Ancaster Heights Falls facts for kids

Ancaster Heights Falls is a beautiful waterfall located in the Tiffany Falls Conservation Area. It's found in Ancaster, which is part of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. This waterfall is about 13.4 meters (or 44 feet) tall. It's known as a "terraced ribbon cascade," which means it flows down in steps, like a ribbon.

Finding Ancaster Heights Falls

Getting to Ancaster Heights Falls is quite easy!

How to Get There

• If you are driving on Highway 403, look for the Lincoln Alexander Parkway exit.
• Take this exit and stay to the right to join Rousseaux Street.
• At the "T" intersection, turn right onto Wilson Street East.

Parking and Walking

• You can park your car at the Tiffany Falls Conservation Area.
• From there, you will need to walk back up Wilson Street East to reach the waterfall.
• The very top of the waterfall starts near the intersection of Montgomery Drive and Haig Road.

Fun Places Nearby

When you visit Ancaster Heights Falls, there are many other cool places to explore!

• Bruce Trail: A famous hiking trail that stretches across Ontario. It's great for long walks and enjoying nature.
• Dundas Valley Conservation Area: A large natural area perfect for hiking, biking, and exploring.
• Hermitage Ruins: The remains of an old stone mansion with interesting stories. It's a fun place to imagine what life was like long ago.
• Griffin House: A historic home that was once part of the Underground Railroad, offering a glimpse into the past.
• Royal Botanical Gardens: Huge gardens with amazing plants from all over the world. You can spend hours exploring different plant collections.
• Dundurn Castle: A grand historic castle you can visit. It's like stepping back in time to the 1800s.
• Tiffany Falls: Another beautiful waterfall very close by. It's also part of the Tiffany Falls Conservation Area.

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