Lower Quarry Cascade facts for kids

The Lower Quarry Cascade is a beautiful waterfall about 4 meters (13 feet) tall. It's known as a "complex ribbon cascade" because the water flows down in several narrow streams, like ribbons. This waterfall is located on private land in Burlington, Ontario, Canada.

It's important to know that this waterfall is on private property. This means you cannot visit it without getting special permission from the owner. It's always safest and best to respect private land.

Where is Lower Quarry Cascade?

The Lower Quarry Cascade is found near the border between the cities of Hamilton and Burlington. Its water comes from a small stream that flows into Grindstone Creek.

Another waterfall, the Middle Quarry Cascade, is also in Burlington, close to the city line. However, the source of their water, Grindstone Creek, and the Upper Quarry Cascade are both located in Hamilton.

Things to See Nearby

Even though you can't visit Lower Quarry Cascade without permission, there are many other cool places to explore nearby. These include:

• The Bruce Trail: A famous hiking trail that stretches across Ontario.
• Smokey Hollow Resource Management Area: A natural area for outdoor activities.
• Rock Chapel Sanctuary: A peaceful place to enjoy nature.
• Borer's Falls and Borer's Falls Conservation Area: Another beautiful waterfall and a park to explore.
• Rock Chapel Golf Course: A place for golf lovers.
• Royal Botanical Gardens: A huge garden with many different plants and exhibits.

Images for kids

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