{"id":40498,"date":"2017-05-24T16:00:09","date_gmt":"2017-05-24T20:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.realstylenetwork.com\/lifestyle\/?p=40498"},"modified":"2017-05-30T09:24:40","modified_gmt":"2017-05-30T13:24:40","slug":"5-hidden-waterfalls-in-ontario","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.realstylenetwork.com\/lifestyle\/2017\/05\/5-hidden-waterfalls-in-ontario\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Hidden Waterfalls In Ontario"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Photo: james.peltzer on Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Scrolling through social media, it\u2019s hard to miss the many picturesque shots of tropical waterfalls. These bodies of water, flowing majestically through caves and jungles, leave many Canadians envious and in desperate need of a vacation. However, with summer closely approaching, it\u2019s the perfect time to discover the hidden gems Ontario has to offer. If you\u2019ve got a serious case of wanderlust but want to stay local, there are quite a few waterfalls just hours from Toronto. From the outskirts of Manitoulin Island to the nation\u2019s capital, there are a number of falls to cool down in this summer. Here are some must-see waterfalls in Ontario.<\/p>\n

Devil\u2019s Punch Bowl Falls, Stoney Creek<\/strong><\/p>\n

While Hamilton boasts over 100 waterfalls, Devil\u2019s Punch Bowl Falls is definitely an eye catcher. Located in nearby Stoney Creek, it consists of two separate falls: Lower and Upper.  The Upper Falls boasts 33.8 metres of ribbon waterfall. It flows right into the Devil\u2019s Punch Bowl, which was created at the end of the last ice age. Its name reflects the gorge\u2019s striking resemblance to a punch bowl. It does dry up but when the water isn\u2019t flowing, the lookout offers a view of Stoney Creek and the Hamilton Harbour.<\/p>\n

Bridal Veil Falls, Manitoulin Island<\/strong><\/p>\n

Located on Manitoulin Island at the entrance into Kagawong, Bridal Veil Falls is one of the Lake Huron waterfalls. A steel stairway leads to the gorge and offers visitors a view of the falls. Now a spot for photographs and tourists, the falls used to power the Kagawong Mill. It\u2019s an area rich with history on top of its natural aesthetic.<\/p>\n

Decew Falls, St. Catharines<\/strong><\/p>\n

Similar to Bridal Veil Falls, Decew Falls in St. Catharines once powered a mill. It\u2019s located in the western stretch of Decew Road and consists of Upper Decew Falls and Lower Decew Falls. It\u2019s best viewed from above the Morningstar Mill, which was restored. Lower Decew Falls can be seen at the bottom of the gorge however, it is said to be extremely steep and dangerous.<\/p>\n

Rideau Falls, Ottawa<\/strong><\/p>\n

Found just outside of Ottawa\u2019s downtown core, Rideau Falls is where the Rideau River empties into the Ottawa River. Unlike the others on the list, Rideau Falls is found in the heart of a city, providing a scenic view for locals and tourists. You can view the falls from the top or if you\u2019re feeling brave hop on a boat cruise to get as close to the falls as you can.<\/p>\n

Kakabeka Falls, Thunder Bay<\/strong><\/p>\n

This 40 metre-high waterfall is the second highest in Canada. Kakebeka Falls is located just west of Thunder Bay on the Kaministiquia River. This massive display of cascading falls has year-round access for viewing. There is a boardwalk that wraps around the top of the falls for visitors to view the waterfall and gorge.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

From the outskirts of Manitoulin Island to the nation\u2019s capital, there are a number of falls to cool down in this summer. Here are some must-see waterfalls in Ontario.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":40520,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[20191],"tags":[26174,26178,26177,26179,26176,26175,26180],"class_list":["post-40498","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-2","tag-bridal-veil-falls","tag-decew-falls","tag-devils-punch-bowl-falls","tag-hidden-waterfalls-in-ontario","tag-kakabeka-falls","tag-rideau-falls","tag-waterfalls-to-visit-in-ontario"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realstylenetwork.com\/lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40498","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realstylenetwork.com\/lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realstylenetwork.com\/lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realstylenetwork.com\/lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realstylenetwork.com\/lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=40498"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.realstylenetwork.com\/lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40498\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":40519,"href":"https:\/\/www.realstylenetwork.com\/lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40498\/revisions\/40519"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realstylenetwork.com\/lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/40520"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realstylenetwork.com\/lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40498"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realstylenetwork.com\/lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=40498"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realstylenetwork.com\/lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=40498"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}