Hog's Back Falls, Waterfall system at Rideau River in Ottawa, Canada
The Prince of Wales Falls consist of a series of cascades where the Rideau Canal separates from the Rideau River, creating a 12-meter water drop.
Lieutenant Colonel John By constructed a dam at this location in 1831 after three failed attempts, transforming the original Three Rock Rapids into the current falls.
The falls received their name from Civil Engineer John MacTaggart in 1827, referring to a ridge of rocks where timber rafts would frequently become stuck.
Visitors can access observation points on both sides of the river through a sidewalk from the parking area located east of Hog's Back Bridge.
The site reveals Ordovician sedimentary geology with visible rock formations, including green sandstones of the Rockcliffe Formation and limestone layers.
GPS coordinates: 45.37101,-75.69659
Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:06
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