Author: Cara Williams

A Table With A View

From a quick drink to an unforgettable meal, no visit to Blue Mountain Resort is complete without a quintessential mountaintop dining experience at Summitview Pavilion. The menu features a curated selection of BBQ dishes, shareables and casual fare, as well as a charcuterie board that pairs perfectly with sangria and a stunning Georgian Bay sunset.

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Preserving & Celebrating Black History

The preservation of local Black history was a lifelong dream of Howard Sheffield, founder of Sheffield Park Black History & Cultural Museum. Today his vision is carried on by his nieces Carolynn and Sylvia Wilson—direct descendants of early Black settlers in Southern Georgian Bay.

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Liquid Gold

Each spring, white petals blanket the apple trees throughout the Beaver Valley, signalling the beginning of the valley’s growing season. But for a pair of keen beekeepers, their apiary has already begun buzzing with activity in preparation for the busy spring and summer months.

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The Legends of Blue Mountain

In the 1970’s and 1980’s skiing was undeniably the most glamorous of winter pursuits —a delicious frozen cocktail of speed, athleticism and affluence. Add a tan, a pair of tight ski pants, give it a shake and what do we have? A 1970/80s era ski instructor.

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Escape to the Woods

This twice renovated Mulmur township home was initially designed to take advantage of its position on a rolling, forested plot of land. In working with the original structure, designer Brad Abbott and builder Blake Farrow created a relaxing escape for a growing family that capitalizes on the serene wooded views.

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How to Shop Local While Social Distancing

From restaurants ramping up delivery offerings to fitness classes going virtual, businesses are coming up with different ways to meet their customers’ needs during this challenging time. We’ve compiled a list of businesses in our area that are offering their services during the pandemic.

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Exploring Escarpment’s Sidecountry

While Ontario may not be known for our “high alpine” we do have ample rolling hills that provide more than adequate terrain for ski touring and split-boarding. Vertical gains range from 500-1,000 feet and the lack of crowds and endless wilderness adds to the magic of backcountry (or in our case sidecountry) skiing.

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The Snow Must Go On

Escarpment ski resorts & private clubs have been hard at work putting in place a plan designed to minimize crowds, streamline dining and boil down the ski experience to its core—an awesome day on the hill.

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