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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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