Save the date...

The Blue Mountains Bruce Trail Club is hosting the

Bruce Trail Conservancy

2012 Annual General Meeting

September 14, 15 & 16, 2012
Collingwood, ON

Plans are well underway for the 2012 BTC Annual General Meeting in Collingwood on the weekend of Sept.14-16. September typically features gentle breezes off Georgian Bay and just-right temperatures for hiking.  Whatever the weather, the Blue Mountains folks hope to arrange a good weekend.

The Friday night Soiree will occur  in the pleasant surroundings of Highlands Nordic Ski Club . The Saturday business & banquet will be at the Collingwood Legion. Details to follow, but the full package cost is expected to be $55.00 p.p.

The Saturday afternoon workships will include:

-Collingwood Museum  &  Dock Walk ($2.00 Museum fee; max.20). Explore our ship-building history & stroll the nearby scenic dock-walk.

-Creemore Springs Brewery Tour & Village Stroll (free; max 25) Taste & tour the brewery & stroll pretty Creemore.

-Nottawasaga River Cruise ($15.00 p.p.; max.15). A bargain price for a narrated cruise along the historic Nottawasaga River in nearby Wasaga beach.

-Tour & Tasting at Georgian Hills Vineyard ($20.00 p.p. max.20). Explore a  new estate winery nestled in the Beaver Valley.

-Bill Baker Envir.Hike of Noisy River Property (free, max. 30). Hike  through hardwoods, conifers &  spectacular river gorge in this newly acquired BTC property.

-Keene Boots Presentation (free, no max.) All you need to know about boots from a strong supporter of the BTC. Held in the Legion.

-Bike Tour of Collingwood Trail System (free, max.20, BYO Bike) Townfolks are proud of their extensive trail system. Pace will be liesurely. 

-Tour of Amaizingly Green Ethanol Plant (free, max 15) Converting corn to fuel is not without controversy. Become informed about the process.

 Social Hour at the Legion will be from 5:00 to 6:00 followed by dinner  Rumour has it that Elvis has not left the building & the  serenading songster will provide mealtime entertainment. Awards & silent auction results will fill the 7:30 to 9:30 time slot. And then....the night will  be still young , the bar will be open , music will  play, and the young at heart can party !. 

Sunday morning will feature a short, medium and long hike all in the Pretty River Valley. Starts will be staggered  so each hike should terminate at the same time and  place  where the Lloyd Smith & George Willis awards will be presented ,  only steps from the trail. Washrooms will be provided by Mother Nature and parking is courtesy of local snowmobilers who rarely ride in September. 

When you depart for  home, we hope you will have enjoyed your visit to Collingwood and Clearview Township.

** Book your accommodation soon **

Accommodation is already tight in Collingwood as the Centurion Bike Race is being held in Collingwood on the same weekend.

Go to www.collingwoodhotels.ca or www.visitsouthgeorgianbay.ca or www.bbcanada.com/associations/CABBA for more accomodation information.