Spencer Gorge Conservation Area, which includes Dundas Peak, Tew Falls, and Webster Falls, will require an advanced reservation seven days a week, beginning Saturday, September 27, until Sunday, November 9, to accommodate the fall colour season.
Reservations can be made for 2-hour blocks at Webster Falls, or at the Dundas Peak and Tew Falls. Visitors also have the option of reserving both hiking experiences with one 4-hour reservation.
Learn more about Spencer Gorge reservations.
New for 2025! Visitors can enhance their experience by using HCA’s new trail app, Talking Forest. Learn fascinating details about local wildlife, ecology, history, and geology as you explore Spencer Gorge. The area also features new trailhead and wayfinding signage, which provide information about the area and its features, and help visitors better navigate the trails.
About Spencer Gorge Conservation Area
Spencer Gorge showcases the physical features that make the Niagara Escarpment one of Ontario’s most spectacular geological formations. This significant natural area contains two beautiful waterfalls: Webster and Tew Falls. Both experiences offer stunning views of the gorge and surrounding urban area. Learn more.
Admission and Fees
HCA Members
HCA Members receive free admission, but will be required to pay the $10 reservation fee. Not a Member? Join now!
Non-HCA Members
Vehicle Fee: $11.00
Per Passenger Fee: $5.50
Reservation Fee: $10.00
An additional $11 parking fee applies to the 4-hour hiking experience.
Reservation Information
Reservations are rain or shine and must be made online in advance. Reservations can be made up to nine days in advance. One vehicle is permitted per reservation. Visitors without a reservation will be denied entry. No walk-up or drive-up entry will be permitted.
Note: Municipal Parking Bylaw Enforcement will be patrolling the neighbourhoods surrounding the areas to enforce parking restrictions, including tow-away zones. Parking tickets in Special Enforcement Areas carry a $250 fine.
