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Shaver Falls
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Location Hamilton, Ontario
Type Complex Ribbon Cascade
Total height 11 m (36 ft)
Total width 2.4 m (7.9 ft)
Watercourse Ancaster tributary

Shaver Falls is a beautiful waterfall located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. It's about 11 meters (36 feet) tall. You can find it in the Iroquoia Heights Conservation Area near Ancaster. It's a special type of waterfall called a "complex ribbon cascade," which means the water flows down in several narrow streams over a rocky surface.

Exploring Shaver Falls

Shaver Falls is a great spot to visit if you love nature and exploring. It's part of the amazing network of waterfalls around Hamilton. The area around the falls is perfect for hiking and enjoying the outdoors.

How to Get There

Getting to Shaver Falls is an adventure!

  • If you are driving, take Highway 403 and exit onto the Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway.
  • Stay to the right to join Rousseau Street.
  • At the "T" intersection, turn right onto Wilson Street East.
  • You can park your car at the Tiffany Falls Conservation Area.
  • From there, follow the Bruce Trail heading east.
  • Keep following Ancaster Creek upstream, and you will reach the base of Shaver Falls.

Nearby Places to Explore

There are many other cool places to see near Shaver Falls. You can make a whole day of exploring!

  • Bruce Trail: A famous hiking trail that stretches for hundreds of kilometers.
  • Dundas Valley Conservation Area: A large natural area with trails and beautiful scenery.
  • The Hermitage: Historic ruins with interesting stories.
  • Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum: A park and museum that tells local history.
  • Royal Botanical Gardens: Huge gardens with many different plants.
  • Dundurn Castle: A historic mansion that looks like a castle.
  • Christie Lake Conservation Area: A great spot for swimming and picnics.
  • Tiffany Falls: Another beautiful waterfall nearby.
  • Iroquoia Heights Conservation Area: The natural area where Shaver Falls is located.

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