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Inglis Falls

Waterfalls ·Owen Sound
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Inglis Falls is an 18-metre cascade where the Sydenham River meets the Niagara Escarpment, within the 200-hectare Inglis Falls Conservation Area near Owen Sound.

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Inglis Falls — Broad view of the falls framed by autumn trees and rock Kevin M Klerks from Inverhuron, Canada · CC BY 2.0 · edited
Inglis Falls — Broad view of the falls framed by autumn trees and rockInglis Falls — View upstream across the river toward the tiered waterfallInglis Falls — Tall waterfall dropping through a forested limestone ravineInglis Falls — Autumn foliage surrounding the main cascades and rocky ledgesInglis Falls — Wide view of the falls and surrounding limestone cliffsInglis Falls — December floodwater pouring over the falls beside the riverside buildingInglis Falls — Close view of turbulent floodwater rushing over the rock ledgeInglis Falls — Water spilling down the central tiers of the limestone fallsInglis Falls — Multiple streams descending the stepped rock faceInglis Falls — High water surging over the falls with a trail sign above

Why go

  • On clear days, views stretch down the valley to Owen Sound and its harbour.
  • Explore 7.42 kilometres of trails with connections to the Bruce Trail.

With kids

  • The conservation area has picnic facilities for a family picnic.

Tips for your visit

  • Washrooms and a visitor information centre are available in the conservation area.

Best time to visit

  • Autumn offers views across the Sydenham Valley.
  • Winter brings ice formations at the falls.
  • Vantage points offer opportunities to photograph the falls throughout the year.

Know before you go

  • Swimming is prohibited throughout the conservation area.
  • Access to the base of the falls is prohibited.

History

The falls once supplied water for hydroelectric power, mills and drinking water.

  1. 1842Millwright Mr. Elliot began a gristmill at the falls, but it was only partly complete.
  2. 1843Peter Inglis settled in the area.
  3. 1845Peter Inglis bought an existing grist mill and 300 acres of Crown land.
  4. 1862Inglis replaced the earlier mill with a four-storey mill producing flour and animal feed.
  5. 1885 and 1901The woollen mill burned around 1885, was rebuilt, then burned again in 1901.
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  1. 1932The City of Owen Sound acquired the property for water rights.
  2. 1945Emil Henkel operated the mill until a fire extensively damaged it.
  3. 1960The Grey Sauble Conservation Authority acquired the area.

How to get there

  • On footThe falls are at the top of Second Avenue East.

Accessibility

  • Viewing platform A viewing platform helps visitors who cannot see over the stone wall.

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  1. 20 fern

    More than 20 fern species grow in the conservation area, which also offers birdwatching.

    Inglis Falls Conservation Area – Grey Sauble Conservation Authority

  2. The site includes geological potholes.

    Inglis Falls Conservation Area – Grey Sauble Conservation Authority
  3. 1910

    Ruins remain of a water filtration plant built in 1910 to serve local residents.

    Inglis Falls - Wikipedia

Sources: Inglis Falls - Wikipedia · Owen Sound - Wikivoyage (do) · Inglis Falls Conservation Area – Grey Sauble Co… · checked 13 Oct 2026

Where
237785 Inglis Falls Rd Inglis Falls Conservation Area, Owen Sound

Plan from here: Evening walk →

Questions and answers

How difficult are the trails at Inglis Falls?

The trail network offers routes of varying difficulty.

Who was Peter Inglis of Inglis Falls?

He was a Scottish immigrant who settled in the area in 1843.

What did the woollen mill at Inglis Falls produce?

It made tweeds, flannels and striped “rainbow” blankets.

Was there also a sawmill at Inglis Falls?

Peter Inglis built a sawmill a quarter-mile downstream of the falls.

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