Ball's Falls via Bruce Trail from Victoria Ave

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Ball's Falls via Bruce Trail from Victoria Ave

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Ball's Falls via Bruce Trail from Victoria Ave

01:54

7.16km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: June 1, 2026

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380 m

Bruce Trail: Niagara Section

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The Niagara Section of the Bruce Trail is the southernmost section of the 890-kilometre route, beginning at Queenston Heights along the Niagara River before following the Niagara Escarpment. This stretch runs through a mix of hardwood forest, creek valleys, and open countryside, passing close to the gorge of Twenty Mile Creek and the falls viewpoints. As it passes Ball’s Falls Conservation Area, you can connect with viewpoints of both the upper and lower waterfalls, with the surrounding forest and escarpment scenery, making this one of the more scenic stretches of the Niagara Section.

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2.22 km

Lower Ball's Falls Viewpoint

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This is a great spot to get an elevated view of Lower Ball's Falls from the trail, and is a quieter, more natural perspective of the cascade as it drops into the wooded gorge of Twenty Mile Creek below you. Depending on leaf cover and water levels, the view changes noticeably throughout the seasons, with spring and late fall often the best times to see the falls from here.

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3.48 km

Upper Ball's Falls

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Upper Ball's Falls is the first of two beautiful cascades along this stretch of Twenty Mile Creek. You'll have a great view of the waterfall as it tumbles over the limestone cliffs. This waterfall is not as dramatic as the lower falls, and it requires a bit more of a walk so you'll have a better chance of solitude here. However, the waterfall can dwindle down to a trickle during the driest part of the year.

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4.23 km

Ball's Falls Conservation Area

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Ball's Falls Conservation Area was set up to preserve and protect the history of the village that had become a ghost town. In addition to the historic buildings the park also includes Upper and Lower Ball's Falls which you can access with short trails from the parking area.

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4.40 km

Lower Ball's Falls Viewpoint

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From here you'll have an excellent view over Lower Ball's Falls. The nature of the area varies greatly throughout the year so you can visit at different times to see lush greenery, colourful leaves, or ice clinging to the cliff sides.

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7.16 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.10 km

1.88 km

1.11 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.19 km

1.93 km