Hogg's Falls - Grey County Ontario

Several weekends ago, we stumbled upon a spot called Hogg's Falls. It is located at the extreme south end of the Beaver Valley in Grey County near Flesherton, Ontario. The falls is about 7 metres high and is part of the Boyne River system.

Hogg's Falls Trail

Hardwood forest

The falls was named after William Hogg. This is the same family related to Toronto's Hogg's Hollow.

Boyne River

Wild flowers near river

Trail leading to Hogg's Falls

Hogg's Falls

The brink of Hogg's Falls

Great location to hike and just enjoy the outdoors. Some other falls to check out in the vicinity would be Eugenia Falls, Indian Falls and Inglis Falls.

Another resource if you are planning a trip to Grey County, Ontario is www.visitgrey.ca

Location Coordinates:  UTM  17N   536539 E   4904036 N

Go Outdoors on Father's Day Weekend

Father’s Day is fast approaching and the nice weather has arrived. I have many great memories of getting outdoors with my Dad for a hike. I have compiled several locations close to Toronto that would be great to get the family out for a few hours or for the day.  

My Dad and I at Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area 2009

Bronte Creek Provincial Park

Bronte Creek has so much to offer, from hiking and biking trails and much more. The park is 684 hectares (1690 acres) in size. The park is divided by the Bronte Creek. The valley was carved by the water of melting glaciers approximately 14, 000 years ago. Water rushed towards Lake Ontario and cut through the shale of what is now the park, leaving the large valley and creek. There are 10 kilometers of trails, a nature centre, children’s barn, 1.8 acre pool, turn-of-the-century farmhouse and 144 campsites.

http://www.ontarioparks.com/english/bron.html

http://www.brontecreek.org/



Spruce Lane Farm



Fields in Bronte Creek

Crawford Lake Conservation Area

I have been visiting Crawford Lake since I was 16 years old and have explored most of the property. With over 16 kilometers of hiking trails, great place to get outside. Don’t forget to check out the 15-century Iroquoian village that has been reconstructed and the lookouts on the Nassagaweya Canyon.

http://www.conservationhalton.on.ca/ShowCategory.cfm?subCatID=1083





Crawford Lake



Long House at Crawford Lake Conservation Area



Stockade around the Village

Lookout on the Stockade

Mountsberg Conservation Area

This is a great place to hike and check out the Raptor Centre. With 16 kilometers of hiking trails, visitors centre and Mountsberg Reservoir there is something to do for everyone. The Raptor Centre is home to many species of raptor such as bald eagle, owl, turkey vulture and hawks.

www.hrca.on.ca/ShowCategory.cfm?subCatID=1088

www.conservationhalton.on.ca/ShowCategory.cfm?subCatID=1455




Mountsberg Conservation Area - Raptor Centre



Bald Eagle at the Raptor Centre - Mountsberg

Owl at the Raptor Centre

Great trails to walk at Mountsberg Conservation Area

Mountsberg Reservoir

Waterfalls in Hamilton Ontario

In the Hamilton-Burlington area there are over 100 waterfalls that plunge over the edge of the Niagara Escarpment. I have visited many of the waterfalls and they are worth the visit.

www.waterfalls.hamilton.ca/

www.cityofwaterfalls.ca/




Albion Falls, Hamilton Ontario



Albion Falls, Hamilton Ontario

Tiffany Falls Conservation Area - Hamilton, Ontario

Tiffany Falls Conservation Area Entrance

If you enjoy waterfalls, Hamilton is a fantastic place to start exploring waterfalls. Blessed with the Niagara Escarpment as a major topographical element, waterfalls are scattered along its length. Named after Dr. Oliver Tiffany, he was Ancaster Township’s first Doctor.

Margaret at the Lookout - Foot of Falls

Tiffany Falls is where Tiffany Creek drops over the Escarpment. The Falls is 21 metres in height and is located in a V-shaped canyon that has been eroded over thousands of years.

Tiffany Falls

Some nearby attractions are; Sherman Falls, Dundas Valley Conservation Area, Hermitage Ruins and the Bruce Trail.

Coordinates:  43° 14’ 22” N     79° 57’ 31” W          UTM  17N 584553.13 E     4787932.69 N

Bruce Trail - Side Trail

Tiffany Falls V-Shape Canyon

Tiffany Falls Walkway

Tiffany Falls Side Trail