Spencer Gorge

• 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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• 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
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• Hamilton’s Spencer Gorge reopens to visitors, by reservation only

  Parking fines for violators are $250 within what the City of Hamilton has deemed a special enforcement area.

  Environment

  Sep 18, 2020
• Hamilton Conservation Authority to launch reservation parking pilot for Spencer Gorge trails

  The Hamilton Conservation Authority's new plan for dealing with illegal parking and traffic congestion near the Spencer Gorge's popular waterfalls is getting some pushback from Greensville residents.

  Jun 7, 2020
• Hamilton Conservation Authority issues safety reminder after fatal fall at Dundas Peak

  A statement released by the HCA urges visitors to "keep to marked trails at all times." The reminder comes after a 24-year-old man fell to his death from Dundas Peak on Friday.

  Canada

  May 28, 2019
• Hefty new fines approved for illegal parking near Spencer Gorge, Webster Falls

  Hamilton is considering raising illegal parking fines in an effort to crack down on waterfall tourists who block the roads in Greensville.

  News

  Apr 10, 2019
• Greensville residents call upon city leadership to tackle visitor traffic congestion

  Greensville residents are holding two demonstrations near Tews Falls this weekend to bring attention to unregulated parking and blocked traffic in the area.

  Canada

  Oct 20, 2018
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• Hamilton cracking down on illegal parking, trespassing near Webster Falls, Spencer Gorge

  The City of Hamilton warns that it will be stepping up parking enforcement in the area of Spencer Gorge and Webster Falls.

  Environment

  May 12, 2017