Friday, July 24, 2009

TLTV Ep 53 - The Old Mill (Part 1 - Exterior)

In 1793 the Kings Mill - the forerunner to todays Old Mill - was built in order to process lumber for the first homes in Toronto. Today, the Old Mill Inn & Spa is located in the heart of the hiking and biking trails of the scenic Humber River valley, close to wildflower-filled woodlands and manicured gardens. It is now a Toronto landmark, a picturesque English-style inn complete with beamed ceilings, glowing fireplaces and original flagstone flooring. As an addition to its extensive meeting and conference facilities, the Old Mill offers hotel rooms and suites, an incredible restaurant and a tea garden. It also hosts numerous weddings much of the year. In fact, a common site at the Old Mill is to see brides and grooms getting married in the Old Mill's chapel and celebrating in one of the Old Mill's many incredible dining rooms. In this episode we are going to take a look at the exterior of the Old Mill. You will see it's charming facade, as well as the tea garden, patios, and some to the roadways leading to the entrance.

TLTV Ep 52 - Terra Cotta Conservation Area (Part 2)

We're back at the Terra Cotta Conservation Area. In this episode we'll check out more tree-lined paths and sit by a small lake. We'll also visit a secluded little spot where water from the lake pours out into a small stream. Finally, we'll look in on some friendly frogs near a nice picnic area. Enjoy!

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

TLTV Ep 51 - Terra Cotta Conservation Area (Part 1)

Situated on the rugged Niagara escarpment, Terra Cotta Conservation Area consists of 508 acres which is slowly being transformed back to its original beauty. To help the area recover from its former use as an intense recreation and camping site, in recent years an award-winning naturalized wetland has been created, replacing a stone swimming pool, while the forests have been enhanced by planting. The 308 acre Terra Cotta Forest adjoins the Conservation Area, providing a real sense of wilderness right next door the ever-expanding urban development.

Terra Cotta is a trail lovers paradise. A variety of trails take visitors past the forests, fields, lakes and ponds of the Niagara Escarpment surroundings, and link up with well-known Bruce Trail, and let you experience natural settings, so close to urban and rural developments. The trails at Terra Cotta accommodate all levels of trail users, from beginner to expert with a variety of terrains and distances.