The waterfall at Belfountain Conservation Area is a pleasant surprise. This is a great family outing as it's a well developed park and the walk to the falls is short. There are trails on the far side that you can use to extend the visit.
I didn't find it until many years after I started this inventory. Being close to Toronto, it can get quite busy on weekends. The upper portion of the falls has been increased in height by a dam that holds back a recreational pond.
In 2021, the park was closed for redevelopment. I've been told by Facebook group members that it has reopened and is more beautiful than before.
A suspension style footbridge crosses the river gorge immediately downstream of the falls making for a great visiting experience. There are reportely smaller cascades a little downstream, likely just beyond where most day-use visitors would venture. Let me know if you find them.
Region | Greater Toronto |
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County | Peel |
Near | Belfountain |
Watercourse | West Credit River |
Watershed / % Lakes | 2 / 0% |
Ownership | Credit Valley Conservation |
Landscape | Rural open |
Size | Small |
Type | Cascade with Dam |
Modification | Water Level Control Dam |
Access | Easy |
Top / Bottom | Not possible / Visible from footbridge |
Trail conditions | Gravel |
Hiking Time | 5 mins |
Coordinates | 43.7938,-80.0109 |
Parking | 43.7955,-80.0133 ![]() |
Site ID | WOO.PEE.001 |
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