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a green hue should be evident in the park you will need to get over to the forested riverbanks. Watch for areas left bank. It's best to be prepared when of trillium plants as well in the wooded disembarking as the river flow can areas. swing your canoe around. Hold tight The river is usually not very busy and don't be afraid to enjoy the refreshand everyone is moving in the same ing splash in the water- it might be up direction so you can expect a smooth to your knees. journey without heavy traffic. · From the Glen down you will Some highlights to consider: continue to enjoy beautiful stretches of · If you start in Inglewood there is nature that will make you feel you are a significant drop in the river by the somewhere further north. You'll enjoy The author--Michael travelling under the railway bridge on Caledon golf course- be prepared to Schultz. get out and carry your canoe around the east side of Georgetown. There are this impediment. a few tricky areas here, particularly by · The portage around the old mill the Mayfield Road bridge near the old dam just south of Cheltenham (if you mill. It is passable but you should get start this far up watch for the portage on the right out ahead of it and have a look. Further downstream hand side- it's about 1/4 km long). you'll pass by the Upper Canada Outdoor Education · The drop by the trailer park just west of Missisproperty. Then, you'll have to exit well ahead of the sauga Road. There is a drop here and one again at falls drop before the bridge-- once again at Winston Glen Williams before the third bridge. Be sure to aim Churchill Blvd. in Norval. for the fullest `V' (indicating fast, deep water that will So, as the song says, `Picture yourself on a boat safely carry your canoe or kayak forward). on a river'. Get out and enjoy the Credit River. Take · The second bridge at Terra Cotta (under Winston pictures and leave nothing but footprints. Churchill Blvd.). Stay to the left, the current will be Most importantly, take your time. Enjoy the trip. At strong. the end you may feel like a kid at the midway want· Series of rapids from the first bridge at Glen ing to `shoot the Credit' again. Williams. There is a long stretch of rapids here with Restaurants en route plenty of small `haystacks', then it curves sharply to There are a few places in Terra Cotta and Glen the right at the bottom. Again, you will have to use Williams where you could stop in for lunch or an ice your paddling prowess to find the best way. Stay with cream. the deepest part of the current and always look well · The Terra Cotta Inn (fine dining-- reservations ahead to anticipate and you should be fine. The warecommended 905-873-2223, 175 King Street ter can also move quickly just before the third bridge · The Glen Oven Bakery & café, 520 Main Street, (of three) in the Glen. Let the current take you safely Glen Williams 905-873-0940 downstream. If you plan to exit the river here at the · The Copper Kettle, 517 Main Street Glen Williams Best picnic spots along the way Terra Cotta-- in the park just east the Terra Cotta Inn Glen Williams-- in the park past the furthest bridge south of town across from Preston's store Canoe purchases, and rentals Here are a few sources to start with should you be considering purchase or rental of a canoe. It is probably best to visit websites provided for information. These are a few Canadian companies that produce or distribute quality crafts; 1. www.evergreencanoe.com-- They sell through Mountain Equipment Co-op, I really like my Kevlar from them-- a 16-foot "Prospector". 2. www.holycowcanoe.com-- These folks are located at 12590 Regional Road 25 in Acton and have a good website. Phone 519-853-9729 or toll-free 1-877-873-6891. 3. http://langfordcanoe.com--A standard in Canadian canoe craftsmanship... now with a new outlet on Highway 7 just north of Georgetown and 22 Sideroad. They have canoes for rent. 4. www.swiftcanoe.com-- like many other canoe companies in Ontario, their dealers are scattered around cottage country. I bought my 16-foot Mad River canoe from them used a few years back and it is perfect for the annual trips down the Credit. 905-873-9444 www.poolguys.ca 2011 Ultimate Pool Package Ultimate Pool Package Includes: · Stairs · Heater · Liner · Salt Sanitizer System · Pump · Filter · L.E.D. Lighting · 3' Finished Concrete Deck and more . . . SPRING · 2011 17 S I D E R O A D S O F H A LT O N H I L L S FREE COMPUTER DIAGNOSTIC Bring in your computer & receive a FREE Computer Diagnostic on the house! (a $25 Value) Limited 1 per person, per household. Non-Transferable. No Cash Value. Get your computer serviced by the most talked about new computer store in Georgetown and you'll see why everyone's talking about us! Sales & Service Leeann Carlson Owner 93 Armstrong Ave. (Armstrong & Sinclair) 905.877.3166