Reminder to safely enjoy Hamilton’s waterfalls
HAMILTON, ON - April 12, 2017 - With the Easter long weekend approaching, the City of Hamilton is reminding those who may choose to visit local waterfalls to do so safely.
With the warm temperatures and the beautiful spring colours beginning to appear, it’s a wonderful time of year to visit local waterfalls. However, residents and visitors are encouraged to exercise caution, stick to the marked trails, respect the posted signage and check out the falls from the viewing platforms.
Due to the spring melt, many of Hamilton’s waterfalls will have extra water flowing through them and could be particularly dangerous this time of year. Visitors are also reminded to be aware of slippery conditions with the recent rain and wet spring weather.
Hamilton is home to more than 100 waterfalls, and with one of the highest number of waterfalls of any urban area of its size, has been called the Waterfall Capital of the World. Many of these waterfalls are situated beside steep drops or near unstable ground.
Residents and visitors should be very careful when visiting Hamilton’s waterfalls, and should aim to enjoy the waterfalls as safely as possible.
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