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Rafting On The Grand River And Visit The HMCS Haida

By //  by Katja Wulfers

The last time I went exploring in the Heart of Ontario the snow was deep and the air frosty enough to freeze maple syrup into taffy. Now we’re deep into a beautiful Canadian summer, and what better time to discover a bit more of what the region of Hamilton Halton Brant has to offer. With historic sites, cultural events, and outdoor adventures to choose from there’s enough to keep any family occupied for the remainder of the summer. We went rafting on the Grand River after a stop to visit a star …

Filed Under: Canada, Family Fun, Ontario, Travel Tagged With: Barangas On The Beach, Blue Heron Rafting, Brantford, exploring, family fun, Grand River, Hamilton, Hamilton Halton Brant, Hamilton Harbour, Heart of Ontario, HMCS Haida, summer, tourism, Travel

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Discover Halton: Snowshoeing and the Sweet Water Festival

By //  by Katja Wulfers

Past a forest on the right, farmer’s fields hidden under heavy snow on the left, over a small rise, and at the end of the road sits Crawford Lake. It’s the site of a reconstructed Iroquoian village, a meromictic lake — the different water levels don’t mix —, and has kilometers of trails perfect for hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. The park offers special events throughout the year and now is the time to enjoy the Sweet Water Season along with great snowshoeing conditions thanks to …

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