Hamilton Waterfalls

• Hamiltonians with Spencer Gorge in their ‘backyard’ want exemption from reservation fees

  Residents living near Dundas Peak and Webster’s Falls are seeking free access to the area, insisting that the latest hike in reservation fees seems excessive.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2023
  
• Visits to Hamilton’s Spencer Gorge this fall by ‘reservation only,’ says HCA

  Just in time for the fall colours, the Hamilton Conservation Authority will implement a paid reservation system for visitors to two area waterfalls to curb 'overwhelming' traffic.

  Canada

  Sep 15, 2022
  
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• Extra enforcement to continue through 2022 near Hamilton waterfalls and along waterfront trail

  Director of Strategic Initiatives Marty Hazell says the parking and trespassing enforcement pilot in Hamilton waterfall areas has made 'noticeable improvements.'

  Politics

  Feb 11, 2022
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• Fire crews make rope rescue at escarpment area near Hamilton cemetery

  Hamilton fire says a high angle rescue was used to bring one person to safety.

  Canada

  Feb 2, 2022
• Save Our Streams campaign seeks new leadership on Hamilton Conservation Authority board

  Organizers of Save Our Streams Hamilton have launched an email campaign, requesting that Ancaster Coun. Lloyd Ferguson not be re-elected as board chair on Feb. 3.

  Environment

  Jan 26, 2022
• Hamilton issues 200+ tickets for infractions on long weekend, most at falls and parks

  Hamilton's emergency operations centre director says the offences were tied to people 'going into areas that they shouldn't,' and not adhering to current COVID-19 restrictions.

  Canada

  May 26, 2021
• An escalation of risky behaviour at waterfalls leads to more enforcement power for Hamilton bylaw

  There has been a surge in visitors to Hamilton's natural areas during the COVID-19 pandemic, and Coun. Arlene Vanderbeek says 'things are escalating as the weather improves.'

  Canada

  Apr 15, 2021
• Tiffany Falls, Sherman Falls to become city’s latest special enforcement area

  Ancaster Coun. Lloyd Ferguson says his goal is not to 'chase people away' from Hamilton's natural areas, rather, to ensure visitors aren't walking along a live road.

  Lifestyle

  Mar 24, 2021
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• Hamilton waterfall enforcement pilot project is a go for 2021

  In addition to more enforcement, increased fines of $250 also remain in effect within the special enforcement areas around Hamilton's popular waterfall locations.

  Environment

  Feb 12, 2021
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• More people outdoors meant more rope rescues in Hamilton in 2020

  Hamilton fire Chief Dave Cunliffe says his department was involved in 20 rope rescues from April to December last year.

  Canada

  Jan 28, 2021