Mineral Springs
Falls
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Mineral Springs Falls in Summer
Photo courtesy of Joe Hollick. Click to enlarge |
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Mineral Springs Falls in Autumn
Photo courtesy of Joe Hollick. Click to enlarge |
Mineral Springs Falls is a complex classic
cascade measuring 3 metres (10 feet) in height and 2 metres (7
feet) in width. It is located along Sulphur Creek and its flow
is year-round.
History
Mineral Springs Falls got its name from
the hamlet of Mineral Springs. The area's earliest white settler
was Captain John Aikman, who arrived in 1789 and built his
home and later a grist mill there.
Mineral Springs was an important
industrial centre in the early years. The coming of the Toronto,
Hamilton & Buffalo Railway in 1895
gave new life to the hamlet. A post office was established
in 1896 that was continued until 1908 when Rural Free Delivery
commenced. After this, Mineral Springs became known as R. R.
# 3 Dundas.
This waterfall is featured on Joe Hollick's "Waterfalls of Hamilton-
Autumn" poster.
If you're interested in the old community of Mineral Springs,
be sure to visit another website we've created: Mineral
Springs Online.
How to get there
The waterfall is located on the Mineral
Springs Road right-of-way at the intersection of Martin Road
in Ancaster. The waterfall area is fenced
off for safety, giving the impression that it is on private
property. It can be
viewed from the road shoulder by looking over the fence.
There is no
place to park or to stop along Mineral Springs Road. or
Martin Road to view the waterfall. The nearest place for public
parking is at the Hamilton Conservation Authority workshop
on Mineral Springs Road. Walk
along the Donald G. Trail from this parking lot to
the intersection of Mineral Springs Road and Martin Road
(about 700 metres away and 20 minutes' walking time).
Mineral Springs Falls Photo Gallery
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Mineral Springs Falls in Winter
Photo courtesy of Joe Hollick. Click to enlarge
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Mineral Springs Falls in Winter
Photo courtesy of Dan Court. Click to enlarge |
Mineral Springs Falls in Winter
Photo courtesy of Dan Court. Click to enlarge |
Mineral Springs Falls in Winter
Photo courtesy of Dan Court. Click to enlarge |
Mineral Springs Falls.
Photo courtesy of David Piano. Click to enlarge |
Mineral Springs Falls.
Photo courtesy of David Piano. Click to enlarge |
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