here the water and rocks meet, feel the rush as the river flows over the escarpment's edge. Grey County, Ontario offers an abundance of waterfalls. So appealing that they merit their own tour, these special places are often just a short drive or hike from busy roads. Whether in Owen Sound or rural areas, all have scenic settings. Visit all of Grey County's waterfalls on the 150 km self guided driving tour. Stay a night and experience small town hospitality at its best.
Click here for a printable copy of the Waterfall Tour Brochure
Visiting during the winter months? Then click here for a printable copy of the Winter Waterfall Tour Brochure
Eugenia Falls
If you've never stood at the top of a waterfall, for a droplet-eye view down the gorge, Eugenia Falls will take your breath away. Plunging into Cuckoo Valley, the Beaver River drops 30 metres over the Niagara Escarpment. One of the highest in Eastern Canada, this waterfall was the site of an early hydroelectric power station. Now, a dam upstream of the falls directs most of the flow through huge pipes, but even the trickle that remains creates a musical background to the dramatic view from Eugenia Falls Conservation Area, just off Grey County Road 13, at Eugenia .
Driving Directions:Follow County Road 40 east to County Road 7 south, through Fairmount and Epping, into the Beaver Valley. Catch County Road 13 south to Eugenia. The entrance to Eugenia Falls is diagonally across from Eugenia Falls Emporium.
Hoggs Falls
Considered one of Grey County's best-kept secrets, Hoggs Falls are tucked away a mere two-minute walk from the Lower Valley Road near Flesherton. Named for William Hogg, the waters of the Boyne River tumble seven metres in this woodland setting.
Driving Directions: Take Grey Road 4 west to the East Back Line and head north. Then very quickly turn east onto Lower Valley Road. Watch carefully; and look for the sign displaying the parking lot area on the left. Please note that the Bruce Trail does cross the road a couple times before you get to the actual parking lot.
Holstein Dam
This charming five metre waterfall is located in historic downtown Holstein, just beyond the gates of Jubilee Park. The waterfall is the result of the flow from the Mill Pond on Nor