Forget to travel halfway around the world to find magic waterfalls. Residents and visitors will find hundreds of waterfalls in Ontario! The most famous being, Niagara Falls. However, one of my favorites is the waterfalls of the county of Gray. This incredible section of the province is full of small towns, panoramic hiking trails and more than 10 waterfalls. In addition, thanks to its excellent location, Gray County is an ideal day excursion destination.
Where is Gray county?
Gray county is located in southwest Ontario. It extends from motorway 89, just west of Shelburne, to the coast of Georgian bay, just west of Collingwood. It covers half the base of the Bruce peninsula and includes a large part of the niagara escarpment.
Where can you find waterfalls in Ontario?
Ontario is home to hundreds of waterfalls. HamiltonEven holds the title of capital of the world in cascade, with more than 100 waterfalls only in its region. Another ideal place to visit is Mouskoka! There are more than 10 beautiful Cascades in Muskoka to explore.
For adventure researchers, plan an epic Road Road Trip It’s full of waterfall stop. Or go directly to Bay ThunderWhere you will find a bunch of massive waterfalls!
High waterfalls in Gray County
If you are looking for things to do in Collingwood, Owen Sound or one of the neighboring cities, plan to pursue some of the incredible waterfalls in Gray. From north to south, here are 11 of the best waterfalls in the county of Gray and why you should add them to your next Ontario road trip!
Walter’s Falls
In the small town of the same name, Walter’s falls can be small, but it compensates beauty and power. Located next to the Falls Inn, which offers a view of the falls, Walter’s Falls is a double diving fall that falls at 45 feet in the Walter stream.
There is a metal bridge on top for visualization or you can take the path leading from the parking lot. The path leads you through the forest and below a very steep hill. Hiking shoes are a must-see 1, you may even want to take a stick to help you go down. At the bottom of the hill, the path on the right is robust and will take you to the base of the falls, which is incredible!
Please note that falls and land can be closed to the public if there is a private event. And only hostel customers are allowed to park in the parking lot. There is a parking lot at Holland Sydenham Townline and Gray Road 29. From here, take the side path of Walter’s Falls. The pedestrian path leads to the waterfalls.
Address:140 Front St, Walters Falls, on N0H 2S0
Eugenia falls
Located in the Eugenia Falls Conservation Zone, just outside Flesterton, you will find Eugenia Falls. Eugenia Falls is the highest waterfall in Gray County. This waterfall measures nearly 100 feet and feeds the Beaver river.
If you are looking for a great way to live the part of the Gray County Waterfall tour, I highly recommend The hike between Eugenia Falls and Hoggs Falls. It’s a long trek but it’s worth it! Especially in winter where the Eugenia Fall conservation area is closed. You can park at Hoggs Falls and go hiking in Eugenia Falls via the Bruce Trail and side paths.
Address: County Road 13, Eugenia, on N0C 1E0
- Parking fees at the Eugenia Falls conservation area
Hogg’s Falls
It may be one of the smallest stunts on this list, but it is one of my favorite waterfalls in Gray County. You can hear it as the path approaches. Take the path on the right, from the parking lot. The thunder of the falls is quite amazing.
You can even repel, at a short distance, at the base of the falls. There is already a rope for you and at the base, you are rewarded by the immensely picturesque scene of the falls, the escarpment and the river.
Address: Lower Valley Road Fleston on N0C 1E0
Related article: 7 best hikes in Ontario with impressive views
Hilts falls
A new addition to the route of the Gray County Cascade is the falls of the Hilts. With the addition of a new Bruce Trail trail in Eugenia, you can now access the base of this wonderful waterfall. Follow the markers of Bruce Trail at the end of Johnston’s Sideroad and you will arrive on the side path of Stew Hilts. Appointed according to a notable member of the Bruce Trail Conservancy, the Stew Hilts Sième Sapid is only 480 meters and will take you to the base of Hilts Falls.
The hilts fall on the fragile stones of the niagara escarpment. And at the end of winter, it seems that there is a huge cathedral of ice which rises from the inside. From there, a delicate stream descends the valley to the Boyne river.
Please note: Although the side path is now one-way, they work to extend the path to make it a loop, as well as to add a bridge on the stream and the stairs taking you to an observation platform. Also be careful and cautious around the base of the waterfalls because the escarpment is fragile. It is best to take your beauty at a safe distance.
Holstein dam
It may be a fabricated cascade, but the Holstein dam can be a big show – especially after the spring thaw. During my visit, near Summers End, it was not as intense as usual because of incredibly dry summer.
Located the south, in the charming town of Holstein, Holstein Dam Feeds Norman Reeves Creek. The waterfall is in the Holstein Jubilee park, which is located in downtown Holstein. You will find various points of view of the waterfall. In addition, it is an excellent park to visit in summer for a picnic!
McGowan Falls
Located in the Durham conservation area, McGowan Falls is a Falls cascade along the Saugeen river. There are caves under the falls and even the swimming available upstream.
The metal bridge crossing the falls indicates “use at its own risk”, but it offers interesting views of the river. And if you head for the city, Durham has some murals that present the waterfall!
Address: 323198 Durham Road East, Durham
Inglis falls
Named by many as one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Ontario, Inglis Falls is a must! The waterfall is found in the Inglis Falls conservation area, a 200 -hectare park in Owen Sound. A visit to Inglis Falls is one of the best Things to do in Owen Sound!
Inglis Falls is a 59 -foot cascade drop from the Sydenham river. On a clear day, from the top of the falls, you can see to Owen Sound and his port.
Remember to stay to explore the conservation zone like its house for more than seven kilometers of trails, geological nests and an old grain mill. You can also take the Bruce Trail to the Harrison Park of Owen Sound and the next waterfall, Weavers Creek Falls.
Address: 237785 Inglis Falls Road Owen Sound on N4K 5N6
- Parking costs for the Inglis Falls conservation area
Weaver’s Creek Falls
One of the best places to visit in Owen Sound is the Smashing Harrison Park. The park is home to the Weaver stream falls. It may not be big or spectacular but it’s charming.
At the southern end of the park, near the outdoor swimming pool, head to the wooded path. A 300 -meter walk takes you through an enchanted forest and along the stream to Weaver’s Creek Falls. Falls are a mixture of diving and waterfall.
Address: 75 2nd ave e, Owen Sound, on
Jones falls
Just outside the city center, Owen Sound is the Pottawatomi conservation area. Here is another pleasant path along the Pottawatomi river. The path takes you on both sides of Jones Falls.
The best view is on the south side, through the bridge. Jones Falls is a 39 -foot cascade drop. One thing to know is that there is a lot of poison ivy that we find along the path.
Address: 717875 Hwy 6, Owen Sound, on N4K 5N7
Indian falls
Just north of Owen Sound, along the Scenic Gray County Road 1, is the conservation area of the Indian falls. Appointed according to the Indian tribe which once lived in the region, Indian Falls is about 20 minutes from the parking lot.
Follow the yellow arrows along the path. The path takes you along Indian Creek and to a staircase that starts a steep slope to the top of the hill.
Indian Falls is a horseshoe -shaped diving drop with a drop of 49 feet. Similar to the way in which the Niagara falls were formed, the Indian falls were created by the Queenston shale under the dolomite of eroded manitoulin.
Address: 318614 Gray RD 1, Owen Sound, on N4K 5N4
Webwood Falls
Webwood Falls is one of the Gray County waterfalls which is probably the least visited. Falls are not easy to find. Along the Kimberly roads, you will find the Webwood Falls nature reserve, literally in the middle of nowhere.
Pare yourself to the abandoned barn, now a paradise for the swallows of Grange, and follow the path next to it. The path makes you pass the falls, with little view with the thick forest. But there is a better view if you follow the road in front of the railing to an observation platform on the north side of the falls. Webwood Falls is a drop in a waterfall that falls into a picturesque ravine.
Address: SIDEROAD 25 KIMBERLEY on N0C 1G0
Whether you are looking for things to do in Owen Sound or play an exclusion of a day, I strongly recommend that you visit the waterfalls in Gray. Although everyone is accessible in summer, spring is the best time to visit the water flow. And winter adds a magical frozen element that should not be missed!
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Hiking trails in Gray County:
Nottawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area
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