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There are well over 100 waterfalls in Hamilton. I have purposely decided not to try to list them all. There are other online resources that do this (see below).
Hamilton has been called the 'Waterfall Capital of the World' and the 'City of Waterfalls'. There are probably more waterfalls here than in any other municipality in the world.
To be honest, after the best couple of dozen waterfalls, few of these places would be of interest to most daytrippers. This is usually because they are small, usually dry, or are difficult to reach. Some waterfalls that used to be accessible are now off-limits.
It can still be fun for some people to find these waterfalls. And finding them at the right time can be rewarding. But during the rest of the year, most of these will disappoint all but the most fanatic of waterfallers. There are so many other better waterfall experiences elsewhere in Ontario.
If you are a true waterfall junky, you can find more information at these great websites dedicated to Hamilton’s waterfalls. These websites go into more detail than the Waterfalls of Ontario project:
City of Waterfalls
Tourism Hamilton. Hamilton Waterfalls Guide
Wikipedia Entry, Hamilton Waterfalls
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