Weekend in Cambridge Ont

Cambridge- pedestrian bridge over the Grand River

This weekend we visited our daughter and family in Cambridge Ont, historically Galt Ont. The Grand River runs right through Cambridge, and they live a couple of blocks from the river. 

Like a lot of older waterfront communities, Cambridge/Galt has had a number of severe floods in past years, and has had repairs to make. Here is a historical picture of a downtown street during a 1974 flood:

In more recent years the flood protection measures included adding dikes to contain the river. Much of the dike system includes beautiful stonework, new but historic-looking. A number of Murdoch TV series episodes have outside scenes shot in the Galt area, both the riverside and historic stone buildings. 

Lights on part of downtown Cambridge City Hall

Looking across the Grand River towards part of downtown Cambridge

There are a number of riverside walking trails, both in the downtown area and more rural.We had a hike Saturday on part of a long hiking/biking path:

A number of Bald Eagles and Osprey nest along the river, taking fish from the waters. Right now some of the side trails are closed until spring, to avoid disturbing the early nesters.

Some of the Osprey nest really close to town