THE GANARASKA REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES CANCELLATION OF PUBLIC EVENT DUE TO LACK OF SNOW AND ICY CONDITIONS
CAMPBELLCROFT – With the promise of snow just around the corner, staff of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) are planning their annual Family Cross-Country Ski Day. Cross-country skiing is fun, invigorating and a great form of exercise for the whole family, and the Ganaraska Forest is an ideal location to take part in this outdoor activity.
Join Ganaraska Forest Centre staff on Saturday January 28th, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. for a half-day of fun, and to get started or re-acquainted with cross-country skiing. Receive an introductory ski lesson, go on a guided ski through the forest, and finish off the session with a mug of hot chocolate while you reminisce over what a wonderful experience you just had.
Pre-registration & payment for this event are required by calling the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority at 905.885.8173. The $15.00 per person registration fee includes complimentary ski rentals. The GRCA welcomes people of all ages to the Ganaraska Forest for recreational uses but for this event, children must be 8 years of age or older.
Please don’t forget to dress in warm layers! In case of poor ski conditions, the alternate day to participate will be February 4th, 2012.
Ganaraska Forest Centre (10585 Cold Springs Camp Road):
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 the GFC sign and turn north on Cold Springs Camp Road, and travel for 4km 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 the GFC sign and turn north on Cold Springs Camp Road, and travel for 4km to the Forest Centre.
