Spencer Gorge Conservation Area - Dundas, Ontario

Rebecca S.

Serene, clean and well maintained trails. The waterfall is slightly hidden behind the trees but it looks gorgeous.

E S.

Amazing place to walk and hike in summer sunny days! There is map an the entry and the guidance is good enough to walk you through the experience.

The view from dundas peak is sight full and pretty! Gives you a 360 view of the city in short.

Olha K.

We visited Spencer Gorge Wilderness Area for a scenic walk and to see Tews Falls. We were amazed by the stunning natural beauty, clean environment, and excellent facilities. It’s a wonderful place for walks and a relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Additionally, purchasing one ticket grants access to all parks and waterfalls in Hamilton.

Katie T.

We drove nearly 3 hours to see the falls. Tews falls is beautiful. Websters falls is further down the road and was also really nice. Almost every Porta potty was pretty gross with urine on the seats but that's to be expected, so not a bad idea to bring a pack of sanitary wipes with you for that purpose.

AMI N.

A nice place to see Tew falls. The parking costs $16 (including car and driver) plus $5 each person, but the parking was convenient with portable washrooms on site. 10 mins walk to tew falls from parking spot and 20 mins (one way) hike to see the dundas peak from the falls. Well maintained trail with beautiful flowers and few look-out spots. There is no source for drinking water on the whole site, so make sure to have your water supply. Otherwise the views are really nice.

Lise C.

Parking & entry fee too expensive $22
Park is pretty. Waterfall is stunning.
Nice for a leisurely stroll. I was wanting a hike so I was disappointed. The cobblestone bridge is pretty. Saw litter in more than 1 spot.

C M.

Beautiful spot to go in either the spring, summer or fall - would not recommend in the winter (no maintenance). This used to be a place you could go freely, wasn’t overly packed, and parking was cheap. Now - you have to make reservations, I believe they tell you it’s a 2-3 hour time slot and then you’re risking a ticket, it’s pricey for parking, and pretty crowded. However I do recommend this spot for photoshoots during weekday days (less busy), and the scenery makes for great photo ops!

Kemi C.

The forecast today called for moderate rain. I wanted to cancel my reservation but it was too late (You have to cancel at least 48hours before). So glad I was unable to cancel though. It had rained earlier in the day but there was no rain when we got there. The weather man is not always right.

The Tew falls side trail is a moderately challenging hike. Lots of steep climbs at some points and because it rained, parts of the trail were quite slippery but overall it was a lovely hike which took us about 2 hours out and back. The high points of the trail are the Tew falls and Dundas peak lookout. Not much else beyond that.

Things to note:
1. The Tew falls trail does not take you to the bottom of Tew falls. Getting there is via a different trail which is unmarked.
2. You need a reservation which gives you a 2 hour window. For 1 person you pay $26.
3. Portable restrooms are only available at the Harvest road end of the trail where the parking lot is.