Devil's Punch Bowl is a 37-metre ribbon waterfall on the Niagara Escarpment, in the Stoney Creek community of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. It is found in the Devil's Punchbowl Conservation Area,[1] maintained by the Hamilton Conservation Authority,[2] and features an escarpment access trail with connections to a recently improved section of the Bruce Trail. Stoney Creek's Dofasco 2000 Trail is nearby.[3] The Punch Bowl is also known as Horseshoe Falls for the distinctive shape of the cliff-face, which somewhat resembles its much larger cousin in Niagara Falls.
In addition to the 800 km-long Bruce Trail, nearby attractions include the historic Battlefield House Museum and Nash-Jackson House; on Lake Ontario, Fifty Point Conservation Area and Confederation Park; and Mohawk Sports Park and the Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology in the city proper. There's also a convenience store, restaurant, motel, gas station and retail stores nearby.[4]
Lower Punch Bowl Falls is a curtain waterfall located a few metres north of the Punch Bowl, spanning 7 metres in height and width.
The history of the Devil's Punch Bowl dates back to over 450 million years ago. It was formed throughout the years by many glacial waters; it withholds different layers of colourful stratified rock segments. The falls drops about 108.25 feet. Another monument that is considered part of the Devil's Punch Bowl is the ten-metre high cross that overlooks the Stoney Creek community and Hamilton Harbour. This cross was made on December 18, 1966, by William Sinclair (1925-1994).[5] He built the cross to bring light to the community. Originally the cross was only planned on being lit up during Christmas, and Easter for six weeks. However, with the help of the donations from the Knights of Columbus the cross lights up automatically every night.
Geology and geographyedit
The Devil's Punch Bowl originated 450 million years ago when materials that form the Niagara escarpment were originally deposited in an inland sea. Corals and other organisms that lived in the area became fossilized as the sea bottom deposits changed into rocks.[6]
The formation of the Devil's Punch Bowl occurred 1 million years ago after one of the four great ice ages. As the ice slabs that covered the area melted at the end of the ice age, high levels of water occurred. These streams of fast moving waters carved out the land and formed what would become the Devil's Punch Bowl.[6] Formation of the Devil's Punch Bowl has declined since its original formation; it often dries up or is only a trickle. However, the stream still picks up during rain and as snow is melting. The site also has two distinct waterfalls in the upper and lower regions.[7]
Today it has become a famous landmark amongst geologists worldwide because of its exposed rock strata.[6] The stratigraphy of the Punch Bowl has been studied by geologists, including McMaster University students.[7]
From the top of the escarpment a beautiful view of various locations can be seen such as; East Hamilton, Burlington, Stoney Creek and weather permitting, the Toronto skyline can become visible as well.[7]
The geology of the upper and lower falls was described in the popular Toronto blog "Hiking the GTA" in Dec. 2015.[8]
Entertainmentedit
Devil's Punch Bowl has been used as a location for movies, television shows, and attractions. The 2006 film Silent Hill, opens with a young girl trying to jump off a cliff, which was the edge of the Devil's Punch Bowl overlooking the waterfall and rock bottom below.[9] In the film, The Big Hit (1998), scenes filmed in the area highlight the waterfall and the surrounding area.[10] In 1989 Super Dave Osborne performed a human yo-yo stunt at the Devil's Punch Bowl.[11]
^"Scenic Lake Ontario, marinas and affordable beach houses - little wonder commuters are heading for Stoney Creek".
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External linksedit
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For other uses see Devil s Punch Bowl disambiguation Devil s Punch Bowl is a 37 metre ribbon waterfall on the Niagara Escarpment in the Stoney Creek community of Hamilton Ontario Canada It is found in the Devil s Punchbowl Conservation Area 1 maintained by the Hamilton Conservation Authority 2 and features an escarpment access trail with connections to a recently improved section of the Bruce Trail Stoney Creek s Dofasco 2000 Trail is nearby 3 The Punch Bowl is also known as Horseshoe Falls for the distinctive shape of the cliff face which somewhat resembles its much larger cousin in Niagara Falls Devil s Punch BowlDevil s Punch BowlLocationHamilton OntarioCoordinates43 12 37 N 79 45 21 W 43 2104 N 79 7558 W 43 2104 79 7558TypeRibbon waterfallTotal height37 m 121 ft Number of dropsTotal width11 m 36 ft WatercourseStoney CreekLower FallsIn addition to the 800 km long Bruce Trail nearby attractions include the historic Battlefield House Museum and Nash Jackson House on Lake Ontario Fifty Point Conservation Area and Confederation Park and Mohawk Sports Park and the Hamilton Museum of Steam amp Technology in the city proper There s also a convenience store restaurant motel gas station and retail stores nearby 4 Lower Punch Bowl Falls is a curtain waterfall located a few metres north of the Punch Bowl spanning 7 metres in height and width Contents 1 History 2 Geology and geography 3 Entertainment 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksHistory editThe history of the Devil s Punch Bowl dates back to over 450 million years ago It was formed throughout the years by many glacial waters it withholds different layers of colourful stratified rock segments The falls drops about 108 25 feet Another monument that is considered part of the Devil s Punch Bowl is the ten metre high cross that overlooks the Stoney Creek community and Hamilton Harbour This cross was made on December 18 1966 by William Sinclair 1925 1994 5 He built the cross to bring light to the community Originally the cross was only planned on being lit up during Christmas and Easter for six weeks However with the help of the donations from the Knights of Columbus the cross lights up automatically every night Geology and geography editThe Devil s Punch Bowl originated 450 million years ago when materials that form the Niagara escarpment were originally deposited in an inland sea Corals and other organisms that lived in the area became fossilized as the sea bottom deposits changed into rocks 6 The formation of the Devil s Punch Bowl occurred 1 million years ago after one of the four great ice ages As the ice slabs that covered the area melted at the end of the ice age high levels of water occurred These streams of fast moving waters carved out the land and formed what would become the Devil s Punch Bowl 6 Formation of the Devil s Punch Bowl has declined since its original formation it often dries up or is only a trickle However the stream still picks up during rain and as snow is melting The site also has two distinct waterfalls in the upper and lower regions 7 Today it has become a famous landmark amongst geologists worldwide because of its exposed rock strata 6 The stratigraphy of the Punch Bowl has been studied by geologists including McMaster University students 7 From the top of the escarpment a beautiful view of various locations can be seen such as East Hamilton Burlington Stoney Creek and weather permitting the Toronto skyline can become visible as well 7 The geology of the upper and lower falls was described in the popular Toronto blog Hiking the GTA in Dec 2015 8 Entertainment editDevil s Punch Bowl has been used as a location for movies television shows and attractions The 2006 film Silent Hill opens with a young girl trying to jump off a cliff which was the edge of the Devil s Punch Bowl overlooking the waterfall and rock bottom below 9 In the film The Big Hit 1998 scenes filmed in the area highlight the waterfall and the surrounding area 10 In 1989 Super Dave Osborne performed a human yo yo stunt at the Devil s Punch Bowl 11 See also editList of waterfalls in Hamilton Ontario Bruce TrailReferences edit Hamilton Waterfall Capital of the World www cityofwaterfalls ca Retrieved 2008 07 12 Hamilton Conservation Authority Passive Areas Archived from the original on 2010 10 20 Retrieved 2010 10 25 Hamilton Conservation Authority Devil s Punchbowl Retrieved 2021 05 19 Hamilton Waterfalls and Cascades Research amp Inventory Report 2nd Edition Hamilton Conservation Authority November 2007 Brady George Cathy Devil s Punch Bowl A brief history Retrieved November 1 2011 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint multiple names authors list link a b c Devil s Punch Bowl Haunted Hamilton Retrieved 3 November 2011 a b c Devil s Punch Bowl Virtual Field Trip PDF McMaster University Archived from the original PDF on 2012 01 31 Retrieved 2011 11 04 The Devil s Punch Bowl 30 December 2015 Silent Hill IMDB Scenic Lake Ontario marinas and affordable beach houses little wonder commuters are heading for Stoney Creek Devil s Punch Bowl Archived from the original on 2011 12 02 Retrieved 2011 11 04 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Devil s Punch Bowl Hamilton Ontario Devil s Punch Bowl Trail Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Devil 27s Punch Bowl Hamilton Ontario amp oldid 1193630015, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
