Friday, May 1, 2009

TLTV Ep 30 - The Devil's Punchbowl (Hamilton)

The formation known as the Devil's Punchbowl is located on the top of Hamilton Mountain, overlooking the city's suburbs. The Punchbowl was formed during the last Ice Age by what must have been a massive waterfall of melting ice when the glaciers retreated. The remaining waterfall is a mere trickle compared to what the ancient waterfall must have looked like, but the gorge that it carved out is still incredibly impressive. It is over 120 feet in height and at least that wide. Right next to it, on a viewing platform overlooking the city's suburbs, is a giant 10 meter high cross that was erected in 1966 and lights up at night.

TLTV Ep 29 - Albion Falls (Hamilton)

Albion Falls is one of the premiere waterfalls in the Hamilton Region. It is easy to see from the road that winds around it, but getting down to it can be somewhat difficult. Once down in the waterfall basin though, Albion Falls really shines. It is a great example of a multiple cascade waterfall, with literally hundreds of small cascades making up the entire waterfall. This video will focus on a couple of areas with multiple cascades, and you will see how incredible this waterfall really is.

TLTV Ep 28 - Tiffany Falls (Hamilton)

Tiffany Falls is one of the most elegant looking waterfalls in the Hamilton region. It used to be difficult to access, especially during rough weather, but a new pathway was added in 2007. The new path includes two bridges that cross over the river and a viewing platform near the falls. It is a great waterfall in the Spring, but tends to dry up to just a trickle in the heat of the Summer months. Now is the best time to enjoy it!

TLTV Ep 27 - Sherman's Falls (Hamilton)

Sherman's Falls is a real treat. It is located down a short path but can be seen from the small rural road that passes by the trail. In this secluded location it isn't as well known or as highly visited as many of the other waterfalls in Hamilton, but it is as picturesque as any of them. Most people in Hamilton don't even know about it, yet it is one of the most enjoyable in the region.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

TLTV Ep 26 - Webster's Falls (Hamilton)

Probably the biggest waterfall in the Hamilton area by sheer water volume, Webster's Falls is breathtaking from any angle. Whether it's the beautiful park and stone walking bridges, the raging river heading to the falls drop off, the overlook at the falls edge, or the popular rest area at the base of the falls, Webster's Falls has it all.

TLTV Ep 25 - Great Falls (Waterdown)

Hamilton is a city of over 600,000 people and is located less than 45 minutes from Toronto. With more than 100 waterfalls, Hamilton is billed as "The Waterfall Capital of the World" and "The City of Waterfalls". Today we begin to look at some of the best waterfalls in Hamilton, starting with Great Falls which is located just outside the city in the town of Waterdown.

TLTV Ep 24 - Streetsville Memorial Park

Streetsville Memorial Park is located in a quaint section of Mississauga. The park we are visiting today has a kids playground, a walking bridge over a nice river, some Canada Geese, and a bunch of people kicking the ball around.