Albion Falls facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Albion Falls
Albion Falls
Location in Ontario
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Location	Hamilton, Ontario
Coordinates	43°12′02″N 79°49′11″W / 43.2004722°N 79.8196778°W / 43.2004722; -79.8196778
Type	Cascade
Total height	19 m (62 ft)
Total width	18 m (59 ft)
Watercourse	Red Hill Creek

Albion Falls is a beautiful waterfall located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. It's about 19 meters (62 feet) tall and 18 meters (59 feet) wide. This amazing waterfall flows down the Niagara Escarpment, which is a long cliff. You can find it in the Red Hill Valley.

What is a Cascade Waterfall?

Albion Falls is known as a cascade waterfall. This means the water doesn't just drop straight down. Instead, it flows over a series of natural steps or ledges. This creates a beautiful, staggered flow, almost like water tumbling down a giant staircase.

Fun Facts About Albion Falls

• Long ago, people thought about using Albion Falls as a source of drinking water for Hamilton.
• Rocks from the area around Albion Falls were used to build the Rock Garden at the Royal Botanical Gardens. This shows how special the rocks here are!

Things to See Nearby

There are many cool places to visit close to Albion Falls:

• The Bruce Trail is a famous hiking trail.
• You can also find other waterfalls like Buttermilk Falls and Felker's Falls.
• The Devil's Punch Bowl is another interesting natural spot.
• For sports, there's the Mohawk 4 Ice Centre at Mohawk Sports Park.
• You can enjoy great views of lower Hamilton from nearby spots.
• There's also the King's Forest Golf Course and Park, and Gage Park.

How to Visit Albion Falls

You can reach Albion Falls in a few ways:

Walking and Biking Trails

• You can walk or bike along the Escarpment Rail Trail.
• Another option is the Albion Side Trail, which is part of the larger Bruce Trail.

Driving Directions

• From the Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway, take the Dartnell Road exit.
• Go south on Dartnell, then turn left onto Stone Church Road East.
• Turn left onto Pritchard Road, then left again onto Mud Street.
• You will find two parking lots on either side of Mud Street where it meets Mountain Brow Boulevard.

• Another way is to take Mohawk Road until it ends at the Escarpment. Then, follow the road around the brow, and the falls will be on your left.
• You can also take Limeridge Road East until it ends at the brow. Turn left, then quickly right into the parking lot.

Images for kids

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  Albion Falls in Winter