Washboard Falls (Hamilton, Ontario)

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name = Washboard Falls


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location = Hamilton, Ontario
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type = Cascade
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Washboard Falls is a 5 metre high classical cascade waterfall found in the Tiffany Falls Conservation Area in Ancaster, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.cite web|publisher=(www.cityofwaterfalls.ca)| title =Hamilton- Waterfall Capital of the World| url=http://www.cityofwaterfalls.ca/| accessdate = 2008-07-09] Found 100 metres upstream from Tiffany Falls. Also known as "Upper Tiffany Falls." Must hike off the Bruce Trail to access it.cite web|publisher=(www.gowaterfalling.com)| title =Great Lakes Waterfalls & Beyond- Tiffany Falls| url=http://www.gowaterfalling.com/waterfalls/tiffany.shtml| accessdate = 2008-07-31]

Nearby attractions include the Dundas Valley Conservation Area, Hermitage Ruins, Griffin House, Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum, Royal Botanical Gardens, Dundurn Castle.cite book| title = Hamilton Waterfalls and Cascades: Research & Inventory Report, 2nd Edition| publisher = Hamilton Conservation Authority| date = November 2007]

Directions

Difficult to access. Found on the Hamilton Conservation Authority lands but must go through private property to get there. Must get permission from the owners. Other than that another way is climb a steep hill to the left of Tiffany Falls. Proper hiking boots and equipment recommended for the trek.cite web|publisher=(www.hamiltonnature.org)| title =Hamilton Nature: Washboard Falls| url=http://www.hamiltonnature.org/waterfalls/slideshow/pages/34_Washboard.htm| accessdate = 2008-07-31]

References

External links

* [http://www.brucetrail.org Bruce Trail (www.brucetrail.org)]
* [http://www.cityofwaterfalls.ca/ Hamilton- "The Waterfall Capital of the World" (www.cityofwaterfalls.ca)]
* [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
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