Silver and Gold Magazine Winter 2107-2018 | Page 29

Further into the winter and after all the holiday hoopla
is finished, why not take trip to the Canadian Warplane
Heritage Museum right here in Hamilton? How long has it
been since you have visited? The Warplane museum is world
renowned, and it still boasts all that vintage aircraft and the
famous Lancaster – one of only two air-worthy Lancaster
aircraft left in the world. Lovingly looked after and restored
by volunteers; in fact, the whole museum is run by volunteers
and it’s a great place to spend a morning or afternoon. You
can also buy a flight on some of the vintage aircraft! It’s
close to home, with so much history worth exploring.
www.warplane.com
Also close by, there’s Josmar Acres in Lynden (part of
Flamborough), a year-round farm market and garden centre
that’s worth the daytrip visit. There you can get some holiday
brittles, fudge, maple candy, local cheeses, as well as pre-cut
trees, boughs, wreaths, locally-grown produce, pies, fresh
farm eggs and a multitude of country gifts. Plus, for those
musically inclined, there is a piano just ready to be played!
Or, if you are really lucky, one of the staff might just play
something for your group! It’s a wonderful getaway sure to lift
your winter spirits. (closed Sundays) www.josmaracres.com
Looking for a northern feel without the drive? Valens Lake
Conservation Area, also in Flamborough, has an amazing
skating rink that will bring you back to your youth! Skate
through the trees at the new 425 metre long outdoor skating
loop, encompassing the Cedar Loop of the whole campground!
Enjoy a skating experience through the forest and warm up
by a fire as you strap on your skates. This is something new
and unique, and it’s open all winter long. Here at Valens
Lake, you can also try your hand at ice fishing – what a
wonderful way to experience something new this winter!
conservationhamilton.ca/valens-lake
There are many local museums open over the winter season.
Erland Lee Museum in Stoney Creek is not only nearby, but
it’s the birthplace of the Women’s Institutes – and worth
the visit this winter. The white board and batten house is an
example of Gothic Architecture, and it exhibits household
artifacts and furniture circa 1790 to 1930 – many of them
original to the six generations of the Lee family who lived there.
Many people – including me – volunteer their time on the
weekends in order to provide tours and workshops to the public.
www.fwio.on.ca/erland
Over those dreary cold and dark winter months, just
remember to get out and do something, even for a few hours
a day... Happy holidays and happy new year! •
Marianne is a Certified Travel Counsellor and Cruise Specialist.
www.justforyoutravel.ca 905-627-0272
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