The Historic Sulphur Springs of Ancaster
820 Sulphur Springs Rd, Ancaster ON
2nd annual THURSDAY MARCH 19TH 2026 ANCASTER FAIRGROUNDS
Thank you for your support of the Historic Springs of the Ancaster Dundas Valley
Ontario, Canada
sulphur springs concept - by patrick bermingham
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natural granite rock with natural shaping, mounted on granite base, using as much height as water pressure will allow
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natural granite rock with a more modern facade smoother sides, lower in height and more robust base. With spout.
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natural granite rock with a more modern facade smoother sides, lower in height and more robust base with no spout.
About The Sulphur SpringS of Ancaster
Our History
"Spring at Sulphur Springs, Ancaster. 1907.
The water from the sulphur spring was used for spa treatments and visitors stayed in the nearby Sulphur Springs Hotel."
Source: HPL archives
Visitors at Sulphur Springs, Ancaster Ancaster 1880
Ancaster Sulphur Springs (reversed image). Located near Sulphur Springs Road (across the road) is the spring that fed the Sulphur Springs Hotel's mineral spa in the 1800s.
The waters were considered to have curative properties and hence the Hotel was a popular summer destination.
The Hotel closed in 1910 due to two fires. The stone structure was recently rebuilt.
Sulphur Springs Hotel, Ancaster 1800's
During the late 1800s, the Sulphur Springs Hotel with its mineral spa was a popular summertime destination. The sulphur waters were believed to have wondrous curative powers that attracted visitors from far and wide. The hotel closed in 1910 after two severe fires. The existing house “Deerspring”, was built on the ruins and is now privately owned.
Black Mount Collection
HPL, Local History and Archives