Sherman Falls. Photo by Jeremy Shortt.
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Sherman Falls is a 17 metre high curtain waterfall
whose source is Ancaster Creek. It is located on private property
near the Dundas section of the Bruce Trail. It has a year-round
flow and also enjoys the romantic nicknames of Angel Falls and
Fairy Falls.
History
Sherman Falls has been known by many names,
depending on who owned the property at the time. Samuel Smith
and the Egleston family, both owned the land at one time. Francis
Whitton bought the farm and landscaped it with spacious lawns and
the beautiful gardens. He built a large elegant home, a garage,
greenhouse and gardener's cottage. The Whitton home was sold
to the Sherman family. Clifton Sherman, an American with years
of experience in foundry management, established the Dominion
Foundries and Steel Co. (Dofasco) in 1912. Members of the Sherman
family became well-known in the local community and managed
Dofasco for decades until Frank Sherman stepped down. After
the death of Frank Sherman, Colin Dunbar bought the property.
It is from the Sherman family that the waterfall got its name.
This property has again been sold (2007 or 2008).
How to get there
To reach Sherman Falls by car, take the Rousseau
exit from the 403, and follow Rousseau to Wilson Street. Turn
right onto Wilson. At the first set of lights, turn left on Montgomery
Drive, then right onto Old Dundas Road. You will come to a three
way intersection where Old Dundas Road intersects with Lions
Club Road. Sherman Falls is located in the woods on the left.
To reach Sherman Falls via a walking trail,
take the Dundas section of the
Bruce Trail.
Sherman Falls Video
Video by Drew Walker.
Sherman Falls Photo Gallery
Sherman Falls. Photo by Dan Court. Click to enlarge.
Sherman Falls. Photo by Dan Court. Click to enlarge.
Sherman Falls. Photo by Barb Tollestrup. Click to enlarge.
Sherman Falls. Photo by Dan Court. Click to enlarge.
Sherman Falls. Photo courtesy of Dan Court. Click to enlarge.
Sherman Falls in winter. Photo courtesy of Joe Hollick. Click to enlarge.
Sherman Falls. Photo courtesy of David Piano. Click to enlarge.
Sherman Falls. Photo courtesy of David Piano. Click to enlarge.
Sherman Falls. Photo courtesy of David Piano. Click to enlarge.
Sherman Falls in autumn. Photo courtesy of Joe Hollick. Click to enlarge.
Sherman Falls. Photo courtesy of Joe Hollick. Click to enlarge.
Sherman Falls in winter. Photo by Deb Cole. Click to enlarge.
Sherman Falls in winter. Photo by Deb Cole. Click to enlarge.
Sherman Falls in winter. Photo by Elaine Harvey. Click
to enlarge.
Sherman Falls in winter. Photo by Jeff Seffinga. Click
to enlarge.
