Waterfall Capital of the World: Niagara Falls may be the most visited waterfall in North America, but the ‘Waterfall Capital of the World’ is located in the Canadian city of Hamilton. There are so many waterfalls here that you will be surprised to know about them. Hamilton city is the best place to see natural beauty, whose beauty attracts people, hence every year a large number of people come here to visit.
According to the report of Amusingplanet.com, the most famous natural feature of Hamilton City is its waterfalls. The city is home to more than 100 waterfalls. The abundance of waterfalls here is due to the city’s location along the Niagara Escarpment, a hill that runs through the city. When water stream flows from the hill, so many waterfalls are formed.
Exact count of waterfalls unknown
However, how many waterfalls are there in Hamilton? Even today, no one can tell its exact count. Resident Chris Eklund has done extensive research on waterfalls, listing nearly 130 waterfalls on his website. mention, but some other sources claim there are more than 150 waterfalls here.
Why are the number of waterfalls different?
In fact, there are only 50 to 60 waterfalls in Hamilton throughout the year, but the number of waterfalls varies depending on the season. Some waterfalls are on private property, which may or may not have been counted. Also, many waterfalls there are gradually disappearing.
Hamilton’s waterfalls vary greatly and can be large, small or tranquil. These also include ribbon and curtain type waterfalls. The most beautiful waterfall in Hamilton is Webster Falls. The tallest waterfall is Tues Falls, which is 41 meters high, and the smallest is Little Davis Falls, which is just 3 meters high.
