part that I liked about these falls is that you can enjoy the falls from a relatively close distance, whereas the power of Niagara falls gets you scared even at a reputable distance.
- Hiking:The parking lot seemed to be closer to Webster's falls, so we visited this waterfall first. There is a trail that leads to the bottom of the waterfall on the right side of the waterfall. The steps are pretty abrupt as it should be expected from a descend at a waterfall, so please be extra vigilant. When you are at the bottom of the falls, don't drop you guard as most of the rocks are very slippery. There is lot's of moist in the air so you will need something to clean your lenses in case you want to snap a few pictures.The trail does not end at the bottom of the falls. For complete trail information and what state it is in, ask for a guide when you arrive at the falls. When you are done with this fall, you have to go back up to the top of the fall and walk back to the parking lot. Do not stick too much to the right as you will miss the trail to the Tews fall. The Tews fall is about 15-20 minutes walk from Webster's fall. It has less water volume, but is much higher. There is a great lookout at the Tews fall.
- Photography:Both Tews fall and Webster's fall open scenic lookouts and amazing views. As mentioned before, being at the bottom of Webster's fall may require you to have something to keep cleaning the lens.
- Picnicking: There is a wide open area at the top of the Webster's falls. There are fast food booths in the area. Most people bring some snacks from home and find some shady place for lunch. I do not remember to have seen picnic tables, so you may want to bring something to substitute a table along.
- Children:Some children may find the falls a great place to visit. Others may prefer other attractions like Ontario Place or Centreville Amusment Park from the Toronto Island. However visiting the falls is a great family experience in general.
- Day trip: Being so close to Toronto and not getting dry in the summer months makes Webster's falls a great destination for a sunny summer weekend. There are other waterfalls in the area, if you have time for more sightseeing. We got tires after visiting 2 waterfalls, so we headed back to Toronto.
Official website:
Webster's falls web site provides a lot of historical facts an information on the trails around the waterfalls. You can also find a list of links to the other waterfalls in Hamilton area.
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