Balls Falls Conservation Area
Lincoln, Ontario
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Whether it’s your first experience or a return visit, Ball’s Falls offers natural beauty and wildlife at its best, spectacular vistas from the Niagara Escarpment, and the breathtaking backdrop of Niagara’s other falls. This showcase of environmental stewardship and cultural heritage offers you an unique eco-tourism experience. Begin your visit at the Centre for Conservation and enjoy interactive exhibits that will introduce you to the natural and cultural diversity of the Niagara Escarpment.
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Lincoln, Ontario
- Head south on Mountain Rd/Regional Rd 18 toward Philp Rd (14 m)
- Turn left onto Philp Rd (1.0 km)
- Slight left onto Fly Rd/Regional Rd 73 (6.7 km)
- Turn right onto Victoria Ave/Regional Rd 24 (0.4 km)
- Turn left onto Sixth AveDestination will be on the right(0.8 km)
From Toronto
Travel along QEW Niagara and take Exit 57, Victoria Avenue (RR #24)
Turn right on to South Service Road
At the lights, turn left onto Victoria Avenue (RR #24).
Turn left on to 6th Avenue
Park entrance is on 6th Avenue
From Niagara Falls/Buffalo
Travel along QEW Toronto and take Exit 57, Victoria Avenue (RR #24).
Turn left on to North Service Road
At stop sign, turn left onto Victoria Avenue
Turn left on to 6th Avenue
Park entrance is on 6th Avenue
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