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ITEMS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
Item 1:
Hamilton- The City of Waterfalls by Chris Ecklund, Joseph Hollick, and Rose Keefe. 64 pages, color illustrations. ISBN # 978-0-9811450-1-3
This hardcover pictorial treasure contains photos of all 106 identified waterfalls in the Hamilton area. the majority of images were provided by loyal site visitors, who share our determination to have Hamilton rebranded as the Waterfall Capital of the World.
From Albion Falls to Westcliffe Falls, they’re all here, complete with histories and driving directions. There’s even a special section about the Eramosa Karst, as well as this website and the City of Waterfalls vehicle.
Price: $35.00 each including shipping. Copies can be autographed at your request.
Item 2
The Golden Age of Waterfalling by Chris Ecklund and Rose Keefe. 30 pages, color illustrations. ISBN # 978-0-9811450-0-6
Now available for purchase: The Golden Age of Waterfalling, a privately published work by Chris Ecklund and local author Rose Keefe that celebrates the rich and vibrant history of Hamilton’s waterfalls. The intent of this niche publication is to allow Hamiltonians to appreciate the ‘waterfalling’ experience of a hundred years ago, via original photos, postcards, personal stories, poetry, and even a Victorian picnic menu! The authors are proud to offer this illustrated contribution toward the preservation of local history.
The waterfalls photos were compiled with assistance from the Special Collections Department of the Hamilton Public Library. Joseph Hollick, chairman of a local waterfall group which includes the Hamilton Conservation Authority, the City of Hamilton, and Tourism Hamilton, provided advice on content.
Price: $20.00 each including shipping. Copies can be autographed at your request.
To purchase either book, please send a cheque or money order made out to Chris Ecklund to:
142 Catharine Street South
Hamilton, Ontario L8N 2J8
Alternately, you may pay via Paypal. Log in to your PayPal account and send payment to ‘chrisecklund@hotmail.com’.
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BLOGS
Read Chris Ecklund's Blog, Chris' Corner, right here! Chris makes frequent posts about issues of importance to Hamiltonians.
BOOKS
Chris
Ecklund has written two books about Hamilton waterfalls and their
remarkable history, and commissioned the creation of supporting
merchandise such as postcards and calendars. Read
more and place an order here.
COMPANIES
Chris Ecklund is President and CEO of two prestigious litigation support companies and a search engine marketing firm. Read more
CURRENT PROJECTS
Chris Ecklund has commissioned and sponsored websites for the community causes and events that he supports. These include the City of Waterfalls site, Bring the NHL to Hamilton, and Maddie's Wish Project. Read more
PAST PROJECTS
Learn about causes and projects that Chris Ecklund has supported in the past, such as Ice Storm relief, Kosovo refugee sponsorship, and Operation Clean Sweep. Read more
PHOTO GALLERY
View photos of public events that Chris has sponsored or made an appearance at. Read more
LINKS OF INTEREST
View links to sites for government offices, businesses, and individuals.