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you believe its 2020?! For many, the passing of a decade is an occasion for soul searching and contemplation. Quite a bit has changed at Escarpment® Magazine—it’s enlightening to reflect on where we were 10, 20 even 30 years ago—how far we’ve come, how our lives have changed and how we’ve improved. Looking back at our Winter 2010 issue I was delighted to see how many of our advertisers have been with us for over a decade—Cedarport Window & Door Centre, Blue Mountain Honda, Furbelows, Elaine Dickinson’s, Squire John’s, Scenic Caves, and Blue Mountain Resort—just to mention a few. These resilient businesses are a mainstay of our community and it’s thanks to them and countless others that Escarpment® Magazine has been flourishing for over three decades. I must admit, the Real Estate ads that ran in our Winter 2010 issue made me wish I’d had the foresight (and cashflow) to snap up a swath of properties back when you could get a 3-bedroom chalet at the bottom of Blue Mountain for $359k, a waterfront property for $519k or a condo in Apple Jack for $179k. It’s no wonder that property prices have skyrocketed since then—this is an exceptionally desirable place to live, especially in the snowy months. The Escarpment truly comes alive in the winter with an abundance of activities both indoor and out—and the shorter days and longer nights mean our après-activities are as critical as our daylight adventures. Not much has changed in this respect. This issue is full of hearty recipes, cozy drinks, cool winter style, snowy exploration and unlimited recreation—all of which get better year after year. Whether your plans include winter camping, Nordic skiing, live music, baking or skiing and snowboarding, we hope these pages will inspire you to embrace this new decade on the Escarpment! |E|
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PROTECTING THE HARVEST Just finished reading the online edition of your Autumn/Early Winter issue of Escarpment® Magazine from cover to digital cover. Well done! I very much enjoyed this edition. But I must send kudos to Cara Williams and Clay Dolan for their article “Protecting the Harvest”. Cara covered a topic near and dear to my heart with fairness and accuracy. And Clay’s photography simply blew me away! Amazing work! Thank you for making this informative and beautiful publication possible. Dayle Hayhoe, via email
REGENERATIVE FARMING I wanted to thank you for your recent early winter edition with its excellent and extremely diplomatic editorial on climate change. In an often politically charged environment, your carefully crafted words capture the pure motivation to try to do good for our kids and our planet - and who really would want to go against that? Plus the article on regenerative farming shows that you don't even have to go vegan to support our earth! (although eating more plants is good for both your health and the planet), just choose your food more carefully. It is great to see these inspiring young farmers creating that option. It was also uplifting to read about the women business owners of Thornbury working (hard) together creating such a positive community and contributing so much to Thornbury's diverse local economy. Great work! With much appreciation, Suzanne Wesetvik, Duntroon, via email
Editor’s Note: In preparation for the Women of Thornbury article I spoke directly with past and present Thornbury Business Association Directors who assisted in gathering names and updating my ongoing contact list—these individuals were my lifeline to establishing a current list of female business owners. From the outset I was deathly afraid of missing a key player, and unfortunately a few entrepreneurs were missed—for this I sincerely apologize. I’d like to recognize the following women who are a valued part of Thornbury’s female-owned business community: Diane Scott - Cedarport Window & Door Centre Katarina Bostrom - Acorn Montessori Tina Knotts - No More Knotts Janet Samson - CCE Promotions Shannon Fry - Thornbury Pharmasave Julia Atkinson - Thornbury Learning Centre Samantha Pollock - Sparrow Blue
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WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS OF THORNBURY I just finished reading the full article on Thornbury women entrepreneurs. It made my eyes water, the depiction of solidarity, and of intergenerational businesses. Beautiful! But yikes! The long hours. And there you are with young kids, delivering the product and answering emails at 5 pm. Hey! It’s the happy hour for all us old folk. Thank you for stealing the time to reply. When you’re in your seventies I hope you have time for the happy hour and enjoy kids and grandkids who are all thriving without you having to tend them. Dorris Heffron, Beaver Valley, via email
Some new female businesses have also popped up in Thornbury in the last year: Alix Haddy - Good Grief Coffee Co Donna McQueston - Georgian Glow Aesthetics Melissa Goldmintz Shah - The Lemonade Collective My intent with the Women of Thornbury article was to draw attention to the amazingly strong, incredibly brave women who have created a culture of inclusiveness as well as interesting businesses in Thornbury. My hope is that this feature will enlighten our locals and visitors to the day-to-day struggles of small businesses, as well as encourage shopping and dining locally. Cara Williams, Editor-In-Chief, Escarpment® Magazine
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I was once asked what the allure of winter camping is. At the time, my insight into the activity was mostly theoretical. To that point I’d slept out in the snow only once, and that was within shuffling distance of my home. So my answer (like my experience) was very short, and very safe - “Well, if you like camping and enjoy winter it’s a no brainer.” Not exactly an insightful response, and not entirely accurate either. I know plenty of folks with camping gear, who enjoy winter activities, but wouldn’t dream of pitching a tent in the snow, much less shivering a night away in it. Since then I’ve broadened my experience somewhat. I’ve now got a handful of solo winter camping trips under my belt. I’ve lugged gear through icy streams and deep drifts. Melted snow in a pot for water. Greeted a frigid dawn or two with nothing but snow and trees for company. 24 |
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I know plenty of folks with camping gear, who enjoy winter activities, but wouldn’t dream of pitching a tent in the snow, much less shivering a night away in it.
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Once, while exhausted and chilled, I set fire to a woolen sock while trying to dry it out. I’m no expert (as the sock burning will attest), but I’ve given it some thought, and I believe I’ve hit upon a better answer. So, what IS the allure of winter camping? Well, I’m so glad I asked... * WINTER 2020
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I am drawn to winter camping for a simple reason – it demands that we drastically narrow our perspective and radically alter our priorities. This narrowed perspective draws a select few items into sharp focus and completely blurs out the rest. Everyday concerns melt away entirely. The snowy vastness of your temporary home does not concern itself with social media posturing, the outcome of the big game, or what the Kardashians are up to. And for a time at least, neither do you. You’re so completely removed from your day to day existence that you start to wonder why you concerned yourself with such things in the first place. Just as asphalt and super-centers give way to deep snow and evergreens, so too are commonplace “needs” consumed by far more basic needs. Warmth, hydration, and sustenance. These are your only true concerns. Of course there are other things which tug at your consciousness, pulling your thoughts this way and that. The stark beauty of winter for instance, or that echoing coyote howl, disconcerting in its proximity. But these are minor considerations and you know it. What really matters right now is keeping your feet dry and your belly full. In the span of a few snowy kilometers your world has morphed from a tangled web of routine and distraction into a state of essential purity. *
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Something clicks into place deep in the core of your being when you find yourself alone in the frozen woods, completely engaged in simply … existing.
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This is not hyperbole, I promise. You’re deep in the woods, utterly alone. It’s well below freezing and you’ve yet to reach your campsite. You’ve consumed two of your three litres of water. Where do you think your mental energy is being spent? Does your neglected inbox at work so much as enter your mind? Of course not. You’re far too busy figuring out how to melt sufficient snow to create three more litres of water. As a secondary consideration you’re also devising a plan to keep said litres from freezing into a block of ice. Perhaps in your everyday life it’s an ambitious new work project that stokes the fires of your animal brain, gets you working overtime in search of a solution. On a trail covered in damp, heavy snow, all it takes is a wet boot. Drying that boot, and more importantly, the soggy sock inside it, becomes your sole driving passion. This narrowing of your worldview may seem claustrophobic or uncomfortably restrictive, but believe me, it’s quite the opposite. The return to primal concerns is extremely freeing, empowering even. It teaches you about your abilities, your limitations, and your environment. Something clicks into place deep in the core of your being when you find yourself alone in the frozen woods, completely engaged in simply… existing. * WINTER 2020
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. .f ocusing to the near total exclusion of all else on warmth, hydration, and sustenance. What could be simpler than that?
There is a reason we in privileged society buy cottages, a reason we fetishize simpler, less cluttered times, a reason for the nascent “tiny house” movement. It’s because simplicity just feels right. Humanity has been around a long time. For the bulk of that time we lived simple lives, uncomplicated by the commerce and gadgets we’ve become focused on in recent millenia. Something buried deep inside each of us remembers this innate preference for simplicity, and we want it back. Winter Camping - focusing to the near total exclusion of all else on warmth, hydration, and sustenance. What could be simpler than that? |E|
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Legendary skier Ken Read has been an advocate for Canadian ski racing since his retirement from international competition in 1983. A member of the famed “Crazy Canucks”, Ken won a total of five World Cup downhill races. He married former national team skier Lynda Robbins from Osler Bluff Ski Club and together the couple have three sons who have each raced at the highest level. Having experienced ski racing as both a competitor and a parent, Ken has a unique new perspective on the sport he has been a part of for over five decades. Escarpment’s Cara Williams had the opportunity to sit down with this skiing legend earlier this season to discuss his many accomplishments as well as the trials and tribulations facing ski racing athletes today. Q. In 1975 when you won your first World Cup downhill at Vald'Isère, France (the first North American man to do so), four of your Canadian teammates also finished in the top 10—quite a feat in a European dominated sport. What was the culture of the Canadian team in those days compared to the Austrians who were (and continue to be) power houses on the World Cup circuit? A. An important core principle of our team was “teamwork”. We lived together, trained together and we knew we needed to work together if we hoped to be successful against much better financed and supported Teams. So, our culture was to collaborate and share. In training and in competition we shared information. Most visible was through sharing insight from the course on race day—the first Canadian down the track would get on the radio and convey their impressions and any info to the start. While this sounds counterintuitive for an individual sport to share information with a competitor who may get a better result, we knew the position could be reversed the next week—so we openly supported each other, knowing this could lift a Canadian to the podium. And if it was two on the podium, even better (this happened quite often!). We had a pure passion for downhill. We all loved to go fast. We also knew we had to relentlessly pursue excellence—every day, challenging, reviewing, evaluating how we could try to be better. Q. I read that you attended school every year except for one during your racing career—how were you able to make it to classes with your rigorous travel, training and competitive schedule? A. We knew it was critical to be focused on ski racing, but a healthy sport environment always requires balance. An athlete needs to have outside pursuits—for me, it was education, as this was a priority in the Read family. I was able to attend classes each spring, slowly working away at my undergraduate degree. It was a welcome break away from the snow and the rigours of training, into a completely different environment that included economics, history, political science, German, French—all of which complimented our travels to Europe, South America, Asia and throughout North America. I looked forward to these courses each year as a time to pause, reflect, refresh and regenerate—and came away ready to dive into the new season with energy and passion. The spring sessions at University of Calgary were an intense six-week sprint, where the complete focus was on academics.
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Typically, I did miss the first on-snow training session, but remained focused on dryland training (going for a workout after a long day hitting the books can be so welcome!). It meant making up for lost time on-snow, but I resolved to make it up gradually through the summer and autumn with extra days, extra runs and often arriving a few days early at training sessions to get in additional time. Q. Your son Kevyn attended Dartmouth, while your son Erik is a highly decorated technical skier at the University of Denver. More Canadian ski racers are attending US colleges as a way to get an education while continuing to compete at a high level. What is the draw to American universities? A. The NCAA ski program is an exceptional opportunity for student/athletes to combine education and sport. Many of the NCAA schools with Ski Teams offer programs that can help an athlete mature in a critical phase—usually 18 or 19 to 21 or 22 years of age. These are challenging years for any ski racer, to work through the Nor-Am Tour and build both physical and mental maturity. Not everyone matures quickly, and NCAA skiing offers a bridge to keep ski racing at a high level, while working constructively towards an undergraduate degree. It is an important point to note, that a university degree is highly valued in North American society and most families see this as an important goal. It is a dilemma for many, facing the juggle of the demands of high-performance ski racing vs. the importance of an education to prepare yourself for the rest of your life. So, to have a way to combine both, is invaluable. The shift where the Canadian Alpine Ski Team views NCAA skiing as an opportunity, rather than a distraction or the loss of a talented athlete, is an important paradigm shift. All it took was patience and flexibility. Patience to give an athlete time, flexibility to mould the athletic program of the National Team to work with the demands of the university program and commitments the student-athlete must make to the school. The reward, is the extra resources an athlete can tap into for their ski racing, while gaining an education. And once compete, the opportunity to focus fulltime on chasing excellence on the World Cup Tour. It’s important to understand an alpine ski racer needs time to mature. Exceptional talents shoot through the pathway to the top, but there are only a few of these. Most work diligently, year-over-year, gaining experience, strength, maturity and confidence, chipping away towards the top. And the NCAA ski opportunity provides the time to build. * ESCARPMENTMAGAZINE.CA
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NCAA skiing has always been competitive, but recent years have seen arrival of athletes from Norway, Austria, Italy, Germany, France and of course Canada and the US. This greater depth bolsters the Nor-Am Tour, for all athletes, and also brings a deeper competitiveness to North America, which also benefits all. Many NCAA schools provide exceptional training, but it is important to know the school, understand what your goals are and how these might fit—and the geographic advantages available to access good training. There are strong schools in both the east and west. And final word—it is always an exceptional opportunity for any student/athlete to gain experience attending a university or college out of country. It expands your horizons and introduces you to new people, new cultures and new perspectives. Q. I met Erik last season when he was training in Colorado. He went out of his way to introduce himself and sign autographs for our little group of Ontario racers—you must be very proud. Erik started this season with an impressive top ten result at the Sölden World 01/22/83 — THE HAHNENKAMM, KITZBÜHEL, AUSTRIA. TODD BROOKER 1 ST , KEN READ 3 RD. -
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Q. Every ski racer will unavoidably experience good days and bad days. How do you council your boys on either of these occasions? A. Ski racing is a tough sport. There are many different variables to manage as one progresses through the system from ski club to Provincial Team to the National Team. Sport teaches athletes important life skills; goal setting; focus; determination; work ethic; patience; preparation and planning; and an ethos of excellence—all of which will help build character. These life skills help guide through sport as well as career and anything an individual might wish to put their mind to accomplish. It’s these important skills that help an athlete navigate the good days and the tough challenges. To gain a good result and still draw experience and benefit. To deal with injury or disappointment and soldier on, refocusing to the next competition. These valuable lessons help any athlete become better, more resilient and to dig deeper.
Thousands of young athletes, racing, dreaming of being a Steve Podborski or Laurie Graham one day on the World Cup. Successful ski clubs are built from two key components: families and coaches. Families commit and youngsters learn to love skiing with their friends in the program. These cohorts build the camaraderie and teamwork essential to want to ski race and aim for the top. This is guided by good coaches at every level and the Escarpment clubs have been fortunate to have a wealth of former ski racers who return to the club and give back, along with professional coaches who lead the programs. It is this commitment, that establishes the drive to do the extra run, do the extra hill sprint—that is essential to succeed at the highest levels. This is a determination that has always been a feature of athletes from Ontario because it is harder to succeed. It truly is. But the reward is sweet. This relentless drive, which I believe is the key reason Ontario has
Q. Escarpment ski clubs have produced many top ski racers, even though
placed athletes onto the Canadian alpine ski team, but also produced
the hills are so small and our season is short. Why is this the case and
Olympic champions and World Cup winners, needs to be shared by all
what can we learn to further build a strong Canadian system.
athletes from all regions of our country if we expect to compete with the best. So, the Canadian Alpine Ski Team needs successful athletes
A. I always say, it’s not the size of the mountain that matters. It’s the passion of the program. Most of Canada’s best ski racers have graduated from smaller ski resorts, because these venues had great ski clubs and coaches who led them. The ski clubs across the Niagara Escarpment are unique—being located so close together to foster competitiveness and cohesiveness. There are not many places in Canada where ski racing is visible and seen as important. You see this in the Collingwood area and you definitely feel it at the clubs.
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from Ontario, to bring that drive to the Team culture. I feel very fortunate to have a window on the ski clubs of the Escarpment, through my wife, Lynda. This family connection introduced me to the traditions of racing, all the various clubs, to become better acquainted with teammates who graduated from these programs and to meet many more dedicated families, coaches and volunteers who bring the character and build the legacy of ski racing in Ontario. *
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Q. Ski racing in Canada suffers from a lack of funding—there is a con-
A winning team naturally builds excitement. It sends a jolt of energy
stant struggle to come up with enough money to run an effective CAST
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program. What can be done to alleviate this problem?
young athletes, volunteers, coaches, those who run races, those who run
A. The greatest asset of skiing and ski racing, are the numbers of people who love our sport. We stage ski races in some of the most beautiful places on earth. Lake Louise, Tremblant, Panorama, Whistler and in truly unique locations such as the Escarpment ski clubs. These locations offer unique experiences—to ski, to ski with great current and former ski racers, to experience some of the best of what Canadian winter has to offer. So, we need to build experiential opportunities to corporate Canada, for their customers to have truly unique experiences on the snow and to meet our amazing athletes. It does take a lot of work to find those groups interested in unique opportunities, and it takes a real understanding of skiing and ski racing to know where the value lies waiting to be unlocked. Skiing is widely practiced, but not everyone knows how exciting and how challenging it is to be a top ski racer. Through experience on the snow, the corporate community can be introduced to the excitement of the sport. Funding to build a successful Team is built on two key principles: value and results.
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ski clubs. So, we need to focus on building a winning ski team with a clear focus of telling everyone we are in this business to build a winning Team. Building a winning Team requires funding. So, we need to relentlessly work on providing value to those corporations and donors who invest in our sport. This comes back to the experiential opportunities. It can also be working hard to show the funds we receive are used wisely. We need to understand and provide good communication so Canadians meet our best athletes and understand the challenges these great athletes take on to be the best in the world. We need to demonstrate it is important to field successful teams—to inspire all Canadians, those who ski and those who simply want to see Canadians be successful on the world stage. We have some of the best assets available to us, if we work relentlessly to provide value to everyone – corporate Canada and individuals – who might consider investing in our athletes. These are precious connections and we need to build them, work even harder to maintain them. *
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Q. Only a handful of races on the World Cup calendar are aired on television, how do we make ski racing attractive again? A. If we believe Canadians can reach the podium, Canadians will avidly follow our best. Alpine ski racing is one of the most closely followed winter sports in Canada, thanks to a long history of success going back nearly 60 years. So, Canadians believe we should be successful. Watching any ski race is exciting—the Hahnenkamm at Kitzbühel, the Winterstart races at Lake Louise, the Lauberhorn at Wengen, the downhill or slalom. Spectacular mountains, exciting racing… and if we can add Canadian contenders, people will follow our sport. So, the bottom line is building a successful team. One that Canadians believe are contenders in all events—speed and technical, women and men.
We have a young, promising team which is building a base of experience. Fortunately, we also have some veterans such as Ben Thomsen, Marie-Michelle Gagnon, Dustin Cook and Erin Mielzynski are helping guide this younger group. So, in the short term, we need to be patient and celebrate when an athlete like Ronni Remme does capture a podium, as she did last winter. A Team focused on aiming to win, an exciting young group to develop and drive momentum throughout our ski racing system, a new Board of Directors of Alpine Canada, including Erik Guay, who have stated an ambitious goal to make Canada a top three nation by 2026. These are the critical core platforms to excite a community, ignite passion in every young athlete, bring value to our partners who invest. With good planning, critical program evaluation to constantly seek to renew and improve and patience, we can create excitement, energy and passion where every Canadian wants to avidly follow our top athletes. |E|
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WORDS . CARA WILLIAMS PHOTOS . FRANK SHINE
If you’ve watched a ski movie in the past 10 years, chances are you’ve found yourself on the edge of your seat watching an incredibly skilled skier slide down an impossibly narrow couloir then stomp a double corked backflip over a 45-foot cliff band. Ski movies can be highly entertaining edits highlighting the best lines of a pro skier’s season, but are they indicative of the true essence of skiing? Pro skier Marcus Caston and videographer Tim Jones, two big names in the industry, got to talking about the high-flying fantasy presented in ski movies, and the fact that these reels often don’t speak to the majority of resort skiers. One thing led to another and before long the pair were on a mission to showcase the real roots of skiing: turning. The result of their collaboration is a highly entertaining, ridiculously comical and refreshing web video series which celebrates the oldschool art of arcing turns, skiing bumps, shredding groomers as well as skiing in the rain—something we know a little about here on the Escarpment. Return of the Turn presented Blizzard Tecnica and Freeskier Magazine, applauds good’ol fashioned technical skiing. No huge drops, no flips, no spins, just straight up ripping. *
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I had the chance to chat with Marcus and Tim earlier this season. “When you go skiing do you huck 100-foot cliffs and stomp cork 900’s?” asks Marcus (I’m pretty sure this is a rhetorical question). “Well, neither do I, and neither do most skiers. For years the ski industry has defined the ‘highest’ level of freeskiing in terms of spins, flips, and big airs. But I don’t relate to any of that, and I’m a skier. The ski movies I grew up watching showcased people skiing steep technical runs, but nowadays it’s just stunts and people flying in the air. I didn’t want to fit into the box of what it meant to be a professional skier. I wanted to create something that embodied what skiing is to me.” “Nobody was celebrating the most core element of skiing, the turn, in the most basic conditions,” adds Tim. “We didn’t think it would catch on much, but here we are still doing it three years later.” While Marcus grew up in Utah, Tim hails from upstate New York; “I raced at Bristol Mountain near Rochester, which is right near you guys,” says Tim. “I moved to Utah 13 years ago for the bigger mountains but I actually miss east coast skiing sometimes. The small, family owned resorts have a really special place in my heart.” Years of training gates taught Marcus to have a solid foundation which has served him well on steep and technical terrain—but it has also taught him how to ski in undesirable conditions. In episode 4 Marcus donned a pair of 210centimeter Blizzard Thermo V20s from the mid-1980s and proceeded to absolutely CRUSH a bump run. “Skiing was so much more difficult and skillful on straight skis—I really had no choice but to put my money where my mouth was,” laughs Marcus. “The aspects of skiing I learned to appreciate like the feeling of wind in your face, bending up a ski, and floating through the transition, are feelings every skier can relate to and strive to achieve every time they touch snow.” *
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Return of the Turn episodes include “Bumps”, “Groomers”, “Firebird” and the aforementioned “Straight Skis”. In episode 7, “Beer League”, Marcus and Tim head to Minnesota, the home of the world’s largest recreational adult racing league. Much like our beloved Escarpment, what the hills of Minnesota lack in vertical feet they make up for in die-hard, spandex-clad skiers who come out each weekend to race head to head. “Skiing groomers is like being in a race car,” says Marcus. “It’s about arcing and going fast. It’s intense.” This might explain why the Escarpment clubs produce so many high level, world-class alpine ski racers. Even though he doesn’t drop huge cliffs, Marcus is one of the most published skiers on the planet, appearing on covers, galleries, articles and advertisements (often in wearing denim on denim) in virtually every major international ski magazine. He’s a top-tier sponsored athlete for Blizzard, Tecnica, POC and Helly Hansen. To date Marcus has appeared in seven Warren Miller movies, including “Timeless” which premiered in the fall of 2019. “Warren Miller films are for every skier,” says Marcus. “Last season I skied with the Warren Miller crew in Chamonix alongside Canadian racer Erin Mielzynski who grew up at Georgian Peaks. It was Erin’s first time in the big mountains, and she was super nervous, which is totally understandable. Standing at the top, we could tell she was nervous, but once she pushed off, she transformed into the powerful beautiful skiing machine that she is. The skills you can learn on the small icy hills can take you anywhere in the world—I saw it!” *
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Much like our beloved Escarpment, what the hills of Minnesota lack in vertical feet, they make up for in die-hard, spandex-clad skiers who come out each weekend to race head to head.
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In an industry that is often mesmerized by flips, spins, grabs and hucks, Marcus and Tim are undoubtedly making turning cool again. “There’s so many really, really good skiers out there,” says Tim. “But they see those ski movies and feel removed from the ski world because their local hill doesn’t have cliffs or deep snow. Marcus is truly one of the best skiers in the world and he has a really fun personality, so that helps.” “Freeskier Magazine picked up Return of the Turn and supported us right from the get go,” says Marcus. “They aren't the first publication you would associate with Return of the Turn. They even put a picture of me skiing moguls on straight skis on the cover of their magazine [yes, those classic 210-centimeter Blizzard Thermo V20s]. That was a huge sense of validation that we were doing something different that people respected. Great skiing is about personal expression— that’s what makes it so special; no two people are going to ski the same way. In the end, that’s what I want my legacy
to be. I am expanding people’s understanding about what’s possible on skis, doing it in a way they’ve never seen before, and inspiring people to get out and get theirs.” Eight episodes and three seasons later, Return of the Turn has become a cult classic. “A lot of people seem to really be able to relate to what we’ve created,” says Tim. “The series success is undoubtedly because we flipped the formula of a modern ski movie,” adds Marcus. “Instead of spending tons of money to chase the ‘dream’ of straightlining steep Alaska lines and smashing BC pillows, we went to our local resorts. Instead of watching somebody ski and feeling like, ‘I could do that if I just had the money and time to fly to Alaska.’ We got you to say, ‘Wow, I totally skied that run last week, but I didn’t ski it like that!’” If you love dropping your hip and opening it up on silky smooth corduroy or getting your bump on, be sure you check out Return of the Turn on YouTube, BlizzardSports.com and Freeskier.com |E| WINTER 2020
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2020 women’s Nor-Am cup
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This Februarythree Collingwood-area ski clubs will host the women’s best ski racers in North America and the world as they get ready to run the 2020 Raymond James Women’s Nor-Am Cup. For those new to alpine ski racing the NorAm Cup Series (and its equivalent in Europe, the Europa Cup) is a feeder series to the FIS World Cup Ski Racing that we see on CBC Sports each weekend. Athletes in Nor-Am Cup events come from all corners of the ski racing world, including the Canadian National Ski Team and the US Ski Team. Athletes on the Ontario Ski Team will also be entered in these races along with many younger 16, 17 and 18-year-old skiers eyeing a future in this exciting sport. The event kicks off at The Georgian Peaks Club for the Giant Slalom races on February 4 & 5th, then it’s off to the Osler Bluff Ski Club for the Slalom races on Feb 6th & 7th and finally to the Craigleith Ski Club for the exciting spectatorfriendly night dual on Saturday Feb 8th. 50 |
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The total prize purse is $22,000 which is a significant amount and the only stop on the North American tour to offer cash prizing. This much needed prize money brings out the best competitors and will help these athletes reach their goals while offering spectators the chance to see athletes risk it all for cash and glory! Event Chairs John and Sue Mealey from the Georgian Peaks Club are delighted to take the reigns with this event and build upon last year’s success. John Mealey, a Canadian Alpine Ski Team alumnus comments, “I’ve been either skiing, coaching or running ski races all my life so I’m thrilled to be a part of this event. We want to take this opportunity to thank all those that have supported this initiative and have made it so easy and fun to be involved. We look forward to presenting a new legacy award in honour of Robert “RIP” Kirby to the athlete or volunteer who best represents the ‘spirit of skiing’.” *
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The highlight will be the Saturday night race on with the exciting head-to-head action under the lights on Little John run at the Craigleith Ski Club.
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The Nor-Am circuit was a regular stop in Ontario many years ago but until the 2019 event southern Ontario had not hosted a Nor-Am race for 15 years. Last year the community rallied together with a mission to revive the sport by bringing these top athletes to the area. The January 2019 Nor-Am Cup saw hundreds of fans at the finish line and we hope that this year’s finish line, designed to mimic a World Cup or Europa Cup event with fire pits, food & beverage stations, fireworks and high energy music, will inspire more fans to come to the races this February and cheer for Ontario and Canada! The highlight will be the Saturday night race on with the exciting head-to-head action under the lights on Little John run at the Craigleith Ski Club. The 2020 Nor Am will be jointly hosted by Alpine Ontario Alpin, Alpine Canada Alpin and the three host ski clubs.The entire sport and event rely heavily on equipment sponsors, suppliers and volunteer Officials who will be in the hundreds as they ensure athletes are safe and the races run according to the governing body sport rules. For further information, please visit: alpineontario.ca/events
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when the school bell rings at 3:15pm on Thursdays, rather than dawdling (like they tend to do Monday through Wednesday), my kids sprint the two blocks home—there’s no time to hang out in the schoolyard or play video games and all homework is put aside (for now). In our household Thursday is the best day of the week—because Thursday is the day we go night skiing in the Orchard at Blue Mountain. Being a family of ski racers, our week-night pilgrimage to the south end of Blue is a welcome departure from the hard-hitting gate training we do on the weekends. This is a chance for over
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scheduled kids to meet up with friends, drop their poles and simply have fun without an agenda, free from the boundaries put on them by coaches or instructors. With three progressive terrain parks, Blue Mountain has a little something for even the smallest jibber in your family. Riders new to freestyle will find a gentle introduction at either L-Park or the Grove Terrain Park. These spaces are home to foundational terrain park features that set the stage for great things to come. When they’re ready to test their skills at the next level, Badlands Terrain Park has everything they need to continue their progression. *
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“Night skiing in Blue’s terrain parks is so much fun,” says Jasper Williams, Grade 7 student at Beaver Valley Community School in Thornbury. “The jumps and rails are always in good shape and because the Orchard chair is fast my friends and I can get in, like, 30 runs in one night.” Head park builder Dave Wright has been shaping the Blue Mountain snow parks for four seasons and has worked with Arena Snowparks and White Industries as well as the World Cup Ski Cross track at Blue Mountain. Arena Snowparks is a world-renowned company specializing in snow park design, development and construction. Since 2004, they have built countless slopestyle, big air, cross tracks, banked slaloms and worked on events like the Olympic Winter Games, World Championships and of course, the World Cup Ski Cross. This season will see the installation of three new boxes as well as a refresh on existing features which will increase your flow and ultimately, your stoke. “Riding the park in the Orchard is my favourite place to go at Blue,” says Ronin McAllister, a grade 10 student at Georgian Bay Secondary School in Meaford. “The features are always a lot of fun and the hidden glades are the best. Skiing the Orchard is almost a little hidden area because there is never any one there accept kids riding the park—it never gets old!”
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The L-Park, located on Centennial at the top of L-Hill, and accessible from the Silver Bullet chair, is comprised of small to medium features designed to fuel a lifelong passion for freestyle skiing or riding. Part way through the season L-Park transforms into a family friendly snow cross course—a fun and flowy track spattered with banked turns and burms. Located at the bottom of the Butternut trail, and accessible from the Orchard Express chair, The Grove Terrain Park is an entry level park which introduces riders to small and medium features. A park pass is not required for L-Park or The Grove. * WINTER 2020
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This season will see the installation of three new boxes as well as a refresh on existing features which will increase your f low and ultimately, your stoke.
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The Badlands Terrain Park is an expert level park in Orchard, and consists of medium to extra-large features—a park pass is required to enter The Badlands. To get your terrain park pass, first you must watch an orientation video, complete a waiver and pay a nominal fee. Helmets are mandatory in all freestyle terrain areas. “My brothers and I play a lot of hockey but we love skiing too,” says Bella Versant, a grade 9 student at Collingwood Collegiate Institute. “During the week our parents drop us off in the Orchard at Blue and we get to ride the park with our friends until close. It’s the best.” With the most runs, the most vertical and arguably the best terrain park on the Escarpment, it’s not surprising that Blue Mountain is the training location for numerous pro skiers and riders based in Southern Georgian Bay. Speaking of which, The Frozen Rail Jam is back in the village for 2020! Freestyle skiers and snowboarders are encouraged to come out and participate in Ontario's largest Rail Jam. With $1,500 cash on the line and tons of prizes from Smith Optics, Ride, K2, Line, Full Tilt & Picture Organic, expect to see some heavy hitters throwing down some big tricks on Blue’s unique rail plaza. The Friday Night Rail Jam is Blue Mountain's own grassroots terrain park event for skiers and snowboarders. Taking place at the bottom of Smart Alec, each division will compete in a 20-minute Jam on Blue’s unique and creative terrain. Make the most of your family’s weeknights at Blue Mountain’s terrain parks. Open until 9pm, seven days a week.|E| For a complete list of events log onto bluemountain.ca
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with programs and services for children, families, seniors and youth. Volunteers are the heart of BVO. Some organize nutritious breakfasts for children at Beaver Valley Community School, provide information sessions for seniors and caregivers, and pack Christmas hampers filled with food, toys and personal care items during the Holidays. Others de-
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It is the “funding engine” that enables BVO to provide these muchneeded programs and services to help our community thrive.
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While proceeds from Treasure Shop sales and government funding go a long way to fund BVO’s good work, financial support from the community is always needed. People give for different reasons and in different ways: to support a cause that is important to them and make an impact in their community; to ensure that their memory lives on in a meaningful way; to help reduce taxes while supporting charitable causes that align with their values. There are many ways in which you can support BVO, both now and in the future. Please consider giving to BVO in one or more of the following ways: aOne-time Gifts or Donations of cash or securities. aRecurring Donations such as monthly or quarterly. aDonations in Celebration to mark a special occasion or milestone. aMemorial Donations to celebrate the life of someone you care about. Legacy or Planned Giving – a thoughtful way to make a charitable bequest to BVO in your will without impacting your current finances, allowing you to continue supporting BVO after you are gone. Anyone can become a legacy donor. If you are creating a new Will or making changes to your current one, your lawyer can include a bequest to BVO. This can take different forms: a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or the residual amount. Funds can be directed for general purposes or to a specific BVO program, service or campaign. Talk to a lawyer or estate planner for advice on how to carry out your wishes.
Please help BVO to continue “making good things happen in our community”. Visit bvo.ca/donate or call 519-599-2577 ext. 2 |E|
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troupe tour of Austria and Germany, was known not only for his hard work and vision, but for his robust glüwein and legendary après parties. The tradition continues today with daily entertainment and frivolity. Snow or not, the party goes on. All winter long Jozo’s has a plethora of live performances including open mic nights, industry parties and a lineup of talented bands that will get you grooving into the wee hours of tomorrow. Local songster Craig Smith hosts Open Mic night every Monday while DJ Justin takes the stage every Wednesday night at 10pm for industry staff night. Don’t miss the best drink prices of the week and a guaranteed packed house. Thursdays are for local talent and this winter’s features are Drew Wright, Jake Robertson and a few other brilliant vocalists. *
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Looking for something a little louder? Amazing bands like The Cronics, Red Velvet, The Spinz, By Design, The Ol’ 96ers, Toast & Jam and Shawn Steinhart take the main stage Friday and Saturday nights. The Doubts hit Jozo’s stage February 28 & 29 for a Leap Year party you won’t soon forget (well… maybe you will).
From hard-driving 70s classic rock favourites likes Aerosmith and ZZ Top, to Top 40 hits by Adele, Rihanna and Bruno Mars, The Doubts are an experience not to be missed. Every Monday until March 16 is ‘Open Mic Night’ with Craig Smith and every Wednesday until March 11 it’s with Justin Marchello.
Whether you shredded Elevator Shaft, skidded down Happy Valley, or spent the afternoon working on your corked 1080 in the Badlands Terrain Park, any and all daytime activities warrant lifting a glass and kicking up your heels. For a full list of Jozo’s entertainment, specials and events go to bluemountain.ca |E|
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Feb 14/15 – Red Velvet Feb 16 – Shawn Steinhart Feb 20 – Drew Wright Feb 21/22 - The Ol 96er’s Feb 27 – Jake Robertson Feb 28 - 29 – The Doubts Mar 5 – Andrew Parkhouse Mar 6/7 – The Cronics Mar 12 – Adam Webster Mar 13/14 – Shawn Steinhart
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THIS IS A VEGETARIAN ADAPTATION OF JULIA CHILD’S CLASSIC ‘BOEUF BOURGUIGNON’, A TIMELESS WINTER RECIPE FULL OF DEEP, RICH GRAVY FLAVOUR, SERVED ON TOP OF A HEARTY BOWL OF EGG NOODLES OR MASHED POTATOES. THE DRIED CHANTERELLE MUSHROOMS IN THIS RECIPE PROVIDE A THICK, MEATY TEXTURE, AND CAN BE SUBSTITUTED WITH DRIED WILD MUSHROOMS IF THE CHANTERELLE VARIETY IS UNAVAILABLE. SERVES 4-6 RECIPES & PHOTOS 76 |
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Sweet THIS SIMPLE CAKE RECIPE IS QUICK AND EASY TO MAKE. IT ADDS A FUN SPIN TO A SIMPLE TEA CAKE BY BLENDING AN ENTIRE ORANGE INTO THE BATTER. THE RICH ORANGE FLAVOUR IS ALL NATURAL, THE COLOUR IS BEAUTIFUL, THE CRUMB IS LIGHT AND FLUFFY, AND IT’S THE PERFECT NOT-SO-SWEET SLICE TO ENJOY WITH A WARM WINTER MUG OF TEA.
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MUSHROOM BOURGUIGNON - 3 Tbsp. butter - 12 Shiitake Mushrooms - 1 Package of dried Chanterelle or mixed wild mushrooms (14-20g) - 2 Large carrots - 1 Medium onion - 6 Garlic cloves - 1 Cup red wine
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Hearty, Rich & Sweet 1. Start by chopping the onion, garlic, and carrots. Thinly slice the shiitake mushrooms. 2. Melt 2 Tbsp. of butter in a Le Creuset pot or other pot with a thick base. Sautee the chopped onion, mushrooms, and garlic until soft and fragrant. Turn up the heat to sear the mushrooms slightly. 3. Add the thyme, carrots, salt and pepper and continue to sauté, stirring occasionally for another 3-5 minutes. 4. Add the red wine and cook to reduce, about 10 minutes. 5. Stir in the tomato paste, beef broth, water, and dried Chanterelle mushrooms. 6. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer until the dried mushrooms have softened, about 30 minutes. Continue to simmer for up to 1 hour on the stove top to reduce the sauce further and deepen the flavour if desired. 7. Add the remaining 1 Tbsp. of butter, and 2 Tbsp. of flour to thicken the sauce. Stir well to combine. 8. Bring a pot of salted water to boil and cook the egg noodles until al dente. Strain the noodles and toss them in a drizzle of olive oil. 9. Serve the bourguignon hot over egg noodles, topped with fresh cracked pepper and finely chopped fresh sage if available. 80 |
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SWEET ORANGE TEA CAKE - 1 Whole organic navel orange - 1 Cup white sugar - 1 ¾ Cups all purpose flour - 2 Tsp. baking powder - 3 Eggs - 1/3 Cup unsalted butter - 1/3 Cup Greek yogurt
1. Preheat the oven to 350°. 2. Combine the sugar and eggs, beat until well mixed and beginning to become light and fluffy. 3. Slowly sift the flour, and baking powder into the egg mix. Add cubes of softened butter and mix until well combined. 4. Wash and slice the whole orange, removing the seeds and pith, but leaving the rind. Place the orange slices in a food processor and blend until it turns into a thick puree. 5. Fold the yogurt and orange puree into the batter. 6. Grease an 8” spring form pan with butter and pour in the batter. 7. Bake for approximately 50 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. 8. Allow the cake to cool for 20 minutes. Dust with icing sugar and enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.|E| Corynn Fowler writes a food blog called Nourished by Corynn. Please visit her at nourishedbycorynn.com WINTER 2020
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Tips from an Expert WORDS . ANDREW GREGG HSC., RHN
manyof us indulged in overconsumption of sugar and gluten over the holidays and it’s time to get back to a healthy eating routine! Whether someone in your network is gluten-free or you follow a gluten-free diet yourself, there are many easy and healthy ways to be mindful of your intake and offerings of excess gluten (and processed sugar) by following a few thoughtful tips from Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Andrew Gregg. First, let’s revisit the gluten basics, ‘gluten’ is a term describing a family of hundreds of related, but different, naturally-occurring grain proteins – mainly gliadin and glutenin. Other grain proteins go by names like secalin found in rye, and hordein found in barley. All of these unique grain proteins are fondly– sometimes not-so-fondly – referred to as gluten.¹ Each variety of gluten-containing grain produces specific types and amounts of these proteins dependent on dynamic factors like seasonal growing conditions. There are many reasons people may choose, or even forced to reduce or eliminate gluten from their diet. While diets are unique and it may not be right for everyone, many people choose to avoid gluten for personal reasons like feeling better, or a suspected sensitivity, while others must avoid gluten at all costs for medical reasons. Living with celiac disease, whether you have it yourself, or you live with someone who does, can be very challenging— a strict gluten-free diet can be difficult to navigate with social activities.
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It’s important to know what ingredients you’re using and to be aware of any dietary restrictions your guests may have so that everyone can safely and comfortably enjoy a fun board game night or cozying up with friends by the fire. If you must follow a gluten-free diet, or are hosting guests who do, don’t overcomplicate things but be sure to include a variety of different options while avoiding over-consumption and reliance on rice products in favour of a diverse selection. Gluten-containing grains are one of the major sources of dietary fiber in the Western diet, so people following a glutenfree diet may be at risk for inadequate fiber intake. Enjoy easy, naturally gluten-free foods with a healthy fiber content like: • White bean dip – with in season winter vegetables such as beets and brussels sprouts • Figs, dates, and nuts are readily available during the winter season • Swap baked goods for seasonal fruits like clementines and pomegranates • In-shell nuts and gluten-free crackers • Sunday roasts that always have a side of gravy can always be made gluten-free by switching flour for another thickener like corn, tapioca or arrowroot starch. By heeding these few thoughtful changes in diet, your new year should be full of good health, happiness and, prosperity! ¹ Biesiekerski JR; 2017. What is gluten? Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology 2017; 32 (1): 7881. |E|
Andrew Gregg, HSc., RHN is the in-house Registered Holistic Nutritionist and product expert at Vitarock, an online wellness shop for the socially-conscious community.
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WHAT DOES A “GLUTEN-FREE” CLAIM ON A FOOD PRODUCT MEAN? Canada's Food and Drug Regulations outline specific requirements for the use of gluten-free claims on prepackaged foods. Products making a gluten-free claim must not contain any ingredients that contain gluten and must control against cross-contamination with gluten or ingredients containing gluten during manufacturing. However, Health Canada considers that the presence of gluten due to cross-contamination at levels which do not exceed 20 ppm is acceptable in products that are labelled “gluten-free”. The choice of the 20 ppm level for the purposes of risk management is consistent with international standards. Prepackaged products labelled “gluten-free” statement can be consumed safely by people with celiac disease. canada.ca WINTER 2020
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Vitamin K for your heart, bones & more.
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Low bone density? Plaque build-up in your arteries? History of kidney stones? Vitamin K2 may be a beneficial addition to your daily diet.
In the 1930s American dentist Dr. Weston Price traveled the world and noticed indigenous people who ate their own ethnic foods displayed excellent overall health, including minimal tooth decay and high immunity. He also witnessed that within one generation of being introduced to processed foods, these benefits were no longer present. He named the dietary compound found in these foods Activator X, and in later research noted that this nutrient plays an important role in protection against heart disease, supports brain function and the body’s mineral utilization. Activator X is now known as Vitamin K. It has been shown to affect the health of your cardiovascular system, bones, immune system, and hormonal system, as well as fetal growth and development. It may also help prevent kidney stones. The two most common types of this vitamin are K1 and K2, each of which is from different food sources. K1 is present mostly in leafy green plants, while K2 is found in animalderived products (particularly fatty organs), and they each have different functions in the body. K1 is known for helping your blood clot, while K2 helps with mineral distribution, which is beneficial for blood vessels by preventing mineral build-up and atherosclerosis, and contributes to good bone health. Ever wonder why butter from grass-fed cows is promoted as being rich in K2? The vitamin is produced by the animals’ gut bacteria when feeding upon K1-rich leafy greens!
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The faster growing the greens, the higher the content of K1. While animal source is the most commonly ingested, the richest food source is actually natto, a fermented soy product, whose odour unfortunately makes it a deterrent for the average North American palate. You can begin to improve your K2 status by eating more whole foods, or supplementing. However, before doing so, it’s important to consider the medications you are taking. If you are using a blood thinner called a ‘vitamin K antagonist’ (e.g., warfarin/Coumadin) then you need to be very cautious with increasing your vitamin K intake. Consider speaking with your prescribing physician about switching to a medication that does not impact vitamin K (Eg. dabigatran/Pradaxa), or to order weekly blood tests to monitor your clotting time (INR) while you find the consistent amount of leafy green foods to ingest daily. Vitamin K deficiency in humans can be caused by: • bowel health issues impacting absorption • no longer having a gallbladder • gluten sensitivity or Celiac disease • pharmaceuticals such as cholesterol-lowering drugs, blood thinners, and long term antibiotic use • a diet lacking in nutrient-rich whole foods If you have any of the above listed causes for deficiency be sure to discuss them with your naturopathic doctor, there are solutions for optimizing your absorption.|E|
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BEFORE
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Check out the new look at Squire John's Ski Shop! After years of good natured teasing whenever John Mealey (owner of The Flooring Place) came into Squires for a bike, skis or in some cases on a slow day, just solely to bug Mark, Shane or John about the condition of the carpet. The boys would say "more bugging than buying!"
John explains how this miracle just happened one day this summer, "Shane Kilfolye (Squire's partner) enthusiastically shouted to me as I walked towards the front door, ‘ Johnny, we just had a meeting and we are getting new floors!!’ ". Johnny just about had a heart attack and forgot the reason he’d come into the shop in the first place. Lisa at The Flooring Place planned it out and the staff at Squires moved everything, ripped out the old carpet and our team got busy with the floor prep and installation. The store only closed for a few days in order to paint and prep and was open again the following weekend. On behalf of everyone at The Flooring Place, we really appreciate this opportunity and thoroughly enjoyed working with all the Squire John's staff who were so helpful and fun to work with. Maybe one of the greatest moments was being able to replace the office floor with new luxury vinyl plank and seeing how happy Christine Firstbook was with the new floor. It also brought back mixed memories of selling Kastle skis to Helen Kimble back in the day. It seemed more like begging than selling and that carpet was easy on my knees! Wishing everyone at Squire John's and their customers the very best this ski season! John Mealey, Proprietor The Flooring Place Inc. Lawrence Glass & Mirror Ltd. theglassplace.ca
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identical twins Anastasia and Svetlana Koretskaya moved to Canada from Murmansk, Russia. The pair longed to make a better life for themselves and ultimately, their parents, who hoped to one day emigrate to Canada and join their daughters. In 2014 the Koretskaya sisters purchased a wooded lot in the Town of the Blue Mountains and embarked on a lifelong dream to build a family home for their parents’ retirement. The design and build process proved challenging and was marred with disputes and conflicts with the builder. Amid the turmoil with the house, the family met with a heartbreaking turn when Svetlana was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident. Anastasia was faced with an incomprehensible dilemma—see the project through on her own or cut and run. * 88 |
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PHOTOS . CLAY DOLAN
In 2014 the Koretskaya sisters purchased a wooded lot in the Blue Mountains and embarked on a lifelong dream to build a family home for their parents’ retirement.
ANASTASIA KORETSKAYA RELAXES IN HER ‘WOMB CHAIR’, A COMFORTING OASIS OF CALM THAT INSPIRED THE DESIGN CONCEPT OF HER MINIMALIST FAMILY HOME.
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Although I can call our Blue Mountains home a success now, the years that led to the design and build of the house were steeped in challenges and tragedy.” ~Anastasia Koretskaya
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Anastasia and Svetlana chose to settle in the Blue Mountains due
“In the midst of this very difficult adversarial situation, my family
to its proximity to the beaches, Georgian trail and Blue Mountain.
and I suffered the worst tragedy when my twin sister was killed in a
Because their father is an avid angler they knew he would relish on
motorcycle accident. It goes without saying that this event derailed
the rivers and lakes nearby. Once they found the ideal building lot
everything and sent me and my family into a spiral of profound grief
(complete with its very own rambling stream, mature trees and serene
the likes of which cannot be put into words.”
privacy) the sisters wasted no time in hiring a builder/architect they
In the horrific months after her sister’s death, Anastasia still held
met through a friend. “We had very high hopes because his original
hope that the builder would come correct, address her concerns with
drawings revealed a beautiful dwelling,” remembers Anastasia. But as
the craftsmanship and make it right. “It became clear that he would
the build progressed they noticed clumsy errors and inconsistencies
have neither the capacity nor the expertise to fix what needed fixing,”
which called into question the quality of workmanship. Eventually
remembers Anastasia. “All the while the house was sitting empty,
the project’s complications led serious clashes with the builder. “For
with too many problems to list, and no occupancy permit.” *
this and many other reasons, I am reticent to mention the original builder’s name—our relationship is still highly contentious,” says Anastasia.
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ESCARPMENT® HOME | A PLACE OF HEALING With limited resources and a looming legal battle, grief-stricken
Without Wayne we would not have been able to find the excellent
Anastasia vowed that despite the challenges, she would see the proj-
contractors who eventually corrected the deficiencies and saved the
ect through; “I would complete the house in my sister’s honour, just
house.”
like we originally planned.”
A focal point for entertaining, the generous kitchen island with
Thanks to a building warranty payout from Tarion Warranty Cor-
its icy quartz countertop is flooded with light from two overhead
poration, Anastasia was afforded the opportunity to fix the mistakes
skylights and dual copper pendant lights from Swell by Pablo De-
of the previous builder and complete her family home. “The process
signs. “We wanted the house to be ideal for entertaining and also
to obtain the warranty payout was arduous but, in the end, we did
very comfortable,” notes Anastasia. “Thoughts of weekends with
receive a payout,” says Anastasia. Her husband Gus introduced her
friends siting around an outdoor fire pit, enjoying hot cocoa by the
to Wayne Robbins, an award-winning builder out of Toronto.
fireplace in the ‘womb chair’ and a cozy breakfast with everyone
“Wayne heard my plight and generously offered his help and expe-
gathered around the kitchen island.”
rience to get me the right contractors to finish the job.
“In the beginning the house was cold and dark with a lot of grey accented walls. I decided to paint everything white and lighten up the floors.” With the walls now adorned in the neutral Benjamin Moore shade “Chantilly Lace” Anastasia limited the accent walls to a slate backsplash in the kitchen. The result is sophisticated elegance and understated luxury.
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We wanted a large, open living space that blended the dining area, sitting area, kitchen, and fireplace with f loor to ceiling windows that overlooked the creek in the backyard.”
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The live edge Freeform Suar wood dining room table is anchored by modern Saarinen tulip chairs—their
smooth
mod-
ernism lines and deep red cushions compliment the “womb chair”. A unique spiraling aluminum pendant lamp from Pirce by Artemide and designed by Giuseppe Maurizio Scutellà, hovers above the harvest table. “It took a while to find the right light for the dining room,” says Anastasia. “When I saw this one, I immediately loved it. It reminds me of floating clouds.” Two Fountainhead-esque paintings float above Colton occasional chairs from Van Allan Design in Collingwood, while at the foot of the harvest table hangs a painting by Toronto Sara Petrcich, aptly entitled “Strength”. *
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I very much like Scandinavian style; minimalist with clean lines but also, comfortable.” The master bedroom, which is inhabited by Anastasia’s parents, features automated black-out shades from Ashton’s Blinds, which ensure a good night’s rest. Pops of yellow enliven the space while a linear painting entitled “Verve” by Southampton artist, Darlene Watson, floats above the king-sized bed. The adjoining en-suite features a spa like shower and soaking tub with granite tiling and glass encasement. Anastasia explains that after the first round of construction the house was still settling and the original tile cracked so she replaced the dark and gloomy flooring with engineered luxury vinyl in “Mykonos” which is resistant to moisture. In-floor radiant heating throughout the home adds warmth with every step. Off the main living room, a cozy, compact office/den invites inspiration and reflection with more unobstructed views of the densely forested lot. “Yes, it’s small,” says Anastasia. “But it’s a lovely workspace.” Although she is not a trained decorator, Anastasia’s design vision was clear. “I got most of my inspiration from magazines and Pinterest. I very much like Scandinavian style; minimalist with clean lines but also, comfortable.” The design concept all started from one chair—a crimson mid-century “womb chair” by Knoll, which supports countless positions and offers a comforting oasis of calm— hence the name. “I wanted to find something for this corner of the living room,” says Anastasia. “The womb chair fits perfectly and I love the little bit of red. I chose everything else based on this chair. My husband has a deep love of mid-century furniture design and that coloured my sensibilities as well and I opted for a mix of modern and classic postmodern.” *
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“It was all bush when we bought the land, so it was really hard to envision a home here,” remembers Anastasia. The relatively compact footprint of the dwelling means the surrounding lush forest takes centre stage in every room of the house, due to the incredible floor to ceiling windows by Cedarport Window and Door Centre in Thornbury. No doubt Howard Roark (another Fountainhead reference) would approve of the architectural flat roof and modernist stone and panel siding exterior. “My sister never got to see this, but our vision was to build a dream home for our parents and we wanted them to fall in love. Every time I come here, I fall in love.” *
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I think of my twin sister always but especially when I see this house. She would have loved how it ultimately came out.” “After the house was finally completed, I was able to do the landscaping,” says Anastasia. “The Landmark Group helped to design a beautiful solution for our property, one that continued the integration of the house into the surrounding environment.” Although she is still grieving the loss of her sister, Anastasia is beyond proud of the finished result. This 2,100 square foot home, which sits on a 1.5-acre wooded lot, is a haven of healing, a stunning tribute to Svetlana and the fulfilment of a dream for her parents. “Although I can call our Blue Mountains home a success now, the years that led to the design and build of the house were steeped in challenges and even tragedy.” Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Anastasia’s Blue Mountains home, which was once tarnished by conflict and heartbreak, is now a haven of healing, reflection and relaxation. “I’m really pleased that I get to tell our story and show off our home after so many difficulties we endured with this build,” says Anastasia. “This house was a source of conflict and stress for much of its creation but also it holds so many of the beautiful memories we had in it with my sister. I think of my twin sister always but especially when I see this house. She would have loved how it ultimately came out.” |E|
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Source Guide... Builder who saved the project – Great Gulf, Toronto Interior Décor – Anastasia Koretskaya (homeowner) Stone Masonry - Beaver Valley Stone, Maple Windows – Cedarport Window and Door Centre, Thornbury Roof & Skylights – Dominion Roofing Inc., North York Window Coverings — Ashton’s Blinds, Draperies, Shutters, Thornbury Appliances — Bosch Tile — Weston Flooring, Woodbridge Light Fixtures — Dining Room fixture: Pierce ceiling light by Artemide Kitchen Island pendants — Swell by Pablo Designs Furniture & Accessories — dining table: Freeform Table in Suar wood Saarinen Tulip chairs, Lounge chair by the fireplace: ‘Womb chair’ by Knoll Artwork — ‘Vertical Horizon’ on birch canvas Darlene Watson (by fireplace) ‘The Ridge’ by Darlene Watson (above couch) ‘Verve’ by Darlene Watson (master bedroom) Fireplace — FP 12 Mundo Wood Fireplace by Valcourt Inc. Landscaping — the Landmark Group Inc., The Blue Mountains Building Warranty — Tarion Warranty Corporation, North York Property Maintenance — Tim Reid, Thornbury WINTER 2020
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‘Along the Nightly Shore’, 24" X 24" oil on canvas by Sharon Barfoot
Canadian hand-crafted furniture line. Many styles of chairs, sofas and sectionals to complement any décor. Pieces can be ordered in different fabrics, wood and metals to suit your style.
Barfoot Fine Arts - North Sauble Beach 519.422.0007 sharonbarfoot.com
Barebirch 975 2nd Avenue E Owen Sound 226.664.2273 barebirch.ca
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ALTITUDE™ X 42 Direct vent Gas fireplace. The Altitude™ X Series by Napoleon has been designed with the most perfect and aesthetically pleasing aspect ratio of a traditional fireplace. It comes in two sizes and is equipped with a substantial amount of features or options to help make installation a breeze.
The Fyre Place & Patio Shop 717861 Highway #6 Owen Sound (Springmount) 519.371.2963 thefyreplace.com
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Each of our Natura Bebas Console tables are a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Built from the root systems of previously felled Teak trees, these uniquely designed live edge consoles make the perfect entry and sofa tables or anywhere a statement must be made.
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Beautiful, long-lasting landscapes, water features & pools for fine homes
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Crystal Grids - Amplify the power of your crystals, to protect or cleanse spaces, or to direct healing towards someone else by using scared geometry shapes, such as the ‘Seed of Life’ or the ‘Flower of Life’.
Kokoro 952 2nd Ave E Owen Sound 519.470.5070 kokorosaltcave.com
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‘Grizzly’ Ontario Ash Hardwood toboggans with plaid pads. North American made, with natural renewable resources, harvested in an ethical manner and hand crafted items that will be cherished and handed down from generation to generation.
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South Bruce Flooring 1563 Hwy 9, Mildmay 519.367.3215 southbruceflooring.com
Extreme insulation power and durability are bare minimum requirements for every YETI cooler. And, these aren’t your run-of-the-mill mugs. They’re shatterproof, supremely insulated, and meant for more than just a classic cup of joe.
Wiarton Home Hardware 010189 Hwy. 6 Berford St Wiarton 519.534.2232 homehardware.ca/en/store/14431 wiartonhhbc.com
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VANESA DE MARCO...
JONAS RAUDYS...
ARTIST & PERFORMER, VANESA FIRST JOINED THE REGIONAL THEATRE AS A MAKEUP ARTIST BUT, OVER THE YEARS, HER ROLES HAVE EXPANDED; ACTOR, SINGER, DANCER. SHE LOVES GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH VOLUNTEER WORK AND EXPLORING NATURE, CAMPING AND BOATING. HER FAVOURITE WINTER PAST-TIME IS HITTING THE GYM.
AN AVID OUTDOOR ENTHUSIAST AND CYCLIST, JONAS HAS A PASSION FOR RIDING TRACK BIKES. HAVING SERVED IN THE MILITARY FOR 15 YEARS, JONAS STAYS FIT FOR DUTY THROUGH HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES, LOTS OF OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ON WATER AND LAND, AND REGULAR TRAINING SESSIONS AT THE GYM.
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TAMI SMITH... TAMI IS A SUCCESSFUL LICENSED INSURANCE AGENT WITH ALLSTATE IN BARRIE, AND HAS TWO BEAUTIFUL ADULT DAUGHTERS. AS AN AVID FITNESS COMPETITOR, SHE HAS JUST EARNED HER PRO STATUS AND COMPETED IN THE PRO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN TORONTO. HAVING LIVED AND RAISED HER KIDS IN WASAGA BEACH FOR 4 YEARS, THE GEORGIAN BAY AREA HOLDS A VERY SPECIAL PLACE IN HER HEART.
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LAUREN KURTZ... A COLLINGWOOD BASED DESIGNER AND FOUNDER OF ‘APRÈS ACTIF’ LIFESTYLE APPAREL INSPIRED BY SKI AND SNOWBOARD CULTURE. AND, AS A MEMBER OF CRAIGLEITH SKI CLUB, LAURA’S WEEKENDS ARE FILLED WITH SNOWBOARDING, SKIING, AND SIPPING PINOT GRIGIO AT APRÈS. HER CAPSULE CLOTHING COLLECTION IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ONLINE AND AT THE POSH SHOPPE DOWNTOWN COLLINGWOOD. (APRESACTIF.COM)
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ALLISON FORD... FROM WASAGA BEACH, ALLISON LOVES ADVENTURING THROUGHOUT THE ESCARPMENT REGION WITH HER GERMAN SHEPARD LUNA. SHE WORKS AS AN ASSISTANT TO HER MOTHER, CINDY BOOTH FORD AT RE/MAX WASAGA BEACH. ALLISON ALSO WORKS WITH ELEPHANT THOUGHTS AS AN OUTREACH PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR WITHIN MANY INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES ACROSS CANADA.
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2020 I AM STARTING TO THINK WE SHOULD RENAME THIS PIECE. MARKET WATCH, WHILE ACCURATE ONLY ENCOMPASSES PART OF THE RECURRING THEME HERE. AS I LOOK BACK ON MY LAST NUMBER OF SUBMISSIONS I AM SEEMINGLY DRONING ON CONTINUALLY ABOUT CHANGE IN OUR
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BUSINESS. WELL — CHANGE IS CONSTANT, AND THE FOLLOWING WILL BE NO DIFFERENT. By
Desmond von Teichman Broker of Record, Owner, Royal Le Page Locations North Realty, Brokerage
The provincial act
governing our profession since 2002 has been the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act, 2002, or REBBA which contained everything from regulations, to codes of ethics to advertising guidelines. However, as continually noted, our industry is always moving forward, and after 17 years, the rules were due for an overhaul. Queens Park substantially consulted with the industry, the regulator and the public to help form their opinions. They looked at updated regulations in other Canadian jurisdictions and in other countries. The results of years of consultation is the new Bill 145 or The Trust in Real Estate Services Act (2019) (TRIESA). Despite the somewhat glib name, the new act contains some substantial change in some cases and entrenches existing rules in others. One of the major industry-facing changes is to allow REALTORS® to incorporate much the same way as an accountant or other professional can form a personal services corporation. This is great news for many REALTORS® who have been waiting for this for a decade and more. Our colleagues in many other jurisdictions have had this opportunity for years while our only option was to form a sub-brokerage complete with its own trust accounts and oversight. Our regulator, The Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO), wasn’t quite keen on this, as sub-brokerages are a pain for them to regulate. This will put the compliance regime squarely back on the brokerages.
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Most of the big news is on the consumer-facing front though, and I submit for your reading pleasure, my top 5 points that you should be aware of: 1. No change to multiple representation provisions. Last year, British Columbia enacted something called Mandatory Designated Representation (MDR) where a REALTOR® was prohibited from representing both a Buyer and a Seller in a transaction. Even in teams, a team member could not represent the interest of a party if another team member was representing another. Particularly in small markets this created many issues. Not the least of which was choice. MDR forced someone with a pre-existing relationship with a REALTOR® to choose a new, unfamiliar one if the listing they were interested in was listed by their chosen advisor or someone on their team. While brokerages like ours have mandated transparency on this, especially in the presence of multiple offers, an outright ban limits choice and inserts artificial roadblocks into an already bumpy process. When the regulations are written, it is my belief that we will see additional, mandatory, plain-language disclosures ... and that is welcome, necessary, and a better solution than a ban.
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2. Updated rules on “specialist” designations. The industry has largely been left to its own devices on specialist designations. The act will likely deal with common occurrences like commercial versus residential. However, designations like “Seniors Specialist”, “Social Media Marketer”, and “Condominium Specialist” are sure to be reviewed in due course and levels of education, experience and perhaps even aptitude will be reviewed. 3. No more customers. Under REBBA, you can be a client, a customer or unrepresented. Explaining to a member of the public the distinction between a client and a customer was a common occurrence. I could bore you with the details about the difference between fiduciary duty and the duty of care, but suffice it to say that the public found it confusing and frankly, so did some in the industry. Under TRIESA, there will be clients and unrepresented parties and that is it. The choice will be a clear one for both the industry and the consumer. Do you want to be represented or do you want to be self-represented. Either is great as far as I am concerned as it removes potential ambiguity and therefore confusion. I have long said that a REALTOR® must be a trusted advisor in a complicated process. It is virtually impossible to be a “sort of” trusted advisor. You are or you are not, and clarity is almost always a good thing. 4. Potential for “open offers”. Currently, we are unable to disclose the content of an offer to another party. For example, price. If there are multiple offers, we cannot tell Buyer 1 what the offer price is from Buyer 2 and vice versa. TRIESA does not mandate an open offer process where all parties know the content of another party’s offer, but it will allow it IF the seller so chooses. While this is a neat little add on, I am not sure how many Sellers will avail themselves of this. In a multiple offer scenario, the seller is in position “A” with Buyers competing. We routinely see stand-out offers where one offer of many is clearly the winner in terms of price as it is substantially above the others. If all Buyers see everyone else’s bids, will we continue to see large deltas between the offer? I am not sure. I am also not sure how many sellers will want to experiment with this, but we shall see. Greater choice in methodologies isn’t a bad thing 5. Finally… and this is the big one... TEETH! The existing Code of Ethics under REBBA will be strengthened, modernized and streamlined and RECO will have stronger professional standards and disciplinary capabilities. One of the most common complaints in the industry is that our regulator has lacked the mandate and the ability to truly deal with the occasional bad actor in our business. They had the ability to mandate updated education and levy small fines to be sure, but true deterrence and the ability to suspend and revoke licenses has been complicated, time consuming and rare. We have yet to see the regulations associated with the new act, but I am thinking, and hoping, that the teeth will be there. *
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During 2019, MLS® sales
At the time of writing, the bill had Prices in many new subdivisions ofalready passed second reading and were particularly robust fering both single family homes as well seems headed for adoption. The assoover $500K. The fact is as condominiums start above the ciated regulations still need to be written, so we are hoping for a second or properties priced under $300K $500,000 mark. Demand has grown sharply for homes priced over $1 milthird quarter 2019 adoption date for lion and this is reflected in the attached TRIESA. The initial reaction from most are becoming increasingly chart. Through the end of November, industry folks I have spoken to is that difficult to find. In some year-to-date MLS® sales from $1 to $1.5 what we know so far is balanced, promillion were up 24% while sales for motes clarity and will better enforce cases, the amount of homes in the $1.5 to $2 million range professionalism in the industry. Good were up a whopping 131%. and timely change. available inventory listed Also, during 2019 we saw a much Real estate activity typically slows for sale has been an issue needed increase in the number of propdown in November and December only erties being listed for sale. MLS® new to ramp back up in early January. MLS® but at the same time, our dollar sales reported by the Southern listings through the end of November Georgian Bay Association of REALtotal 1,924 properties, an increase of 9% market has definitely been ® TORS in October increased 20% over from one year ago. At the same time, moving more “upscale.” new MLS® listings this year were 236 2018 totaling $108.7 million while ® units or 11% below the number of new MLS unit sales were up 10% for the ® month. Results for November reflected a more modest 3% increase MLS listings that came to market in 2017. These results are not uniin MLS® dollar sales which totaled $77.2 million compared to $75.3 versal across all segments of the market. Buyers and sellers are best served by contacting a local REALTOR® in order to obtain relevant million in November of last year. Year-to-date MLS® sales continue to run close to 20% over the information pertaining to the property type and or price segment that first ten months of 2018. Through to the end of November, MLS® relates to their particular circumstances. As we head into 2020, there is no reason to suspect that market sales across our region totalled $1.04 billion and an increase of 19% over the same period last year and further, these results are more than conditions will change significantly from what we have experienced 17% ahead of 2017 when sales also surpassed the $1 billion in 2019. The demand for area properties shows no sign of slowing barrier. These results clearly demonstrate that the demand for south- and Interest rates are expected to remain stable. Our market has in ern Georgian Bay area real estate remains strong. Once again, the in- fact shifted from the hectic multiple offer and inflated sale price enformation contained herein does not include sales of new homes and vironment we experienced in 2016 and 2017 to one that is more balcondominiums made by developers that do not go through the local anced serving both buyers and sellers equally. |E| MLS® system. During 2019, MLS® sales were particularly robust over $500,000. The fact is properties priced under $300,000 are becoming increasingly difficult to find. In some cases, the amount of available inventory listed for sale has been an issue but at the same time, our market has definitely been moving more “upscale.”
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These results clearly demonstrate that the demand for southern Georgian Bay area real estate remains strong.
First Phase
SOLD OUT
Meaford Golf Mews is a new life lease development on the Meaford Golf Course. This scenic, 18 hole golf course has been operational since 1934. There will be 40 life lease units - 4 fourplexes and 12 semis, with prices starting at $461,040 (HST Included). Construction is underway and some units will be ready for occupancy this Winter 2020.
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BROKER
LAKESIDE POINTE COMMUNITY
MODERN TOWNHOUSE IN NEW SUBDIVISION
WYLDEWOOD CONDO, COLLINGWOOD
Stunning waterfront 3 bed, 3 bath property with main floor master, ensuite, W.I.C. & covered patio. $1,199,000
Contemporary 3 bed, 3 bath upgraded 2 story townhouse, across from a great park! $539,000
Spacious 3 bed, 3 bath open concept loft style condo w/main floor master and ensuite. $399,000
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BLUE SHORES - WATERFRONT PROPERTY
BLUE SHORES - BEAUTIFUL BUNGALOFT
PRETTY RIVER ESTATES BEAUTY
Spectacular location with unobstructed views of Georgian Bay. 4 bed/4 bath $1,280,000
Luxurious 4 bed/ 3 bath, corner lot in quiet community. Wrap around porch, gazebo, upgrades, and community pool, tennis, and marina. $774,900
Fantastically finished 4 bed, 3 bath, open concept home with private large balcony off the sunlit master. $699,900
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“Hi Humans. My name is Takara. Isn't that a beautiful sounding name? Perfect for a beautiful pup like me! I just made a loooooong trip from up North to come to GTHS to find a loving family of my very own. I’m active, love people and playing with other doggies, and have great leash manners so far too! Aren’t I a good girl!"
“Hey there! My name is Madame Chunky. I am 7 years old and have been living at GTHS for 4 months. Because I’ve been here for so long, my adoption fee is only $25 which includes my spay, up-to-date vaccinations, parasite treatment, and a microchip. The only thing I ask is that I get to be your one and only pet, pretty please!”
The Georgian Triangle Humane Society (GTHS) is open for adoptions from 12pm-4pm, every single day of the week. No appointment necessary, so come on over!
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National Gross Sales Royal LePage - 2019
TOP 3 % National Sales 2013-2018
GRINDELWALD COURT NIPPISSING RIDGE - $599,000
SILVER GLEN PRESERVE - $672,900
Private cul-de-sac Lot backing onto Town owned greenspace. Large, irregular Building Lot walking distance to Craigleith and Alpine Ski Clubs. One of the very best lots in the area, full services, HST Included, super private and convenient.
End Unit, new, open concept bungalow loft, 2 bdrm/2.5 bath. 100k lot premium plus 30k interior upgrades, main fl. master w/ensuite, 9’ceilings, gas f/p. Energy Star Rated. Backing onto quiet, forest area.
SIERRA WOODLANDS - PINES UNIT - $619,000
PEAKS MEADOWS - $295,000
3 bdrm/2.5 bath Town Home on Blueski George Cres. Large kitchen, open concept liv/din w/hdwd flrs & gas f/p, large deck facing green space. Located near Craigleith, Alpine & Georgian Peaks Ski Clubs.
Fully Serviced Building Lot - HST Included and most Development Charges are paid. Directly across from the Georgian Bay Club and next to Georgian Peaks. Hike/Snowshoe into the Loree Forest, just minutes to Thornbury and in the heart of the areas amenities.
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Let me PERSONALLY advise you on BUYING and SELLING in the Georgian Triangle.
joshdolan.com josh@joshdolan.com | 705-446-8404 GEORGIAN BAY VIEWS - $729,000
MONACO - $715,400
4 bdrm, 2 full bath renovated home on 5+ acres. Open concept kit/din/liv rm, main flr master w/ ensuite, heated det. workshop. A mix of Forest and cleared areas, convenient location north of Ravenna, close to Thornbury and all the areas amenities.
Collingwood’s Premier Condo Development. 2 bdrm/2 bath, 1182 sf. w/private balcony, underground parking & exclusive amenities. Breathtaking views of Collingwood, Blue Mountain and Georgian Bay.
IN-TOWN THORNBURY - $350,000
BUCKINGHAM BLVD - $1,095,000
Cute 1 bedroom plus loft, open concept winterized cottage w/detached garage. Within walking distance to restaurants and shops. Priced at Lot Value. Use the existing home until you are ready to build. MLS® 232226.
Large 4 Bdrm/4 Bath home on a private half Acre lot. Family area w/vaulted ceilings, wood burning f/p, separate kit/din. Deck w/hot tub. Detached double garage. Close to Skiing & Collingwood.
NOW is a great time to SELL. PERSONAL | PROFESSIONAL | PROGRESSIVE REAL ESTATE SERVICES
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WINTER MAGIC. FIND IT WITH CLAIRWOOD
MAUREEN GOWANS*** MaureenGowans@ ClairwoodRealEstate.com
EMMA BAKER**
MIKKI BELLIVEAU*
JACKI BINNIE*
JOANNE BROWN*
SANDI CAIN*
JOHN COLLINS*
CRAIG DAVIES*
DAVID HOLMAN*
Emma@ RiouxBakerTeam.com
MikkiBelliveau @hotmail.com
Jacki@ RiouxBakerTeam.com
JoanneSellingHomes@ gmail.com
Sandi@CainRealtor.ca
John@JohnCollins.ca
Craig@ RiouxBakerTeam.com
David@ RiouxBakerTeam.com
SHERRY RIOUX**
RHONDA RONSON*
STEPH RUMFORD*
Sherry@RiouxBaker Team.com
Rhonda@RonsonRealtor.ca
Steph@BuyandSell Collingwood.com
CHRIS MOFFAT-LYNCH* KAREN POSHTAR*
PETER LAMY*
MICHAEL MAISH*
PeterLamy@gmail.com
Michael@MichaelMaish.com
Chris@LynchHomes.ca
KPoshtar@rogers.com
BARB THOMPSON* CHERYL WEATHERALL* ThompsonLifestyles @gmail.com
CherylWeatherall @gmail.com
Georgian Bay Waterfront
McKean Subdivision
Family Ski Chalet
Waterviews & Boat Slip
Exceptional Floor Plan
3+2 bdrm, 3 bath, 2970 sq. ft. fin. $1,799,000 Craig Davies* – 289.685.8513
3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 3260 sq. ft. $1,150,000 Emma Baker** – 705.444.3989
4 bdrm, 3.5 bath, 3350 sq. ft. $1,039,000 Karen Poshtar* – 705.443.0351
3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1160 sq. ft. $614,900 Sherry Rioux** – 705.443.2793
4 bdrm, 3 bath, 2555 sq. ft. fin. $549,900 Mikki Belliveau* – 705.446.6103
Prestigious Custom Home
Walk to Blue Mountain
Walk to Downtown Thornbury
Estate Sized Building Lot
Commercial – Hume Street
3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2445 sq. ft. $899,000 Chris Moffat-Lynch* – 705.606.0850
4 bdrm, 2 bath, 1845 sq. ft. $899,000 Stephanie Rumford* – 705.606.4982
2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1450 sq. ft. $429,900 David Holman* – 416.930.2558
Stunning Views Whitelaw subdivision - $174,900 Sandi Cain – 519.535.2622
6 offices, 1 boardroom - 3046 sq. ft. $785,000 Rhonda Ronson* – 705.888.8700
Commercial - Hwys 6 &10
Cranberry Resort
Evergreen Estates
66 Acres on Beaver River
Minutes to Beaver Valley Ski Club
Building + Land - 677 ft. frontage $535,000 Cheryl Weatherall* – 519.373.6664
3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 1437 sq. ft. $414,900 Sherry Rioux** – 705.443.2793
5 bdrm, 3.5 bath, 3883 sq. ft. fin. $1,279,000 Emma Baker** – 705.444.3989
3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2793 sq. ft. $1,350,000 Emma Baker** – 705.444.3989
3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 1803 sq. ft. fin. $639,000 Joanne Brown* – 705.994.5255
ClairwoodRealEstate .com COLLINGWOOD 705.445.7085
TORONTO 416.642.1429
Reverse flr plan –Lighthouse Pt.
Brick Bungalow in Collingwood
Looking for Ski Rental?
TOLL FREE 1.877.445.7085
2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 1090 sq. ft. $399,999 Jacki Binnie* – 705.441.1071
3+1 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 1880 sq. ft. $469,900 John Collins* – 905.371.4639
2, 3 or 4 bdrm, 2+ bath, Seasonal Please enquire Peter Lamy* – 705.888.5809
Member of Southern Georgian Bay Assosciation of Realtors and The Toronto Real Estate Board. *Sales Representative **Broker ***Broker of Record
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E S C A R P M E N T® M A G A Z I N E I S Y O U R L I N K T O L O C A L S T Y L E , C U L T U R E & R E C R E A T I O N
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Barfoot Fine Arts - Pg 65 Craig Gallery - Pg 65 Darlene Watson - Pg 65 Deena Dolan - Pg 64 Douglas Fir Art - Pg 64 Georgian Frame Gallery - Pg 65 Kodie Orr - Pg 64 Loft Gallery - Pg 64 Meaford Hall - Pg 66 Practically Potty Studio - Pg 64 The Gayety Theatre - Pg 67
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11 Bruce St South Thornbury Behind the TD Bank - Thornbury brucewinebar.ca 519.599.1112
Blue Mountain - South Base Lodge bluemountain.ca
thornburycheesegallery.com 519.599.6699
A unique eatery with an award-winning wine list and a focus on sustainable, quality food crafted in-house. 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!
Slide off the slopes and straight into a comfy seat at the only après location at the South end of Blue Mountain. Enjoy classic Canadian comfort food, post-ride beverages and live entertainment every Friday and Saturday, until mid-March. Relax in our open concept dining area with a rustic wood beam ceiling and décor that gives a nostalgic nod to ski days gone by.
From fabulous cheeses, to delectible sweet treats, to mustards and fine oils... our sweet little shop has something for every palate—extraordinary local and international cheeses, locally produced artisan’s foods, and the talents of a group of artists. Drop by to savour the tastes, feel the energy, and experience the art! Enjoy lunch, wine, beer, coffees and teas or take out. And, we cater!
18 Huron Street Collingwood (across from the BMO) Blue Mountain Village copperblues.com 705.446.2643
Hwy #26 & Bruce St. Thornbury cornercafegrill.ca
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!
The Corner is the friendly place to meet & eat, located at the main intersection in Thornbury. Come for salads, sandwiches & more at lunch, tuck into a casual dinner with family & friends, or join us for house-made appetizers and live music on weekends. Patio, 14 taps, 7 screens, with quieter dining up front. Local & affordable. “Meet you at The Corner!”
496350 Grey Road 2 - Clarksburg georgianhillsvineyards.ca 519.599.2255
Highway 26W - Thornbury goldsmithsmarket.com 519.599.3246
Cure the winter blues by feeling the crunch of snow beneath your feet while you trek through the vineyards with one of our knowledgeable guides. It’s beautiful, relaxing and only takes about 30 minutes - great for beginners. Warm up inside where you’ll delight in 4 wine samples, including our famous Ida Red ice wine paired with cheddar cheese.
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! Fruits, vegetables, flowers or ice cream we've got it! From our field to your plate.
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crowvariety.ca 705.445.0509 Committed to delicious food and drink, welcoming hospitality and great live music. Serving Lunch and Dinner from an everevolving menu with a focus on seasonal and local product — lots of specials and live music Wednesday thru Saturday. Located next to the Shipyards Medical Centre.
316070 Hwy 6, Williamsford greatbooks.ca 519.794.4625 We offer homemade breakfasts, lunches, and dinners — all with an emphasis on healthy, local and organic foods wherever possible. We are also available for catering events for groups of any size.
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(Georgian Bay Hotel & Conference Centre) Hwy 26 - Collingwood gustavs.ca 705.443.4461 John Garbe has assembled a team of exceptional professionals led by Chef Jeff Anderson. The menu relies 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.
Blue Mountain Inn bluemountain.ca 705.443.5508 A long-time favourite hangout for authentic après ski. Friendly atmosphere, big screens and delicious, bar fare ranging from salads to signature burgers - all with the best prices on the mountain, food and beverage specials, events and promotions including open mic night, industry night and live entertainment.
Blue Mountain Inn bluemountain.ca 705.443.5509 1198 1st Ave E, Owen Sound mudtownstation.ca 519.371.3575
Enjoy a casual atmosphere with exceptional service and creative dining experiences. Celebrate a special occasion or A fun meeting place in the east harbour of plan an evening out with friends and take Owen Sound. Come in and experience a wide advantage of our seasonal promotions variety of craft beers prepared on site in our focusing on fresh, seasonal fare inspired brewery plus guest taps from other local by our region. Open for breakfast, brewers. Paired with a menu featuring locally lunch and dinner daily. sourced ingredients, we offer you a unique Children’s menu available. dining experience and a great water view!
967 3rd Avenue East - Owen Sound shortysonline.ca 519.376.0044 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 offering 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. WINTER 2020
Blue Mountain Village kaytoo.ca 705.445.4100 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. With 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.
698 Goderich Street - Port Elgin visitportelgin.ca 519.389.5977 Make your dining experience memorable with Italian heritage creations enhanced by local, fresh products that are evolved 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.
90 King St E, (Hwy 26) Thornbury thornburycraft.com 519.599.2616 Our tasting room and retail store is open daily. Blue Mountain - Grand Central Lodge - bluemountain.ca Enjoy a tasting flight of craft beer or cider, Stay close to the four-season action of Blue Mounfill a growler or howler, tip back a pint, or tain at the 6IXPak Bar. The slope-side hotspot feajust pick up some cans or bottles to go! tures its own patio right beside the Silver Bullet lift Our Ultra-premium craft beer boasts the plaza offering a full drink menu with signature craftsmanship and nature of Old World styles and classic cocktails, along with the best-priced and we proudly craft our cider in the midst of beer in the Village. The café in the Grand Central 7,500 acres of apple orchards, right here Lodge serves up daily lunch and dinner for the in the heart of apple country. whole family, along with breakfast on weekends.
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Photographer . Luke Mou
ABOUT THE PHOTO: “Taking advantage of the season, we explored the frozen shoreline of Bruce Peninsula National Park. We happened upon this cave and decided it was a good spot for lunch. I only had a 24mm lens with me, and at that focal length I couldn’t properly capture what I was experiencing from inside in just one shot. I decided to shoot a series of three vertical shots, then merged them into this panorama in Lightroom. I think the end result is closer to what I was seeing, with the cave dominating the frame."
“From early on I’ve always been drawn to natural spaces. Over time this has developed into a passion for the wild world, and a fascination with the complexity of nature. Like many people I’m troubled by the state of our environment, and struggle to make sense of my role in it all. My hope is that through the sharing of photos, the excitement about experiences in nature will lead to positive change and reductions in our personal impacts, no matter how small they may be.” @lukemouphotography
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