Hamilton - The City of Waterfalls

Did you know that Hamilton is home to over 100 breathtaking waterfalls?  Hamilton is the perfect place for waterfalls because the Niagara Escarpment runs right through the city!  The Niagara Escarpment is like a cliff or a steep slope that separates our city into areas of higher and lower elevation.  Our school is located on a higher elevation on top of the escarpment ("on the mountain"), but downtown Hamilton is located on a lower elevation at the bottom of the escarpment.  Since the escarpment provides both high and low surfaces, water can flow down easily, thus creating our many waterfalls.

Many of the waterfalls are easy to get to and all of them are fun to visit!  There are many hiking paths and lovely views along the way.  One of my favourite waterfalls here in Hamilton is Webster's Falls.  Not only is it beautiful, but it's a great place to have a picnic, to barbecue, to enjoy a hike, to play soccer, to take pictures, or just to relax.  Do you have a favourite waterfall here in Hamilton?  Next time your family is wondering what to do on the weekend, why don't you suggest checking out one of our local waterfalls?




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Image of Waterfall: Bashir, Adil. (Date unknown). Webster's Falls, Ontario, Canada [Online image]. Retrieved from http://intensiveknowledge.blogspot.ca/p/worlds-amazing-places.html