Erland Falls
See also: List of waterfalls in Hamilton, Ontario
| Erland Falls | |
|---|---|
| Location | Hamilton, Ontario |
| Type | Washboard Ribbon Cascade |
| Total height | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Total width | 1.8 m (5.9 ft) |
| Watercourse | Tiffany tributary |
Erland Falls is a 13 metre high washboard ribbon cascade waterfall found on Canadian National Railway property in Stoney Creek, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.[1]
It was named after Erland Lee, co-founder of the Women's Institutes.
Nearby attractions include the Bruce Trail, Dofasco 2000 Trail, Battlefield House Museum, Devil's Punch Bowl, Devil's Punch Bowl Conservation Area, Erland Lee Museum.[2]
Directions
Inaccessible without permission from the owner. Just a few metres west of Dewitt Falls.
References
- ↑ "Hamilton Naturalist's Club: Protecting Nature since 1919". (www.hamiltonnature.org/). Retrieved 2008-08-06.
- ↑ Hamilton Waterfalls and Cascades: Research & Inventory Report, 2nd Edition. Hamilton Conservation Authority. November 2007.
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External links
- Hamilton- "The Waterfall Capital of the World" (www.cityofwaterfalls.ca)
- Bruce Trail (www.brucetrail.org)
- Vintage Postcards: Waterfalls in and around Hamilton, Ontario
Maps
- Hamilton Waterfall Map PDF. (http://map.hamilton.ca)
- Map: Hamilton Waterfalls (www.hamiltonnature.org)
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