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n my house, spring announces itself as a familiar soundtrack: the grinding of bicycle gears in need of lube, the crunch of months old leaves being loaded into bags and the honks from geese returning from warmer climes. As winter fades, the long-obstructed white space on our family calendar is magically back in view—a muchneeded respite—our schedules will now be filled with pursuits like hiking, biking and of course cleaning and planting. As we watch life returning to the Escarpment, the air feels fresh with possibility. There’s something about this season that encourages us to look forward, and begin anew. Every spring is an origin story—an invitation to nurture what has already taken root. On that note, as we move past the adversity of the last two years, remove our masks and laugh openly once again, I’m filled with hope and gratitude that we will all now reconnect to our favourite roots. Perhaps, like me, you’re excited about the warmer temperatures, already inspecting the greening grass and anticipating the sun-filled days ahead. The first tender shoots of the season have already popped up in my gardens—what a glorious sight. This

rebirth always stirs my desire to grow, to move, to get outside and to be one with the transformation. I hope that as you flip through these pages, you’ll recognize your opportunity to do the same. As we’ve learned over the past several months, movement in any direction requires a dose of grit, faith and a willingness to put ourselves on a path of change. Whether you’re an avid reader of our magazine or this is the first issue you’ve held in your hands, I’m so glad you’re here. It’s spring on the Escarpment—enjoy!

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From gentle cascades to roaring rushes, waterfalls are mesmerizing, serene, and always worth the effort it takes to view them. The Escarpment’s undulating topography has made it rich with streams and rivers, and dozens of waterfalls are often just a short drive or hike away. INGLIS FALLS

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In Grey & Bruce Counties falls range from powerful cascades like Inglis and Eugenia, to smaller hidden gems like Webwood and Weavers Creek. While some are tucked away in parks, or deep in the woods, others are easily spotted from trails and roadways. We’ve hand-picked 14 waterfalls tailored to different types of travellers—from those who want quick and easy access, to those who’d like to work harder for that incredible view. Each of these falls is particularly stunning in April, May and early June when melting snow and ice, rainstorms and increased groundwater make them roar with gusto.

T H E M A I N AT T RACT I O N S These splendid falls are well-known and mere steps from major roads or parks. Given popularity of these waterfalls, consider planning your visit during off-peak times. INGLIS FALLS, OWEN SOUND

( OPENING SPREAD )

or choose to loop the side trails, creating a 13km round trip.

Situated in the heart of the 200-hectare Inglis Falls Conservation

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Take Highway 4 west to the East Back

Area, Inglis Falls is an 18-metre-high cascade, created by the

Line north. Turn east on Lower Valley Road. Watch carefully; the

Sydenham River meeting the edge of the Niagara Escarpment.

only entrance markings are two yellow posts on the north side

One the most impressive of the Grey County waterfalls, the erosive

of the road. Look for the sign displaying the parking lot area.

power of the plunge has carved a deep gorge at the base of the

170491-172753, Lower Valley Rd.

falls. Inglis Falls can be enjoyed from the paved walkway

GPS LOCATION: 44.28687, -80.54370

or the viewing platform. The waterfall is conveniently located right off the parking lot.

EUGENIA FALLS,

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Inglis Falls Conservation Area is

The tallest waterfall in Grey County is situated in the quaint

located at 237785 Inglis Falls Rd, Owen Sound.

village of Eugenia. This impressive 30-metre waterfall thunders

GPS LOCATION: 44.52642, -80.93426

into the steep-sided Cuckoo Valley gorge. A short walk from the

EUGENIA

parking area, there is an overlook right on top of the falls. Follow

INDIAN FALLS,

GEORGIAN BLUFFS

the trail downstream for an even more impressive view. From the

Located in Sarawak Township at the northwestern edge of

parking lot, follow the paved path to the falls where you will join

Owen Sound, this horseshoe shaped waterfall lies at the

up with the main tract of the Bruce Trail.

terminus of a 1km hike through the Indian Falls Conservation

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: The entrance to Eugenia Falls

Area. From here you can see the falls drop into a pool before

Conservation Area is located at the end of Pellisier Street

Indian Creek flows into Owen Sound Bay. Similar to Niagara

in the village of Eugenia.

Falls, the 15-metre-high waterfall was formed by the erosion

GPS LOCATION: 44.31326, -80.52659

of soft Queenston shale beneath hard Manitoulin dolomite. Despite being only 1km to the falls, the trail is tough,

JONES FALLS, OWEN SOUND

sometimes steep, and often runs right along the edge of the river.

Viewed from the Bruce Trail, or glimpsed from Highway 21

Please note, access to the base of the falls is strictly prohibited.

heading west from Owen Sound, Jones Falls is located in the

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: 318614 Grey Rd 1, Georgian Bluffs.

Pottawatomi Conservation Area. Here, the falls cascade an

Follow the scenic Georgian Bay Route from 2nd Avenue West

impressive 12-metres over the Escarpment. A 1km walking trail

to Grey Road 1.

leads through the Pottawatomi Conservation Area to the falls.

GPS LOCATION: 44.62131, -80.95416

Follow the trail and the growing roar of the falls, but tread carefully. Enjoy the view atop the Escarpment or follow a short

HOGG’S FALLS,

FLESHERTON

side trail to the base of the falls. DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Pottawatomi Conservation Area

Lower Valley Road near Flesherton. Named for William Hogg,

parking and tourist information center are located at 717875

the waters of the Boyne River tumble 7-metres in this woodland

Highway 6 in Owen Sound.

setting. Avid hikers can travel from Hogg’s Falls to Eugenia Falls

GPS LOCATION: 44.559, - 80.9855

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Hogg’s Falls are tucked away a mere two-minute walk from the

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H O G G’ S F A L L S

REMEMBER RUSHING WATER IS BEAUTIFUL, BUT EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. PLEASE EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION; WEAR PROPER FOOTWEAR; STICK TO THE MARKED TRAILS; DO NOT TRESPASS; CHECK THE WEATHER BEFORE YOU GO; OBEY ALL WARNINGS POSTED AT THE TRAILHEAD, ALONG PATHS AND AT THE WATERFALL; PACK OUT WHAT YOU PACK IN.

INDIAN FALLS ALL PHOTOGRAPHY BY CLAY DOLAN

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EUGENIA FALLS

JONES FALLS

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY WELLINGTON DRONE

LESSER KNOWN FALLS These under-the-radar falls might just be Grey & Bruce County’s best kept secret. MCGOWAN FALLS, DURHAM

SAUBLE FALLS, WIARTON

Nestled along a picturesque stretch of the winding Saugeen

Unlike nearly all of the waterfalls along the Escarpment, Sauble

River, McGowan Falls is a small, flat cascade waterfall with a

Falls is comprised of naturally formed low, long and wide limestone

drop of 1.5 metres and a crest of 9-metres. Found within the

steps. Located within Sauble Falls Provincial Park in the southern

Durham Conservation Area, McGowan Falls is easily accessible,

Bruce Peninsula, the falls reach the lower drainage basin of

and only a 2-minute walk from the parking lot. The trail surface

the Sauble River, which flows into Lake Huron. This hot-spot is

consists of a combination gravel, grass and hard packed earth

extremely popular as it is easily reachable from Hwy 21 and serves

and rock and is wheelchair accessible.

as a natural water slide in the summer months. Each spring and

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: The main entrance to the Durham

fall, rainbow trout and chinook salmon jump upstream over the

Conservation Area is 323198 Durham Rd. E.

cascading waterfall to spawn.

GPS LOCATION: 44.17915, -80.80870

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: 1400 Sauble Falls Rd, Wiarton GPS LOCATION: 44.67624, -81.25651

HOLSTEIN DAM, HOLSTEIN This charming 5-metre dam waterfall is the most southerly of

WALTERS FALLS, WALTERS FALLS

the Grey County waterfalls and is located in Holstein’s Jubilee

Walter’s Falls is a 15-metre waterfall on the edge of the

Park. Norman Reeves Creek was dammed in 1881 during

village of Walters Falls. Once the site of a saw mill, which burned

construction of the railroad—while the falls and dam are easily

to the ground in 1984, the waterfall sits behind a small Inn and

viewed from Jubilee Park the best vantage point is from from

defunct woollen mill. View the falls from the viewing platform

the old railway trail that runs along the top of the dam.

or hike down the gorge via a moderate level hiking trail that connects to the Bruce Trail. DRIVING DIRECTIONS: 140 Front Street, Walters Falls.

GPS LOCATION: 44.061416, -80.754736

GPS LOCATION: 44.4885, -80.7115

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DRIVING DIRECTIONS: The Jubilee Park parking lot is at 392057

Grey County Road 109, Holstein.

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARTIN VAN OPSTAL

WEAVERS CREEK FALLS PHOTOGRAPHY BY CALE BEST

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WA LT E R S F A L L S PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDREW FORGET

M C G O WA N F A L L S PHOTOGRAPHY BY CRAIG COSBY

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WEBWOOD FALLS

H I LT S F A L L S

PHOTOGRAPHY BY CLAY DOLAN

PHOTOGRAPHY BY LEANNE SCANLAN

HIDDEN GEMS Feeling adventurous? There are several stunning waterfalls in Grey Bruce that take a little more effort to reach. Put these hidden gems on your waterfall bucket list and chase those waterfalls. WEAVERS CREEK FALLS,

OWEN SOUND

slope of the Valley. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear as the trail is

Situated on the picturesque Sydenham River, Weavers Creek

fresh and very uneven.

runs through the heart of Harrison Park in Owen Sound. The

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Heading north along Grey County Road

falls lie at the end of a short, easy to navigate 300-metre boardwalk

32 from Highway 10, follow it until you come upon Johnston’s

that winds through the forest behind Harrison Park’s outdoor pool.

Sideroad. Park in the lot on the north side of Johnston’s Sideroad.

These falls are a striking mix of plunge and cascade and are located

GPS LOCATION: 44.315674, -80.549984

on private property, so please enjoy the view from the walking path. DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Harrison Park is located at 75 2nd Ave East.

WEBWOOD FALLS, KIMBERLEY

GPS LOCATION: 44.542192, -80.937351

Located on the Beaver Valley Section of the Bruce Trail, 14km southwest of Thornbury, Webwood Falls is one of the smaller Grey County waterfalls but its location adds to the lure. Formerly known

The newest addition to any Grey County waterfall route, this

as Fairmount Falls, Webwood Falls Nature Reserve was established

relatively unknown waterfall is located on the Stew Hilts Side Trail,

thanks to the generous donation of Mr. James Horwood. Named in

a 1.9km looped trail that connects with the main Bruce Trail near

memory of his parents, Webwood Falls and the area surrounding

Markdale and Flesherton. Honouring Stew Hilts, a long-standing

it are protected by the Bruce Trail Conservancy. The waterfall is

member of the Bruce Trail Conservancy, the trail was completed by

accessed via a short 100-metre walk from a small parking area.

the Beaver Valley Bruce Trail Club in 2019. The waterfall drops

Here, two lesser streams meet to form the impressive stream that

about 9-metres over dolostone and shale before flowing down the

tumbles 15-metres over the crest. Webwood Falls is found within a

valley slope toward the Boyne River in the upper reaches of the

very delicate eco-system and visitors are asked to stay on the clearly

Beaver Valley. This new expanse of trail also offers scenic views of

marked Bruce Trail and observation deck.

Old Baldy to the northeast, and the Cuckoo Valley and Eugenia Falls

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Located on Sideroad 25 Grey Highlands, north

to the east. The main trail runs from the Johnston’s Sideroad parking

of Kimberly. Parking is very limited and it is not safe to park on the road.

lot (km. 70.1) east and then south into the forest along the western

GPS LOCATION: 44.494833, -80.546406

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DUNCAN CREVICE CAVES, DUNCAN Set within the lush Duncan Escarpment Provincial Park, this pair of waterfalls cascade 3-to-5-metres and are a stunning distraction for hikers. The trail at the Duncan Escarpment Provincial Nature Area, also known as the Duncan Crevice Caves, is a 10.5km moderate loop trail, lined with impressive chunks of limestone that have split due to extreme temperatures, creating a labyrinth of tunnels, falls, grottos and slender passageways. The Duncan Escarpment is part of the Niagara Escarpment Parks System and the Niagara Biosphere Reserve and visitors should be

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BEAVER VALLEY FALLING WATER TRAIL, EUGENIA Looking for out-of-the-way, unmarked waterfalls? The Falling Water Trail is a 30.5km loop within the Bruce Trail, that connects two magnificent waterfalls: Hogg’s Falls and Eugenia Falls. Including loops and side trails, the Falling Water Trail offers dozens of stunning vantage points and at almost any point on the trail, the sound of rushing water can be heard—from the babbling of gentle brooks to at least five more waterfalls ranging from a roar to a tinkle. The Beaver Valley Bruce Trail Club hosts a unique trail running race, named the Falling Water Trail Marathon. Distances are: 42.2k and 21.1k. This year’s event takes place on August 13-14, 2022. DRIVING DIRECTIONS: From Flesherton,

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XC World Cup, Lenzerheide, Switzerland.

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Growing up in Oro-Medonte, Gunnar Holmgren was a permanent fixture at Hardwood Ski and Bike’s Wednesday night race series. Now, at 22 years of age he is the U23 Canadian National cyclo-cross champion, has represented Canada at seven World Championships and was recently named Orillia’s Athlete of the Year. by Cara Williams photograhpy by Caroline Gauthier

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His ascent has been steady,

but the 2021 season was a banner year for cyclist Gunnar Holmgren. With many accolades to his name, including three-time Paris to Ancaster Ontario Champion and Junior National cyclo-cross Champion, Gunnar captured the 2021 U23 Canadian National cyclo-cross title in Baie St. Paul, Quebec, then cracked the top 10 finishing ninth at two World Cup races. Now, heading into his first full season racing the UCI Elite Category, I caught up with Gunnar mere hours after he’d flown home from a two-month training camp in Girona, Spain. Never heard of cyclo-cross? Neither had I before stumbling across Gunnar’s profile a few years back. Cyclo-cross is a brutal cycling discipline that can best be described as an off-road/steeplechase hybrid. Races begin with a mass-start and generally take place on a closed circuit. A fast-paced event, competitors race multiple laps while navigating undulating terrain and man-made obstacles, often dismounting their bikes to run up steep embankments, hop fences and slog through mud and sand. With relatively few cyclo-cross specialists, the discipline lends itself to both mountain and road riders, which makes it an ideal opportunity for athletes to work on their skills and fitness during the winter months. A graduate of the Hardwood Next Wave cycling team Gunnar currently represents Team Pivot Cycles - OTE. While in Gerona, he and his teammates concentrated on road rides, but snuck in a few mountain bike excursions in preparation for their first World Cup event in Brazil this April. “This is my first 36

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Clockwise from top left: XC World Cup in Lenzerheide, Switzerland. MTB World Cup in Les Gets, France. Short Track XC MTB, Vail Colorado.

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year racing the Elite Category and going head-to-head against the best in the world,” says Gunnar. “It’s a huge step. It’s going to be tough but I think I’m ready—I’m excited to work my way up through the ranks. Right now, my goal is to get experience racing with the faster guys and build on that in the coming years.” The oldest of five children, Gunnar’s parents Lisa and Robert both have deep roots in the sport of cycling. Lisa is a former competitor and Robert is the provincial mountain bike team coach and the national cyclo-cross and mountain bike team coach. The Holmgren’s are active members of the Simcoe County Mountain Bike Club (SCMBC), a volunteer-run organization that stewards over 150 km of single-track trail. All five siblings regularly competed at Hardwood Ski and Bike, and attended events around the country. “The way to make it in Canada is to get yourself to the races and hopefully be identified. My parents were great at getting us to where we needed to be.” His sisters Isabella and Ava just returned from their first World Championships in Fayetteville, Arkansas, finishing 7th and 8th respectively in the junior women’s cyclo-cross division. Gunnar credits Lisa and Robert with aiding in his love of the sport; “They didn’t push me to take it to the next level, I worked at my own pace. I didn’t start racing competitively until I was about 14 years old. We rode together a lot as a family, which was fun. Riding in Oro has taught me all the skills I need to tackle the high-level races. It’s a great training ground and so there are a lot of high-level cyclists from here—not just trail riders, but road riders as well. And because my parents both raced at a high level, they understand when we’re hurting from training or from a race. We’re all there to help each other.” In a sport dominated by Europeans, Gunnar looks up to Belgian rider Wout Van Aert and Dutch cyclist Mathieu van der Poel. Both athletes compete in multiple disciplines including cyclo-cross, mountain bike and road. “I like that they can pick up any bike and be strong. I aspire to be as versatile as those guys.” When asked which bike is his favourite he laughs, “I get asked that in every interview. Truth is, I haven’t quite decided. I really enjoy racing mountain bike, and cross and road. I enjoy all the aspects of each discipline.” As for the future, Gunnar has his sights set on the 2026 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France. And judging by his current rate of ascent, commitment to the sport and the fact that he’s an absolute wizard on any bike he mounts, you’d be a fool to bet against him—or any of the hightailing Holmgrens. E 38

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XC World Cup, Lenzerheide Switzerland. Below; with his parents Robert and Lisa Holmgren.

“ This is my first year racing the Elite Category and going head-to-head against the best in the world. It’s a huge step. It’s going to be tough but I think I’m ready— I’m excited to work my way up through the ranks.”

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It’s cycling season! Before you head out this spring, ensure a safe and successful return to the bike with a few key tips and recommendations from local experts.

’ve always loved the transition to spring. There’s something about the unexpected warm March days, April showers, May blossoms and the extended hours of daylight that magically brings life back to the outdoors. One of my fondest childhood memories is the joy of getting back on my bicycle after months of being holed up under a blanket of snow. Now, years later I still find immense pleasure in springtime rides throughout the Georgian Triangle. In Simcoe County alone there are 1,023km of road cycling routes, 320km of rail trails, 207km of mountain bike single track and 21outdoor repair stations. This spring, Cycle Simcoe will be unveiling their section of the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, while the Collingwood Off Road Club (CORC) is clearing more trails and providing education to riders of all levels. In addition, the Collingwood Cycling Club is ramping up programming and bike shops are filling up with spring tunes. Hopefully, many of us have spent the winter physically preparing ourselves for the upcoming cycling season. Spring 2022

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Mike Perejmybida, owner of High Wheel Cyclery

SPRING IS HERE, IS YOUR BIKE READY? Before getting on your bike there are a few things you can do at home to make sure you (and your bike) are ready to ride. Mike Perejmybida, owner of High Wheel Cyclery in Collingwood, suggests doing the following before setting out on your first ride of the season:

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2. Walk your bike and squeeze the brake levers to ensure they are functioning properly.

Follow a plan—a specifically designed training strategy is a great way to improve your fitness goals.

Know your baseline fitness—spring is a great time to assess your fitness levels and identify your training zones. If you have goals related to weight loss, muscle gain or sports

1. Inflate your tires and check for any visible cracks or excessive wear on the tire.

performance, consider a metabolic exercise test. 5.

Join a cycling club—riding with a group is a great way to improve fitness and overall cycling skills.

3. Lube and inspect your chain. 4. Check for rust or stiff links that lead to skipping or slipping of gears. 5. Listen for strange noises, rubbing or loose parts.

ARE YOU READY? Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a rail-trail cruiser, there are a few simple steps you can take to get physically ready to ride. Noelle Wansbrough of Pedal Pushers Cycling offers coaching, training plans, metabolic testing and private training within the region and beyond. Here are Noelle’s top five tips to get you ready for spring riding: 1. Follow the 10% rule; start slow and build—as your fitness

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improves, increase intensity and mileage by 10% per week.

LOCAL CLUBS WHAT ’ S NEW THIS SPRING? After two years of minimal or no activities, the Collingwood Cycling Club (CCC) is looking to make a comeback this season. Following an in-depth membership survey in late 2021, the CCC will be offering new riding distances and group pacing options. Group rides will resume at the beginning of April, along with the traditional Spring Social gathering. Sunday “coffee rides” are back by popular demand and Tuesday evenings will feature group riding skills and education. Wednesday morning rides will continue, with new ride leaders being recruited to help keep up with the growing membership. As usual,

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gravel routes will be offered on Sundays during the spring and fall. The Collingwood Off-Road Cycling Club (CORC), has thrived over the last few years, and has seen membership grow to over 1,000 active members. CORC continues to foster relationships with private land owners in order to build an inter-connected trail network. CORC also focuses on educating its members on the importance of being respectful trail riders, and advocates for sustainable trail use. Knowing when to ride is key to keeping local trails at their best, especially in wet weather. Because single track mountain bike trails along the Escarpment are primarily clay-based, the soil is slow to drain and the trails are often wet and muddy well into the summer months.

WONDERING WHEN THE TRAILS WILL BE READY? HERE ARE A FEW TIPS FROM THE TRAIL BUILDING CREW AT CORC: 1. When the snow starts to thaw on the trails, don’t ride. 2. When the trails are holding water, don’t ride. 3. If you are leaving ruts, don’t ride. 4. If you start your ride and realize that you are causing damage, turn around and start après early.

Spring is a time for new experiences—for adventuring and spending time outdoors. Whether cruising in town or riding world-class single track, take the time to prepare—inspect your bike, join a local club, support a local bike shop. The Escarpment has some of the best cycling in Ontario, so get out there and experience it. E

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Move over Hollywood, Collingwood’s burgeoning film industry is making waves with new voices, fresh perspectives and economic growth with all roads leading to success.

he wind was gently blowing my hair as I called, “Lights, camera, action!” into my radio—I slow-motion walked out of Collingwood’s Black Bellow’s Brewery and onto the film set of Memory Lane. Okay, it didn’t actually happen like that at all but it sounded really cool, right? As the director, writer, producer and star of my latest film, I was nervous. I’ve been acting and producing for

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to Collingwood in the wake of Covid-19. I felt frustrated, uninspired and defeated. I felt like all of the hard work I had been chipping away at for years was taken away from me in an instant due to uncertainty and that all hope was lost. I know that sounds dramatic, because it was (remember that I am an “artiste” who plays professional make-believe for a living). I also hope you just laughed while reading that. Please laugh? Okay—moving on. I’ve been lucky to call Collingwood home for as long as I can remember. I grew up swimming in the waters of Georgian Bay, spending every weekend training and ski racing at the Toronto Ski Club (TSC) and the Jozo Weider Alpine Race Club. I’ve lived, worked, played, won, failed, had my heart broken, gotten lost and dusted myself off many times in this town and I am so grateful for it. I can honestly say that Collingwood has shaped me into the artist and person I am today. I had been telling people for years, “If you’re not getting the work you want, then go out and create it!” As if it was so easy. It took a global pandemic and all the time

to myself, alone in my apartment, for me to realize that I had been ignoring my own advice. I was suddenly riddled with imposter syndrome. Could I have something worth saying? Am I crazy? So, stuck in quarantine, at my kitchen island, I poured myself a glass of Cabernet, opened my screenwriting software, and stared at a blank page. I took a big gulp and began to write exactly what I was feeling. I’m not saying that you need wine in order to write but it definitely was my liquid courage to help write real and true about what was bothering me. I then teamed up with local filmmaker Matt Tipold (RedTip Productions) and sound recordist Bart Sobolewski—together we created the film Disconnected. We shot the movie in a single day with fellow actor Nahanni Johnstone (Law & Order: SVU, Orange Is the New Black) who was isolated at her home, south of the border (she filmed via Zoom). I filmed at the very kitchen island I wrote the script on. This was my first time wearing so many hats; writer; director; producer; star. I also acted as the clean-up crew and caterer but that’s showbiz, baby. Disconnected had its world premiere at

years. I even started my own production company, GTE Productions, at 21 and have had films premiere all over the world; SXSW; Sitges; Cannes; and Fantasia to name a few. My work can be found in a variety of places including Amazon, Netflix and CBC. I’ve made movies before—many times—so, why did this time feel different? Oh, right… because this was my work, featuring my words. My vulnerability and ego were hanging in the balance. I took a deep breath and thought, “Well, it’s a lot cooler than just sitting at home, so I might as well try it.” Memory Lane is a story of love and loss with the truthful realization that sometimes our greatest loves don’t last. The backdrop of Downtown Collingwood was not only perfect for my film, but also the true inspiration for the memories that sparked me to write this project. But before I go into detail about how we filmed up and down Hurontario Street (in a 1970s era red GMC pickup with massive cameras rigged to the hood, roof and side doors), I would like to start at the beginning—March 2020. Like so many artists, I returned home

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the illustrious 2022 Mammoth Film Festival and was sold to CBC a few weeks later. The film will premiere on TV this fall and will be available on the CBC Gem app. Collingwood’s booming community of creatives isn’t a secret, the town is exploding with new talents, studios, opportunities and storytellers. With inspiration all around, from the beautiful views of Georgian Bay and the Escarpment to stunning murals and art crawls, Collingwood is carving a new path and all roads lead to success and growth. My first little toe-dip into the waters of multi-hyphenate creating/local collaborating, made me excited to do it again. And thus, Memory Lane was born. Once again, I sat down at my kitchen island (no wine this time), and wrote. I put my heart, and then some on that page. Fast forward to August 2021, when we were beginning production. This time, everything was more intense—we had a crew of 25 people, and were shooting at a variety of locations with back to back night shoots. We couldn’t afford to waste a minute of darkness since the evenings are short. We were also filming Hollywood style on a Collingwood budget—meaning we didn’t have the resources to close streets, buyout locations, or to pay for extra production 50

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assistants at the side of the road. We were stretched pretty thin but we were working as a team. We even dealt with joyous patrons stumbling out of bars and onto our set asking, “Is anybody famous here?” I would answer, “If we were, you wouldn’t need to ask me that.” All in all, Memory Lane is something I will be forever proud of. I spent so much time of the pandemic feeling alone but my experience of creating in Collingwood taught me that I’m not. I couldn’t have made this film without my incredible crew, leading actor Kym Wyatt McKenzie (The Boys, Mayor of Kingstown), my family and neighbors (many of our background extras), and the people who took chances on me. I am blown away by the community I am so blessed to be involved with—this is one that not only inspires, but nourishes and supports. In addition to the films I spearheaded, I’ve been lucky to work on several other projects filmed locally, including the Anna Hopkins (Shadowhunters, Letterkenny) directed film The Invitation, which was filmed in Wasaga Beach. I also directed a pilot for a show created by Mark Kristofic of S-Media, shot by Dom and Michael Bisson. I could write another article full about

of the people who helped me get here but I want to ensure that you, as a reader, understand the unwavering support of this community. This wouldn’t have been possible without the help of local filmmakers Bart Sobolewski, Matt Tipold, Production Assistant Emma Williamson, realtor Shelby Elstone, Kirsten Schollig (who donated time in her studio), Tori Holmes Lane and the team at Black Bellows Brewery and the crew at Paula’s Pantry who kept the lights on for us all night and made us the most beautiful treats. The management team at Holiday Inn Express ensured my crew was taken care of and my dear friend Kate Pettersen offered up her home too. We had OPP officers stop to check in and make sure we were safe and were happy to help with traffic control and finally, the town of Collingwood for their support from day one. Lastly, whether you are in the world of filmmaking or not, I’d like to leave you with this, “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.” I am so excited for this new wave of artists, this burgeoning community and how it will only further Collingwood’s growth to further solidify the mentality of #LoveWhereYouLive. E

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On a bucolic expanse of land, in the heart of the Beaver Valley, a pair of shepherds support the farm-to-fashion movement by rearing a centuries old breed of sheep whose fleece is used to create unique, one-of-a-kind, Icelandic wool products.

ots of people, when they want to change their lives, talk about how they’re going to move to the country and live more simply, off the land. When animal lovers Lynn Thordarson and Catherine Gaudet happened upon a pair of three-day old ram lambs that had been rejected by their mother, they leapt at the chance to care for them. The couple had recently purchased a 92-acre farm near the hamlet of Kimberley. “We had just moved to the farm from Vancouver,” explains Lynn. “We were

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it difficult for troublesome parasites to survive. In ten short years the Kimber Valley flock has grown to 60 sheep, thanks in part to their protectors—a donkey named Shasta and a llama named Isaac. “They’re very friendly and curious,” remarks Lynn as she introduces me to Bonny, Glory and Hullabaloo (yes, they all have names and are adorably approachable). “They’re thought to be the world’s oldest, purest breed, brought to Iceland by the Vikings in the 1800s.” Because the breed evolved over a thousand years in relative isolation, they’re hardy and unsullied. Their wool fibre has a wide colour range and produces yarn akin to a mohair, wool blend. The combination of strong, long fibres and short, fine fibres makes this one of the world’s best felting fibres. According to Icelandic folklore, the Vikings wove the outer coat, or ‘tog’, into sails, tapestries, rugs, rope and saddle blankets, while the soft fine undercoat, or ‘thel’, which is similar in softness to fine merino, was reserved for baby clothes, underwear and finery. Over the centuries Icelandic fleece was favoured by many hand-spinners, knitters, fibre artists and felters— spinning the tog and thel together results in a lofty, lightweight but stout lopi yarn. Today, the fleece from Kimber Valley Farms’ is used

deciding what to do with it.” Many long days and nights were spent bottle feeding the twins, but before long the tiny pair had solidified their place in the family along with three horses, two dogs and a cat. “We loved having ‘pet’ lambs,” laughs Lynn. It was then that Lynn broached the subject of shepherding as an occupation. Her grandmother had emigrated to Canada from Iceland at the age of 12 and Lynn has fond memories of the Icelandic wool sweaters and socks she would knit. Decision made, Kimber Valley Farms was established in 2012, with the goal of breeding and rearing Icelandic sheep, as well as sharing the farm with others who are interested in a rural experience. A breed renowned for producing stunning wool, Icelandic sheep are also one of the few three-purpose breeds, providing meat, milk and fleece. Punctuated by a stubborn and rebellious personality, Icelandic sheep have distinctly long coats and prehistoric looking spiral horns. A centuries old breed, they thrive in the most desolate and remote locales. As it happens the culture and climate of the Beaver Valley are extremely well suited to Icelandics—our long, cold winters make

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to create unique, one-of-a-kind, Icelandic wool products that support the farm-to-fashion movement, including their own yarn, rovings, fibreworks and custom knitwear. Out in the fields, Lynn and Catherine have learned to manage their thriving flock. “One of the biggest challenges we face is predators,” says Lynn. “Namely coyotes. But in Iceland the sheep have no predators so they aren’t fenced in, they’re divided into sections by the rivers and the fjords. We want our sheep to live as naturally as possible, so they live inside and out, all year long. Outside of breeding season, our rams and ewes are in separate pastures and Shasta the donkey stays in with the boys. Donkeys can be very aggressive with canines and will strike out, chase and kick them.” Isaac the llama keeps an eye on the females and if he senses danger, will round up the ewes and heard them into the safety of the barn. There are other perks that make Icelandics ideal for a small, sustainable farm like Kimber Valley Farms. Because they were bred to thrive on grass, Lynn and Catherine don’t need to supplement 56

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their diet with grain. “We practice rotational grazing, which means we regularly move the sheep onto a new section of grass. This ensures that the pasture is not overgrazed, which can weaken the root system of the grass and allow weeds to grow. By moving them regularly, it ensures that we promote healthy pasture growth and that we have plenty of fresh grass to last the sheep through the season.” Lambing season begins in May, shortly after the first shearing of the new year. Icelandics are known to be ideal mothers and often give birth to twins. Because the breed is small, the birthing process is quick and typically without complications. “They are usually self-sufficient when lambing. Lambs tend to be small at birth but are lively and quick to get up to nurse. One of the reasons we shear before lambing season is because it’s much easier for a newborn lamb to find her/his mom’s milk if it doesn’t have to dig through wool and poop tags to find it.” Lynn and Catherine have cultivated an undeniable love of farming and kinship with this unique breed of sheep. They take seriously their responsibility as stewards of the land and have pursued this enterprise with the goal of sharing their farm, along with wool products, on-site workshops and markets. They even offer a lamb sponsorship—a unique, tailor-made experience that results in a deeper understanding of supporting local. “We’re always happy to have farm visitors by appointment and love introducing people to our animals. We sell our products from the farm through our website and at various fibre events.” For more information, please visit kimbervalleyfarms.ca E

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Indigenous artist Brent Henry investigates the dark legacy of Canada’s Residential School system in Zoongide’ewin | Strong Heart at the Tom Thomson Art Gallery in Owen Sound.

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Guided by First Nations communities, local institutions are taking steps on the path to reconciliation by highlighting local Indigenous history, stories and art.

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area, have taken strides to respectfully engage with Aboriginal communities. From repatriation of key artefacts, to opening up regular dialogue with First Nations communities, to working with talented Indigenous creators, cultural and historical institutions are beginning to take steps on the long road to reconciliation. You’ll see the effects of these steps at museums and galleries across Grey and Bruce counties. The Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre, located in Southampton, launched their Anishnaabwe Endaat Gallery in 2018. The gallery was designed and developed in consultation with members of the Saugeen First Nation and Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation. The space is striking, with a high ceiling, beautifully detailed dioramas, and an atmosphere, aided by foliage and full-sized animals, which helps connect visitors to the land. Video interviews with members of the local communities offer authentic, first hand experiences. The exhibition received the Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award for Excellence s

he Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s final report, issued in December 2015, contains 94 direct calls to action. These are intended to guide Canadians and Canadian institutions as the country seeks to advance the healing process of reconciliation while addressing the bitter legacy of residential schools. Of these 94 calls, four are directed specifically to Canadian museums and archives, and of these, three explicitly state that the federal government and Canadian Museums Association are to work “in collaboration with Aboriginal peoples”. This is a fitting directive given that Canadian museums have a long history of acquiring and displaying Indigenous artefacts with little or no consultation with Aboriginal communities. While change can come slowly, especially in a sector whose focus is historical preservation, it is encouraging to note that in the six years since these calls to action were announced, many museums, archives, and related institutions across Canada, and in our local

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Clockwise from left: A painting from Brent Henry’s first solo show. Grey Roots Museum & Archives billboard on the north side of Highway 26 showcases ‘Harmony and Balance’, by Emily Kewageshig. Inside the Tom Thomson Art Gallery, Emily Kewageshig’s first solo show. Tom Thomson gallery’s children’s reading area.

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The exhibition is supplemented by other works including pieces by celebrated Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau, and a space for quiet reflection with a thoughtfully curated selection of books, including titles appropriate for adults and children alike. The Craigleith Heritage Depot in the Blue Mountains, while boasting a well curated museum and archives, has been receiving attention for its offerings in the digital realm. Found in a beautifully restored 1880s train station their REEL History series of documentaries, with a notable entry on the Indigenous History of the Blue Mountains, was recognized with the Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award for Community Leadership in 2022. The Depot also boasts a robust and user-friendly virtual museum, available at thebluemountainslibrary.ca which allows users to “visit” and view artefacts and exhibitions without leaving home. Indigenous history and culture are featured prominently in their digital offerings, with the six-part Journey of Knowledge, launched in 2021, being a good introductory point. There is a

in Conservation in 2020. It is a fantastic work which engages visitors of all ages. The Tom Thomson Art Gallery in Owen Sound has highlighted the talent of emerging local Indigenous artists numerous times in recent years. In 2020 the Tom hosted Emily Kewageshig’s first solo show Mooshknemgog Bmaadziwin/Full Circle. Kewageshig, of Saugeen First Nation, has since had her art showcased on the national stage, as the contributing art director for the CBC during the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in 2021. Until April 30, 2022, the Tom is hosting Zoongide’ewin | Strong Heart by another talented young Indigenous artist—Brent Henry of Southampton. In this, Henry’s first solo show, he takes a hard look at Canada’s residential schools, and their devastating intergenerational fallout. His perspective is informed by his own family history, being the descendant of a survivor of the residential school program. His raw, emotional pieces first engage, then challenge the viewer with strong use of bold colours and thought provoking text snippets.

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Clockwise from left: The Craigleith Heritage Depot which offers a wealth of historical information. Nyle Johnston, gifted storyteller of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation. Author Zak Erb with his daughter at the Bruce County Museum’s Anishnaabwe Endaat Gallery in Southampton.

wealth of historical information to be enjoyed here, along with well produced video and audio resources, collections of artefacts and links to further resources. In 2021, alongside the Durham Art Gallery, Grey Roots Museum &Archives helped bring the art of Emily Kewageshig to life in large format on roadsides throughout Grey and Bruce counties. Find Emily’s piece Harmony and Balance on the north side of Highway 26 just east of the Billy Bishop Airport. Grey Roots, just south of Owen Sound, has taken the directive to collaborate with Aboriginal peoples to heart. Over the last year, the museum has coordinated with members of local First Nations communities to assemble an Indigenous Advisory Council, to ensure that Indigenous voices inform how Indigenous history is presented at the museum. Development has also begun on a display to be featured as part of the museum’s 62

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central gallery, which will tell the Anishinaabe creation story, demonstrate the treaty process from an Indigenous perspective, and point to reconciliation. Nyle Johnston, a gifted artist and storyteller of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation, is designing the display, slated for a mid-2022 unveiling. The journey to reconciliation will doubtless be a long one. There remains much to be done, especially by public institutions such as these, located on and surrounded by traditional First Nations territory, serving communities composed of Indigenous people and settler descendants alike. Collaborative communication, as the calls to action indicate, is the key to finding the way forward. The work being undertaken by these local institutions to highlight Indigenous history and art may be small steps, but with the guidance of Aboriginal peoples, they are steps in the right direction, and every worth while journey begins with a series of small steps. E

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hen in-person meetings and events returned last year, the quest for compliance with local and provincial safety guidelines opened the door to new solutions on how to gather. One of the most welcome changes has been turning to outdoor venues to ensure attendee safety, while at the same time, delivering an authentic destination experience and the opportunity to connect more fully to one another. Blue Mountain Resort’s natural setting highlights its stunning position along some of the most scenic sections of the Niagara Escarpment. As one of Ontario’s top attractions, and the province’s only year-round mountain resort, the multi-acre property offers a variety of open-air pavilions, scenic courtyards, and impressive trails, all nestled against the stunning backdrop of Georgian Bay. “We see 400 to 500 groups in a normal year,” says Helen Stukator, Director, Sales and Group Services at Blue Mountain. “So, the pandemic had a massive impact on the region in terms of employment. From housekeepers to chefs to office staff—it was devastating to lose that business. It’s what keeps us all afloat in the off-season. When we started welcoming customers back, it was very interesting to see this roster of companies that were coming back every two-to-three months. They felt safe here—they liked that they could meet for a half day then get outside and network together or team build. They didn’t have to spend eight hours in a boardroom. Whether they spent their afternoon on the golf course, or going for a hike, they were able to be together, but in a safe and fun environment.”

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Building on this, Blue Mountain Resort curated a variety of non-traditional settings that could be used as special venue sites for groups, both big and small. “We’ve created boardroom type environments out-of-doors, around the resort— under trees, in courtyards and outside of the Village Conference Centre. It was really important that our guests felt safe, but it was also important to get back the group business so we could employ back the number of employees who unfortunately didn’t have work for several months.” From May through October, multiple mountaintop venues including the Summitview Pavilion and the newest après adventure spot, the Off-Piste Patio, provide groups (and individuals) with jaw-dropping views and full food and beverage service—what a stunning vantage point to host your next budget meeting. “We’ve built such a great groups business that no matter what week you pick out of the 52 in a year, there’s always something fun for you to do at Blue Mountain. We’ve figured out how to entertain through all of our attractions, and it’s a great way to keep people employed.” Since countless people have been working from home over the last two to three years, moving programming to a space that allows attendees to soak up the essence of a destination adds a valuable element, but also ticks a key “wellness” box that’s becoming an increasingly high priority. In addition to increased safety, outdoor spaces provide inspiration, and as an added bonus, they aid in fostering creativity and rejuvenation. The appeal of hosting meetings “en plein air”, rather than via Zoom, is likely here to stay. Add team building, visiting a resort attraction or a mid-meeting hike and you’ve likely crushed your individual business goals while providing a full itinerary of outdoor activities that motivate and inspire. Blue is teasing a new outdoor wedding and conference venue at the south end of the resort— stay tuned for updates. “Blue Mountain excels when it comes to team building. The unparalleled setting, variety of programs and our partnership with Summit Team Building will take your event to a new level. Together, we can select the best team building option for your group that infuses fun, energy and excitement into your event while supporting your theme and development goals.” For more information visit bluemountain.ca E Spring 2022

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Growing up in Jamaica, Chef Gerry Williams was a distinctly picky eater. In an effort to create healthy, hearty dishes, Gerry’s mother prepared meals that incorporated his favourite ingredients. Here, Gerry shares three easy recipes that will satisfy even the pickiest eater in your household.

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hanks to his mother’s imaginative epicurean creations, Chef Gerry Williams developed an eagerness and flair for cooking. As a young adult in Jamaica, he enrolled in culinary school. Upon graduating Gerry landed a job in a flight kitchen at Sangster International Airport, three miles east of Montego Bay. Curious about what else the world had to offer, Chef Gerry departed for the United States where he worked at Kiawah Island Golf Resort in South Carolina, Jupiter Beach Resort in Florida, and Harborside Hotel in Maine. In 2008 he headed north for the opening of JW Marriott’s The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa. Four years after his promotion to Sous Chef at The Rosseau, Chef Gerry joined the team at Oliver & Bonacini Café Grill, Blue Mountain. Here, he’s been delighted to teach and lead a brigade of brilliant young chefs. Gerry excels in creating inspired yet humble comfort food using local ingredients. From restaurant dinners to large-scale events, as Chef de Cuisine, Gerry relishes the chance to serve unique and delicious dishes to guests as well as recreating his stand-by favourites.

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G R I L L E D C A LA M A R I Inspired by Oliver & Bonacini’s sister restaurant in downtown Toronto (Jump), this grilled calamari is a light, flavourful dish that completes a healthy Mediterranean-inspired meal. While preparing calamari may be intimidating, it’s not as challenging as it seems—Chef Gerry promises a crowd pleaser with this delectable dish. INGREDIENTS

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roughly 5mm spaces on one side (not cutting through the entire squid tube), and set aside. 2 . Preheat your grill to high. 3 . Grill the calamari and lemon with the top closed for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes until just translucent and curling up. 4 . Preheat a sauce pan on medium and brown the butter (approximately 2-4 minutes), then add all remaining ingredients and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes. 5 . Add grilled calamari to this mix and place charred lemon on the side. Serve and enjoy.

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MAC & CHEESE This deliciously creamy mac and cheese is perfect for the kids or the young at heart. Featuring a scrumptious mix of shredded parmesan and savoury smoked Gouda, there’s no skimping on the good stuff in this family favourite.

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In a sauce pan add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent. 2 . Add in the cream, thyme, cheese, salt, pepper and olive oil. Reduce for 20 minutes. 3 . Strain the sauce with a fine strainer. 1.

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with this change alone). n Learn your food sensitivities, with an IgG blood test. n Reduce your intake of inflammatory foods; refined sugars, refined grain products, and for some people, alcohol too. n If your symptoms are severe, follow a low-histamine diet. n Try natural remedies like quercetin, vitamin C, boswellia, nettle leaf, hesperidin, bromelain. n Daily nasal saline rinse or neti pot. n Support gut health with probiotics, sauerkraut, and an anti-inflammatory diet. n Have your vitamin D level tested (blood). n Consult with a naturopathic doctor (ND) to discuss how you can support your body to be less reactive to your environment. A great tool many NDs use to help alleviate allergy symptoms is intravenous (IV) nutrient therapy. Vitamin C is a great natural antihistamine and is antiinflammatory; however, to get enough that will really be effective often exceeds how much you can comfortably absorb. Infusing this vitamin directly into the vein (along with other nutrients) can be done at a higher dose than oral, which means faster relief. Over my 15 years of experience with IV therapy I have seen many people find great relief from their allergy symptoms with this treatment. Don’t let your allergy symptoms keep you from enjoying the beautiful outdoors! *These are general suggestions and should not be interpreted as medical advice. Discuss this with your qualified healthcare practitioner.

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Georgian Bay Centre for the Arts is enhancing the creative landscape of Owen Sound. From open studios to summer camps, a host of creative classes are also offered in pottery, painting, stained glass, metalworking and printing.

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orag Budgeon and Alan McIntosh are the creative minds behind transforming an old bingo hall in downtown Owen Sound into the Georgian Bay Centre for the Arts (GB Arts). Working within a tight budget, renovations on the 6500 sq. ft. open concept space were completed in 2019 by Alan, his partner Stephen, Morag and their generous friends. “We were able to get all kinds of shelving, racks, dividers, carts, chairs from two elementary schools and a community centre that had closed down,” says Morag. “The community has been very generous with donations of equipment, tools and materials, which we still receive and appreciate! We often refer to ourselves as ‘The Trash Phoenix’. We have risen from the cast-offs and garbage of others.” Both Alan and Morag have enjoyed careers in the Arts—Morag as a jewellery maker and Alan as a metalworker. The pair met nearly 30 years ago and they have remained friends and colleagues ever since. Together, they recognized a lack of resources in Owen Sound, and in particular a lack of space in which to learn, participate and gather with other artistic visionaries. Supported by community donations, the pair employed their own “sweat equity” to build this not-for-profit creative hub, which opened its doors mere months before the pandemic hit. Lake many businesses in our community, GB Arts was forced

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Using classic impasto oils, her grandmother’s 1940s easel and palette knives, Dana Cowie creates landscapes that are translated into cubist shapes of highly textural colour, tone and movement.

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mong other glowing adjectives, the term painterly is often used when describing artist, Dana Cowie’s work. It implies that the artist employs a loose, somewhat uncontrolled manner when manipulating paint, while at the same time making the fullest use of its sensuous properties including mood, movement and spirit. At first glance, Dana’s artwork appears solely abstract but as one steps away, individual

understanding of her subject. Every necessary ingredient is there, but traditional rules of perspective are gone and objects appear simultaneously on different planes. Her application of bold hues, visible brush and knife strokes, thick layers and 3D textural details combine masterfully within her finished work. “I work instantaneously across my canvas, creating layers of colour that overlap as the image emerges through a grid technique Friendship Star, oil on panel, 36” x 48”.

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that I’ve developed over years of my practice. The image emerges as both abstract and representational.” Like most artists, it’s been a process. And, not an easy one. She was raised in Hamilton by her mother and following her death, Dana enrolled in the four-year, visual art program at Central Technical School in Toronto in the 90s. She was strapped financially and the option of ‘free education’ was really her only option. “Mr. Oikawa, my art teacher at Westdale High School, told me that Central Tech had the best art education in Ontario at the time —it really was a blend of learning all the classical disciplines. I got into Ontario College of Art but in the mid 90s its reputation wasn’t great and I didn’t have the funds for tuition.” Dana was not to be stopped. “I’m going to be a full-time artist one day”, was her absolute belief. “I just knew it, but didn’t know when.” s

components quietly emerge and become more recognisable in an impressionistic fashion. As the viewer takes in the entire image of a Cowie landscape, buildings, trees, water and skies become evident. It’s mesmerising. One wants to linger and keep exploring the topography, getting lost within the colour filled panorama. What else is in there? What have I missed? Rather than depicting subject matter from a single viewpoint, Dana’s work shows multiple perspectives and vantage points, where the scene has been taken apart and reassembled in an abstracted, geometric form. Somewhat akin to looking through a kaleidoscope, this ‘cubist’ style was first introduced in the early 20th century by artists Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. Through joyful experimentation and exploration, Dana’s purposeful, impasto applications of pigment result in a complete

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“I WORSHIP THE ENTIRE TIME I’M PAINTING. I SING, I DANCE, I FEEL ALIVE.”

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altering new era for Dana. “They have supported me through all of my years, and with many years not painting because I was home with babies and toddlers and then took me back on when I got back to work! I’ve learned a ton from them and I consider them to be my friends.” With the birth of their two daughters, life in the city was becoming a financial and professional challenge. “I was a fulltime mom and only had two hours a week to paint.” The opportunity to relocate to Owen Sound a few years ago resulted in the next important phase of growth for Dana as an artist. Indeed, a new world unfolded around her. Surrounded by farms, nature, open

Following graduation, Dana spent several years working in public art galleries including the Art Gallery of Hamilton, where among other duties, she also taught art classes. Always looking for varied opportunities, she spent a year in Japan teaching English and once back in Canada, followed her interest in fashion and became a display stylist at Sporting Life and Holt Renfrew. Time devoted to her preferred craft of painting was limited during those hectic days. However, while on her honeymoon in Paris in 2009, she received an email from Toronto’s Canvas Gallery. They had found her work online and wanted to represent her. “Harry and I lived in Toronto in those days and I was painting figurative work.” Thus, began a life

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spaces and water, Dana was amazed and hugely inspired, not just by the beauty, but also by the calm. “My focus shifted because of the location.” Refreshingly open about her Christian beliefs, Dana credits the presence of God in her life as key. Spirituality is a huge influence and plays a role in everything she does. “I worship the entire time I’m painting. I sing, I dance, I feel alive.” In speaking with Dana, her joy is evident and infectious. As an artist myself, seeing Dana’s small studio space in her home was delightful. Like my own it was a little messy. Pudding-like piles of paint (akin to a display of Italian gelato) lay in wait beside her paternal grandmother’s easel and palette knives, ready to be worked. Interestingly, her maternal grandmother came to Canada as a war bride following the Second World War. “Everything British is best,” was her mother’s mantra and has been wholeheartedly adopted by Dana. Art history holds major influence in Dana’s work— expressionism, cubism, and surrealism of artists Paul Klee and Pierre Bonnard, Cezanne, Van Gough. “I love the women of the Bauhaus—the weavers.” The effect of textiles plays an important role in Dana’s work. “Growing up, my mother sewed and knit all my clothes and I always want my work to appear as a blend of landscape meshed with the abstraction of fabrics, textiles and weaves. It’s all in my brain.” In describing her work, Dana explains, “My work is a culmination of years of painting in search of a patchwork quilt effect using thick, expressionist marks. Barns and farmland speak to me as 90

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I live in a rural setting and have good friendships with local farmers.” Armed with resolute support from her husband and daughters, her unwavering faith and strong belief in the power of positive thoughts, Dana works non-stop. She takes risks. Case in point, just before we sat down for this interview, an exhausted Dana had just completed, packaged, and shipped 20 large pieces to Artspace Warehouse in Los Angeles, which has a solid international clientele— the costs involved in the shipping presented a financial hit to be sure but how could she pass up this opportunity? Dana Cowie’s work has been exhibited in numerous solo and group shows across Canada, in the U.S. and England. She is represented by art galleries in Canada, the US and England and is collected worldwide. You must see her work in person to fully understand the astounding complexities of what she creates. E ‘Painterly’ is just the beginning. FIND DANA COWIE FINE ART CANVAS GALLERY, Toronto, ON ART GALLERY OF HAMILTON, Hamilton, ON WESTLAND GALLERY, London, ON GALERIE BLOOM, Montreal, Québec ARTSPACE WAREHOUSE, Los Angeles, CA KELLIE MILLER ARTS, Brighton, United Kingdom DOCKSIDE GALLERY, Berwick-upon-Tweed, England danacowie.com

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in the family room—another trademark of my youth. Re-run after re-run, I would absorb the modern trappings of this suburban home and think of a time not too far in the future when I too could create spaces that would honour the time, location and the people who would embody them. “A truly great structure, one that is meant to stand the tests of time never disregards its environment. A serious architect takes that into account. He knows that if he wants presence, he must consult with nature. He must be captivated by the light. Always the light. Always.” says the character, Simon Wyler. These words along with the most unusual glass house depicted in the quintessential romantic movie, The Lake House transformed my way of thinking about how nature plays a vital role in architecture and how we must be made responsible for considering sustainable and environmental practices. It also established within me, the desire to create a harmonious space where the lucidity of light meets with the darkness of walls. For me, the balance of materials, volumes of space, texture, light, shadows and colours has to be present to create a memorable

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have often wondered where my love and obsession with architecture began. I would have to go back to the age of five when I vividly recall my father coming home and presenting me with a vintage architectural set that he unearthed at a junkyard. Eager to understand how the instruments worked, my fascination was piqued—it became my most prized possession and I carried it with me for over two decades. I gifted it to my greatest mentor who had practiced architecture for many years—I was grateful for his words of wisdom; “Architecture is not a job, it is a way of life.” My journey with architecture continued in viewing the sets and stages on film and in television. The iconic Brady Bunch home inspired me and set my imagination alight. I fantasized about what it would be like to step down from the floating staircase into the sunken living room flanked by a retro style kitchen (marked by orange laminate counters, avocado coloured appliances and a contrasting brick wall), and on the other side the unforgettable double entry doors and the famous Brady stone wall. And who can forget the wood paneled walls

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experience for the end user. A 4,000 square foot home I recently designed (and which is currently under construction) on the shores of Georgian Bay embodies these practices and reveals the personality and the flavours of the family that will reside in this modern structure. The use of vertical wood slats from floor to ceiling emphasize the two-storey open staircase and sprawling open spaces are contrasted with the European handcrafted, brushed finish of the engineered hardwood floors. Teak wooden accents and metal patina porcelain tiles dress the two-storey fireplace wall. Natural lighting is encouraged with floor to ceiling windows offering dramatic views of Georgian Bay. The outdoor space is integrated with the indoor spaces and push the physical boundaries to embody a harmonious balance with nature. It wasn’t until recently that I discovered that my love of film and my role as a designer are very much intertwined. I was privileged to be on the most recent set of an exciting new music video for country singers, Tim and the Glory Boys. Bloodlines was recorded by Sony Music, produced by TrePalm Productions and directed by my son David along with his business partner Matt of RedTip Productions. As a film and video director, David brought me into his world on a blustery day at Pinnacle Rock Farm in the magical little hamlet of Duncan. The similarities in our prospective 94

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crafts were more common than what would appear on the surface; he’d had endless meetings with clients to elaborate on the storyline— it was the structure and imaging upon which the song was to be built. This was much like preparing a set of construction drawings from the creative planning stages with the clients to the organization of consultants who prepare supporting documents for permits. Architecture is deeply ingrained in time and location, telling us a story or depicting a period in history and to a filmmaker, storytelling is at the center of their discipline. However, we can now see that the director uses buildings and interior details to enhance their narratives and on some level the set becomes another character personified as both—artful and unique—to our cultural landscape. Through sets, dialogue, lighting and sounds, filmmakers entertain us in the hopes that they can alter our feelings in the moment and on some higher level give us cause to reflect and connect to the human spirit. We as designers impose details and levels of framework that alter how we see our surroundings. We are made to feel something and we are made to experience our lives in a space that can also alter our feelings and give rise to a higher purpose. Both the filmmaker, and the architect can share the ‘playground’ and learn how each of their worlds can shape the other and elevate art to its highest form. That’s a Wrap. E

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move to the Blue Mountains Keith recognized an opportunity to borrow from a big city concept and create a stylish and convenient downtown loft-style apartment, complete with a rooftop terrace worthy of a Manhattan walk-up. “When I lived in the city I loved to park my car and walk everywhere,” says Keith. “I like the experience of living in a neighbourhood, where I can walk to great restaurants and coffee shops—this is the experience I had in Toronto and it was what I was seeking in Thornbury.” The seed was planted. This massive residential project was planned with beauty, history and convenience in mind, but it took a lot to get there. By design, loft apartments typically have wide-open spaces, high ceilings, exposed ducts, brickwork, mezzanines and large windows. Organized on two levels (and accessed by a glass elevator that runs

hen Toronto based entrepreneur Keith Turner purchased this downtown Thornbury building, the structure was non-descript, with an accounting firm on the main floor and upstairs a neglected apartment was dated, cramped and had no outdoor space. The story of many small-town downtowns often goes like this; historic, utilitarian buildings that once held residences, have been converted to offices; more often than not, the residents who once called these buildings home (and kept commerce bustling downstairs) moved out, trading a walkable community for other conveniences. While initially purchased as an investment property, in contemplating making the permanent

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“I WANTED IT TO LOOK LIKE A RENOVATED WAREHOUSE, LIKE A LOFT APARTMENT. I KNEW THAT I WANTED OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE—THAT WAS REALLY CRITICAL TO ME— BUT I DIDN’T WANT TO TAKE CARE OF A LAWN.”

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significantly by Keith’s cozy decor selections, as well as a plethora of thought-provoking artwork. By adding a substantial addition to the back of the original structure, Keith was able to stretch more space out of the original footprint. “I worked as my own general contractor in a lot of regards, but when you don’t start with an end in mind, all directions get you there, but it’s easy to get lost and it’s easy to make mistakes. Because I was designing my own place and my own passion, it was a lot of hit-and-miss.” Most of the furnishings in the main living area of the loft were repurposed from previous residences, while Keith’s impressive art collection is regularly refreshed and relocated. “Instead of constantly having the same pieces in the same places, I tend to change the look of the room by season.” Due to his inclination to cyclically shuffle

from street level), the top floor features an office mezzanine, sitting room and terrace, while the main level comprises three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The new space features unusual geometries, which Keith took advantage of to create dramatic and characterful new rooms. “It was a very interactive process with input from many people,” explains Keith. “I didn’t work with an architect. I went through a check-list—I wanted it to look like a renovated warehouse, like a loft apartment. I knew that I wanted outdoor living space—that was really critical to me—but I didn’t want to have to take care of a lawn. I knew that I needed a carport, but not a garage. I’m not a traditional white picket fence kind of guy, so this really works for me.” The architectural style is heavily industrial, while warmed up

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renovation process. So, you can walk all the way around it which is an interesting neat effect. I realized I had created a problem and worked with Chantico and MCR to create a solution.” While white kitchens are a continuing favorite for their clean, fresh appearance, decorating with black is quickly becoming a popular trend in kitchen design. Keith’s near-black cabinets pump up the drama and are paired with bold brass hardware. An onyx hood and backsplash float over the range, while custom concrete countertops offer a stylish alternative to pale granite or marble. “I didn’t know when I started, that the slight flexing in the floor might create a problem for kitchen fabrication, but it did. One of the things that I encountered with this older building was, as you’re walking around you can feel the floor flexing a little—you can feel that it’s not a hundred percent level. One s

his wall decor, Keith invested in art trackers—a versatile and robust hanging system designed for rearranging art and tapestries with minimal no damage to walls. Stepping out of the elevator, the foyer leads to a sitting area, or “scotch and conversation pit”, as Keith calls it. This intimate nook is cozy by design with comfortable twin leather-bound armchairs. The space is anchored by a vibrant floor-to-ceiling painting Keith acquired while living in Colombia. A three-sided, floating fireplace aids in separating the spaces while providing warmth and ambiance to the kitchen, dining room and sitting areas. “The positives in being your own designer/general contractor are, that I got to design and build as I went along, but the negatives are, you can miss some stuff. The fireplace for example is where it is because there is a support beam there and I didn’t think to move it early in the

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KEITH’S FAVOURITE SPACES VARY FROM SEASON TO SEASON. IN THE COOLER MONTHS HE SPENDS HIS TIME IN THE MAIN FLOOR LIVING ROOM, BUT WHEN THE WEATHER WARMS HE’S DRAWN TO THE UPPER LEVEL WHERE A MULTI-SEASON OASIS EXISTS. Spring 2022 107

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loft. The master bedroom has a rustic, industrial finish, characterised by exposed wooden beams, custom iron wardrobe and staircase leading up to the mezzanine above. With a generous floor plan, unadorned white-washed walls and an abundance of natural light, the space is at once raw and calming. Ashton’s Blinds in Thornbury provided custom, automatic window treatments; “All the blinds are

of the problems we had with the countertop was that we couldn’t use a rigid material such as marble. It was an interesting workaround and I eventually found a company based in Quebec that fabricates custom made concrete countertops and because it’s concrete, it’s flexible.” Exposed brick work carries through nearly every room in the

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electrical, so at night all I have to do is press a button.” Keith’s favourite spaces vary from season to season. In the cooler months he spends his time in the main floor living room, but when the weather warms he’s drawn to the upper level where a multiseason oasis exists. Once upon a time, building rooftops were dreary, inhospitable places used to scatter HVAC systems or elevator equipment—but here, Keith has created a sophisticated and lush outdoor living area in which to wine and dine his guests. Specifically chosen decor items were selected for their weather durability as well as aesthetics. Cohesive loft themes like exposed brick, architectural beams and modular elements ensure the terrace vibe is akin to the interiors. Strategically placed lighting adds to the ambiance—what a wonderful vantage point to view the sun as it dips down over the Escarpment. Like many small towns, upper floor residential options in Thornbury’s downtown area are all but disappearing. “I purchased with a view to helping bring more retail to the main street of Thornbury,” says Keith. “I had a tentative agreement with the Loft Gallery to relocate from Clarksburg to Thornbury from the time I bought the building.” With a conviction to revitalization, Keith has completely transformed this formerly drab and cramped apartment—the mix, both of indoor and outdoor living spaces, reveals an authentic, modern apartment perfect for Keith’s lifestyle, 110 escarpmentmagazine.ca

while the vivacious Loft Art Gallery below continues to thrive. “It’s a more noticeable building, whether you like it or not,” laughs Keith, referring to the large trompe l’oeil scene that adorns the second story façade, painted by artist Susanna Lamy. “Some people love the mural on the front, some don’t. But I really wanted to add to the vibrancy of downtown. If I’m going to live here, I want it to be spectacular for me, but also, I wanted to make a valuable contribution to the town.” In other words, an ideal blend of old and new ideals—a place where he can actually walk, shop, dine and interact, while harbouring an intimate, private abode just steps away. E SOURCE GUIDE General Contractor BRIAN MCNABB CONSTRUCTION

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PROMOTION

NEW VENTURES BUSINESS SPOTLIGHTS

A. SLADE ARCHITECTS INC. Based in Collingwood, A. Slade Architects Inc. is a local architecture firm that focuses on delivering concept-inspired homes that reflect its client’s ideas and values. Owner Andrew Slade was raised in Thornbury and completed his undergraduate and Master of Architecture at Carleton University, Azreili School of Architecture. Upon graduating he secured a position at one of the top design firms in Toronto, Baird Sampson Neuert Architects. Here he gained a significant amount of experience in both the educational and the residential sector. Looking to put down roots, Andrew moved his growing family back to where it all began. “When we thought about where we would want to raise our family, it quickly all made sense to ‘live where you want to live and let the work follow’.” A. Slade Architects Inc. was founded in May 2021. Building on his extensive experience,

Andrew’s new venture upholds the highest principals and professionality one would expect from a ‘big city firm’. “We provide all-inclusive start to finish design services from planning and site analysis, detailed design and permit drawings, construction review and much more. There is a lot to consider when designing your dream home, cottage, or chalet—and it is our passion to communicate this process to you and bring your ideas to life in the most sustainable and effective way.” With a focus on communication and collaboration, Andrew understands that the simple act of ‘listening’ and ‘understanding’ a client’s needs is essential to the success of every project. “It is our philosophy that welcoming this collaboration early on in the process allows for a smooth transition into (and throughout) the construction phase while bringing you the highest quality of custom home in the most practical way.” A. Slade Architects Inc. upholds a strong belief that every home, building, and project can and should incorporate sustainable and environmental values.

“Every client comes with their own unique balance, priority, and understanding of this, but I feel it is my duty to inform them of the opportunities that come from integrating energy efficiency into their designs. My philosophy is that there are many simple principles of good design that can not only improve the quality of space, but also maximize the use of our surrounding environments.” “I take great pride in boasting about this community and assisting people who want to move to this area to enjoy the amenities it offers. My passion is architecture, and specifically in the design of custom homes, however, architecture is also a conversation, a relationship, and ultimately a devotion to your client’s needs. It is through this commitment, energy, and optimism, that is intrinsic to every project at A. Slade Architects Inc., that we create the special environments that reflect our appreciation and care for this wonderful place we call ‘home’.

THE NEW MEAFORD FACTORY OUTLET For a truly one-of-a-kind shopping experience, visit the New Meaford Factory Outlet, located on Grey Road 12, on the corner of Thom Street (one mile west of the Meaford hospital). Here, you’ll find a wide variety of home and garden décor, candles, houseware accessories, and interesting giftware. Owners Anne and Gary Bochna previously founded Thornbury Home Hardware Building Centre and are the current owners of the Meaford Factory

Outlet. “Gary bought the name, and we legally had it changed it to The New Meaford Factory Outlet in 2020,” says Sandra Micks, Manager. “We carry a variety of affordable merchandise in a clean, bright and friendly atmosphere. Our products range in price so that if a child wants to buy a Mother’s Day gift for example, there are many well priced choices.” The New Meaford Factory Outlet has just expanded its floor space, providing an additional 1,000 sq. ft. of retail space, which includes a festive year-round Christmas section. “Our customers are always pleasantly surprised at the quality and variety of the merchandise in the store. As we are a discount factory warehouse outlet, our brands and labels vary. As we

expand, we will be adding an assortment of merchandise and where possible, will work with Canadian suppliers.” With a focus on affordability, the New Meaford Factory Outlet is inviting and warm, while still taking care to provide exceptional customer service. “We believe in offering our customers a welcoming atmosphere with good value for their money and a choice of unique items. Our staff is very friendly and we greet each and every customer as they come into the store. Any questions or assistance is provided immediately. I believe that we provide the best customer service that can be had in a retail environment.”

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MAPLEGROVE LANDSCAPE DESIGN/BUILD Designers of award-winning pool and outdoor living projects, Maplegrove Landscape Design/Build specializes in creating stunning water features, pools, patios, walls, stonework and planting. Based in the village of Bognor, owner Bruce Turner founded Maplegrove Landscape Design/Build after a successful career as a licensed cabinet maker. Since the beginning, Maplegrove has become synonymous with great landscape design and construction excellence. That’s because they’re passionate about getting it right, from selecting the best materials

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on your property, to detailed workmanship and site clean-up when the job is finished. “Landscape construction is our specialty,” says Bruce. “We take pride in offering innovative, eye-catching outdoor living areas. From pool decks to cabanas, patios to walkways and so much more, our designs are dreams that come to reality.” We all feel more alive when we get outside to play, relax, gather with friends, and be inspired by our natural surroundings. Whether your space is sprawling or compact, Maplegrove can help design the perfect place to connect with what makes Grey and Bruce counties a great place to live. It takes time, effort, and skill to install and maintain a landscaped garden. Maplegrove Landscape Design/Build removes the stress, so you can focus on

your daily routine and spend quality time with your family. “Simply tell us what you envision for your outdoor space and we will draw it out for you to view.” Once you approve your custom design, Bruce’s team will prepare your yard for the installation. “From there it becomes an ever-lasting source of pride to any homeowner.” With years of satisfied clients, Bruce has always believed in being very hands on: “I offer quality assurance to my customers—I still work on-site every day. People want me there, for quality control and sharing creative ideas on site with the customers. I also ensure that our job sites are always left in a tidy and organized way at the end of each day.” 084448 Six Sideroad, Bognor, maplegrovelandscape.ca 905-586-3635

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The Trend Continues A tale of marketing, multiple offers and demand.

Desmond von Teichman Broker of Record, Owner, Royal Le Page Locations North Realty, Brokerage

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When these counter-intuitive market valuations happen, you can start to understand why people will invest in, and pay a premium for something real like property. Its tangible. You can start to understand why they would pay what a previous market understanding would call a premium. Add to that they can actually enjoy the investment personally. They can ski, golf, hike, bike from the back door of their investment and have it appreciate at a rate in excess of the return of most other investments. Though I have to get right out there and say that this type market inflation cannot go on forever. Markets go up and down and there must be a flattening of the price growth curve at some point. But with what we have seen over the past two plus years I guess the real question is “why aren’t we seeing even more demand”? Of course, this is a gross oversimplification of things, and my comment on people investing in companies with no profitability is a touch tongue in cheek. Although, at a recent conference I attended on property technology companies (proptech) I did hear of one company doing a $50 million raise and they were what the founder described

like to look back at my past Market Watch editorials before I write a new one. It helps me avoid duplication and boring the heck out of the readers. As I look back, I realize that I am starting to duplicate themes. The good news is that I don’t think most will find it boring. While the theme remains the same, the data is just so interesting, unprecedented and sensational that it can’t help but be of interest. Grade 10 economics are still at play. Too much demand for too little supply. I addressed supply last time, and not much has changed there. It is limited. What will it take to cool demand? Interestingly, (so far) neither a strong indication of rising interest rates or even a land war in Europe seem to be having an impact in Southern Georgian Bay.

In the first part of the year thus far, our sales volumes continue to hit high water marks. This being the total amount people have spent on real estate. However, these higher sales volumes are being achieved on substantially lower numbers of homes sold. The reason—price. In the first two months of 2022, the year to date average sale price was up a whopping 40%! Traditionally, real estate is like the tortoise of tortoise and hare fame. Slow and steady wins the race. The market goes up and the market goes down, but the yield curve usually trends upwards when you look at it over longer time periods. You just don’t normally see increases in double digits like this, let alone 40%! Increases like that have, in recent memory, been reserved for things like tech stocks and speculative investment. The world is awash with money. Publicly traded companies that have the eye of investors on them can reach meteoric valuations, despite the fact that many of them have never made so much as a penny in profit. While proven, profitable companies lag behind in valuation as they are sometimes viewed by investors as “old school” and are not seen to have the same potential upside as their “start-up” counterparts.

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as “pre-revenue” (i.e. they haven’t even started charging for their product). I have heard of pre-profit start-ups, but prerevenue? Doing a $50 million raise? I think that investing in real property rather than pre-revenue property technology is a field that I am more interested in. And there we come full circle, right back to demand. Is it starting to ease off though? The numbers don’t indicate that. But I will say that marketing is an absolute key to a successful sale. And a cornerstone of a marketing plan is pricing. Pricing, while always an important factor in marketing is more important now than ever. Lately we have seen some sellers reach a little in their pricing strategy and when “offer day” arrives, they have no offers. This is a disaster. In a market where there are more buyers than sellers, to hit a pivotal day like offer day with no one at the table, puts the seller on their back feet. Quick adjustments can sometimes save the day, but for the most part, the damage is done. When representing a seller, the key is knowing how to bait the hook to get the most amount of interest in the property and have multiple offers. I recognize completely that this sounds garish if you are on the buying side. But remember, it is the seller in this market that sets the stage. And when we are hired by the seller to do the best we 136 escarpmentmagazine.ca

Southern Georgian Bay MLS® Dollar Sales by Month 2020 vs 2021 vs 2022

can for them, we will deploy the tools we know we need to use to get that job done. When representing buyers, there are a massive number of tools and strategies we use to best represent them. In a balanced market we use these strategies to beat each other up to the mutual benefit of our clients. But for now, it is still a seller’s market in Southern Georgian Bay. Regarding the Southern Georgian Bay real estate market, while 2022’s unit sales were not as robust as 2021’s, the region’s year-to-date dollar sales continued at a record clip due to the escalating sale prices. January and February enjoyed big record volume sales of $152,670,326 and $180,800,266 respectively, up 44% and 18% from last year’s prior highs. March saw its second biggest sales month ever, down 11% from last year’s $267,336,402. All totaled, 2022’s record Q1 volume of $574,475,698 was up 8% from Q1-2021’s former benchmark $527,141,694. On the units’ side, Q1’s 494 sales were the region’s third best ever, down 22% from last year’s moonshot 631, and down 6% from Q1-2017’s 528. This year’s sales came on 755 new listings, yielding a relatively strong 65% sales/listings ratio. That’s down from Q1-2021’s 80%, but up from Q1-2020’s 49%, Q1-2019’s 51% and Q1-2018’s 56%. As well, Q1 saw just 23 expired listings. That was down from Q1-

2021’s 28, and way down from Q1-2020’s 132, Q1-2019’s 94 and Q1-2018’s 113. Additionally, Q1 had a strong 103.1% sale-price-to-list-price ratio—up from Q12021’s 101.4%. And like last year it had just one month of inventory throughout the entire quarter. By comparison, Q1-2020, Q1-2019 and Q1-2018 had an average of five and four months of inventory respectively. So there has been relatively strong demand this year and overprice sales have been the norm. The best news in all this—that is, if you’re a homeowner who managed to time the market well—is that Q1-2022’s average sale price of $1,162,906 (for single-family homes, townhouses and condos combined) was up 142%, 113%, 94% and 39% from 2018-2021 respectively. And if you’ve owned a home in this beautiful region since 2010, you’ve seen the average sale price go up a mindboggling 295%. That said, we’ve also seen a big shift in sales by price range. One example: in Q1-2018, 4% of Southern Georgian Bay homes sold for $1M+; in Q1-2019 it was 6%; in Q1-2020 it was 9%; in Q1-2021 it was 22%; and in Q1-2022 it was 45%, a more than 11-fold increase in just four years. Demand remains strong, and supply remains short. Indicators are that we will see continued price appreciation as we make our way through 2022. E

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Spring Has Sprung and The Hawkins/Ryerse

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HIKE/BIKE FOR HOSPICE Each year, The Hawkins/Ryerse Group takes part in Hospice Georgian Triangle’s Hike/Bike to raise funds for the Hospice Georgian Triangle Foundation. We would like to challenge all of our clients, family/ friends and neighbours to join in this great event for a truly important cause! WHERE: Collingwood Legion. WHEN: Sunday May 29, 2022

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330 First Street, Collingwood ON L9Y 1B4

705-445-5520 | info@HawkinsRyerse.com RealEstateatBlueMountain.com **Broker

The Team GIVE’R Foundation honours our dear friend Kenneth McAlpine and provides direct support to youth and young adults to pursue their passions and chase after their dreams. This past winter, Team GIVE’R supported 4 youth from Collingwood with season passes to Blue Mountain along with new snowboards + gear. Team GIVE’R also supported 5 youth from Rossland, BC & surrounding communities with ski gear and season passes to RED Mountain. Team GIVE’R wants to ensure everyone is safe and having a GIVE’R of a time!

*Sales Representative

Spring

INTO YOUR NEW HOME

Welcome to Grey Bruce & Simcoe County. The list of activities are endless this time of year. Enjoy live theatre, hiking waterfalls, kayaking, fishing, boating, and golfing in this spectacular area. Dream of owning? Can’t relocate yet? Consisder buying and doing a Airbnb.

Shannon Deckers Sales Representative

shannon@shannondeckers.com

519.375.5120

This is one of the fastest growing areas anywhere, and you need to be part of it. Best time to buy real estate? YESTERDAY! So get buying today. Selling Your home? I have a list of clients looking to buy in this area. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Buy and Selling Grey Bruce & Simcoe is what I do.

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JOSH DOLAN

REAL ESTATE BROKER TOP

National Gross Sales Royal LePage – 2019, 2020, 2021

INDIVIDUALLY

TOP 3 % National Sales 2013-2018

2021

105 GEORGIAN BAY LN, THE BLUE MOUNTAINS - $3,195,000

126 CRESTVIEW CRT, THE BLUE MOUNTAINS - $2,195,000

6 bed, 4.5 bath Georgian Bay Club Semi, fronting 10th Fairway with views of Georgian Bay and iconic 13th Green. Contemporary home with too many features to list. One of the finest offerings in the area.

4 bed, 3.5 bath home, backing onto 13th hole Monterra Golf Course with Escarpment views. Highly customized throughout, open concept kitchen/living/dining. 2-car garage. Large composite deck with outdoor kitchen.

S164-220 GORD CANNING DR, BLUE MOUNTAINS - $449,000

1 bed, 1 bath suite in the Westin Trillium House. Luxurious ground floor suite fronting the Mill Pond in Blue Mountain Village. Fully furnished unit in the rental program. Only steps to all the shops/restaurants.

107 HOOVER LN, THE BLUE MOUNTAINS - $2,995,000

Approx. 75ft of Georgian Bay waterfront, 3 bed 2.5 bath home with in-floor heat. Main floor primary with ensuite, second floor recreation room with kitchenette. Attached 2-car garage.

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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

107 MOUNTAIN RD, MEAFORD - $1,995,000

149 GRAND CYPRESS LN, BLUE MOUNTAINS - $3,295,000

5 bed, 3.5 bath Custom built home in Monterra Estates. Backs onto 7th Green of Monterra Golf Course. Large chef’s kitchen with wine room. Vaulted great room with stone fireplace. Shows to perfection.

3 bed, 2 full & 2 half bath home with stunning Georgian Bay and Escarpment views. Kitchen features custom cherry cabinets and built-in appliances. In-floor heat on lower level and media/theatre room.

32-214 BLUESKI GEORGE CRES, BLUE MOUNTAINS - $995,000

3 bed, 2.5 bath Townhome with Post & Beam Chalet feel. Main level master with ensuite, open concept kitchen/dining overlooking great room with stone fireplace. Large sun deck over 2-car garage.

NOW is a great time to SELL.

THE RIVERHOUSE, THORNBURY- $4,800,000

The Riverhouse - unparalleled, one-of-a-kind. Exceptional 5 bed, 3.5 bath Estate on 24 acres with 2,000 ft of Beaver River frontage. Extensively renovated with detailed, custom work throughout. A must see.

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Aftershot

THE PHOTO “This shot is of Grey Bruce climber Dustin Johntson-Jewell working through a hard sequence of pocket holds on the route, ‘Chica Loca (5.13b)’ at Devil’s Glen. Dustin is a passionate and inspiring climber who volunteers for the Ontario Alliance of Climbers to help keep climbing access open in Ontario. This challenging climbing route was Dustin’s project last spring—after several attempts his perseverance paid off and he ascended the route by summer! I strived to capture the beauty and difficulty of the movements, despite not seeing the determination in Dustin’s face. The image was shot with a 12mm prime lens at f8, 1/320 second, ISO 100 on a crop-sensor mirrorless camera.” THE PHOTOGRAPHER Will Tam is an avid climber, photographer and videographer from Toronto who frequently recreates in the Blue Mountains. His images have been published in local and national magazines, in retail stores and his work in short films have been widely viewed. “My goal with my photography is to inspire others to get outdoors and get after it!” His photos are often bright and colourful capturing a wide scene yet intimate enough to connect and draw the viewer into the image.

Tag @escarpmentmagazine or #escarpmentmagazine on Instagram or Facebook for a chance to be featured in Aftershot. Your image will appear in an upcoming issue of Escarpment, plus you’ll also receive a $200 gift certificate to a local restaurant.

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On location at the Butter Gallery, Collingwood

YOUR JOURNEY TO SOLD BEGINS WITH US. SHOPS: Collingwood, 321 Hurontario Street Muskoka, 107 Maple Street, Port Carling Owen Sound, 891 2nd Avenue CONTACT: Direct +647-351-3351 mcgregorhahnegroup@evrealestate.com JAMES MCGREGOR, Sales Representative, Certified International Property Specialist

MAX HAHNE, Broker, International Real Estate Specialist,

Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist

Engel and Völkers Toronto Central, Brokerage Each Brokerage independently owned and operated

MCGREGORHAHNEGROUP.EVREALESTATE.COM LETITIA BALDAUF, Sales Representative, MBA Luxury Brand Management

RUTHANN BROWN, Broker, Certified International Property Specialist

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