Borer's Falls, Curtain waterfall in Hamilton, Canada
Borer's Falls measures 15 meters high and 9 meters wide, creating a vertical water stream that descends from the Niagara Escarpment into a deep gorge.
The falls powered a sawmill operated by the Borer family throughout the 1800s, supporting the development of Rock Chapel village and local timber industry.
The Royal Botanical Gardens maintains the conservation area surrounding the falls, integrating natural heritage preservation with educational programs about local ecosystems.
Visitors access the falls through the Bruce Trail or Rock Chapel Sanctuary parking lot, with optimal viewing from the 1868 stone bridge or east ravine lookout.
During winter months, the waterfall transforms into an ice climbing destination as freezing temperatures create solid columns of ice against the rock face.
Location: Hamilton
Location: Ontario
GPS coordinates: 43.28120,-79.93103
Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:21
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