Visitor Alert: From March 12 to April 11, 2025, the Merrick and Artaban Road Parking Lots will be temporarily closed for wildlife migration.
You’ve seen the beautiful photos and heard about what a great spot Tiffany Falls Conservation Area is to visit. While both are true, the area is very small, with an even smaller parking lot which is why the area is experiencing significant parking challenges.
Still planning to see come out? Below is some important information to consider before visiting Tiffany Falls to ensure you are best prepared and to avoid disappointment.
Tiffany Falls Parking Area
The Tiffany Falls parking lot is small and located on the very busy Wilson Street. It can fill up quickly, particularly on weekends and holidays.
Police and bylaw officers will be present on weekends, strictly enforcing no-stopping and illegal parking. To avoid congestion, consider visiting during off-peak times and always park legally. To help control traffic in the area, security and police will be on-site for weekends.
Where else can you park?
Extend your visit and enjoy the beautiful Dundas Valley Conservation Area on a hike to Tiffany Falls from one of the many parking lots here.
Arataban Road Parking Lot
- Address: 917 Artaban Road, Dundas
- Path to Tiffany Falls: From the parking lot, go left onto Artaban Road towards Lower Lions Club Road. Once reaching Lower Lions Club Road, make another left. Walk down the hill, and just after the three-way stop, hop on the Bruce Trail from Old Dundas Road. Take the Bruce Trail all the way to Wilson Street, where and across the street is the main entrance to Tiffany Falls Conservation Area.
- Distance to Tiffany Falls: Approximately 2-kilometres, one way.
Dundas Valley Main Entrance
- Address: 650 Governors Road, Dundas
- Path to Tiffany Falls: Begin your journey by heading towards the Trail Centre. From here, continue to the Main Loop Trail, and make a left onto the Loop. Continue on this trail, until you head over the bridge and up the big hill. At the top of the hill you have three paths, keep left onto the Monarch Trail. Eventually, the trail will split; keep right onto Artaban Road and take it until reaching Lower Lions Club Road. Turn left onto Lower Lions Club Road. Walk down the hill, and just after the three-way stop, hop on the Bruce Trail from Old Dundas Road. Take the Bruce Trail all the way to Wilson Street, where and across the street is the main entrance to Tiffany Falls Conservation Area.
- Distance to Tiffany Falls: Approximately 5-kilometres, one way.
Additional Parking Areas
Plan your own adventure! In total, the Dundas Valley Conservation Area has six parking lots, including Tiffany Falls.
Please see the map above to view all the trails. The parking lot numbers listed correspond to the map.
- Main Parking Lot: 650 Governors Road, Dundas, ON
- Approximately 5-kilometres, one way.
- Hermitage: 621 Sulphur Springs Road, Dundas, ON
- Approximately 6-kilometres, one way.
- Merrick: 380 Lower Lions Club Road, Ancaster, ON
- Approximately 5-kilometres, one way.
- Artaban Road: 917 Artaban Road, Dundas, ON
- Approximately 2-kilometres, one way.
- Monarch: 855 Old Dundas Road, Dundas, ON
- Approximately 3.5-kilometres, one way.
Winter Hiking Tips
During the winter months trails can become extremely icy, particularly at Tiffany Falls. Proper footwear is essential to ensuring your own safety and wearing crampons or icy cleats is highly recommended.
