The falls at Fergus are not as attractive as those nearby at Elora. But the walk atop the rocky gorge through downtown Fergus is still worth a trip. The main stretch is between Tower St and St. David St, where the pleasant trail runs behind the picturesque stone buildings of the main street.
A footbridge over the Grand offers a view of the low gorge and small cascade. During the summer, you can descend down a staircase to some stone ruins near river level.
There is more whitewater upstream at the Gartshore/Scotland St Bridge. Though it's actually caused there by a dam across the river, the picturesque old stone mill buildings make for a worthwhile picture from the south side of the river at Confederation Park.
Region | Greater Toronto |
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County | Wellington |
Near | Fergus |
Watercourse | Grand River |
Watershed / % Lakes | 3 / 20% |
Ownership | Town of Fergus |
Landscape | Urban |
Size | Small |
Type | Cascade |
Modification | |
Access | Easy |
Top / Bottom | / |
Trail conditions | Pavement |
Hiking Time | 3 min |
Coordinates | 43.7049,-80.3774 |
Parking | 43.7036,-80.3776 |
Site ID | WOO.WEL.005 |
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