Summer Day Trips
Beach Trip clip art by Gerald_G on openclipart.org
Agincourt District Libraries Blog is pleased to present this post by Leo W., Branch Head at the Bridlewood Branch.
Running out of things to do to for those hot sultry summer days? Why not go on a day trip with your family or friends? From hidden waterfalls to scenic lookouts, many of these perfect getaways are only an hour or so drive away. Here are some of my suggestions:
Cheltenham Badlands, Panorama by Ian Muttoo, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Cheltenham Badlands Trail
Located in Caledon (about a 40 minute drive away), the mars-like surface is the result of agriculture erosion that exposed the shale rock underneath. The area used to be a river bed of a long forgotten river. [Unfortunately,Cheltenham Badlands is temporarily closed].
Dundas Valley in Fall by RichardBH, licensed under CC BY 2.0
Dundas Valley Lookout Trail
Located in Dundas (south of Hamilton), this scenic lookout spot is best enjoyed during summer and autumn. The trail system is easy to trek and a wealth of amenities are nearby.
Rouge Park by Stefan Ogrisek, licensed under CC BY 2.0
Rouge Park
A short drive to the east end of the city is Rouge Park, Canada’s first National Urban Park. From relaxing on the beach, to trekking in the forest trails, to canoeing among the cattails,—the 79.5 km2 green space offers something for everyone.
Humber Bay Arch Bridge by Michael Gil, licensed under CC BY 2.0
Toronto Cycling Trails
Why drive when you can cycle? In recent years, Toronto has been aggressively building trails across the city such as the Waterfront Trail. There are many to choose from, why not try one for yourself? If you would like some help choosing a bike trail, read about some of the trails recommended by the Toronto Star recently.
Still looking for more ideas? Why not check out the travel collection at your local Toronto Public Library branch? Here are some books to get you started:
Additional online resources:
[This post was revised on August 22, 2015 to include information about the temporary closure of Cheltenham Badlands]
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As of May 2015 the Cheltenham Badlands is closed to visitors (likely for several years) while a long-term conservation plan is developed.
Ontario Heritage Trust: http://bit.ly/1h3B5bv