Tew's Falls facts for kids
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| Location | Hamilton, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 43°16′51″N 79°58′42″W / 43.28082°N 79.9784°W |
| Type | Plunge |
| Total height | 41 m (135 ft) |
| Total width | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Watercourse | Logie's Creek |
Tews Falls is an amazing 41-metre (135-foot) tall waterfall located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. It's almost as tall as Niagara Falls! Tews Falls is the tallest waterfall you'll find in Hamilton.
This beautiful "ribbon" waterfall gets its name because it's very tall but not very wide. It's located in the Spencer Gorge / Webster's Falls Conservation Area in a place called Greensville. The water for the falls comes from Logie's Creek.
You might also hear Tews Falls called Hopkin's Falls or Tunis's Falls. The best time to visit is in the spring. This is when the snow melts and there's lots of rain, making the waterfall flow strongly. In the summer, it can sometimes dry up quite a bit.
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Exploring Tews Falls and Nearby Areas
There are lots of fun things to do and see around Tews Falls!
What to See and Do
- Hiking Trails: You can explore parts of the famous Bruce Trail, which is a long hiking path.
- Dundas Peak: This is a popular spot nearby that offers amazing views, especially for taking photos.
- Conservation Areas: Check out Crooks Hollow Conservation Area and Christie Lake Conservation Area.
- Art Gallery: If you like art, the Carnegie Gallery in downtown Dundas is a cool place to visit.
Picnic and Facilities
Christie Lake Conservation Area has picnic spots where you can enjoy a meal outdoors. They also have bathroom facilities available for visitors.
How to Get to Tews Falls
Getting to Tews Falls is pretty straightforward, but there are a few things to know about parking.
Directions from Hamilton
If you're coming from Hamilton, take Main Street West. Drive past McMaster University and continue straight into Dundas. Keep going straight past the library and up the hill. You'll go through a "Y" shaped intersection, then turn right onto Harvest Road. Look for signs that point you towards the falls. The parking lot will be on your right side.
Directions from Toronto
From Toronto, head west on Dundas Street (also known as Highway #5). You'll turn south onto Brock Street (which leads to Greensville), then make a left turn onto Harvest Road.
Parking and Shuttle Service
During busy times, especially on weekends and holiday Mondays from May to October, parking rules change. You might need to park at Christie Lake Conservation Area (located at 1000 Highway 5 West). From there, a shuttle bus will take you directly to Tews Falls. This helps manage the number of cars in the area. Make sure to check the official conservation area website for the most current parking information before you go!
Accessing the Falls
It used to be possible to walk from Webster's Falls to Tews Falls along the Bruce Trail. However, this path is no longer open for direct access. Now, you'll need to drive about 5 minutes down Harvest Road to reach the Tews Falls parking area.
Images for kids
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Tew's falls at Sunset
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Tew's Falls with high water flow
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Tew's Falls basin
