This past week I visited Sherman Falls for the very first time, ever. I 've vaguely seen it from the road once or twice while driving by and feel that doesn't count for actually seeing it, but it did help my awareness of it's location. However, I never made time to stop and ravel over it's beauty. I hope that this blog has become a testament to those young souls who continue to protest that Hamilton-Waterfall Capital of the World is a dead city with nothing to do, let alone filled with forests (ie. green space) to discover. To further my argument, these so-called waterfalls that proclaim Hamilton as the the Waterfall Capital are not tiny by any means either. On the contrary, they each deserve credit. Now, I am not saying they are Niagara Falls or anything but still considerably amazing.
For example, Sherman Falls is one of those falls might truly amaze you. It sits 17 metres high on the Bruce Trail in Dundas. It's water source is the Ancaster Creek and it is located on private property, so when visiting please be respectful to the surrounding area. Sherman Falls is one of the Falls in Hamilton that holds two nicknames; Angel Falls and Fairy Falls. These nicknames don't surprise and you might not understand them until you visit the falls for yourself. It is tucked away in the forest in a semi-sphere curve of the escarpment which makes the falls the centre of attention. 
For those new to Hamilton, Sherman Falls can be accessed by car, the Bruce Trail, or by bus and a short walk. It is in close distance the McMaster University for those eager students that are quickly discouraged by distance and lack of access to a vehicle. If you ask me, what more could you possibly want from a city than the opportunity to hike in around its boundaries only to discover nature at its best? There are cities that wish to have the conservation parks, and natural beauty that Hamilton has in its backyard and Hamiltonians don't appreciate or realize its value and easy access.
As a student, living on a budget, entertainment can be quite expensive, but hiking, chasing waterfalls, biking, pinicking is not expensive. So why not get out there and before you formulate your opinion on our Hammer, do me a favour, experience it first!
Anyways, that is enough ranting for one entry. Also, watch out nights our waterfalls are lit up at night and many other events at cityofwaterfalls.ca !
For Directions to Sherman Falls and much more: Check it here!
- A.Mihaela
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