Along a back road in Ancaster, Ontario

"Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt." ~ John Muir

Spring Valley Trail ~ Ancaster, Ontario

Ancaster, Ontario

Sorry, the last shot was pretty much a duplicate of something already posted.

It was raining fairly good this particular day. But the falls were flowing nicely and it was worth the small hike in to catch this.

HDR processed and with that some long exposure. I did not go crazy over doing the HDR aspect of this.

Smile on Saturday

Scene along a back road in Ancaster, Ontario. ~ This is somebody's front yard! Lucky them :)

Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree.

~ Emily Bronte

A back road in the Hamlet of Mineral Springs ~ Ancaster, Ontario

In the Hamlet of Mineral Springs ~ Ancaster, Ontario

Ancaster, Ontario

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Creations Gallery House 436 Wilson Street East

Dating from the early 1820’s, this building housed merchants and their businesses. Today you’ll find the CREATIONS GALLERY.

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Carriage Factory 241 Wilson Street East

This building was originally a carriage factory, built in 1868. Currently it is the home of Hanley’s Eyewear and Mortgage Financial- Ancaster.

Sherman Falls is a 17 metre high curtain waterfall found in Ancaster Heights, the western end of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The watercourse is Ancaster Creek. Alternative names for the Sherman Falls include; Smith's Falls and Whitton Falls. You can enter Sherman Falls at Upper Lions Club Road at Old Dundas Road. Walk up the East side of Ancaster Creek to Sherman Falls. This waterfall is just steps away from the Bruce Trail of the Dundas Valley.

Knarr Gallery

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Hermitage Cascade is located in located in Dundas Valley Conservation Area in Ancaster (Hamilton), Ontario

Standing in for the NMT, Class 97's Nos.97304 'John Tiley' with 97303 on the rear at Ancaster working 1Q49 09:37 Derby R.T.C.(Network Rail) to Derby R.T.C.(Network Rail) via Skegness. 08-07-2021.

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Orton House 311 Wilson Street East

Orton House was originally a one storey cottage in 1860 built by Thomas McMurray. Dr. Orton, a later owner, added a second storey and the belvedere on the roof. The building now houses DR. J.B. NELSON, THORNBERRY OUTLAW, and DOMINION LENDING CENTRES.

Former GNER power cars Nos.43299 with 43257 on the rear approach Ancaster with 1Q49 09:37 Derby R.T.C.(Network Rail) - Derby R.T.C.(Network Rail) via Skegness. 17-03-2022.

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Gurnett Store 280 Wilson Street East

The Gurnett Store has housed businesses since 1826, and is the third building erected on the site. It was converted to the current brick structure in 1870 where the Gurnett family had carried on business for several generations. One of its important claims to fame was that it housed the first telephone in Ancaster in 1883. Currently B.P. TAX GROUP, G. WALKER REAL ESTATE, LYLE ELECTRIC and CONNOR, CLARK & LUNN occupy this building.

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1812 Barracks 425 Wilson Street East

The current building at 423-425 Wilson St. E. replaced an older building which was destroyed by fire in 1868. Anson Raymond operated a drug store here, sold groceries and candies, and made men’s clothing and overalls. Currently, this building has been renovated into THE BARRACKS INN.

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Old Ancaster Mill 548 Old Dundas Road

Milling flour has been one of the most important and oldest commercial activities in Ancaster. The Old Ancaster Mill, currently known as The Ancaster Mill, was constructed in 1863 replacing four former mills. Its location on a stream at the edge of the escarpment, is evidence of the importance of water power in pioneer days. It is now the renowned ANCASTER MILL RESTAURANT.

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Marr Phillipo House 398 Wilson Street East

Phillipo House was built about 1840. John Phillipo was a stone mason and village constable. It was later a barber shop.

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The Hammill House 314 Wilson St. East

The Hammill House dates from the 1830’s and was used as a grocery and butcher shop for many years. It served as the municipal centre, police office and council chamber until the new municipal building opened in 1966. It is the current home of Ancaster Minor Sports Association and the Ancaster BIA.

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Ancaster Municipal Building 300 Wilson St. East

Ancaster’s Municipal Building was constructed in 1965-66 to house municipal operations and a library. Many changes have taken place to the interior of the building since amalgamation with the City of Hamilton. The downstairs is used principally as a Community Service Centre, for the Ancaster Information Centre, and for Police Services.

Ancaster Ontario Canada

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293 Wilson St. East

This building was constructed before World War I and was once the site of John Farr`s blacksmith shop. Currently it houses BrokerLink Insurance.

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Roussseau House 375 Wilson Street East

Roussseau House was built in 1838 by George Brock Rousseau, grandson of Jean Baptiste Rousseau. Renowned Canadian Artist Frank Panabaker lived here from 1939 until his death. It is now the Brewers Blackbird formerly the Rousseau House Restaurant.

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Gable House 449 Wilson Street East

Gable House was the home of Jacob Gabel, who operated a tannery behind the house. It was gutted by fire in 1940, and rebuilt by Fenner Dalley. Today it is a private residence.

Ancaster, Ontario Canada

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Ancaster Township Hall 310 Wilson Street East

The Old Township Hall was built in 1871 at a cost of $2700 and opened on December 28, 1871. It has undergone two important renovations since. The Old Township Hall has been the site of community affairs ever since opening, still retaining its handsome and dignified appearance.

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Originally constructed in October 1925 in memory of those who died in "The Great War, 1914-1918" (19 names) and "World War II, 1939-1945" (19 names). "Their Names Liveth for Evermore."

The two stone cairns, one on each side of the entrance to the Ancaster Township Hall, unveiled October 17, 1925, originally had identical plaques. After WWII, the plaque on the left was replaced with a matching one for those killed in that war. The metal arch, whose ends were supported by the cairns, was removed for safety reasons. The present Town of Ancaster maintains a lower positioned light atop each cairn.

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The Tisdale House 314 Wilson St. East

The Tisdale House is located between the Township Hall and the Hammill House. It was moved to this location in 1999 to preserve its identity as the oldest house in the village. It is the current home of Ancaster Community Police.

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Seymour Lodge 419 Wilson Street East

Seymour Lodge was built about 1821 and is currently the home of No. 272 A.F.A.M.

This is a half second exposure of Tiffany Falls in Ancaster

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Halson House 299 (303) Wilson Street East

This house was built in the early 1840’s by Augustus Halson whose son Robert lived here. He was a saddler and a merchant. Currently, this is a private residence.

Mill Falls is a 7 metre high complex classic waterfall found in Ancaster, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. It runs beside the Old Mill Restaurant, the Bruce Trail and the Heritage Trail. Best seen in large.

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This bridge is above Mill Falls in Ancaster. Nestled under the Niagara Escarpment is the Ancaster Mill, dating back to 1788, which sits adjacent to the waterfall and on the banks of the stream. All this provides a most scenic ambience for the historic mill which has been completely restored and is now a fine dining establishment.

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St. John’s Anglican Church 272 Wilson Street East

St. John’s Anglican Church is probably the most impressive structure in the village. It is situated on the peak of a hilltop and can be seen from many directions. The parish was originally founded in 1816. The Anglicans shared the Union Church with the Presbyterians until destroyed by fire in 1868. The new impressive church, built of local limestone, was re-opened in May of 1869. The cemetery contains many tombstones dating back to the early 1800’s.

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Needle Emporium 420 Wilson Street East

Dating from the early 1820’s, this building housed merchants and their businesses. Today you’ll find THE NEEDLE EMPORIUM.

Tiffany Falls (in Ancaster) at high flow after a good rainfall

Ancaster Ontario

Ancaster Ontario

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Residences 426/430 Wilson Street East

These houses dating from the early 1820’s housed merchants and their businesses. They are now private residences.

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442 Wilson Street East

Dating from the early 1820’s, this building housed merchants and their businesses. Currently this space is vacant retail space.

Ancaster, Ontario