Boundary Falls, Waterdown facts for kids
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Great Falls
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| Location | Waterdown, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 43°19′51″N 79°53′15″W / 43.33070°N 79.88763°W |
| Type | Ribbon |
| Total height | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Total width | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Watercourse | Grindstone Creek |
Great Falls is a beautiful waterfall located in Waterdown, Ontario. It is also known by other names like Grindstone Falls, Waterdown Falls, and Smokey Hollow Falls. This waterfall is about 10-metre-high (33 ft) and 5-metre-wide (16 ft). It's called a "ribbon" waterfall because it's much taller than it is wide, making the water fall in a narrow strip.
The water for Great Falls comes from Grindstone Creek. This waterfall is so pretty that it has even been featured on postcards about the waterfalls in Hamilton, Ontario. You can see Great Falls from the famous Bruce Trail, a long hiking path that stretches across Ontario.
Finding Great Falls
Great Falls is easy to visit because it's right next to a parking lot. If you are driving on Highway 403, take exit 78 for Waterdown Road. Drive about 2.4 kilometers (which is about 1.5 miles) until you reach an area called Smoky Hollow. Before you go under a railway bridge, you will see the Smokey Hollow Resource Management Area parking lot on your left side. The waterfall is right there!
Nearby Places to Explore
When you visit Great Falls, there are other cool places nearby you might want to check out. These include the Rock Chapel Golf Course, Borer's Falls and its Conservation Area, and the amazing Royal Botanical Gardens. These spots offer more chances to enjoy nature and explore.
Images for kids
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Webster's Falls is another beautiful waterfall in the Hamilton area.
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The Niagara Escarpment (shown in red) is a long cliff that Great Falls and many other waterfalls are part of.
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Devil's Punch Bowl is a unique waterfall with colorful rock layers.
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Chedoke Falls is one of the many waterfalls found along the Chedoke Creek.
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Albion Falls is a popular waterfall in King's Forest Park.
