Sydenham Falls
Quick facts for kids Sydenham Falls |
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| Location | Hamilton, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 43°16′26″N 79°57′29″W / 43.273956°N 79.958153°W |
| Type | Ribbon |
| Total height | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Total width | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Watercourse | Sydenham Creek |
Sydenham Falls is a cool waterfall that drops about 15-metre-high (49 ft)! It's called a "ribbon" waterfall because it's tall and thin, like a ribbon hanging down. You can find it near the Spencer Gorge / Webster's Falls Conservation Area in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
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About Sydenham Falls
There are actually three waterfalls on Sydenham Creek: Sydenham Falls, Middle Sydenham Falls, and Lower Sydenham Falls. They are all quite close to Sydenham Road. It's important to know that all three of these waterfalls are on private land. This means they are not open for public visits.
The Other Sydenham Waterfalls
- Lower Sydenham Falls is about 3-metre-high (9.8 ft) and 4-metre-wide (13 ft). It's a "classical" waterfall, which means it has a wider, more traditional shape.
- Middle Sydenham Falls is about 5-metre-high (16 ft) and 5-metre-wide (16 ft). It's also a classical waterfall.
Both the Middle and Lower Sydenham Falls are "seasonal." This means they don't flow all year round. The best time to see them is in the springtime when there's lots of melting snow and rain.
Who Was Baron Sydenham?
The waterfalls are named after a person named Baron Charles E.P.T. Sydenham. He was a very important leader in Canada a long time ago. He served as the Governor-General of Upper Canada from 1839 to 1841. A Governor-General is like the Queen's representative in a country, helping to run things.
Nearby Places to Explore
If you're in the area, there are many other cool places to visit near Sydenham Falls. These include:
- Webster's Falls
- Tew's Falls
- The Bruce Trail, which is a famous hiking trail
- Rock Chapel in Dundas
How to Get There
Getting to the area near Sydenham Falls is pretty straightforward.
- If you're coming from Highway 403, drive west on Main Street West for about 3 kilometers.
- Main Street West will then turn into Osler Drive.
- Keep going until you reach King Street in downtown Dundas.
- Turn left onto King Street.
- At the very next traffic light, turn right onto Sydenham Road.
- Drive for about 500 meters until you see a railway bridge overhead.
- You can park your car on the street nearby. From there, you can look for markers for the Bruce Trail, which goes up the escarpment. Remember, the waterfalls themselves are on private property.
