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 |
Looks like a great weekend! :)
ReplyDeleteThe Handmaid’s Tale films in Galt a lot as well.
What a lovely destination -- and great company too!
ReplyDeleteA great weekend!
ReplyDeleteSo glad u enjoyed it,,,
I was by your place this morning.....no cement:((
ReplyDeleteWe'll that's disappointing, to say the least! We'll be in town Wednesday, good to know ahead of time.
DeleteI didn't realize Cambridge was such an interesting place! Nice sounding trails. Didn't know there were limestone cliffs in there either. Tell Cathie I'm enjoying the nice mitts, wearing them every day.
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