![]() The dirt path that leads there has a few stray roots and stairs up to the viewing platform, so leave the stroller at home.įun extras: When the temperatures dip low enough in the winter, you can go ice climbing here. It’s a 10-to-15-minute walk to the falls. Surrounded by a beautiful natural setting, you’ll love the forest as much as you love the frozen falls. In the winter, crampons might be helpful in icy conditions.Īnother can’t-miss Hamilton waterfall is the 21-metre Tiffany Falls. This beautiful 7.5-kilometre loop offers so much more than just falls, including a breathtaking lookout over Cache Lake. To go on a hike and see lots of little falls along the way (versus one big one) the Track and Tower Trail is the way to do it. ![]() It’s not a long hike but it is rugged, so it’s not wheelchair or stroller friendly.įalls on the Track and Tower Trail, Algonquin Provincial Park These falls are best viewed from the bottom, where you can see the coloured rock layers of the Escarpment. What better place to search for frozen falls than in Hamilton, Ontario (aka the waterfall capital of the world)? At 37 metres high, Devil’s Punch Bowl Falls freeze into an icy formation that is a sight to behold. Some brave souls make the hike to the bottom, but there is currently no official access. It’s a very short walk to the viewing platforms from the parking lot. (It’s basically the poster child for waterfalls). It’s also very pretty, thanks to the surrounding trees and large rocks. At 19 metres high and 18 metres wide, Albion Falls are almost as wide as they are tall. This waterfall cascades over multiple rock “steps” which has a dramatic effect-especially when it freezes. Those who are looking for a bit of a challenge will enjoy this one.įun extras: There are some cool formations, like geological potholes (that kids will love playing in), an old grist mill and some great picnic spots. Some sections of the trail have roots and rocks, so it's not stroller or wheelchair friendly. As for the falls, which were formed by the Sydenham River meeting the edge of the Niagara Escarpment, they’re breathtaking. The Inglis Falls Trail, starting from Harrison Park, is a 6.3-kilometre out-and-back trail. This 18-metre-high cascade is worth the hike it takes to get there. ![]() The stairs down to the beach are more like an ice slide in the winter, so strollers and wheelchairs won’t work on that section of the trail.įun extras: The beach is beautiful in winter. Hike level: Easy, with some slippery spots. The frozen falls are cool, and the long row of frozen ice formations are great for exploring, and for kids (and adults!) to get hands-on with. Sheila McKee Nature Trail is a 2.4-kilometre loop near Ottawa. The Falls at Sheila McKee Nature Trail, Dunrobin ![]() It’s also close to the main parking lot.įun extras: There are also groomed cross-country ski trails in the winter. The Boardwalk Trail is just 750 metres, linear and wheelchair accessible. With year-round access, a stunning natural setting and excellent views from the boardwalk that wraps around the top of the falls, it’s impossible to be disappointed. At 40 metres high, Kakabeka Falls is the second-highest waterfall in Ontario (the first being Niagara Falls). Kakabeka Falls, Oliver Paipoonge (west of Thunder Bay) Take a special winter hike to marvel at the water as it stands still for winter. Frozen falls make the coolest formations.
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