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Sherman Falls

Description

Sherman Falls is a 17m high, 8m wide terraced classic cascade located on Ancaster Creek. It has gone by numerous names in the past, some related to the owner of the property at the time and others not so much.


The land was farmed by Samuel Smith and the Egleston family. Francis Whitton bought the farm and built a large elegant home with landscaped lawns, gardens and a gardener's cottage. This home was sold to Clifton Sherman, an American foundry manager who, in 1912, established the Domininion Foundries and Steel Company (Dofasco).

Names/Sources

Fairy Falls (LOCAL1)
Whitton Falls (HIST)
Angel Falls (LOCAL)
Sherman Falls (CoH)

Media

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Trails

Loop Sherman/Canterbury/Tiffany Loop (Loop) 6.9km
Return Sherman Falls from Artaban Rd. CP (Return) 3km
Location79°58'22.552"W 43°14'17.225"N
ParkDundas Valley Conservation Area
WatercourseAncaster Creek
FormTerraced Classic Cascade
FlowYear Round
Crest Restriction : AccessPrivate : Unknown
Foot Restriction : AccessPrivate : Easy
Height : Width (m)17.00 : 8.00
Height : Width (ft)55 : 26
Authority / OwnerPrivate Owner
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