Billy Green Falls (Hamilton, Ontario)

Billy Green Falls (Hamilton, Ontario)

Infobox Waterfall
name = Billy Green Falls


image_size =
caption = Billy Green Falls
location = Hamilton, Ontario
latitude =
longitude =
coordinates =
elevation =
type = Ribbon
height = convert|17|m|ft|abbr=on
width = convert|6|m|ft|abbr=on
height_longest =
average_width =
number_drops =
average_flow =
watercourse = Battlefield Creek
world_rank =

Billy Green Falls is a 17 metre high complex ribbon waterfall found in Battlefield Creek, Stoney Creek, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.cite web|publisher=(www.cityofwaterfalls.ca)| title =Hamilton- Waterfall Capital of the World| url=http://www.cityofwaterfalls.ca/| accessdate = 2008-07-31]

Billy Green Falls is named after Billy Green, the scout in the Battle of Stoney Creek (1813), an epic conflict during the famous war of 1812-14. [ [http://northernblue.ca/canchan/cantext/colonial/1813bill.php 1813 Billy Green on Battle of Stoney Creek] ] [ [http://www.galafilm.com/1812/e/people/green.html The War of 1812] ]

Nearby attractions include Bruce Trail, Mount Albion Conservation Area, Felker's Falls, King's Forest Golf Course, Mohawk Sports Park, Glendale Golf Course, Dofasco 2000 Trail, Battlefield House Museum and the Devil's Punch Bowl.cite book| title = Hamilton Waterfalls and Cascades: Research & Inventory Report, 2nd Edition| publisher = Hamilton Conservation Authority| date = November 2007]

Directions

Billy Green Falls is located on the west side of Centennial Parkway at the second ravine on the right side when driving up the Niagara Escarpment.

References

External links

* [http://www.cityofwaterfalls.ca/ Hamilton- "The Waterfall Capital of the World" (www.cityofwaterfalls.ca)]
* [http://www.brucetrail.org Bruce Trail (www.brucetrail.org)]
* [http://www.hamiltonpostcards.com/pages/waterfalls.html Vintage Postcards: Waterfalls in and around Hamilton, Ontario]

Maps

* [http://map.hamilton.ca/Static/PDFs/General%20Interest%20maps/Overall%20City/WaterfallMap.pdf Hamilton Waterfall Map PDF. (http://map.hamilton.ca)]
* [http://www.hamiltonnature.org/waterfalls/waterfalls.html
]


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем сделать НИР

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Billy Green — William Billy Green otherwise known as The Scout was key to the Anglo Canadian victory at the Battle of Stoney Creek. Billy Green was born February 4, 1794 in the Saltfleet Township in Upper Canada. He passed away in 1877. His father was a New… …   Wikipedia

  • List of waterfalls in Hamilton, Ontario — Hamilton, Ontario is home to more than 100 waterfalls and cascades, most of which are on or near the Bruce Trail as it winds through the Niagara Escarpment. Hamilton known as The City of Waterfalls brands itself as The Waterfall Capital of The… …   Wikipedia

  • Centennial Parkway (Hamilton, Ontario) — Centennial Parkway, is a Lower City arterial road in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. It is best known as the western terminus of former King s Highway 20, now maintained by the City of Hamilton. It starts off as Upper Centennial Parkway , a mountain… …   Wikipedia

  • List of NHL players (H) — This is a list of National Hockey League (NHL) players who have played at least one game in the NHL from 1917 to present and have a last name that starts with H . Player Pos. Nationality Birthdate Birthplace Seasons Teams ↓ Notes Kari Haakana D …   Wikipedia

  • List of people from Michigan — A list of notable people from the U.S. state of Michigan. Bolding indicates places in Michigan. People from Michigan are sometimes referred to as Michiganders, Michiganians, or more rarely as Michiganites. Actors, entertainers and… …   Wikipedia

  • Hairspray (2007 film) — Hairspray Theatrical release poster Directed by Adam Shankman Produced by …   Wikipedia

  • New York Islanders — 2011 12 New York Islanders season Conference …   Wikipedia

  • Sénateurs d'Ottawa (1893-1934) — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Sénateurs d Ottawa (homonymie). Sénateurs d Ottawa …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Ottawa HC — Sénateurs d Ottawa (1893 1934) Pour les articles homonymes, voir Sénateurs d Ottawa (homonymie) …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Senateurs d'Ottawa (1893-1934) — Sénateurs d Ottawa (1893 1934) Pour les articles homonymes, voir Sénateurs d Ottawa (homonymie) …   Wikipédia en Français

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”