Webster’s Falls – Tew’s Falls #071003

(see also Crooks Hollow, Dundas Valley, Borer’s Falls)

This significant natural area contains two beautiful waterfalls: Webster's and Tews Falls. Webster's is a magnificent tiered waterfall and Tews, which towers at 41 metres, is only a few metres shorter than Niagara Falls. Both offer spectacular vistas of the gorge. A nature trail allows access to the Dundas Peak, which provides stunning views of Dundas and Hamilton. Other pathways passing through the park include the Bruce Trail, and a side-trail to historic Crook's Hollow Conservation Area.

Tew’s Falls

Alternative Names: Hopkin’s Falls & Tunis Falls

Creek: Logie’s Creek

Classification: Ribbon/Plunge

Height: 41 metres/125 feet

Width: 9 metres/27.4 feet

Cultural History: Logie's Creek tumbles 41 metres over the escarpment to form Tews Falls, just a few metres less in height than Niagara Falls. Though the flow of Logie's is substantially less that the main branch of Spencer Creek, the sheer height of the falls is what makes it such a stunning sight. There are two platforms just off the Bruce Trail that allow visitors to get a spectacular view of the falls and gorge below. Side trails in the area also offer access to Dundas Peak and the historical Crooks Hollow Conservation Area.

Tew’s Falls got its name from the Tew family. Johnson Tew came to Canada in the year 1874. He purchased Lot 12, Concession 2 in Flamborough Township included his land, the falls and ravine. He was elected a Municipal Councilor in 1905 and was Reeve of the Township of Flamborough for seven years between 1913 and 1926. He was elected Warden of Wentworth County of Wentworth for the year 1924. Johnson died on March 12th, 1948. The Spencer Creek Conservation Authority - forerunner of the HCA - bought the land from the family in the 1960’s.