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UPCOMING EVENTS 4

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Tis the season to be jolly. The North Coal Christmas Market was five fun-filled days and nights in Burlington’s Village Square beginning with the Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 4th and an appearance by Ward Two Council Member, Lisa Kearns.

Each day was filled with things to see and do. Santa paid a visit from the North Pole to take photos and the talented Jenn Lyons, was one of many musicians who belted out the classics mixed with a few holiday favourites. The outdoor heaters and Rayhoon’s fire pit were popular gathering places to eat, drink and get toasted. Drinks like mulled cider, mulled wine, spiked coffee and a whole host of craft beers were the drinks of choice throughout the market. Speaking of food, there were many vendors dishing out delicious treats including ‘Two Free Birds Catering’ who warmed up the crowds with hot soup and ‘The North Coal Kitchen’ who served up some traditional festive foods from around the world.

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What a way to ring in the New Year!

On January 1st, hundreds of brave souls took the plunge into the icy cold waters of Lake Ontario to raise funds for clean water in developing countries through World Vision Canada.

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Skating the Loop

By Leslie Styles

It was a beautiful day for skating at the Ice Loop in Waterdown Rotary Memorial Park. With top 40 hits booming, skaters rounded the loop and took advantage of the outdoor winter venue. One skater, Alf, had driven up from Aldershot to skate with his granddaughter, Roslyn. “I really wish more communities would do something like this,” he commented. “An outdoor loop like this one would be perfect in Aldershot’s Lasalle Park.”

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TRAIN ADVENTURES AT T HE RBG

By Leslie Styles

RBG loves trains! During the Christmas season, the Royal Botanical Gardens had something for everyone including unique Santa Experiences, festive entertainment, Winter lights at the Rock Garden and my favourite, train adventures.

The Botanical Train, located inside the RBG Centre, is a model train built using seven tons of cedar strips, 3,000 pounds of rock and 250 feet of track. Miniature Canadian landmarks from coast to coast are featured throughout.

RBG’s newest “G scale” model train, the Escarpment Train, takes you on a journey through four seasons of whimsical Canadian landscapes while telling the story of how railroads shaped our history. The Escarpment Train Exhibit illustrates three eras of locomotion history including the steam engines of the late 1800s, the streamliners of the 1930s and the powerful modern diesels of the 1960s up to present day.

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Victorian Christmas AT B R O N T E C R E E K

By Leslie Styles

From late December until January 5th, Friends of Bronte Creek Provincial Park invited the public to take a step back in time to the year 1900 and experience a Victorian Christmas.

Henry Breckon’s Spruce Lane farmhouse, built in 1899, was elegantly decked out with wonderful decorations including boughs of pine and sliced oranges. Staff were clad in 1890s garments while creating gingerbread ornaments and cranberry-popcorn garlands. In a nearby barn, traditional games and activities were available including a giant checkers game. Hot chocolate, apple cider and other treats were offered for sale, as well as maple syrup and jams. A few farm animals huddled together outdoors while a huge turkey gobbled, beckoning visitors to check out the chicken coop. The whole experience made for an enjoyable learning experience for young and old.

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CANADA’S L ARGEST

ALL-SANTA

By Leslie Styles

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Ho Ho Ho! Thousands of Santas ran down the streets of Burlington on December 7th for the iRun Santa Burlington 5K, Canada’s largest all-Santa race! This annual fundraiser is in support of the CHCH Christmas Toy Drive and the Hamilton Food Share.

A holiday tradition, this fun family event was a great way to celebrate the season as participants donned full Santa suits (including a beard!) and ran through the city for this great cause. At the finish line, they were greeted with cheers as well as the live music of Obi, a great local band.

Those in attendance graciously donated new unwrapped gift for kids 12 and under, non-perishable food items as well as monetary donations. It was a proud day for Burlington and a great way to bring the community together in the spirit of the season.

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February 7, 8, 14-16, 20-23, 27-29 Drury Lane: 40th Olde Tyme Music Hall drurylane.ca

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February 8 Walking Tour of Downtown Burlington burlington.ca

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