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Hamilton waterfalls and Dundas
Hamilton calls itself the City of Waterfalls, with more than 100 along the Niagara Escarpment. In the valley town of Dundas, Webster's Falls, Tew's Falls and Dundas Peak sit in the Spencer Gorge; Albion Falls and the Devil's Punchbowl are across the city.
Photo: Webster's Falls - Paul Bica, paul (dex) bica from toronto, canada, CC BY 2.0
The Niagara Escarpment runs right through Hamilton, and creeks drop over it in dozens of waterfalls. Above Dundas, Spencer Gorge has Webster's Falls, the tall, narrow Tew's Falls and the view from Dundas Peak. Go waterfall hunting.
Dundas, at the foot of the escarpment, has a historic main street. Royal Botanical Gardens and Dundurn Castle are close by.
Outdoors and nature
Trails, lookouts, waterfalls, beaches and time on the water come first.
Free
Devil's Punchbowl
A deep gorge with a waterfall and a lookout cross.
Cheap
Webster's Falls
A wide waterfall in Spencer Gorge, with a stone bridge. Reservations needed on weekends.
Cheap
Tew's Falls
A tall, narrow ribbon waterfall in a deep gorge.
Cheap
Dundas Valley Conservation Area
Trails through a wooded valley with an old train station.
Paid
Royal Botanical Gardens
Gardens, an arboretum and marsh trails in Burlington.
Sights and attractions
Museums, landmarks and the places people come here for.
Paid
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
Flying vintage aircraft at the airport, including a Lancaster bomber.
Markets, shops and festivals
Main streets, markets and the dates worth planning around.
Free
King Street West, Dundas
A historic main street at the foot of the escarpment.
Book a tour or activity
Cruises, tours and experiences people book here. Each one goes to the operator's official page, and you can still add it to your trip.
Also bookable, listed above
These are in the lists above, so we don't repeat them here.
- Royal Botanical Gardens Tickets
- Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum Experience
Part of our Niagara guides.
Make it a weekend
Why stay the night
- The falls are best in spring and after rain.
- Dinner on King Street in Dundas.
- Gardens, a castle and museums fill a second day.
Nearby and worth the drive
Niagara Fallsabout 50 min · Guide ↗
The big falls.
Brantfordabout 30 min · Guide ↗The Grand River and Six Nations.
Ready-made trips with Hamilton waterfalls and Dundas
Good to know
- Spencer Gorge: Reservations are required for parking on weekends and holidays: Hamilton Conservation Authority.
- Safety: Stay on trails and behind railings. Cliff edges are dangerous.
- We list only places we can check against an official source. Hours, seasons and prices change, so confirm before you go.
Photos on this page
Photo: Webster's Falls - Paul Bica, paul (dex) bica from toronto, canada, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Tew's Falls at Sunset, Houstonfoto.com, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Dundas Peak, David Zhang from Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: AlbionFallsHamilton, Rick Cordeiro, Public domain
Photo: Devils Pouch Bowl Conservation Area- Hamilton-Ontario, Mhsheikholeslami, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Royal Botanical Gardens - Hamilton, Ontario - Rock Garden Pond, Wiki.cullin, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: DundurnCastleSummer, Nhl4hamilton (Rick Cordeiro), Public domain
Photo: King Street West at Church in Dundas, Ontario, User:Saforrest, CC BY-SA 3.0