Blue Mountains

Inglis Falls and Moreston Heritage Village

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Organized Hike
Location (Google Maps): Tim Horton’s, First Street Collingwood

Hike Leader(s): Claire Pearson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: ~4.5km

Description

We will meet in the parking lot behind Tim Horton’s. From there we will carpool to Inglis Falls (just outside Owen Sound). It is paid parking ($10 + tax). 

We will hike a 4 km loop using the Bruce Trail, the Hub Trail, and Pine Loop Trail, taking a few sidetrail extensions to see the Sydenham River at various points and to check out some glacial potholes. When we have completed the loop, we will take in the majestic beauty of Inglis Falls (with lots of photo opportunities), eat the snack/lunch we have brought, and drive to Moreston Heritage Village.

From their website (Moreston Heritage Village), it states, “Moreston is a beautiful 10-acre living history site, home to more than a dozen historic buildings. Costumed interpreters and thousands of artefacts from our collection bring the Village to life, offering visitors a glimpse into Grey County life as it was. From the sight of a 19th century settler tending the garden beside her log cabin home, to the sound of a blacksmith hard at work in the forge – visitors to Moreston are immediately immersed in history.” We will spend ~1.5 hours here walking the grounds, seeing the demonstrations, and visiting the museum. The entry fee to the village for an adult is $12.50 + tax. (Bring your money on the day of the hike.)