Spencer Gorge Conservation Area

From the escarpment brow, noted for its panoramas, to the forested depths of the gorge below, the Spencer Gorge Conservation Area exhibits the physical features which have made the Niagara Escarpment one of Ontario’s most spectacular geological formations.

This significant natural area contains two beautiful waterfalls: Webster and Tew Falls. Webster is a magnificent tiered waterfall and Tew, which towers at 41 metres, is only a few metres shorter than Niagara Falls. Both offer spectacular vistas of the gorge.

• Webster Falls walk
• Tew Falls to Dundas Peak walk

2025 Reservation Information

Reservations are currently not required to visit the Spencer Gorge, and the area parking lots are on a first come first served basis.

This area has two accessible parking spaces, located in the Webster Falls parking lot at 28 Fallsview Road.

There are areas in the Spencer Gorge Conservation Area that are fenced off and closed to the public for safety reasons. Never climb or otherwise bypass this safety fencing. The slopes and edges of the escarpment can be unstable and pose a fall hazard.

Keep well back from the edge of the gorge and escarpment areas, at least a body length. Adults should keep children and pets well away from these areas.

Please note that there is NO access available to the bottom of the falls and gorge area. All former trails are closed and not maintained.