Princess Falls facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Princess Falls |
|
|---|---|
| Lua error in Module:Infobox_mapframe at line 185: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). | |
| Location | Hamilton, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 43°14′44″N 79°55′46″W / 43.245453°N 79.929571°W |
| Type | Ribbon/Plunge |
| Total height | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Total width | 2 m (6.6 ft) |
| Watercourse | Lang's Creek |
Princess Falls is a beautiful waterfall located near the Chedoke Radial Trail in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. It is about 7 metres (23 feet) tall. This waterfall is best seen after a lot of rain or when snow is melting. This is because more water flows over it then. Princess Falls is also sometimes called Lower Princess Falls.
Contents
The Chedoke Radial Trail and Hamilton's History
The Chedoke Radial Trail is a popular path in Hamilton. Many waterfalls in the western part of the city can be reached from this trail. The trail itself was once a railway line. It was used by the Brantford and Hamilton Electric Railway. This railway was owned by a company called the Cataract Power Light and Traction Company.
Hamilton: The Electric City
In 1898, a group of five important people, sometimes called "The Five Johns," started The Cataract Power Co. Ltd.. They brought electric power to Hamilton. On August 25, 1898, electricity traveled 27 miles from DeCew Falls in St. Catharines. This power was made using water from the old Welland Canal.
This new, cheaper electricity helped Hamilton grow. Big companies like Stelco (a steel company) and Canadian Westinghouse came to the city. They liked having affordable and efficient power. At one time, this power company controlled electricity from Brantford to St. Catharines. It also ran the Hamilton Street Railway and other local train lines. Because of all this electric power, Hamilton was once known as "The Electric City.".
Exploring Nearby Attractions
Princess Falls is close to many other interesting places. These include the famous Bruce Trail and the Chedoke Radial Trail itself. You can also find the Stairway to Chedoke Golf Course and the Iroquoia Heights Conservation Area nearby. There are several other waterfalls in this area to explore.
The top of Princess Falls is located right next to Highway 403.
How to Get There
To reach Princess Falls, you can go to Dundurn Street South. Look for the base of the Niagara Escarpment. There is a metal stairway with 326 steps. Go halfway up these stairs. Then, turn right onto the Chedoke Radial Trail. Walk west along the trail towards the Chedoke Golf Course. As you follow this trail, you will find other waterfalls. These include Scenic Falls, Mountview Falls, Westcliffe Falls, Cliffview Falls, Denlow Falls, and Chedoke Falls.
Images for kids
-
The Niagara Escarpment (shown in red)
-
Devil's Punch Bowl
-
Chedoke Falls
-
Albion Falls, King's Forest Park
