We are giving away passes to NordicFest Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Festival to be held in Collingwood on Feb. 4, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is a full day of fun in the snow at Scenic Caves Nordic Centre at the base of the Niagara Escarpment at Collingwood/Town of Blue Mountains. […]Read More
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Looking for things to do this winter? Mountsberg Raptor Centre near Campbellville suggests these events & activities: The Mountsberg Raptor Centre is thrilled to host the Royal Ontario Museum’s spectacular Northern Owls exhibit from January 1 through to February 23, 2012. This educational and beautiful display will teach park visitors all about Ontario’s diverse owl […]Read More
Desperate for a last-minute gift? Here’s one that looks forward to warm weather returning, from our friends at Hamilton Conservation: Wild Waterworks is proud to announce that for the first time ever, families can take advantage of significant savings by purchasing a 2012 Family Pass for four! The pass — good for the entire […]Read More
The sold-out 29th annual Egg Nog Jog, claimed to be “the prettiest and most challenging road race in Ontario,” took place on Dec. 11 starting at Terra Cotta Conservation Area. Organized by the Georgetown Runners, there were 609 entrants taking part in 10.8-km course that followed roads up and down the Niagara Escarpment hills in […]Read More
Mike recently picked up a brochure from the Town of Caledon, called Explore Caledon’s Trails and Bikeways. It has a useful map of Caledon, showing the locations of trails and features of interest. It includes this description of the Niagara Escarpment: “Where visible, the Escarpment is a massive forested ridge that extends 1,100 km […]Read More
Here’s what’s happening at Conservation Halton this weekend: Conservation Halton’s Fall into Nature offers activities at six different Halton Parks. The festival celebrates the spectacular landscapes and fall colours of the Niagara Escarpment. Fall into Nature is on the weekend of October 15 and 16, at Mountsberg, Crawford Lake, Kelso, Rattlesnake Point, Hilton Falls […]Read More
Here’s a guest post about an Escarpment bike race day. Escarpment Views will be in the vendor expo area giving out free copies! Ontario’s Largest Non O-Cup Road Race – Exciting new additions this year! The 7th Annual Le Tour de Terra Cotta rides August 1, 2011. 600 riders are expected over five events and […]Read More
Enjoy Leisa Way sing her heart out as Dolly Parton in Rhinestone Cowgirl at Theatre Collingwood July 25 to 30. Take in the premiere of Dan Needles’ Fair Play at Theatre Collingwood August 18 to 27. Enjoy a gentle gondola ride past the treetops to the top of the Niagara Escarpment at Blue Mountain. Dare […]Read More
Here’s a post by Mike about what he did on the weekend: I was out and about on June 5 on the Don Valley Parkway and the Gardiner in Toronto and ran into some of our Escarpment-area residents and other notable people. Hon. Kathleen Wynne rode in the event. She also happens to […]Read More
How does something jump the queue for space on the blog? A great image sure helps! I really like this graphic — but could it be because I am such a word person? It sure “speaks” to me. We’ll be part of Open Streets Hamilton on Sunday June 12, giving away back issues and a […]Read More
