Webster's Falls

• 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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• Hamilton’s Spencer Gorge to reopen by reservation only, conservation authority says

  The outdoor recreation area and its falls were closed earlier his year amid the COVID-19 pandemic "due to their limited size and capacity for physical distancing."

  Canada

  Sep 8, 2020
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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
• 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
• Bid to expropriate land for trail in Greensville being called ‘heavy handed’

  Tempers are rising in the Greensville community over the Hamilton Conservation Authority's proposal to expropriate land to restore a hiking trail.

  Canada

  Oct 31, 2017
• Why not make rope rescues a Hamilton attraction?

  It seems we are still playing catchup, rather than getting a handle on these situations, surrounding our natural beauty.

  Commentary

  Jul 31, 2017
• COMMENTARY: It’s time to start fining waterfall daredevils

  Another weekend in Hamilton and another plethora of rope rescues and misadventure around Hamilton's glorious waterfalls.

  Jun 26, 2017
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• Waterfall visitors test patience of area residents

  Residents reported coming out of their homes to find people "sitting in their backyards on their patio furniture having lunch."

  Environment

  Apr 6, 2017