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VIEWof the escarpment
Winter is here. And I for one have plans. Plans to ski, plans to skate, and plans to eat and
drink with friends. Whether you like to make fresh tracks or make reservations, this area has everything you need to make the most of the winter. And what a winter we’ve had so far! The way I see it—if we’re going to have a winter—let’s HAVE A WINTER!
Early snowfalls allowed our ski resorts and clubs to open early and the polar vortex that followed ensured this would be one of the best ski seasons of recent memory. This issue is packed with adventure, experiences and limitless recreation. Shorter days mean longer nights, and one thing we are not lacking is vibrant nightlife. We break down the hottest spots for music, food and jollity. From first chair to last call, there is no shortage of fun to be had during these snow filled months on the Escarpment. And, in case your plans involve staying home from time to time, our hearty recipes and relaxed home décor will ensure your indoor days and nights are cozy and warm. Whatever your plans are this winter, we hope you’re inspired by the stories, adventures and activities within these pages. Before we know it spring will be knocking and I for one want to make sure I’ve gotten every last lick out of winter.|E|
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of the blue one day, I received an email from my friend Ryan which read, “Hey man, do you want to go back to Antarctica?” Twenty seconds later I replied—”You had me at ‘Hey’”. For almost 30 years I have been climbing, guiding and adventuring around the world. I have been fortunate to have many amazing opportunities and some pretty cool experiences. I have climbed the Seven Summits (the highest peak on each of the seven continents which includes Mount Everest) in addition to countless mountains in the Rockies, Andes, Alps, Himalayas and even some lesser-known ranges. In recent years I have been helping to organize and guide expeditions for True Patriot Love (TPL), a charity based in Toronto that seeks to help our ill and injured Canadian soldiers and war veterans. In my business life I run one of Canada’s most successful team building companies called Summit Team Building. We work with corporations to help them build high performance in individuals, teams and leaders. I have taught at several universities in their MBA and Executive MBA programs and I speak frequently at conferences and meetings sharing stories of my adventures and how to build high performance. I first went to Antarctica to climb Mount Vinson in 2011 and I fell in love with the place. It is such a stark and beautiful continent and one that not many people will ever have the opportunity to step foot on. I am very fortunate to have been there and I thought that once would be enough for me. Then in January of 2016 I had the chance to go back and guide a team of wounded soldiers to the summit of Mount Vinson as part of the TPL expedition series. So when I received the 30 |
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call from Ryan, I had to pinch myself. I was going to Antarctica again, but this time we would be trekking to the South Pole. Ryan is a good friend who owns a guiding company called Mountain Professionals based out of Boulder, Colorado. We have done a lot of climbing together over the years including guiding TPL expeditions. Ryan and I had been talking frequently about skiing to the South Pole and we were fortunate to find two additional adventurers to join us, Katrina and Paul. Katrina lives in Chamonix, France and has been climbing and trekking for the better part of 15 years. Paul owns a construction company in Denver, Colorado and climbed Mt Elbrus in Russia with Ryan and I. Both Paul and Katrina were keen to ski to the South Pole and we all knew we could work well together so a team was formed. We all agreed on the guiding vision for this expedition—if we were going to do this, we would do it the hard way: unsupported and unassisted. These are the true roots of polar exploration and not many people have completed a trek to the South Pole in this fashion. We were not doing this expedition for notoriety or publicity, rather for the love of adventure. Unassisted means we would have no help in forward motion; no dogs, kites, snowmobiles or the like. Only human power. Unsupported means we would have no re-supplies along the way to lighten our load. We would do it all ourselves or not at all. Photo Pg. 26: Scott Kress and Katrina Follows drag 200lb sleds across the inhospitable terrain of Antarctica en route to the South Pole. Photo|Ryan Waters YEAR
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To prepare for an expedition like this one needs to train physically and mentally. If you break in either of these areas, the trip is over. Mental training is a long game that takes place over years of exposure to risk, stress, pressure, pain and suffering. My long career in the mountains had helped to harden my mind, allowing me to be comfortable being uncomfortable. We have a saying in climbing that is derived from Buddhist teaching “pain is inevitable, suffering is optional”. This is the power of the mind to deal with whatever situation you happen to be in. As for the physical training, I believe the best way to train for any sport is to play the sport or mimic it as best as possible. Since we would be pulling 200+ lb sleds across Antarctica for close to 1000km I had to train for pulling. I went to a local tire shop and got two big truck tires destined for the landfill. I drilled holes in them to connect metal loops and ropes and strapped them to my backpack harness and began to drag, up and down the streets of my Toronto neighbourhood. Yes, my neighbours thought I was either crazy or one of those way too obsessive fitness freaks. I dragged these tires countless times around the streets and up any hill I could find. It was punishing work, but I knew it would pay off in Antarctica. On November 11, 2016 I flew to Punta Arenas, Chile to meet up with the gang. We would spend a few days in town buying and packing food, checking over all our gear, and checking any last minutes items off our to-do list. On November 15 we boarded our flight for Antarctica. This is the Antarctic summer and really the only time you can safely do a trip such as this. The winter is long, very cold and dark. The summer is blessed with 24 hours of sunlight and relatively warm temperatures of -25°c.
The four-hour flight took us to Union Glacier, which is the main staging camp for climbing, skiing, and other “recreation” in Antarctica. From here we flew in a 1964 Twin Otter fitted with skis to our drop off location on the Ronne Ice Shelf at 82°S 65°W. We were now 960km from the South Pole. 45-days of travel was our plan, but we had supplies for 50 days and we could stretch that to 60 days if necessary. We would use cross-country skis to give us stability and traction as we dragged our 110kg sleds across the unforgiving ice and snow. Since you need to be able to pull everything you take on this expedition, packing light is essential. Toothbrushes were cut in half. I packed two pair of underwear and two pair of socks for 50 days of polar trekking. Anything that was not essential was left behind. We loaded our clothing, tents, cooking gear, sleeping bags, food and fuel into our specially designed sleds. For skis I used a typical cross-country ski with a specially designed polar binding from my friend Richard Webber (Canada’s foremost polar explorer). This binding consisted of a hinged metal plate with a strap system to hold your boot on. This binding allowed me to wear an extreme style winter boot (like a Baffin or Sorel boot many of us wear in the winter) so I had no fear of frostbite on my feet. We started off slowly to give our bodies time to acclimatize to the weather and to the constant physical exertion of pulling our sleds for up to 10 hours a day. We kept a very strict routine and had clear roles and responsibilities to ensure nothing was missed and that we kept on track. Each of us would take turns in the lead and at the end of each pulling day we would set up our camp to eat and rest; two very important elements in an endurance contest like this. *
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Eating on a trek to the South Pole is not done so much for enjoyment, but more as a job. We would burn 5000-7000 calories a day and we had to replace as much of that as possible. Breakfast consisted of hot chocolate, a chocolate bar, a huge bowl of oatmeal with nuts, dried fruit, butter, olive oil, and more chocolate. We did not really have a lunch, but we packed a daily bag of super trail mix that we would snack on constantly throughout the day. Once at camp we would start dinner with salami, cheese and crackers, wash that down with soup and hot chocolate and then have a double helping of a freeze-dried meal. It was a test of determination to finish your food every day and even with this we all lost 10% or more of our body weight.
For about the first 450km we were skiing on a slight angle to traverse around the Pensacola Mountains. This was pretty hard going due to the extremely rough snow conditions created by the constant katabatic or gravity fed, wind in Antarctica. As the wind currents travel around our planet they drop onto the South Pole. As the South Pole sits at about 2800m this air then travels downhill pulled by gravity to the ocean. As we were going towards the pole this meant that we skied into the wind the entire way. It has been said that in Antarctica, you do not need a compass to go to the South Pole. You just have to ski into the wind and you will eventually get there. *
It has been said that in Antarctica, you do not need a compass to go to the South Pole. You just have to ski into the wind and you will eventually get there.
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The other challenge the wind brings with it, is the snow features it creates called sastrugi. Sastrugi is a Russian word meaning parallel wave-like ridges that form on the surface of hard snow due to wind. These rock-hard snow ridges can be anywhere from 10cm to 2m tall and could be spaced 1-2m apart or closer. As we were pulling on a 30° angle across the sastrugi the effect was like pulling a sled through a field of speed bumps. These features made the pulling very difficult, as any small bump would create a barrier for the sleds. The first few weeks were the toughest from a mental perspective. Each day is basically the same. We would wake at 6am, eat and break camp. By 7:45 we were on our skis and ready to go. We would ski 8-10 ski blocks a day (60 minutes makes up one block) followed by a 10minute break after each block. The view was always the same. We said it was like skiing inside a giant ping-pong ball. And then on some days we had no visibility at all. When the clouds would come in the light would become extremely flat and we would lose all sense of direction. The compass was critical as each direction looked identical and there were no landmarks or objects to aim for. If you looked up towards the horizon for too long you would get vertigo, lose you balance and fall over. To keep us moving forward, we would each take turns in the lead as this was the most challenging position.
The leader was responsible for setting the course, breaking the trail, setting the pace, and keeping track of moving time and break time. While we were moving we actually got quite warm. Maybe it has something to do with dragging 110kg sleds across horrible terrain… but once we stopped for our 10-minute break we got really cold, really fast. By the time we started moving again we would be shivering and our hands would be so cold they felt like wood. This was a pattern we would repeat all day long. While this may seem difficult from a physical perspective (and it was), the more challenging part was the mental endurance. When in motion we couldn’t really speak to one another and during breaks we were too tired and too cold to talk. Step after step we just had to push forward and it was tough to know what to do with your mind. I tried several different strategies starting with meditation—trying to banish all thought from my mind, but soon found meditation was not working for me. I then tried to think in-depth about something and that didn’t work either. In the end, after about 10 days of mental learning, I landed on just letting my mind wander free flow. I found this to be an almost trance like state that allowed me to endure long, hard, cold days with relative ease. *
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feature we celebrated new years at the south pole. how cool is that! Katrina Follows, Paul Adams, Scott Kress, Ryan Waters moments after arrival posing at South Pole mirror ball - 3:30pm Dec 30 2016.
At first time seemed to go so slowly and it felt like we would never reach the South Pole, but then one day we hit a month on the trail and the days just seemed to go by. The daily stress on our bodies began to take a toll and we experienced a breakdown from repetitive use injuries, blisters, and cold injuries. Pain killers became the snack of choice.
We had been warned that the snow conditions would get really bad from 86.5° to 88.5° and did it ever. At first it didn’t seem so bad, but then the sastrugi took on a size, shape and regularity that was unlike anything we had encountered so far. We nicknamed this part of the trip “the Gates of Hell”. Our daily effort increased
After 43 days, 3 hours and 30 minutes we reached the South Pole. We were excited and relieved at the same time. We arrived at the South Pole on December 30 and to top off our amazing experience we spent New Year’s Eve at the South Pole. How cool is that? After a couple of days at the South Pole to recuperate, relax and take it all in we were picked up by an ancient DC3 and flown back to Union Glacier and we then started to make our way home. All in all, it was the most challenging trip of my life and we all said we’d never do it again. However, our memories of suffering were short as within 24 hours of being back in Chile we were all saying, “Yes, I would do that again”. I have had the opportunity to travel to and explore some pretty cool (literally and figuratively) places in my life and Antarctica is on the top of that list. I don’t know if I will ever get back to Antarctica, but I know there are many more amazing adventures on the horizon. |E| 36 |
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tremendously and our mileage dwindled. Mentally and physically we were entering the toughest part of the trip, but the thought of better ground once we reached the Polar Plateau at 89° kept us going. Unfortunately, the promised good conditions never appeared, and we struggled right to the very end.
Scott Kress is the founder and President of Summit Team Building. One of Canada’s leading team building and training companies. He has taught in several leading EMBA prgrams sharing his insights on team building and leadership and connecting them to his adventures. Scott’s book, Learning in Thin Air tells the story of his climbs of Everest and other mountains and he is an internationally sought after motivational speaker. Scott grew up in Wasaga Beach, has a home in The Blue Mountains and one in Oakville. He and his family are members of the Georgian Peaks Ski Club. Scott Kress standing on blue ice runway at Union Glacier Antarctica. Photo | Katrina Follows
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the course of my ski career I’ve been involved in several research and development initiatives with various snow sports companies like Columbia Sportswear and Kombi Gloves. It can take years to engineer change as well as a hefty budget and commitment from both the company and the testers. So when I was approached by
Technica Group, a company that my husband works for, and asked to join a global focus group to develop a line of women specific Blizzard skis and Tecnica ski boots, I jumped at the chance. For years, women’s ski equipment was marketed to women but not really designed for us. “Shrink it and pink it” as the saying goes–basically companies were creating smaller, softer versions of the men’s gear, with traditionally feminine graphics and colours in place of their masculine counterparts. Blizzard Tecnica was out to change the game. And I was excited to be involved. According to the Snowsports Industries Association (SIA), $1.4 billion was spent on women specific gear in 2015-2016. That’s 31% of total sales in the U.S. Clearly there is a demand for women specific ski equipment but I began asking myself what makes a ski or boot right for women? And just because the equipment is labeled
“women specific” does this mean it should work for all of us, universally? *
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FOCUS GROUP- L-R: JEN SCOTT, KEELY KELLEHER, TRACY GIBBONS, LESLIE BAKER-BROWN, HEIDI VOELKER, CARA WILLIAMS Our initial meeting in Park City, Utah was led by Blizzard Tecnica US Marketing Manager, Leslie Baker Brown, and co-chaired by Mariaelena Rizzieri, a former Italian World Cup ski racer who holds a degree in finance and marketing. Mariaelena was hired specifically to head up this global women’s initiative. Throughout the weekend we talked about everything from colour trends to cold feet. We established a name—Women to Women—and a mission statement; “Women to Women is a global Blizzard Tecnica initiative with the mission to specifically design authentic women’s products that will take all committed and passionate skiers, regardless of ability, to new levels of confidence, excitement and freedom.” We talked a lot about what we felt was missing from women’s equipment, as well as fit, sizing, and how to communicate with women. The focus group members represented different corners of the industry: Tracy Gibbons is a former US Ski Team member who now owns a ski shop in Washington State, Jen Scott is a nurse who teaches women’s ski clinics at Alta on the weekends, Keely Kelleher is a former World Cup Downhiller and now runs a successful ski camp for girls. In total there were 9 of us present at that initial meeting and I would learn that there was a European component having similar meetings on the other side of the pond. Each of us was asked to represent our area of expertise, our demographic, ski ability, body type and our home mountain/club. I was the sole Canadian... so, you know, no pressure. The Italian quotient partnered with the University of Verona and conducted biomechanical research that was focused on the basic anatomical position of women on their skis.
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As Mariaelena explains, “Based on our findings we challenged and will continue to challenge our product development teams to specifically design and build authentic and relevant products for women.” We spent an afternoon with a group of world-class boot-fitters, including my long-time friend Cam Powell, from Sporting Life in Collingwood. This initiative is called Project 165 (165 is the Pantone colour of Tecnica orange). Four years ago this select group was asked to design their dream boot from scratch. The end result was the Mach 1 collection, which have been on the market for over three years and have been extremely successful. We talked about the issues women have with their feet, as well as what women want in a ski boot. After our discussions Project 165 worked with Tecnica’s product development team to develop solutions. From Merino wool liners to a fully integrated heating system (with USB charger), the new line of Tecnica women’s boots is the perfect marriage of function and comfort. Project 165 also developed a patent pending CAS system, which has two meanings: Custom Adaptive Shape, and Cuff Adapter System. In only 8 minutes this system heats and forms the cuff of the boot to the shape of your leg to increase or reduce the volume as needed —a game changer for people like me with narrow ankles and heels. In the past I’ve had to add fit kits and padding around the ankle, instep and achilles. CAS cools down in 3 minutes, which means you have seamlessly customized boots in about 11 minutes. “I was honored to be included in Project 165,” explained Cam. “Over the past 27 plus years of boot-fitting it was nice to have a voice and be heard. We all came with a bucket list of what we thought should be included in the redesigned boot. Project 165 has been a great journey.” * YEAR
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In the summer of 2016 a group of Blizzard Tecnica athletes travelled to Chile for initial on-snow tests and then joined the original focus group back in Park City that December. Here we had a chance to see the changes sparked from our meetings a year before. “We introduced a women-specific design that basically takes what we’ve learned about carbon to make a ski that’s lighter without compromising performance,” explained Leslie Baker-Brown. “And moving forward we’ve got some new shapes and side cuts that are a little more user friendly in terms of initiating a turn — not that they were hard in the past. You wonder, ‘How can they make this better?’ But they just keep doing it. Its kind of fun.” Blizzard’s Alight series of women specific skis are high-performance and specifically designed to carve the perfect turn on groomed snow. The versatility and range lets you pinpoint the precise size and model for the way you ski: your ability level, terrain choice, and type of snow. Our discussions and subsequent feedback also went directly into redesigning the freeride skis utilizing Carbon Flipcore, a lightweight technology made up of stiff layers of aluminum alloy (technology which has since been adopted by Blizzard’s unisex skis). At the heart of the Black Pearl and Sheeva series is a wood core, which ensures stability at high speeds without the bulk. They added carbon fiber tips and tails with a subtle rocker so the front and back have less contact with the snow, for added float and liveliness. Cosmetically, a beautifully iridescent feather replaced the dream catcher of the previous years models. Regarded as the top women’s ski on the market, Blizzard capitalized on the success of the Black Pearl, introducing the Black Pearl 98, Black Pearl 88 and Black Pearl 78. The number corresponds with the width under foot, and with the progression to a wider ski, women now have the option to enjoy the Black Pearl on every aspect of the mountain (or hill). *
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women to women Blizzard and Tecnica aren’t alone—in fact, almost every hard-goods manufacturer is investing heavily in women’s gear. K2 launched the Phat Luv series and smaller brands like Coalition Snow only produce women’s ski and snowboard gear. But one google search will tell you that Blizzard Tecnica is now leading the way in this category, thanks in part to Women to Women and Project 165. *
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On-snow testing with the Women to Women focus group, and endless conversations about what works and what doesn’t work, has led to the creation of a collection of women specific skis that are built for performance and play. *
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“Blizzard is known for making some of the highest-performing women’s skis out there,” says Kim Beekman, the former editor of Skiing Magazine and a longtime ski tester for the magazine. “Rather than resting on their laurels from having the number one best-selling ski on the market with the Black Pearl, they proactively went to the drawing board and made it—and its wider cousins— even better. They’re doing a great job of listening to what women want.” *
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In addition to developing and redesigning gear, the Women to Women movement aims to foster and grow the community of women skiers through initiatives focused on education that aim to break down barriers for women who wish to get into the sport. With a website (womentowomenski.com) that includes not only ski tips, but fitness and health articles, we can also learn things like what to expect when shopping for skis or boots—what to look for, how should a boot should feel on the foot. “This is a long-term project,” explained Leslie Baker Brown. “Our company is committed to doing this forever. The next phase is pushing this out to the female skiing community — educating, empowering, and drawing them into the sport. It’s a more 360-degree approach. It’s not just ‘Here’s a boot, here’s a ski, we’re done.’ It’s a lot more than that.” In 2017 Tecnica boots won numerous industry awards including Skier’s Choice in Powder Magazine, Editor’s Pick in Freeskier Magazine, and Best in Test from Ski Magazine. Blizzard took home some impressive hardware with the Sheeva 10 and 11 winning Skier’s Choice in Powder Magazine, Editor’s Pick in Freeskier Magazine, Gold Medal in Ski Magazine, and the Black Pearl series winning a Gold Medal in Ski Magazine, and Editors Choice from On The Snow. |E| Cara Williams is a former world-ranked professional Big Mountain Freeskier & Ski Cross athlete. She spent over 10 years coaching and guiding with Extremely Canadian Steep Skiing Clinics in Whistler, South America and Europe and now, is the SOD Head Coach at Georgian Peaks Ski Club. Cara also worked as PR and Communications Director at Mountain Sports International, a Utah based sports marketing company and since moving back to Canada, is now the Editor-In-Chief of Escarpment® Magazine.
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MAKING Connections Winter is a busy time for families, especially those who ski at our local clubs and resorts. People who chase the snow Story | Cara Williamshave a lot Photography | Clay Dolan to balance and from a marketing standpoint, they can be hard to reach no matter who is trying to deliver the message. 52 |
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relocating his family to Clarksburg and becoming the General Manager of The Georgian Peaks Club, Mark Woodburn managed operations at destination ski areas in both Canada and the United States for over 20 years. “I’ve spent a lot of time trying to figure out how to get Southern Ontario’s passionate, alpine enthusiast families to travel west. I am very familiar with today’s mountain resorts and the incredible experiences that they have to offer. I also know from my time at The Peaks what our local skiing families are looking for when they travel to pursue their passion”.
Planning your next ski vacation has never been easier—families who join the Club Summit program receive a membership card that accesses savings ranging from 10-50% at over 20 resort partners and 30 local businesses.
Just over a year ago Mark left his role as at the Peaks to start his own consulting practice. In his experience while working with local businesses that were trying to build a local customer base, it became clear that there was an opportunity to build a network to benefit both our community as well as potential resort partners in the west. “The winter is a busy time for families, especially those who ski at our local clubs and resorts,” explained Mark. “People who chase the snow have a lot to balance and from a marketing standpoint, they can be hard to reach no matter who is trying to deliver the message.” Mark identified that the challenges facing local businesses, are not so different from alpine resorts across the continent. Earlier this winter Mark launched the Club Summit program, an initiative which provides its members value and discounted access to an elite selection of destination alpine resorts like Whistler as well as resorts in Wyoming, Banff, Colorado, Utah, Vermont and interior British Columbia. But why stop there? Mark also built-in added savings at an exclusive line up of local businesses including ski shops, experience based companies, restaurants, clothing retailers as well as select galleries and spas. And the list of Club Summit partners is ever growing! The Club Summit program offers a membership card that accesses savings ranging from 10-50% at over 20 resort partners and 30 local businesses. Two adults and each child (18 and under) benefit from the membership under the same card, which retails for $99 and is available at all Squire Johns locations. “In addition to savings on things like lift tickets and accommodation, the Club Summit platform provides our members with detailed information about the experiences that all our partners offer, both local and destination, all in one easy-to-navigate website: clubsummit.com,” explains Mark. Club Summit members will save big, all year long! Club Summit membership cards are available exclusively at every Squire John’s location. They cost $99 and are valid for the whole family (two adults and all their children 18 and under) every time they visit one of the programs partners from December 1st, 2017 to October 31st, 2018. Learn more at www.clubsummit.ca |E|
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imagine yourself gliding through a winding wood, snow gently falling on the trees–the only sound is the gentle scraping of your skates on ice. New this winter, Blue Mountain introduces Woodview Mountaintop Skating. This 1.1 km trail meanders along the top of the escarpment and boasts unparalleled views of Georgian Bay and the southernmost runs at Blue. The entrance to the skating path begins at the top of the Southern Comfort chairlift and winds
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Had enough skiing or snowboarding for the day? Just click off your skis or board and strap on some skates at Blue Mountain’s newest addition — Woodview Mountaintop Skating—
through the forest to the top of the Orchard Express. Had enough skiing or snowboarding for the day? Just click off your skis or board and strap on some skates and play a little “puck” on Woodview’s two shinny pads–skate rentals are available on-site. Enjoy tiki-torch lit night skating every Friday and Saturday, and be sure to stop for a hot
Operating Hours: Sunday 10am-Dusk Monday-Thursday 12pm-Dusk Friday-Saturday 10am-8pm Light-dependent hours are subject to weather and conditions. Hours may change without notice. Woodview Mountaintop Skating will be closed from 4PM to 6PM Fridays and Saturdays for maintenance. For complete details visit: bluemountain.ca
chocolate and gourmet hot dog at The Loop, Blue’s newest mountaintop dining experience. The Resort Shuttle makes regular trips from the Village at Blue and there is Woodview parking for those wishing to drive up. Admission is $13 for youth, $16 for adults and includes two hours of skating. |E|
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CARTER NICOLL ON RABBIT’S RUN
powder day at blue
as
temperatures plunge and the Great Lakes
snow machine kicks into full force, winter sports enthusiasts come alive with giddy anticipation. Many Ontarians may dread “special weather advisories” and snow squall warnings, but for those of us who live for powder, it’s music to our ears. Like school kids
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hoping for a snow day, we watch the radar and wind direction praying for a big north wind that will dump lake effect snow on the hills. And with any luck, we just might get more than forecasted. With the Escarpment blanketed in snow and Blue Mountain a flurry of activity, it’s the early bird that gets the turns. Local tip: park at the top of the hill. You won’t have to walk far and while people are waiting at the bottom for the lifts to open you’ll get a head start on the freshies.
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After a big dump of snow, it takes the Blue Mountain patrol
and because there is no night skiing at this end, it’s the first
a little while to ensure each trail is safe. The Central runs are
area to be groomed each evening, meaning the snow has
usually first to open, so we often burn a few quick laps there
more time to accumulate on top of the fresh corduroy—the
before heading to the north end. My favorite choice for deep
perfect combo because deep snow slows you down so you
turns on the Silver Bullet lift is Rinus. Stick to the tree line and
need a steeper pitch to keep your momentum. We follow the
follow the pitch all the way to the top of the Tube Park. The
patrollers as they open each run, lining up at the top waiting
last pitch on L-Hill often serves up some of the tastiest turns.
for the ribbons to drop. Like Olympic sprinters in the blocks, it’s
The deepest snow is usually found at north, which also
an all out race to the pitch. One of my favourite runs at north is skier’s right on Spectacular then down Avalanche. *
happens to have some of the steepest terrain at Blue,
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ANDREW SCOTT ON A ‘HIDDEN GEM’ AT THE NORTH END
Now, it’s decision time. Do you go to work (if it’s mid-week), or do
Since it takes a little effort to skate across the top, Kandahar and Dieppe will usually give up some un-tracked turns later in the
you go back out in search of the last, elusive fresh stash. I usually
morning. Once all the main runs are skied out it’s time to hit the
choose the latter, and since I grew up skiing at the Toronto Ski Club
glades. “Going South Glades” at the top of Weider Express provides
from the ripe age of 3, I know where a few hidden gems lie (see
a few turns as you head toward Happy Valley. Then it’s back over to
photos accompanying this article). With a bit of luck we could be in for a few more powder days than
the Silver Bullet to search out some snow in the “Village Glades”. If you haven’t done much tree skiing, the Village Glades are a perfect
usual this year. And if Georgian Bay holds off freezing for a little
learning ground. Tip: when glade skiing don’t look at the trees, look
longer, the Great Lakes Snow Machine could keep churning out the
at the spaces between them and that’s where you’ll go.
white stuff. If you don’t yet own a pair of fat skis, go get some. They make powder way more fun, and they’re the ski of choice for slushy
By 11:00am most of the fresh turns have been had and things are starting to quiet down. It must be a coincidence then that Jozo’s
spring snow. Speaking of Spring, Wiarton Willie died this past
opens at 11. If you were out before first chair (because you parked
September—lets hope the new guy takes that as a warning and
at the top) it’s not frowned upon to have a beer before noon. Add a
keeps his furry butt underground. Like I said, while many Ontarians
steaming, hot bowl of Rod’s Chili for a satisfying, quick recharge.
dread the cold and snow hoping for an early spring, we Escarpment locals embrace winter and choose to #liveitoutside. |E|
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The deepest snow is usually found at North, which also happens to have some of the steeper terrain at Blue.
JENNA MIELZYNSKI ON KANDAHAR
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LIGHTHOUSE WINTERFEST 2018
The Collingwood Imperial lighthouse was constructed from 1855-1858, one of 6 built on the Great Lakes. For over 160 years it has been a welcoming sign to our sailors, Laker freighters and a reminder of our shipbuilding past. Today, the Nottawasaga Lighthouse Preservation Society (NLOS) is dedicated to restoring this important part of Collingwood's history and as part of our ongoing fundraising efforts, we invite you and your family to join us in a fun filled day at Devil's Glen Ski Resort.
WINTERFEST 2018 IS OUR INAUGURAL EVENT. We have put together a very diverse list of activities for every member of a family to enjoy. Downhill Skiing on 25 runs, Cross Country Skiing on 24 km of groomed trails, Snowshoeing, "Fat Bike" riding, Ski Demos and more. Along with breakfast, lunch and après, we will feature the "Birds of Prey" exhibit (always a crowd pleaser from the University of Guelph), a commemorative photo booth, and a silent and live auction featuring a trip for two to Big White (courtesy of Squire Johns). |E|
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The Collingwood Downtown after-dark scene is experiencing a resurgence with restaurants staying open later, great theatre, live music venues, and cocktail spots–all within walking distance of each other.
WORDS & PHOTOS . HEATHER GOLDSWORTHY
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night moves By day the main street of Collingwood is bustling with folks visiting the shops, cafes and businesses. As daylight begins to fade so does the activity downtown but that is beginning to change. The Collingwood Downtown after-dark scene is experiencing a resurgence with restaurants staying open later, great theatre and live music venues, and cocktail spots—all within walking distance of each other. In the 70’s, Collingwood had a bumping nightlife with four hotels showcasing live entertainment six nights per week - all of them packed each night. Talented musicians were drawn to the area because of the scene here including the legendary Stompin’ Tom Connors who did a one year residency at the Dorchester Hotel. Over the following couple of decades, local industries shut down and the arrival of internet and cable gave people reason to stay home. Surrounding areas developed and drew patrons away from downtown and the late-night scene began to decline and remained relatively dormant—until now.*
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Live entertainment has always been a cornerstone of a dynamic nightlife. The Georgian Bay area has an incredible pool of talented musicians and we are fortunate to have a handful of restaurants, like the Huron Club, where you can see intimate acoustic performances on a regular basis. Featuring live music Thursday through Saturday the Huron Club has established itself as a strong supporter of local artists and is a go-to for locals and visitors alike. Music-lovers also looking for a full band experience are excited about the addition of a late-night, downtown venue where the music takes center stage and great food and drinks are the accompaniment. Opened by the same folks as Thornbury’s Bruce Wine Bar, CROW Bar & Variety has an excellent menu and a solid music program filling the stage four nights/week (Wed-Sat) with rotating residencies of local artists, open mic night, and fantastic acts from across Canada and the US. It is a perfect spot to go with a few friends and what I really love is that they’ve created a welcoming place to go on your own to have a drink at the bar and enjoy a show. Keeping in the know of who is playing and where has gotten easier since local singer/songwriter Laura Conning launched Route26.ca—an online calendar of music events happening in Collingwood and surrounding area. The Simcoe Street Theatre is another live entertainment gem. This intimate 100-seat, black box theatre showcases an incredibly diverse program of live music, theatre, events and films. They’ve paired up with Barrie promoter Violet’s Venue to bring Canadian and internationally renowned Blues acts to Collingwood, four time Canada Comedy Awards Nominee Christel Bartelse performs her comedy The Surprise on January 27th, and the Be The Change documentary film series continues into its 10th season—and that’s only a taste of what’s on their roster. The theatre’s Press Gallery is open prior to shows so you can mingle with drink in-hand and check out a rotating show of works from local artists. Alternatively, walk across the street to the Tremont Cafe for a pre- or post-show bite or bevie. For some Simcoe Street Theatre events the Tremont offers special deals for ticket holders so make sure to check that out when you’re buying your tickets. New owners Billy and Imad have added bar seating, extended the bar hours to midnight, and are crafting some mighty tasty classic cocktails including, my personal favourite, the ‘Charlie Bronson’. *
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night moves Having spots to pop in for a cocktail or glass of wine has been a perfect addition to the neighbourhood. Now you can start your evening with a post-work beverage before dinner at one of the many great restaurants, then on to take in a show and late-night drinks. If you’re like me, you also appreciate having beautiful places to sit solo at a bar, read a book and sip a glass of fine wine. Follow the twinkly lights down the alley between Metra Fashion House and the arena to find Gibson&Co., a coffee-shop-by-day / bar-by-night. With well-crafted cocktails and an impressive selection of bourbon and liquors this place draws a multi-generational
Wednesday night Trivia at The Potato Factory with host, John Eaton.
crowd that ebbs and flows as folks come through after work or dinner but late night is when it really picks up. The room has a mixture of bar seating, bistro or harvest tables, and comfy couches which naturally promote mingling and it’s pretty common to move around and end up in various groupings and conversations throughout the night. The Potato Factory Bar and Grill is another option for when you’re in the mood for socializing. New to the Hurontario strip this warm and inviting room is quickly becoming a popular hangout for locals. Open late, they hold a variety of open mic, comedy and music events with Wednesday night Trivia being a popular one—no doubt in part because it’s hosted by the always entertaining John Eaton from the PeakFM. Another reason to explore downtown this winter is Collingwood Whisklylicious—our annual festival where local chefs and bartenders share their Collingwood Whisky inspired creations. Running February 1-10, one of the highlights is the bartending competition held at Bent Taco and while last year’s competition was a closed event this year they are opening it to the public so jump on those tickets as soon as they come available.|E|
Heather Goldsworthy is a freelance photographer based in Georgian Bay. Her work explores our food + beverage culture. Imageobscura.com
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Haily and Clay Dolan — date night at Blue
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one
of the best perks of living in The Blue Mountains is
being able to enjoy four seasons of recreation without having to travel any further than your backyard. It’s no secret that Blue Mountain’s 5 x 7 pass is a great deal, and one that my wife and I take advantage of every year. It’s become a mid-weekly tradition for us to knock off work, throw on our ski boots and rip some laps together under the lights at Blue, followed by dinner and a few frosty cold beers. It’s like having a mini-weekend
Night
on a Wednesday! Forget the crowds and lineups, midweek skiing is laid-back and the views from the top of the Escarpment are incredible after dark. And because night skiing runs are groomed daily at around 4:30pm the conditions are usually perfect. If you’re looking for soft snow, follow the groomers as they make their way across the hill—not literally, of course—trails are closed while the machines are grooming, but if you wait at the caution tape you’ll be first down when they reopen the run. If you’d rather be carving on hard pack, look for the runs that don’t get groomed because this is where the snow has set up. We always make a point to ski from one end of Blue to the other, with a few stops along the way. *
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L-R: Carter Nicoll, Jenna Mielzynski, Haily and Clay Dolan — dining at The Pottery
Jozo Weider Blue Mountain Resort Founder
There’s only one ORIGINAL Ever since the days of the old Ski Barn, there has been one place where Blue Mountain locals come together - Jozo’s. When you’re done on the slopes, head into Jozo’s for daily specials, live bands, big screens and the best prices on Resort!
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The Bullwheel Pub (which opened last winter) at the base of the Southern Comfort Lift is a new favourite. And now with the Badlands Terrain Park located at Orchard, it’s even more fun heading to that side. It’s probably sage advice to save the Bullwheel visit until after our park laps. Once our legs are spent and our bellies are rumbling we finish the night with a romantic dinner at one of Blue Mountain’s original Restaurants, The Pottery. Park your skis right outside and don’t worry about your ski boots—they’re encouraged! Cozy up in front of the roaring fireplace, or request a table near the windows to watch the snowflakes fall under the night skiing lights. If you still have energy afterwards, be sure to head next door to Jozo’s for a pint of Smart Alec Ale and live music (check the website for the entertainment schedule). It’s easy to see why this has become a mid-week tradition for my wife and I, and perhaps the reason a few of our friends have decided to join us. Now double-date ski night is our favourite night of the week, and a great little reprieve before the weekend. For more information go to bluemountain.ca |E|
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WHEN THE SNOW FLIES, THE BEAT GOES ON IN OWEN SOUND WORDS & PHOTOS . ZAK ERB
Leah Mathies, Matt Epp, & Joel Couture
winter
always brings out a variety of responses in us hardy South
Ontarians. Maybe you’re the type to strap on your skis and take to the slopes, or perhaps a warm fire and warmer beverage are more your speed. Wherever you fall on the winter appreciation scale, don’t let the chilly air keep you from enjoying some great live music this season. Ok, I get it. When you think Owen Sound and live music the first thing that comes to mind is probably not winter concerts. After all, our tentpole musical event occurs in mid-August and includes the word Summer in its name. Don’t let this fool you into thinking that the beat doesn’t go on while the snow flies, as quite the opposite is true. In fact, the very nature of our long, trying winters seems to encourage local venues and promoters to think outside the icebox to provide great entertainment during the chilly months. Heartwood Concert Hall is a prime example. This rustic, well appointed event space, located in the heart of downtown on 2nd Avenue East, has quickly
Matt is of particular note, not least for having recently won the grand prize at the International Songwriting Competition but also for calling Owen Sound home.
established itself as one of the premier venues in the Grey/Bruce area. It fea-
So, how can you break that cabin fever and cure the winter blues? How
tures a beautiful high-ceilinged room with lots of warmth, and most importantly,
about live blues and local whisky? Collingwood Whisky has partnered with
a great stage and excellent sound system. I’ve taken in a variety of acts at the
RRAMPT.com and the OSC Media House to bring the legendary Canadian
hall, ranging from spoken word and soft acoustic sets all the way to roots reg-
Bluesman Harrison Kennedy to Heartwood on January 27th. Harrison was just
gae and hard driving rock. Each act has sounded great—a testament to the care
awarded the 2016 Juno for Blues Album of the Year and has been touring and
the staff gives to their performers. In their short two-year history Heartwood has
recording since the 70s. In short, this man knows blues. Between the whisky
hosted many Canadian music icons including Séan McCann of Great Big Sea
and Harrison’s achingly soulful delivery you’ll find your cares melting away
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THERE’S SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT TRADING IN YOUR SORELS FOR DANCING SHOES AND SINGING THE NIGHT AWAY IN THE MIDDLE OF WINTER.
Acts including Partner, Ice Cream, Witchprophet and Kingdom of Birds. This last is a great inclusion, if you’ve ever wondered what a band composed of 10-14 year olds sounds like now is your chance to find out (hint: they rock). In addition, there are two acts with local roots performing; the festival opens on Friday night with an upbeat dance set by local DJ Osound, while Joyful — performing later in the festival —features stirring electronic ambience composed by Owen Sound native Dave Grenon. Rebecca and the Arcades are a new local group busily making a name for themselves and looking great Matt Epp
while doing it. I had the pleasure of catching a set of theirs at a sold-out show in October and
Next up is Lupercalia, a mid-February festival
was immediately taken with them. The epony-
returning for its sixth installment, right in the icy
mous front-woman, Rebecca, possesses a rich
grasp of winter—just when we so badly need an
and powerful voice which is equaled by her com-
excuse to dance and celebrate. This year it falls
manding stage presence. This up and coming
on the Family Day weekend, running on the 16th
rock outfit is one to watch — don’t miss your
and 17th and is being held primarily at Heart-
chance to do so at Heartwood on February 23rd.
wood. Under the guidance of newly appointed
While Owen Sound boasts great concerts year-
artistic director Philly Markowitz, the 2018 lineup
round there’s something special about trading in
continues a festival tradition of bringing experi-
your Sorels for dancing shoes and singing the
mental yet accessible artists to an area not typi-
night away in the middle of winter. It’s the time of
cally frequented by such acts.
year when community events like these are most
The theme of this year’s festival is “women and
needed. Great music, camaraderie and maybe
children first”, as the spotlight will be shining on
a whisky or two go a long way in the winter, esJustin of Rebecca & the Arcades Photo | Joel Loughead pecially in these parts. |E|
acts composed primarily of women and children.
Rebecca and the Arcades | Photo | Joel Loughead
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THIS THAI INSPIRED SOUP HAS THE DEEP FLAVOUR OF A RAMEN BROTH THAT HAS BEEN SIMMERING ALL DAY, BUT CAN BE THROWN TOGETHER IN 30 MINUTES WHEN YOU’RE FRESH OFF THE SLOPES AND CRAVING A HEARTY, WARM MEAL. SERVES FOUR.
RECIPE & PHOTOS CORYNN FOWLER
what you need...
1 Stalk fresh lemongrass ½ Cup boiled water 1 Thai chilli 2 Shallots 6 Cloves garlic 1 Two inch knob fresh ginger (skin removed) 1 Handful fresh cilantro stems 1 Tbsp ground coriander 1 Tbsp ground turmeric 2 Tbsp curry powder 2 400ml Cans unsweetened coconut milk 2 Cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 Tsp brown sugar 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil 2 Tbsp fish sauce 2 Tbsp olive oil Udon noodles Red onion Bean Sprouts Broccoli Chicken (or tofu) Lime
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1. Thinly slice the fresh lemongrass and steep it in ½ cup of boiling water for about ten minutes. When finished steeping, strain out the lemongrass and keep the water. 2. In a high powered blender or food processor, puree the thai chilli, shallots, ginger, garlic, cilantro stems, ground spices, and lemongrass water. The puree should be perfectly smooth, add some water slowly if necessary. 3. Heat the olive oil in a large pot and cook the curry puree for about five minutes. Stir constantly. 4. Add the coconut milk, broth, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer for 15-20 minutes. Finish by adding the fish sauce and stir well. 5. Cube the chicken or tofu and add to the boiling broth until fully cooked, then remove to use as a garnish. 6. Bring a separate pot of water to a boil and cook the udon noodles and broccoli. Thinly slice the red onion, and cut the lime into wedges. 7. To serve, pour the hot curry broth over a bowl of cooked noodles, and garnish with the cooked broccoli, red onion, bean sprouts, chicken/tofu, and a wedge of lime.
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socca RECIPE & PHOTOS CORYNN FOWLER
SOCCA IS A QUICK AND FLAVOURFUL CAST-IRON BAKED FLATBREAD THAT IS DELICIOUS SERVED AS A WARM APRÈS-SKI SNACK ALONG WITH OLIVES, BAKED BRIE, AND FRESH TOMATOES. PAIR IT WITH A HEARTY SOUP SUCH AS MINESTRONE AS A BREAD ALTERNATIVE, OR EAT IT AS A SIMPLE APPETIZER DRIZZLED WITH OLIVE OIL AND SALT
what you need...
what you d0...
1 Cup chickpea flour 1 Cup water 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tsp Salt 1 Tsp dried rosemary
1. Whisk the chickpea flour, water, olive oil, and salt. Let stand for about thirty minutes to give the flour a chance to absorb the water. 2. Heat the oven to 450°. Heat your cast iron pan for five minutes in the oven, then remove the pan and turn the oven on to a high broil. 3. Being careful of the hot pan, pour a small amount of olive oil in the bottom and tilt it around until the pan is coated. Whisk the chickpea batter again and pour it into the hot pan, tilting it around until the batter is evenly spread out. Sprinkle the top with more salt and dried rosemary. 4. Broil the batter for five to eight minutes. The socca should be finished and the batter set when the top begins to brown and blister. 5. Remove from the oven, drizzle with some more olive oil, and serve hot as an appetizer or side dish. |E|
Corynn Fowler writes a food blog called Nourished by Corynn. Please visit her at nourishedbycorynn.com
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Organic, loose leaf, herbal, single estate and blended teas to soothe, heal and inspire Plus tea accessories, infusers and travel mugs
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slow cooked elk steak
RECIPE | MIKE KELLY BLACK ANGUS FINE MEATS AND GAME
free range elk steak—taken from the shoulder area, which is a hidden gem is 95% lean. Proper preparation is the key to tenderness. Winter is the best time to consume venison as it has the nutrients that we need for a cold climate. You can substitute ground venison in all your recipes where you might have used ground beef or pork.
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Preheat oven to 325°. In a medium saucepan, mix the red wine with the garlic and thyme. Simmer, uncovered, over high heat until the wine has reduced by about half. While your wine is reducing, sear your meat in a large cast-iron skillet, or Dutch oven. Heat 1 tsp of oil over high heat. Salt and pepper the venison and sear on all sides until deep brown. Remove the meat from pan. Add another teaspoon of oil to the pan and add the veggies. Saute over high heat until the onions are golden, 3-5 min. Add the beef broth into the pan, stirring to loosen all of the stuck bits in the bottom of the pan. Return your meat to the pan with the beef broth and
what you need...
1 ½ c red wine (any will do) 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp thyme 2 tsp olive oil 4 x 6 oz Elk Bavette Steaks 1 onion, quartered and sliced thin 4 celery stalks chopped 5 carrots, sliced 1 C. beef stock (we prefer low sodium)
vegetables. Add the hot, reduced wine mixture. Cover the skillet or Dutch oven and place it in the oven for 2-3 hours, or until the meat is tender. Remove from the oven and let it stand 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve over mashed potatoes or polenta. Serves 4 |E|
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Thornbury Cider
Irish Mule
what you need...
4 oz Thornbury Premium Apple cider 6 oz Ginger beer 2 oz Irish whiskey 1 sliced Apple 1 Cinnamon stick
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Combine all liquid ingredients in a copper mug. Garnish with apple slices and cinnamon stick for the perfect Irish-inspired cocktail this St. Patrick’s Day (or any day - just because)! |E|
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Finer Things WORDS . SHARON ALLAN
iT could be that incredible mahogany ar-
This multi faceted lighting was beauti-
seating – little blocks of colour, texture
moire that is just so big you almost sold
ful. At the same show there was a clas-
and uniqueness all in one.
it before moving and then you discover
sic fruitwood dining suite and over it a
My husband prefers to drink wine
how amazing it looks in your new mas-
length of barn beam was hung by
from antique crystal glasses but he will
ter bedroom—or, it could be wing
basic metal chains and then several
quaff beer from the bottle. And he will
chairs, tufted in grey velvet, at the ends
black wired trouble lights were coiled
polish silverware—bless his shiny soul.
of a mid-century modern dining table
to hang down at different lengths. The
After years of abuse in the dishwasher,
for a little luxe-a-go-go.
juxtaposition made the beautiful de-
he has restored the family silver-plated
At a recent High Point, North Caroline furniture show we saw a dozen
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tailed finishing on the dining room
cutlery to its original lustre and ready
pieces that much more precious.
for Sunday dinner. And I have taken a
various square decanters with their
Luxury never leaves—it morphs, or
large linen table cloth, that I hated iron-
tops cut off, a hole drilled in the bot-
gets repurposed. We are having a
ing, and had it made into two long run-
tom, hung upside down, electrified
great time adding vintage and antique
ners that are used instead of
and made into pendants.
kilim pillows to simple, upholstered
placemats.
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Luxury never leaves—it morphs. Beautiful things are taking to the stage in design —detailed construction—more refined. less rustic. Under the mantra of ‘form follows function’, I am a huge fan of finding a great rug in order to start a room design. A rug gathers and defines an area—essential in open concept—helps with absorbing sound, can be used to establish a colour palette and feels good under foot. Ralph Lauren has been known to stack two and three hand knotted rugs on top of each other for the ultimate in cushy-ness. And I have been known to place a good rug on broadloom. A fine rug can dress an entry providing the perfect first impression and a I have always admired the utilitarian furniture designs that Napoleon Bonaparte invented so he could take his luxury living on his world conquering campaigns. Pieces were fitted with brass corners and recessed handles so they could be transported. Chests came apart in sections that acted like trunks. Writing desks and night stands were kitted out with organizing interiors. Decades ago Kaufman Furniture manufactured a line of fine wood furniture inspired by and known as their campaign style. Can you see mixing campaign styled wood pieces with mid century modern upholstery?
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quality rug will last a life time. Trends are examples of morphing styles. Classic designs such as Greek key and herringbone are showing up everywhere from lighting to furniture details to carpeting and fabrics. Beautiful things are taking to the stage in design—detailed construction—more refined and less rustic. Who among us doesn’t crave a little luxury—some of the finer things in life? |E|
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Bring out your inner cowboy/girl and have some fun while you display your fine wine in this conversation piece ‘boot’.
The Horse Habit 323418 East Linton Road Kemble/Owen Sound 519.371.4239 horsehabit.ca
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RENEWED VISION 36" X 60" - Contemporary landscape painting inspired by the colourful spirit of nature.
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Cozy up any space with this beautiful faux fur throw and toss pillow. Gorgeous texture, luxuriously plush and made in Canada.
Dovetail Interiors 21 Hurontario St S Nottawa 705.445.0660
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Classic Parisian club chair, featuring distressed, top grain leather in smoke gray with taupe brown undertones accented by antique nickel nail head trim.
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Browse our online galleries or visit our new showroom, to view our beautiful displays. 810 10th Street W. Owen Sound
519.416.3132
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Finer Things a
Keeping with the trends this year, antiqued brass accent pieces blend well with other metals or stand out nicely on their own. Style plus function. We love these pieces!
Barebirch 975 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound 226.664.2273 barebirch.ca
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Acme Anvil Handmade stainless steel utensils created by artist Alan McIntosh in Kilsyth. Dishwasher safe.
Artists' Co-op 942 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound 519.371.0479 artistscoop.ca
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96” long, 26” high — distressed, premium leather sofa.
Lëuk Huis 78 Hurontario St & 126 Hurontario St Collingwood 705.293.2323 leukbijhermas.ca
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Pamper yourself in “Pink” winter elegance.
Home Accents Emporium & Tippy Canoe 115 Wellington Street, Feversham 519.922.1111 homeaccentsemporium.ca
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Table linens designed by Chantal Veilleux of Montreal, beautifully made with fine linen imported from France.
Heartwood Home 939 2nd Avenue E. Owen Sound 519.470.2500. heartwoodhome.ca
Whatever your style, we have your chair. Handmade right here by our talented Rusty Star Team.
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Freeflow Hot Tubs • Innova Spas Dolphin Fiberglass Pools
FR EE WATER A NA LYSIS 640 10th St. West Owen Sound 519-371-1111
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Beautifully colourful and whimsical, fine art prints by Moose Jaw artist, Laura Hamilton - these delightful accent pillows are sure to compliment any dĂŠcor. Made of soft velveteen,100% polyester, each is printed and sewn by hand in Montreal.
The Playful Piper 775 Queen Street Kincardine 519.396.7529(PLAY)
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Add character with this wall or table clock created with a rich aged patina, quartz movement and real moving industrial gear parts. A modern take on a classic clock with exquisite details, this clock adds a distinctive look to any room.
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photography • clay dolan
What started as a home feature interview quickly
“Its definitely a zigzag process to find the correct
turned into a history lesson for myself and home
chronology,” explained Ray. “We believe the log
owners Ray Muller and Jill Proud who live in a ren-
portion of our home was constructed in 1835
ovated log cabin that dates back to the 1830s.
based on a 1834 letter sent to the government on
Our initial conversation sent Ray and Jill on a quest
behalf of the settlers occupying the five acre lots
to discover the historical roots of their property and
which are part of our property. The letter was a re-
the buildings that dwell within it. Conversations with
quest for the government to deliver the promised
the land registry office led to trips to the Simcoe
deeds (if you cleared the five acre lots). The lots that
County Museum and subsequent sorting through
we reside on were actually not deeded by ‘The
historical microfilms, newspaper clippings, and
Crown’ until 1872.” *
land documents.
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Homeowners, Jill Proud and Ray Miller strolling their property with ‘best friend’, Odin.
When Ray and Jill took possession of the home five years ago,
Once all the counters, sink and stove were removed, we care-
it had been sitting uninhabited for over two years. They immedi-
fully pulled up the tongue and grove pine floor in the kitchen and
ately set to work; “We did a lot of the renovations ourselves be-
repurposed it for an upstairs home office floor. We did a lot of
fore we moved in,” explained Ray. “We wanted to be part of
the dirty demolition work ourselves. This allowed us to examine
the renovation process and day one began with the demolition
‘the bones’ and see first-hand what needed to be done.” *
and removal of the existing kitchen.
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The cabin underwent extensive renovations under the new ownership, yet the couple was successful in keeping the original charm of the dwelling intact. They began with the kitchen introducing updated elements such as industrial steel appliances, hardware and juxtaposed with clean white shaker cabinets and a generous bar/island. French doors open up to the deck which boasts incredible views of the Duntroon Valley and Nottawasaga Bay. In order to remove a large weight-bearing post that stood in the middle of the room Ray and Jill installed a steel beam that runs the length of the kitchen and attached den. “We didn’t want cathedral ceilings,” explained Jill. “We wanted to keep the energy and the vibe of the cozy log cabin.” While taking down the original ceiling to open up the space and expose the original boards and beams, the couple discovered they needed to address the significant bowing of the upstairs flooring. Ray cleverly sourced a handful of 4”x 4” wood beams which were installed in the same manner as the original beams creating a seamless integration of old and new.
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Because the logs are hand hewn with traditionally dovetailed corners, the custom cabinetry in the kitchen also required a bit of finesse and a lot of measuring due to natural unevenness of the wood walls. “The cabinet maker had to scribe the wall to make the cabinets fit perfectly into the logs,” remembered Ray. “The granite counter tops had to be cut to fit against the log wall also and installing the drywall required the same painstakingly slow scribing process.” The generous cherry wood bar/island allows for much needed extra prep space as well as housing the kitchen sink and three wood and wrought iron bar stools from Van Allen Design Centre. Dark granite countertops from City Stone in Thornbury complete the sleek look, marrying style with function. “We’re so happy with the final result,” remarked Jill. “It’s so bright and airy, we love spending time in here.” “The view is amazing too,” added Ray. *
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“We have had so many people stop by and say that they used to live here, or have ancestors who once lived here,” said Jill. “The previous owners left us a binder with limited information so that was a starting point for our research.” The earliest record and official map of the property shows one John McEwen on the five acre lot that the home is presently located on. Back then the log cabin was located closer to the road and slightly east of its current location. “There also appears to have been two other owners occupying the other five acre lots that compromise our current property back in 1834 – a William Blair and a Malcolm Livingston,” noted Ray. “By 1872 William Blair owned all three of our five acre lots and eventually went on to own 80 acres (the current lots are 5.25 acres each).” Ray also discovered that between 1957 and 1960 a husband and wife lived in the cabin with their 10 children. “It would have been much smaller then, so I can’t imagine how busy this little house would have been.” The log cabin was dismantled log by log and relocated to its current location in 1967 and an addition was built onto the cabin in the early 1970s. “I’ve counted a few of the annular growth rings and have found one log has 153 rings,” said Ray. “I estimate the biggest log (which we haven’t cut through) to be about 175 years old when it was cut, based on diameter. The math behind the number of annular growth rings means the log section of our home has some extremely old wood—the oldest trees being saplings from around the 1660s. That means the oldest wood at the centre of our logs are more than 355 years old!” If these walls could talk. *
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We painted the brick, but we didn’t want to mess with the history of the placement, not to mention it’s a load-bearing wall,” noted Jill. “It acts as a nice divide between the dining room, living room and entrance hallway.”
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The couple preserved the original fireplace, chim-
couple’s dinner parties and get-togethers. “I’ve had
ney and hearth. “We painted the brick, but we didn’t
the table and chairs forever,” explained Jill. “They’re
want to mess with the history of the placement, not to
not necessarily the best looking chairs but they are
mention it’s a load-bearing wall,” noted Jill. “It acts
just so comfortable. We hope to make our own live-
as a nice divide between the dining room, living
edge dining table one day, with wood from the forest
room and entrance hallway.”
that surrounds our property.”
Ray prepped the entire subfloor of the main level
“We have an apple orchard which was planted
with 1,000 flooring screws so the flooring contractor
in 1917-1920,” added Ray. “We have worked dili-
could place the engineered hickory on a subfloor
gently pruning and getting the apple trees under con-
that didn’t squeak. The hearty hickory also doesn’t
trol. We press a small portion of the apple harvest
scratch easily under the paws of the couple’s
each fall, enough to produce a few hundred litres of
beloved dog Odin.
organic sweet cider. We have also planted over
The live edge cut of wood, which was milled on
3,000 various types of indigenous trees on our prop-
the property, makes a stunning runner in the middle
erty and have cut hiking trails. Viewing the scenery
of the dining table. Jill’s collection of antique brass candle holders with a mishmash of earthy hued
and wildlife from the back deck or from inside is a
favourite pass time of ours.” *
beeswax candles adds a romantic ambiance to the
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Ray prepped the entire subfloor of the main level with 1,000 flooring screws so the flooring contractor could place the engineered hickory on a subfloor that didn’t squeak.
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“There was nothing easy about any part of renovating the log portion of our home,” remembered Ray. “Rock hard, bone dry wood that’s well over 300 yrs of age meant the electricians would regularly burn out their spade bits (even when they used oil to lubricate) as they drilled through sections of the Hemlock logs to pull electrical wire. In the end all the effort to work with the log has been so worth it to us! It’s been and is a labour of love and a great learning experience. Our house has so much history, character and such old wood that we felt we needed to do whatever it took to keep the logs intact.”*
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We have had so many people stop by and say that they used to live here, or have ancestors who once lived here,” said Jill. “The previous owners left us a binder with limited information so that was a starting point for our research.”
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Our house isn’t the biggest or grandest home, but it’s our labour of love and we feel fortunate to have found it.”
Jill, a Leadership Coach and Consultant to executives across the country, has worked with a plethora of clientele including the Canadian Women’s Olympic Gold Medal winning hockey teams from both the Vancouver and Sochi winter games. Jill is fortunate to be able to work from her home satellite office when not travelling. “I love what I do, but it’s great to come home to Duntroon,” said Jill. ”Our house isn’t the biggest or grandest home, but
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rustic redone In the master suite the couple added depth to the interior walls above the logs and supplemented the insulation. The installation of a steel beam in the bedroom ceiling allowed Ray and Jill to raise it by 12 inches, at once creating more space and preserving the cozy feel of the sloped roof. Textured cushions and Aztec throw pillows echo the hue of the exposed logs and meld agreeably with pops of red and orange accents. “We worked with Sharon Van Allan on our interior design and décor,” explained Jill. “She instinctively knew what worked well in the space and with our lifestyle. And because she has a showroom in Collingwood, we could try several pieces until we decided on the right ones.” “All in all we did a lot of the alterations to our home ourselves,” explained Ray. “I was our ‘project manager’.”
Ray sells and consults within the renewable energy sector—specifically geothermal and solar, so he has professional experience in dealing with home renovations and new builds. “Being the homeowner and project manager isn’t always what most trades want to deal with, however in our case it was very important for me to be there and partake in the frequent and unexpected decisions that had to be made. Having to change, alter, delay or modify aspects of the renovation plan which could impact the aesthetics is simply the nature of renovating old buildings and in particular very old structures like ours.” * 108 |
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Through our research on
the home, we discovered that
the original name of the hamlet of Duntroon was Bowmore,” said Ray. “We have since called our home ‘Bowmore’ as a sort of homage to its roots.”
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I estimate the biggest log (which
we haven’t cut through) to be about 175 years old when it was cut,
based on diameter. The math behind the number of annular growth rings means the log section of our home has some extremely old wood—the oldest trees being saplings from around the 1660s. That means the oldest wood at the centre of our logs are more than 355 years old!” If these walls could talk. |E|
Source Guide... Interior design, most furniture and select artwork - Sharon Allan @ Van Allan Design Centre General Contractor - Langford Construction: 705-445-3486 Crown molding, drywall scribing - KWP Renovations - 416-318-4095 Electricians - Highlands Electrical & Multi-Electric Flooring - Northland flooring -705-333-1509 Geothermal install - CS Energy & Mechanical - 705-428-3970 Geothermal - Waterloo energy Products - 705-443-9342 Kitchen Cabinetry by Heritage Cabinetry 705-444-6858 Kitchen Granite - City Stone Kitchen Appliances - MacDonald’s Meaford Kitchen sink & tap, bath taps - Georgian Design Centre, Collingwood Plumbing - Baymount Plumbing - 705-443-8805 & Coast 2 Coast - 705-441-5174 Professional Engineering - CC Tatham & Associates Spray Foam insulation - Great Northern Water treatment - The water Store Collingwood WETT inspector (fireplace) John Durrant Collingwood Energy 705-627-8924 Windows – Van Dolders
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The blue mountains Public Library
Careless Remnants - Artist: Fiona Legg - a multi-media sculptor, who explores a variety of media including fibres and traditional sculptural materials. Show runs until January 31. thebluemountainslibrary.ca
Collingwood Public Library February 2018 - Martha Bull, watercolours - FreeSchools World Literacy Room February 2018 - Kallie Garcia, mixed media, Art Walk & Bridge Gallery March to April 2018 - Magic of Children in the Arts - hung throughout the Collingwood Public Library - collingwood.ca/library
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SYDNEY ARDIEL... SYDNEY WAS BORN AND RAISED ON AN APPLE FARM IN CLARKSBURG. AFTER HAVING MOVED TO TORONTO TO GAIN EXPERIENCE IN HR, SHE RECENTLY MADE THE DECISION TO RETURN BACK TO THE AREA TO PURSUE A CAREER IN HER FIELD. IN HER SPARE TIME, SYDNEY OFTEN SPENDS HER TIME HIKING, CANOEING, SNOWBOARDING, COOKING AND READING.
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LIZ & MARK HOLLINGWORTH... LIZ GREW UP IN OWEN SOUND, COMPLETED HER BA IN TORONTO AND NOW WORKS WITH HER FAMILY’S RESTAURANT IN ORILLIA. MARK GREW UP JUST OUTSIDE OF WALTERS FALLS, STUDIED UNDERWATER SKILLS AT SENECA COLLEGE AND WORKED IN SOUTHEAST ASIA AS A COMMERCIAL DEEP SEA DIVER. AFTER LIVING IN THE GTA FOR 5 YEARS, THEY REALLY MISSED THEIR FAMILIES AND MOVED TO THORNBURY —”THERE IS NO BETTER PLACE TO RAISE A FAMILY, THAN THE BLUE MOUNTAINS.” THEY HOPE ONE DAY, TO BRING ANOTHER AMAZING RESTAURANT TO BEAUTIFUL THORNBURY.
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RICK & VESNA LECLAIR ... IT WAS TIME FOR A CHANGE AND THE ATTRACTION OF SMALL TOWN LIVING BY THE BAY RECENTLY DREW VESNA AND RICK TO THORNBURY FROM THEIR ACREAGE IN LORETTO. VESNA, A RETIRED EDUCATOR HAS BEEN ENJOYING A NEW PASSION, WORKING IN THE FLORAL INDUSTRY. RICK RETIRED FROM A 30 YEAR MANAGEMENT CAREER IN MUNICIPAL PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURE, FOLLOWED BY A REWARDING EXPERIENCE AS A BOARD MEMBER WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HURONIA. THE COUPLE IS EXCITED ABOUT GETTING INVOLVED IN THEIR NEW COMMUNITY, MEETING NEW FRIENDS AND ENJOYING THE AMAZING 4 SEASON LIFESTYLE THIS AREA OFFERS. “LIFE IS GOOD!”
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NICOLE GARROW... ORIGINALLY FROM MONTREAL, NICOLE MOVED TO OWEN SOUND 30 YEARS AGO. SHE HAS BEEN SELF EMPLOYED AND PART OWNER WITH HER HUSBAND IN THE CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS. NICOLE ALSO WAS AN EQUESTRIAN RIDER FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND HAS RECENTLY RETIRED FROM THE SPORT. SHE NOW ENJOYS SPENDING QUALITY TIME WITH HER HUSBAND AND FRIENDS AT THEIR HOME IN LORA BAY.
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DIANE SCOTT... OWNER/PARTNER OF CEDARPORT WINDOWS & DOORS IN THORNBURY, DIANE WAS BORN & RAISED IN MEAFORD, THE ONLY GIRL OF 4 KIDS. “I LOVE THE DIVERSE NATURE OF THE WINDOW AND DOOR BUSINESS, AND I ENJOY WORKING WITH OUR CUSTOMERS HELPING THEM WITH THEIR PROJECTS. WE ARE SO FORTUNATE TO HAVE THE STAFF & LOYAL CUSTOMERS THAT WE DO.” DIANE IS A VERY PROUD HOCKEY MOM TO HER 12 YEAR OLD SON LOGAN AND LIVES ON THE BEAVER RIVER IN CLARKSBURG WITH WITH HER FIANCÉ WHO ALSO HAS A 12 YR OLD BOY AND A 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER. SHE LOVES TO COOK, AND KICKBOX AND ENJOYS CAMPING IN THE SUMMER AND GOING SOUTH IN THE WINTER WITH HER FAMILY.
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JANE GREW UP AROUND THE OWEN SOUND AND COLLINGWOOD AREA, WHERE HER PARENTS HELPED NURTURE HER LOVE OF ALL THINGS ACTIVE AND OUTDOORS. BEING A SKIER, AND PAST RACER, HELPS WITH HER RECENT CARREER CHANGE TO A RACE ADMINISTRATOR POSITION AT OSLER BLUFF SKI CLUB. FREE TIME FINDS HER HIKING, BIKING & COZYING UP WITH A GOOD BOOK. ORIGINALLY FROM SCOTLAND, BEN RELOCATED TO CANADA WITH HIS FAMILY IN 2007. HE SHARES A LOVE OF MOTORCYCLE RACING WITH HIS DAD, AND RACES COMPETITIVELY IN THE CANADIAN SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIPS, CURRENTLY RANKING 3RD AT A NATIONAL LEVEL. HE WORKS FOR SCOT-BUILD DEVELOPMENTS AND ENJOYS SPENDING TIME OUTDOORS IN ANY WAY HE CAN.
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Age-related
Memory Loss Worried about losing your memory as you age? Already feeling the effects? It need not be a one-way street.
MANY
risk factors have been identified and associated with age related memory loss, which include social isolation, lack of
exercise, molecular deficiencies (such as vitamin D, the hormone DHEA, and the neurotransmitter serotonin), and certain
medications (specifically long term use of benzodiazepines or anticholinergics). Social and community involvement play big roles in maintaining a healthy brain. Get involved, contribute, share your knowledge. And share memories - there are groups all over the world improving cognitive function by sharing stories of music, singing and dancing... by doing it! Diet is essential. Did you know Alzheimer's disease is often referred to as Type 3 Diabetes? Your nutritional intake and ability to regulate your blood sugar play very important roles in maintaining healthy brain function. Start with including 2 colours of vegetables at each meal, then increase their volume as time goes on. For extra benefit include organic blueberries, green tea, and resveratrol (organic red wine!) on a regular basis. Not only is sleep restorative, studies have shown that in deep sleep your cerebral spine fluid (CSF) flushes away amyloid plaques; those nasty build-ups found in Alzheimer's brains. Prevention is key, however I have also seen dramatic improvements in memory and cognitive function with appropriate nutritional support. There are a variety of supplements* that have shown benefit including phosphatidylserine, CoQ10, fish oil (1400mg EPA & 1000mg DHA), B vitamins, Bacopa monnieri and Ginkgo biloba. One of my personal favourite brain support habits is blending coconut or MCT (medium chain triglyceride) oil with morning coffee; it's like adding rich cream... with benefits! Helpful tests to ask your naturopathic doctor to order include DHEA, vitamin D, hs-CRP (inflammation) and homocysteine (vascular). Be proactive and start making effective changes today; sleep 7-9 solid hours each night, put more focus on colourful vegetables in your diet, get involved in your community, and check your medications! If any of these suggestions are a challenge for you, consult with your naturopathic doctor for support. |E|
*These are general suggestions and should not be interpreted as medical advice. Discuss this with your qualified healthcare practitioner, especially if you are pregnant, taking medications or dealing with a chronic disease.
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Books to feed your curiosity: Younger Next Year, Crowley & Lodge Why Isn’t My Brain Working?, Bredesen The End of Alzheimer’s, Kharrazian
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The new year
Mediation WORDS & PHOTOS . DANIELLE BELEC-VAN ZEYL - MA, CMA, PMA-CPT
Just Standing: Taking Stock... roll out your feet with a small ball. Go places no woman or man has gone before. Ouch! Yum! I predict you will feel both. Then “Just Stand”. Eyes closed. Breath! Inhale with full concentration on the two holes at your nose tip, keeping lips gently closed. Upon exhaling, open your mouth so the air falls out effortlessly. Make a small vibratingsighing sound...haaa! (This is The Ha Breath!) Relax, let go. No fear! (Tip: Inhale lips closed/exhale mouth open). Use this breathing throughout the series.
Rolling Down Your Spine... sequencing through 24 spinal joints reminds us that our shoulders and hips only make up four joints! So, what about our spine? A healthy spine is a young body. From Just Standing, exhale to let your head fall down towards your chest. Soften your knees, continuing to sequence vertebrae-by-vertebrae until your front body lies over your thighs. Hang like a rag doll. Ground through your feet to return to standing.
Bolster Hug... lay over a soft bolster, turning your head to one side. This gently supports the abdomen so breathing can easily shift into your back. Use a bolster, pillow, blankets (no hard foam roller please!). Body Drip Front... lay back over the bolster’s length, using a smaller pillow for your head. This opens your chest, lifts the ribcage away from the pelvis, and decompresses the lumbar spine.
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brings days filled with steadfast goals—a flurry of increased activity outdoors for some but less so for others— these shifting landscapes play with our fancy! They pull at our head and yank at our toes, challenging our need for self-care. Coming back to our own wonderful ‘center’ when feeling ‘beside ourselves’ is part of the art of living. Movement Mediation is one way to create space in your body, as well as your life! Based on Pilates, Yoga and Integrated Movement Therapies (IMT), it focuses on movement variety, rather than movement repetition, taking you through all the planes of motion your spine is designed to move. The intention is to help you counter-balance a day of highly repetitive movements with ones that strengthen and harmonize our body and soul. Practice first thing in the morning, midway through the day to rejuvenate, or just before bed to wind down.
x and o... Homologous patterns evolve during our first year of life, underlying the quadruped posture of young toddlers; echoing jumping frogs and rabbits. From an X-position with legs and arms extended, exhale bending both knees and elbows toward each other. Curl the upper-lower torso into flexion. Inhale at the top. Exhale returning to the X-position.
body half... Homolateral pattern: Homo means ‘same’; Lateral means ‘side’, describing movement on the same side of the body. From the X-position, reach your right hand and right foot away from each other as if stretching your right side. Simultaneously bend the left elbow and left knee towards each other along the floor, side bending your spine to the left. Follow the impulse to curl into a fetal position on your left side. Exhale, returning to the X-position. Repeat to right.
Hip Stirs... with a soft bolster-pillow
Knee Drop... contralateral patterns
under pelvis, and one knee in hand, exhale gently drawing the thigh towards you. Inhale to move it away. Then “Stir the hip joint!” Create small knee circles, with concurrent circles in your hip joint. Circle in both directions. Release tension and feel where your hip joint really is.
require the upper-lower torso to twist against each other into spinal rotation, for walking and running. Let both knees fall gently to the right. Turn your head opposite. Return to the start position. Repeat to left.
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Spinal Undulations... from all fours, exhale to sequence tail-to-head into a flexed C-curve. Inhale to reverse into full extension.
Improving Spines for Life
• Spinal Corrective Care • Family Wellness & Performance • Pediatric and Prenatal Care
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"The brain, spine and spinal cord are the cornerstones of health, healing and function. Our mission is to deliver world-class chiropractic care to the Grey-Bruce community including specific, scientific, non-surgical spinal correction and programs of care that target high performance and lifetime family wellness."
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Practicing is a treat you give to your self Danielle Belec-Van Zeyl has been a movement educator for over 25 years, as an instructor, teacher-trainer, mentor and studio owner. A video is available on Danielle’s BLOG: secondwindpilates.ca and Facebook: Second Wind Pilates Plus.
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MOVING TO MAKE GOOD THINGS EVEN ONCE
Beaver Valley Outreach is relocating to King Street in Thornbury.
upon a time in the quaint village of Clarksburg, Ontario, a group of community-minded individuals working out of the basement of a house distributed warm clothing and hampers at Christmastime to people in need, and secured donations from the community. Like many community organizations, Beaver Valley Outreach grew from humble beginnings. Today, thirtyfour years later, the renowned and well-loved social services organization is embarking on an exciting new chapter in its history with the recent purchase of the former Piper’s building on King Street in Thornbury. The new location will give volunteers, staff and the community a fully-accessible, efficient and functional space from which to continue “making good things happen in our community” for years to come. BVO’s current location, the former fire hall at 64 Bruce St. South, was purchased by the organization in 2001. Since that time, BVO has been continually evolving organically in order to fill the gaps in social services in The Blue Mountains. Despite three renovations of the Bruce Street location to help improve efficiencies, BVO “ran out of band-aids”. Three years ago, as part of its Strategic Plan, a Space Committee was created to look into long-term solutions to the organization’s space, accessibility and efficiency issues, with feedback from volunteers, staff, customers and partners. In March, 2017, after careful consideration of options available to address these issues, BVO seized the opportunity to purchase the former Piper’s building. “Our decision to purchase the new property was the result of due diligence in obtaining feedback from our volunteers, staff, customers and partners,” says BVO Chair Cathy Innes, adding that the purchase was unanimously approved by BVO’s Board and enthusiastically supported by the organization’s volunteers, members, the Town of The Blue Mountains and the community. “Rather than an expansion, the new location is an improvement in efficiencies, giving us a clean, functional and accessible building in which we can do what we do, better.”
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BVO’s new location offers many benefits, including ground-level accessibility, more parking space, a more functional retail/sorting space for the Treasure Shop, meeting space for volunteers, staff and clients, confidential offices and on-site storage. To finance the purchase, BVO secured a bank mortgage and recently sold its current Bruce Street property (owned by the organization and mortgage-free). “We have always been a financially responsible organization,” says BVO Executive Director Carolyn Letourneau. “BVO has a unique funding formula where all of our administration costs are covered thanks to a steady revenue stream from the Treasure Shop, made possible through the generosity of the community.” While the sale of BVO’s Bruce Street location will help to pay down its new property mortgage considerably, the organization needs to raise funds in order to move forward with planned renovations of its new building. With plans to move in early spring 2018, BVO is reaching out to the community for donations to its Relocation Fund. “Thanks to the generosity of local real estate agents Stan and Janet Reljic of Century 21 Millennium and Andres Paara, Nicole Paara and Karen Willison of Royal LePage Locations North, who donated a combined $29,000 towards our relocation, we’re off to a great start,” says Carolyn Letourneau. “We are extremely grateful for their generous contributions and for the support of the community over the years.” “This is such an exciting move for the organization. We are thrilled about the increased accessibility and the added convenience that customers and visitors will experience,” adds Letourneau. “The new location offers us sustainability and a more efficient space that will allow us to continue making good things happen in our community. I am confident that it will be the best place for BVO forever, and encourage Blue Mountains residents to help us raise funds for this very important transition.“ |E|
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Established over 34 years ago, BVO is a
community-based charitable organization of volunteers and staff dedicated to
“making good things happen in our
community” with quality programs and services for families, children, youth, seniors and individuals in
The Blue Mountains.
To donate to BVO’s Relocation Fund, please call 519.599.2577 ext. 21 or visit bvo.ca. A charitable receipt will be issued for donations over $20.00.
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Think you’d like to volunteer? Please visit track3.org or contact the Central Office at 416.233.3872
enabling kids through the magic of snow sports
FOR
over four decades Ontario Track 3 has been the only
provincial organization dedicated to long-term adaptive alpine sports programs for children with disabilities. With a focus on teaching kids with physical and/or cognitive disability, 6–19 years of age, this volunteer based non-profit charity has been quietly changing lives and enabling participants by offering the same opportunities and experiences that are available to other children. The health and social benefits are immeasurable and cherished by parents of children enrolled in the program. Bringing the magic of snow sports to life for participants depends on volunteer support, ranging from instructor roles to operational support and more. Ontario Track 3 operates at 11 locations around the province and the programs are so popular they are actively seeking volunteers to help address the waitlist. “Track 3 has given its volunteer members a profound and personal reward that keeps that snowball rolling,” explains Naomi Schafler, Executive Director of Ontario Track
this volunteer based non-profit charity
3 Ski Association. “The real power lies in making a positive
has been quietly changing lives and enabling
heroes by providing free training, lift tickets and resources
difference in someone else’s life. Track 3 enables volunteer
participants by offering the same opportunities and experiences that are available to other children.
and in turn, they create smiles and change lives. Volunteers feel the impact of their contributions as much as the students and families themselves.” The Ontario Track 3 Friends & Family Race Day returns to Craigleith Ski Club on February 16. Your participation will help purchase adaptive equipment, train volunteers and sponsor kids who deserve the opportunity to experience the
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joy and thrill of alpine snow sports. This fun filled day includes yoga, show shoe treks, a “guess your time” ski/snowboard race, catered lunch, a GS race and of course, après ski and awards. Support this worthy cause by registering at track3.org |E|
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up on the Escarpment, I have vivid memories of the Ski Bees bus pulling into the Georgian Peaks Ski Club parking lot midweek during the winter months. Back then, the Ski Bees were organized by Bunny Kent and the program began as a way to get skiers out of the city and up to cottage country. Who would have thought that more than 43 years later, the Ski Bees would still be going strong! Today the travelling Ski Bees is directed by Caroline Connell-Casey and its members have the benefit of high quality skiing at unique private ski clubs across the Escarpment. Known for ski improvement, the Ski Bees provide an outstanding Snow School program, employing top-level instructors and coaches. “We pride ourselves with having some of the top ski teaching professionals in the province,” explained Caroline Connell-Casey, an Australian native who once enjoyed 26 winters back-to-back. “Our Snow School program is a great way to meet skiers of similar abilities, have fun and improve your skiing.” The program runs each Wednesdays for 6 weeks throughout the winter, and the famous Ski Bees coach (a private luxury coach) offers members transportation from the GTA and surrounding area.
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Communities involved include Etobicoke, Mississauga, Don Mills and Eglinton, Markham, Stouffville, Uxbridge, Aurora, Thornhill, Peterborough, King City and various points along the Hwy 400 corridor. “We have a lot of fun on the bus,” said Caroline. “It’s very social and our members often try to out-do each other on après ski snacks and hors d’ouvres.” Several years ago Caroline introduced annual ski trips to world-class resort destinations. 2018 will see find the Ski Bees at Cortina D’Ampezzo, Italy and the Canadian Rockies. Ski Bees memberships start as low as $95 and allows you to participate as a member on any or all of these trips. Each trip is run through a licensed TICO agent. “Our members are men and women of all ages and abilities who share the enjoyment of skiing,” explained Caroline. “Join us on the bus, or find your own way to the hill. We encourage new members to join and experience how much fun Ski Bees can be! We do allow our members to bring guests and sign them in for the day. This is a great way to experience our friendly and inclusive club.” To learn more go to: Skibees.ca |E|
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carving a carreer out of snow THE
Snow Resort Operations (SRO) program at Georgian College is leading the way in educating and training students who want to explore opportunities within the vast snow sports industry, lending to our local economy and training a new generation to run resorts on the Escarpment and around the globe. By closely aligning with industry partners, students are offered invaluable paid coop work placements in the winter in addition to hands-on learning opportunities during the off-season. SRO graduates often go on to work in marketing, lift maintenance, grooming and trail crew, snow school, snowmaking, retail and rentals, risk management and patrol, terrain park design and building as well as guiding. The fall semester at Georgian College is compressed to twelve weeks so as to allow students to start their co-op terms in late November. Co-op is followed by a summer semester of 14 weeks. This year students are participating in coops at resorts such as Whistler, Big White, Fernie, Lake Louise, Blue Mountain, Tremblant and even as far away as Thaewoo, China and Niseko, Japan. Rob Butler has been the program coordinator since 2004. “I joined the college full-time after 25 years in Ski School and General Management,” explains Rob. “I continue to be involved in the industry, mainly as a ski instructor, course conductor and consultant. Courses I teach include Resort Design Concepts, Snow Management, Terrain and Trail Design, and Lift Functions, Maintenance and Regulations.” The overwhelming majority of SRO instructors have extensive experience in the snow resort industry, including Peter Hibbard, who is a wellknown Georgian Peaks ski coach and rep, who teaches Winter Sport Product Knowledge.
Keenan Sutherland puts his skills to work at Squire John’s
In addition to taking courses that educate students on the snow resort industry, students also acquire business courses including marketing, accounting, human resources, management issues and trends, and entrepreneurship, as well as two communication courses and three general education courses. Locally seven private clubs support SRO financially while many others provide extensive field trip experiences and co-op opportunities. In return SRO offers training opportunities to industry partners by means of the modified courses and a variety of one-day seminars such as Lift Supervisor 101. Georgian College SRO instructors also act as an employment resource centre by connecting grads and students with industry partners. SRO alums are reaching the highest level of global success. Steve Morrison moved west after graduation and is now employed by White Industries and working on course building projects including the ski and snowboard cross tracks at the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in Pyeong Chang, China. The opportunities are limitless for those who are willing to think outside the box. For more information on the Snow Resort Operations program at Georgian College go onto georgiancollege.ca |E|
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Coaching clients towards healthy lifestyle changes, Winnifred Walcott started Owen Sound Wellness because she believes, “We are not just what we eat but, also what we feed our minds. We empower our clients with tools to help them to live a happier lifestyle.” The proud recipient of New Business Award for 2017, Owen Sound Wellness practices a holistic approach to health and wellness, which means that they look at how all areas of your life are connected—stress, relationships or other external forces that may cause you to overeat. Is lack of sleep or low energy preventing you from exercising? Winnifred and her staff will work together with you and explore how each part of your life affects your health as a whole. Their approach is not to dwell on calories, carbs, fats, and proteins, nor do they create lists of restrictions or good and bad foods, rather they work with you to create a happy, healthy life in a way that is flexible, fun and rewarding. Whether its achieving optimal weight, reducing food cravings, increasing sleep, and maximizing energy, with the help of Owen Sound Wellness you'll develop a deeper understanding of the food and lifestyle choices that work best for you and implement lasting changes that will improve your energy, balance and health. “We are very excited about our new weight management programs,” explained Winnifred. “There will be weekly group programs exclusive to men and classes for women. This is not about dieting; it is all about lifestyle changes. Our goal is to empower men and women with the necessary tools for them to feel alive, have more energy, lose weight and keep it off forever.”
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Conceptualized and started in Toronto and known as the shoe with many talents, Biion Footwear has officially opened its flagship store and world headquarters in Collingwood. Launched in 2014, the brand was originally designed to be worn by golfers (due to its spikeless hexagon-patterned outsole for enhanced traction) and boaters (due to waterproof qualities), Biion has now evolved into a lifestyle look for men, women and kids. The new 1,500-square-foot space beautifully displays Biion’s iconic brogue saddle shoes available in a wide range of colours and prints. According to Rick Buchanan, the company’s president and CEO, the open concept design of the new Collingwood store lets shoppers view Biion’s design team at work and gives them a glimpse into the building of the line. Weighing in at only 4 ounces (which is the weight of the average smart phone) Biion shoes are breathable, with 54 strategically placed ventilation holes allow for cooling airflow. Extremely comfortable, Biion has integrated a shock absorbing EVA foot bed as well as massage nubs inside the foot bed keep your feet cool and well massaged. “With the success of our adult’s line in both men’s and ladies we have decided to complement our brand with a Biion Kids line, planning to launch spring 2018,” explains Julia Teglas, Biion Sales & Client Relations Manager. “We will also be launching Child, Junior and adult lines with some of the most coveted licensing deals including Disney, Nickelodeon, Star Wars and Pixar. We have launched our first of several new retail concepts for North America and abroad, the first being in Collingwood, of course! In 2018 we will also be expanding our collection with two new styles and a line of belts that will bring our product line together.” Now a global company with products distributed to over 24 countries, Biion plans to open stores in the US next year.
Biion Footwear | 160 First St | Collingwood | biionfootwear.com
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of the benefits of my position in the Southern Georgian Bay real estate industry is that I get to work with some excellent REALTORS® who have been in the business for decades, and who have deep perspective into just about everything that has ever happened—or could happen— in the local market. In short, they’ve seen it all.
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Expired listings of 597 were down 35% from 2016 and 60% from 2015. To put that in perspective, our long-time agents say 2015 was the first year ever that area unit sales exceeded expireds listings, with a sales/expireds ratio of 142%. 2016’s ratio was 264%. 2017’s ratio was 382% – in other words, nearly four times as many homes sold as expired.
So when they tell me how 2017 was one of the busiest and, at the same time, most atypical years in their long careers, I can really begin to appreciate how unique the year actually was and what it taught us about our market. Following are some of the sales highlights. Note — all 2017 market numbers in this article are from the Southern Georgian Bay Association of REALTORS®, and are as of November 30, 2017:
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Unit sales of 2279, while down 13% from 2016, were still the second best ever. However, new listings and total listings were down 11% and 12% respectively. Extrapolating on 2016 sales, the year should close with upwards of 2400 sales.
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All that said, as many agents — and also many home buyers and sellers — will tell you, the 2017 market, notwithstanding its big numbers as a whole, was quite atypically split almost right down the middle into two halfs with very different characteristics.
The second half of our 2017 market, quite distinct from the first, actually had its roots in the Spring of 2017 with the growing concern that the Greater Toronto area market had become overpriced and was slowing. The Toronto Real Estate Board’s (TREB) numbers for May – the first released after the Ontario Fair Housing Plan was rolled out – showed GTA residential sales down 20% and new listings up 43% year-over-year, with the average price down 6% from April. This was increasingly accompanied by stories aplenty of sellers who had reduced their prices but still could not sell their homes, some having already bought their next homes before the prices had dropped. Nest eggs were taking a hit. And then to top it off, on July 12th the Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate 0.75% — the central bank’s first move upward in seven years – with Canada’s big five banks then raising their prime rates.
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The first half — January to June — gave us six new monthly sales records. More accurately, it was the last six months of thirty-nine straight monthly sales records which began in March 2014. This unprecedented streak gave us three or four periods with dizzying numbers of multiple and over-asking price offers, but none more intense than from January to May of 2017. January sales, for instance, were up 44% from January 2016’s previous record, but with 32% fewer new listings and a 36% jump in the average sale price. March was even wilder, with a 67% dollar sales increase over March 2016’s previous record, as well as 48% more units, 20% fewer new listings and an 18% average price hike. The peak was May, with all-time volume and unit sales records of $145,745,804 and 315 respectively, on 16% fewer new listings and a 26% uptick in the average sales price.
These two developments, in turn, seemed to spook the Georgian Triangle market to a degree, partly because no one was sure what impact they would have, and partly because many did not understand that our market is different from the GTA’s in key respects – a point that we will take up in a moment. In any case, our July, August and September sales slowed considerably, with third-quarter volume and unit sales down 20% and 31% respectively from 2016. However, that comparison actually says more about 2016’s huge Q3 sales: 2017’s Q3 volume sales, at $247,299,444, were actually the second best ever and the average sale price was still up 22% from 2016.
Without question though, all the frenetic activity and stress, all the frustration from failed offers in multiple offer situations, began to take their toll on buyers, sellers and agents alike. June — while still enjoying record sales, with 16% fewer listings and a 26% average price rise year-over-year – turned out to be the last month of the incredible, record-shattering, regional real estate ride that began in early 2014.
That brings us to Q4, with local market watchers wondering whether our sales would decline further due to the Georgian Triangle’s proximity to, and dependence upon, the GTA market. So what did October give us? Nothing less than a record month, with $99,404,833 in volume sales (up 5% from 2016’s previous record), a very high 81% sales/listing ratio and an average sale price of $457,267, up 23% year-over-year! How about November? While TREB was reporting that GTA November sales were down 13% from 2016, with new listings up 37% and the average sale price down 2%, we had our second best November ever for volume sales. Although down 15% from 2016’s record, our sales – unlike Toronto – came on 9% fewer listings with a high 75% sales/listings ratio and an average price of $459,581, up 22% year-over-year. *
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The Takeaway Why is all this important? Tentatively, because it indicates that while our Georgian Triangle market is no doubt dependent on the GTA market, it is by no means in lockstep with it. Our fundamentals are such that we have enjoyed a very resilient — and for many, quite unexpected — relative independence from it. Knock on wood, we seem to have absorbed the summer shock and moved on. Unlike the GTA: our listings count is not way up from last year, but still down; our two Q4 sales months have been record-breaking and the second-best ever, despite the lack of listings; and our average sales price was not down yearover-year for the first time since 2009, but was up 22% from November 2016 and had only fallen 4% from the 26% peak of last spring’s extremely overheated market. In short, unlike the GTA we are still looking at a sellers’ market with healthy demand. So the GTA’s downturn — and our atypical and somewhat surprising experience on account of it — has taught us a lesson about our own market that we could not have learned in any other way. Indeed, is it not possible that our market — given that its value and growth have been built on solid demographics — will appear even more attractive to affluent Toronto boomers trying to decide whether to escape the congestion and re-locate to this incredibly beautiful region with all that it has to offer? Time will tell but, given the Georgian Triangle’s great potential, things are looking up. |E|
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ESCARPMENT ® EPICURE | dining guide | simcoe/grey/bruce From intimate dinners to larger groups, owner Andrea Greyerbiehl has developed a reputation of offering fine food and exemplary service in an up-market, comfortable setting. Chef, Leona Nyman, continues to bring fresh ideas, great energy and a world of experience to the table. With cooler weather here, enjoy a hot, seasonal soup or fresh salad or one of our Winter-themed dinner entrées.
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Azzurra - 100 Pine Street, Collingwood Find a variety of dry-aged beef, local lamb, free-range chicken and game meats... bison, elk, kangaroo and more. We pride ourselves on our quality of meat, service and product knowledge. Browse our website for interesting nutritional facts, cooking tips and recipes for all our meats. “We believe that taste is limited only by imagination.”
Black Angus Fine Meats - Hwy 26 W, Thornbury
blackangusmeats.com 519.599.2334
Also find locations in: Mississauga & Muskoka in Summer
Located in historic downtown Collingwood, we offer a variety of loose leaf organic, herbals, wellness, blends and single estate teas to soothe, heal and inspire you. Served hot or iced you can sample our teas at our take-out tea bar and browse our wide selection of tea accessories including teapots, mugs, infusers and other gift ideas. Shop in person or order online.
Blue Mountain Tea Company - 66 Hurontario St, Collingwood
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Bruce Wine Bar Kitchen is a unique eatery with an award-winning wine list and a Feast Ontario designation for a focus on sustainable, quality food crafted in-house. A full-scale restaurant with seasonal menus, the best Neapolitan-style pizza north of the GTA, and on Fridays an impressive roster of independent Canadian musicians, it is not to be missed! Feed your curiousity!
Bruce Wine Bar Kitchen - behind the TD Bank - Thornbury
brucewinebar.ca 519.599.1112
C&A Steak Company is located in the heart of Blue Mountain Village. A traditional steakhouse serving the finest Prime Grade and Canadian AAA steaks for your dining pleasure. We also offer a Children's Menu for your family. Our award winning wine list compliments our excellent selection of steaks served with only the freshest ingredients.
C&A Steak Company - Blue Mountain Village
candasteak.com 705.444.8877
The pioneer restaurant in the Blue Mountain Village. Experience dining at its best in a spectacular setting over looking the Village Events Plaza and the Blue Mountains. Serving lunch and dinner daily alongside our extensive wine and martini list, our talented hospitality team is here to entertain your every request. Join us for dining at its finest and service at its best!
copperblues.com 705.446.2643
Copper Blues Bar & Grill - Blue Mountain Village See and be seen at The Corner! Located at the main intersection in Thornbury, this spacious new Café offers family dining at reasonable prices. The emphasis is on Local, Homemade and Affordable. You’ll love the totally renovated, bright and inviting interior that blends modern and traditional touches and there’s even a ‘Community Room’ for private celebrations or meetings. “Meet you at the corner!”
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Crow Bar & Variety - 18 Huron St. - Collingwood We are pleased to bring all the seasonal freshness and quality to our new location in Thornbury. Drop in or pre-order a quick lunch on the go, or plan your next catered party. We offer a wide variety of daily specials, wraps, paninis, salads, fully prepared meals, sides, appetizers, dips, hummus, oven ready gluten free pizzas, soups, and desserts. FRESH, LOCAL and HEALTHY!
Culinary Designs - 5 Bruce St. S. - Thornbury
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Discover the beauty of the Escarpment’s vistas in the heart of Beaver Valley — the hamlet of Victoria Corners — join us in the tasting room for a flight of fine wines, or indulge in a Cheese Tray of artisan cheeses paired with our incredible award winning local wines. Explore the vineyards and then enjoy our patio for a wine tasting. Get acquainted with our home grown wines.
Georgian Hills Vineyards - Grey Rd. 2 - Thornbury
georgianhillsvineyards.ca 519.599.2255
Goldsmith’s is a farm market specializing in produce we grow ourselves. Whether you're here for some local Beaver Valley apples or our famous Thornberry pie from our popular onsite bakery, you'll be sure to taste the difference local makes! We are now open year round! Whether you need fruits or vegetables or flowers or ice cream - we've got it! From our field to your plate.
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goldsmithsmarket.com 519.599.3246
The Lambe family has been a part of historic St. Vincent Township and the Municipality of Meaford for generations. The flagship store in Meaford is open year-round and carries a wide selection of baked goods, grocery items, and gift ware. Grandma Lambe’s II is open seasonally in Chatsworth. Find Apple varieties from the Lambe orchards throughout the Autumn.
Hwy 26 - Meaford & Hwy 6 - Owen Sound This rustic, relaxed and intimate medium-sized space is open only during events and features a beautiful bar, offering locally crafted beverages of all kinds. We host concerts, drawing talent from the area and from across Canada and beyond. Also, film screenings, wrap parties and private functions. The space includes a gorgeous bar, artists’ room, large stage, intimate patio and a catering-ready kitchen.
heartwoodhall.ca
939 2nd Ave East - Owen Sound
gustavs.ca 705.443-4461
John Garbe, in the name of his great grandfather, has assembled a team of exceptional professionals. The culinary artists, led by Chef Jeff Anderson, have over a century of combined experience. The menu has been carefully developed, relying on local farmers and community for unsurpassed cuisine. The service experience is firmly rooted in family and friends. This is Gustav. Join us for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Cocktails and live entertainment. Gustav (Georgian Bay Hotel & Conference Centre) - Hwy 26 - Collingwood
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ESCARPMENT ® EPICURE | dining guide | simcoe/grey/bruce Located in the Blue Mountain Inn, Jozo’s is a long-time favourite hangout for visitors and locals alike. Enjoy the friendly atmosphere, big screens and bar fare ranging from salads to signature burgers with the best prices on the mountain and a seasonal schedule of food and beverage specials, events and promotions including open mic night, industry night and live entertainment during our winter après.
Jozo’s - Blue Mountain Inn
jozos.ca 705.443.5508
We’ve been around for a while.. over ten years, but who’s counting? Top ten in Canada, we set a new bar! So take a load off. Grab a chair. You’re about to experience some Canadian flair. We aim to serve. We reach for the sky. Don’t judge our tattoos, we’re just not black tie! You’ll have a great time and yes, you’ll be back. This is like no restaurant before it.
Kaytoo - Blue Mountain Village
kaytoo.ca 705.445.4100
M.J.Byrne’s Irish Pub is as close to a pub in Ireland as you are going to get. The warm atmosphere will have you unwinding with one of our 28 Draft beers from around the world completely forgetting that you are 3,000 miles from St. James’ Gate Dublin, the home of Guinness and U2. With live music every night, it’s the best place around to unwind Après Ski or Après Tee!!
MJ Byrne’s Irish Pub - Blue Mountain Village
mjbyrnes.com 705.446.9989
Mylar & Loreta’s Restaurant is a popular dining establishment for locals and tourists alike. It’s close to many year-round outdoor recreational activities, with a reputation for serving fabulous, homecooked meals. A ‘must stop’. Dine-in or take-out and catering is available. The main dining room can accommodate up to 80 dinner guests, with 2 smaller, more intimate rooms for groups of 15-20.
Mylar & Loreta’s - Grey County - Road 124 - Singhampton
mylarandloretas.ca 705.445.1247
We are a charming restaurant with a whole lot of character and love for all that is potato. We prepare feasts and lunches and dinners for all cravings + (you guessed it) potatoes. Located in heart of downtown Collingwood. Open from 8am until 11pm. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks and coffee.
Potato Factory - 65 Hurontario Street, Collingwood potatofactorygrill.com 705.443.8483 Enjoy dining in a casual atmosphere, redesigned and updated, with exceptional service and creative dining experiences. Celebrate a special occasion or plan an evening out with friends and take advantage of our seasonal promotions focusing on fresh, seasonal fare inspired by our region. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Children’s menu available.
bluemountain.ca 705.443.5509
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ESCARPMENT ® EPICURE | dining guide | simcoe/grey/bruce ROSINA brings forth an Italian heritage that embraces their passion to make your dining experience memorable. Chef Randy's creations are enhanced by local, fresh products and evolve into new fusions of modern, Italian Gourmet tastes. Enjoy a simple weeknight meal of house made pasta or antipasti or a stone baked thin crust pizza and drinks at the bar. Celebrate your special occasions here.
visitportelgin.ca 519.389.5977
Ristorante Rosina - 698 Goderich Street - Port Elgin
Since 1996 Shorty’s has been the area favourite for food and hospitality, known for flavourful, homemade food and relaxing atmosphere. Enjoy a varied menu that will have your mouth watering and a large selection of fine wines, a wide selection of fine Scotch and Whiskey and the largest selection of draught beer in the area. The ideal spot for a business lunch, family dinner, or drinks with friends.
shortysonline.ca 519.376.0044
Shorty’s Grill - 967 3rd Avenue East - Owen Sound Situated on the main street in Thornbury, Sisi utilizes the best of local products and seasonal ingredients to create a culinary story. Chef Jeremy Austin brings his training in Michelin Star restaurants from around the world to bring you a truly unique and cultural dining experience. The beautiful dining room is the perfect place to gather with friends, enjoy world-class food and sip on our collection of Wines and Gin.
sisithornbury.com 519.599.7769
Sisi Woodfire Eatery - 27 Bruce St S - Thornbury SMASH is Blue Mountain’s first and only Ping Pong Club. We offer four Olympic standard ping pong tables that guests may rent out and play. We offer an extensive beverage menu, and a delicious snack menu. Enjoy the big games on our two giant projector screens. Family friendly, we welcome all ages until 9pm, whereby, we become a 19 and older establishment.
Smash Ping Pong & Nite Club - Blue Mountain Village
smashbm.com 705.444.8877
Stone Tree Golf & Fitness is proud to announce the opening of our bar & grill. We offer a wide range of menu choices created using fresh ingredients, that are sure to satisfy any craving! Open for lunch and dinner Wednesday to Sunday, with breakfast also available on weekends.With an emphasis on exceptional service in a comfortable atmosphere, you can enjoy time with friends and family and leave the cooking up to us! Our banquet room is available for larger parties up to 180 guests.
Stone Tree - 318087 Hwy 6 & 10 - Owen Sound
stonetree.ca 519.376.7899
Voted Collingwood’s favourite Italian restaurant. Our traditional Italian menu offers a wide range of appetizing entrées & basic Italian specialties. Gourmet thin crust pizza, antipasto platter & fresh salads are a hit at lunch with your favourite pasta or frittata. Dinner offers everything from spaghetti & Sicilian meatball to AAA beef tenderloin and fresh baked trout & you can always order take out.
Tesoro - 18 Schoolhouse Lane - Collingwood
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Good Night Sweet Lady Photographer | Diane Hammond About the shot... My approach to photographing wildlife involves above all else patience! I observe the animal, get to know its habits and then try to tell its 'story'. On the afternoon I made the photo, Good Night Sweet Lady, I had spent several hours with this particular Snowy Owl.
I photographed her on various utility poles and skimming the fields on either side of the concession road outside Stayner. As the Sun began to set, my light receding with it, I got into my vehicle and drove off. As I glanced back in the rear view mirror I saw the Moon
About the photographer... I am a Collingwood native, a retired teacher and Curriculum Consultant. I became passionate about photography about ten years ago and spend as much time as I can photographing wildlife and nature. My photographs have been on display at various venues throughout
and knew I had to get one last shot. I hiked back, looking for a spot where I could align the owl and the Moon. I had hoped she would fly toward the Moon, but that's a photo for another day.
the area including Meaford Hall, The Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts, Collingwood Art Crawl, Greentree Gardens Christmas Show and at several local businesses and professional offices. dibytesphotos.ca
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