Billy Green Falls

Coordinates: 43°12′26″N 79°45′59″W / 43.207160°N 79.766355°W / 43.207160; -79.766355

Billy Green Falls
Location Hamilton, Ontario
Type Ribbon
Total height 17 m (56 ft)
Total width 6 m (20 ft)
Watercourse Battlefield Creek

Billy Green Falls is a 17 metre high complex ribbon waterfall found in Battlefield Creek, Stoney Creek, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.[1]

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.[2][3]

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.[4]

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

  1. "Hamilton- Waterfall Capital of the World". (www.cityofwaterfalls.ca). Retrieved 2008-07-31.
  2. 1813 Billy Green on Battle of Stoney Creek
  3. The War of 1812
  4. Hamilton Waterfalls and Cascades: Research & Inventory Report, 2nd Edition. Hamilton Conservation Authority. November 2007.
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