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Greensville Falls
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Location Hamilton, Ontario
Type Terraced Ribbon Cascade
Total height 5.5 m (18 ft)
Total width 1.8 m (5.9 ft)
Watercourse Greensville Creek

Greensville Falls is a beautiful waterfall located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. It is also sometimes called East Greensville Falls. This waterfall is about 5.5 meters (18 feet) tall. It flows down in a special way, known as a terraced ribbon cascade. This means the water falls in thin sheets over several steps or levels, like a ribbon flowing down stairs.

You can find Greensville Falls inside the Crooks Hollow Conservation Area. This area is part of Flamborough, Ontario, which is a community within Hamilton. The waterfall is fed by Greensville Creek.

Exploring the Area

The area around Greensville Falls is full of exciting places to visit. Many of these spots are great for outdoor adventures.

  • Bruce Trail: This is a very long hiking trail. It stretches for hundreds of kilometers across Ontario. It's perfect for exploring nature.
  • Dundas Valley Conservation Area: This large park offers many trails for walking and biking. It has beautiful forests and open fields.
  • Hermitage ruins: These are the remains of an old stone mansion. It's a cool place to imagine history.
  • Royal Botanical Gardens: This is a huge garden with many different types of plants. It's a great place to learn about nature.
  • Dundurn Castle: This historic castle was built in the 1830s. You can take tours and learn about life long ago.
  • Christie Lake Conservation Area: This park has a large lake where you can swim, fish, or paddle. It's a fun spot for a summer day.

How to Get There

Getting to Greensville Falls is quite easy. You will need to travel by car to reach the conservation area.

From Highway 403, take the Highway 6 North exit. This exit is marked for Guelph. Drive for about 3 kilometers (2 miles). Then, turn onto Highway 5 East. Next, turn left onto Ofield Road South. After that, turn right onto Harvest Road. Follow Harvest Road past Nicol Street. You will find parking at the Crooks Hollow Conservation Area. Once you park, follow the trail heading east. This trail will lead you right to the waterfall.

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