Weavers Creek Falls
Weavers Creek Falls, located within Owen Sound's Harrison Park is a real gem in the winter. With a boardwalk access, and a canopy of hardwoods, its a beautiful setting for a winter hike. The trek to the falls begins in the city's 40 hectare park where Weavers Creek feeds the water that flows through the bird sanctuary before joining the Sydenham River. Following the creek upstream as it winds through the campground you will find the boardwalk that leads to the falls. Weavers Creek has been the site of a fish hatchery since 1902, where the Sydenham Sportsmen Association raises Chinook Salmon and Rainbow Trout.
Details
Class: Plunge & Cascade
Level of Difficulty (to access in winter): Moderate
Parking Lot: Plowed regularly (park near the Inn)
Walking Time (from parking lot to falls): 10 minutes
River: Weavers Creek
Directions: Take 2nd Avenue East through Owen Sound and turn into Harrison Park just south of the downtown core. Follow the driveway to parking area beside the Harrison Park Inn. Follow the marked trail to the back of the park and look for the boardwalk to the right of the Public Pool. Follow the marked trail to the falls.
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Snowshoe Rentals:
BikeFace
269 10th St. East, Owen Sound
519-376-9777
Accommodations:
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Restaurants:
Harrison Park Inn
75 2nd Ave. East, Owen Sound
519-376-5151
Rocky Raccoon Cafe
941 2nd Ave. East, Owen Sound
519-374-0500
Marketside Food Shop & Cafe
813 2nd Ave East, Owen Sound
519-371-7666
Nearby Attractions:
Owen Sound's Festival of Northern Lights - Takes place within Harrison Park and downtown Owen Sound from mid-November until early January.
Bird Santuary is open year round in Harrison Park.
The Black History Cairn, also within the Park, marks the northernmost terminus of the Underground Railroad that brought escaped slaves frmo the United States to freedom in Canada.
*Safety Disclaimer:
This Winter Waterfall guide has been developed to assist in planning your visit to waterfalls throughout Grey County. Users of this guide are responsible for their own safety and use these routes and trails at their own risk. Users should consider not only road and trail conditions but also their level of fitness and experience. Grey County Tourism and others involved in developing this guide are not responsible for any loss or damage users may suffer as a result of using this Guide. The County of Grey, and their directors, officers, employees, owners, volunteers and staff do not warrant the safety of any route, highway, road, street, trail or designated waterfall area shown in this guide.
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this guide, inaccuracies or changes may occur and the County of Grey is not responsible for any variations from the above information.
