Fifty Road Cascade facts for kids

Fifty Road Cascade is a cool waterfall that drops about 10 meters (33 feet) down! You can find it in the Vinemount Conservation Area, which is in Stoney Creek, part of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. This waterfall is special because it's a talus ribbon cascade. This means the water flows over a pile of broken rocks (talus) in a long, narrow stream (ribbon).

Exploring Nearby Places

When you visit Fifty Road Cascade, there are many other interesting spots close by to check out:

• The Bruce Trail: This is a very long and famous hiking trail that stretches across Ontario.
• Puddicombe Farms: A fun farm where you can often pick your own fruit or enjoy farm activities.
• Puddicombe Falls: Another beautiful waterfall not too far away.
• Battlefield House Museum: A historic house where an important battle took place during the War of 1812. You can learn about Canadian history here.
• Devil's Punch Bowl: This is a really unique waterfall and a deep, bowl-shaped valley. It's part of a conservation area, great for exploring.

How to Find Fifty Road Cascade

Getting to Fifty Road Cascade is an adventure!

• If you are driving on the QEW highway, take the exit for Fifty Road.
• Follow Fifty Road south. You will drive up the Niagara Escarpment, which is a big, steep cliff.
• Once you reach the top of the hill, you can park your car on the right side of the road.
• Now, walk back down Fifty Road until you reach the Bruce Trail.
• Turn and walk east (to your right) on the Bruce Trail. Keep an eye out for the waterfall; it will be on the south side of the trail.

Images for kids

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  Webster's Falls

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  The Niagara Escarpment (shown in red)

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  The amazing Devil's Punch Bowl

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  Chedoke Falls

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  Albion Falls, located in King's Forest Park