Webster Falls

• 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
  
• Injured teen sent to hospital after rope rescue at Webster Falls: Hamilton paramedics

  Paramedics say the teen boy suffered injuries consistent with a fall after tumbling 12 metres from rocks on Friday afternoon.

  Canada

  Apr 9, 2021
  
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• 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
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• Rope rescues down substantially after upgraded waterfall safety measures, say Hamilton fire officials

  The Hamilton Fire Department says it has been summoned to just four rope rescues so far in 2019. That's down from seven in 2018.

  Canada

  Jul 30, 2019
• 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
• Special Investigations Unit launches probe after man found dead at Tews Falls

  Ontario's police watchdog has been called in to investigate the death of a man at Tews Falls in Dundas.

  Sep 23, 2018
• Hamilton-area waterfall shuttle back for 2nd year, balancing needs of residents, tourists

  The shuttle will operate weekends and holidays through October and the cost is included in the regular parking and entry fee to Christie Lake.

  Environment

  May 10, 2018
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• Firefighters rescue injured man at Webster’s Falls

  Firefighters were called to Webster Falls for the third rope rescue at a Hamilton waterfall this month.

  Canada

  Jun 25, 2017
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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