FAMILY CROSS-COUNTRY SKI DAY IN THE GANARASKA FOREST
PORT HOPE – Mark your calendars on Saturday, January 16th for a fun filled session of cross-country skiing in the Ganaraska Forest. Join the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) at the Ganaraska Forest Centre (GFC) to test your skills on the trails, or to learn how to ski for the first time.
Everyone is welcome to come out for one of two sessions; 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. offer an introduction to skiing, a guided ski in the magnificent Ganaraska Forest, and a steaming mug of hot chocolate to finish off the session.
Complimentary ski rentals are included in the $8 per person fee, but please keep in mind that pre-registration is required for this event by calling 905.797.2721. All participants must be over ten years of age, and don’t forget to dress in warm layers. In case of poor ski conditions, the alternate day to join in the fun will take place on Saturday January 23rd, 2010.
Visit www.grca.on.ca for current ski conditions or to learn more about GRCA’s 2010 public events.
How to find us:
From the East: Exit 401 at Port Hope and travel north on County Road 28 to County Road 9. Travel west on County Road 9 for 16 km. Watch for GFC sign and turn north on Cold Springs Camp Road, and travel for 4 km to the forest centre.
From the West: Exit 401 and travel north on Hwy 115. Turn east onto Durham Road 9 and travel for 10 km. Watch for GFC sign and turn north on Cold Springs Camp Road, and travel for 4km to the forest centre.
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For further information, please contact:
Ryan Goodall or Ralph Shaw
GFC Outdoor Education Instructors
905.797.2721
education@grca.on.ca
Amy Griffiths
Marketing & Communications Officer
905.885.8173 ext 235
agriffiths@grca.on.ca
