SPENCER'S WORLD The café named The Abbott is located at 99 Spencer Avenue. If you drop by, look for the name Abbott which has been spelled out on the tiled floor of the café and raise a cuppa java in his memory and honour.
Catherine Slaney As a coincidence, Catherine Slaney, the author of "Family Secrets" and great-granddaughter of Anderson Abbott, just happened to be in the Parkdale neighborhood and dropped into The Abbott for a quick coffee. She had no idea about the café's tribute to Dr. Abbott. Catherine, a professor of animal science and ethics, generously gifted the owners of the café with a signed copy of her book.
Hitting the Trails at Limehouse Conservation area
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surprising gem under an hour’s drive north of Toronto, Ontario, Limehouse Conservation Area is located just west of the city of Georgetown, near the Village of Limehouse.
5 kilometers of cleared trails under a canopy of trees and taste the freshness of the air. Follow the sound of cascading water and you’ll come upon a waterfall whose drop is eased by sloping landscape. Redside dace, a provincially threatened species of fish, can be spotted in the waters. Descend into a gaping crevice and you’re at risk of being taken back to the childlike wonder of Alice as you walk through a tunnel forged between large slabs of granite. The plunge is also sure to cool the heat of summer’s day. Round the hike off with a picnic on the grounds or pay a visit to the town of Limehouse. Parking is free.
The area is part of the Niagara Escarpment and is owned and operated by Credit Valley Conservation. Included in the watershed of the Credit River, it is bisected by its tributary, the Black Creek. The beautiful limestone kilns at the Limehouse Conservation Area add to this trail’s uniqueness. A walk across a naturally formed bridge will have you feeling as though you’re entering special ground. You can negotiate the limestone slabs over running water under the sun or walk the
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