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4 The IFP · Halton Hills Real Estate, Tuesday, January 24, 2012 hottesthomes .ca B D G BEFORE AND AFTER BRIAN GIBSON DESIGNS .COM PAINTING KITCHEN AND BATH RENOVATIONS DECORATING 416 931-3041 Community Counts... Whether you are looking to buy or sell a home, location is critical, and the community with all its activities are a significant part of the attraction. Halton is an incredible place to live and raise a family. But what keeps people busy in town during our cold winters? Here is just a sample: Georgetown is, arguably, hockey central meaning that on any given day throughout the winter there are hundreds of kids and adults playing hockey in one of the three indoor sheets of ice ­ Mold Masters & Memorial Arena - in a park, or on a local pond. Soccer moms become hockey moms, and games, practices and tournaments start as early as 6 a.m., even on school days. And when the ice is not full of budding superstars you can find figure skating or enjoy a family skate. If hockey isn't your thing, indoor soccer has become a local phenomenon with games scheduled every night of the week in Acton's Agricultural Building. The up and coming rep teams offer high level training where house league offers less competitive play in two winter sessions. Swimming is another important sport in the area with a full complement of lessons and water activities available at the Gellert Centre and more competitive training through Halton Blue Fins at the high school pool. The toboggan hill at Cedarvale Park is just one spot in and around town where families can get winter thrills. Located at the centre of town, the park is also the home of Georgetown's official dog run, and is at the head of the trail system that connects through the ravine to south Georgetown. These trails are not to be outdone by the numerous hikes available on the nearby Bruce Trail system where hundreds of kilometers of trails with varying degree of difficulty are open to hikers year round, but are particularly beautiful in the winter. Skiing, snowboarding and tubing are also close by at Glen Eden Ski & Snowboard Centre, open nightly until 9pm with a variety of trails, a terrain park and lessons. Dance, cheerleading and gymnastics also figure prominently in Georgetown with several clubs and studios providing programs for all ages and skill levels. The arts are alive and well during the winter in Georgetown. The Williams Mill Visual Art Centre is home to over 30 accomplished and internationally recognized artists whose studios are open to the public. The Credit Valley Artisans are located in Cedarvale Cottage in the park. Both are active arts communities that offer classes and special events to promote the visual arts. And, of course, there is shopping. Downtown Georgetown's historic Main Street offers a variety of boutique stores and restaurants for an afternoon of browsing fun while Marketplace Mall on Guelph Street is the place for mainstream shopping. Other plazas throughout Georgetown offer typical conveniences and services. There is no lack of things to do during the winter in Halton. And when you are tired of running back and forth between activities, you know you can relax with friends and family at a local restaurant or pub just to get away from it all. It's an advantage to work with a Realtor® who has strong community knowledge and participation and thom@hottesthomes.ca SALES REPRESENTATIVE who is enthusiastic about the area. Thom Gallagher is a Sales Representative with Johnson Associates Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage and is involved in a number of Listing? Buying? Call me! community organizations and activities. For more information on this article or to discuss listing or OFFICE 905.877.5165 buying a home, call Thom at 416.524.6530 or visit DIRECT 416.524.6530 www.hottesthomes.ca. 247 GUELPH ST., GEORGETOWN Homeowners insurance can be your MOST VALUABLE POSSESSION. Mike Francis, Agent 123 Main Street South · Georgetown, ON L7G 3E5 Bus: 905-877-9652 · mike.francis.qg7g@statefarm.com LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOUR, STATE FARM IS THERE. Providing Insurance and Financial Services ® P048100CN State Farm Fire and Casualty Company Canadian Head Office, Aurora, Ontario 02/05 INSTALLATION, SALES, & SERVICE 905.703.7609 FOR ALL YOUR RESIDENTIAL HVAC NEEDS. W W W. G E O R G E T O W N H E AT I N G . C A SAVE up to 30% on your energy bills with an ecoENERGY Audit Dominion Lending Centres Homestead Financial, #11711 An Independently Owned & Operated Corporation (Downtown Georgetown) When it comes to flooring...nobody does it better.® 26 Guelph St, Georgetown · 905 877-9896 carpetone.com · 1-800-CARPET-1 Catherine Evel, Lic. # M08001936 Ph: 905-690-6834 Cell: 905-741-2110 Fax: 905-690-4493 email: catherine.evel@dominionlending.ca http://www.catherineevel.ca Canada's Leading Home Inspection Company Want a FREE Home Inspection? Find out how: www.HowHomeInspectorsHelp.com Call today to speak with an Accredited Mortgage Professional 1-800-794-5880