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  • MacNaughton Morrison Trail – September 18, 2025

    MacNaughton Morrison Trail – September 18, 2025

    The MacNaughton Morrison Trail is one section of the South Huron Trail. The trailhead is in MacNaughton Park in the town of Exeter. The four-kilometer trail skirts the Ausable River which can be crossed on bridges at two points along the trail. The trail leads to the Morrison Dam Conservation Area that features a 30-acre […]

  • A Neighbourhood Bonanza – November 23, 2025

    A Neighbourhood Bonanza – November 23, 2025

    The November snow has melted and we are enjoying mild, for November, temperatures as high as 8 °C (46.4 °F). Just a few days ago, snow remained, and there were still a few leaves on the trees. This week, the trees are mostly bare and the canopy mostly grey. Colour now comes from the sunsets… […]

  • Columbia Lake, Waterloo – October 27, 2025

    Columbia Lake, Waterloo – October 27, 2025

    Weather Report This year, London is living up to its “snow belt” reputation. Although last week’s snow had disappeared, more lake-effect snow descended from Lake Huron on November 16th and 17th. At least, stormy skies bring colourful sunsets. Lake-effect snow is produced when a cold air mass passes over warmer lake water. The lower layer […]

  • November Snow – 2025

    November Snow – 2025

    On November 9th, we woke up to a dusting of snow. Then, it snowed some more. In the cold and wind, more leaves fell. On November 11th, it snowed again, making nightmare conditions for the early morning traffic. After some rainy days, the Friday forecast is for sun and 8° Celsius. This is how fall […]

  • Dorchester Mill Pond Eco Trail – November 2, 2025

    Dorchester Mill Pond Eco Trail – November 2, 2025

    One of our favourite fall walks is the 3.3 km loop trail around the Mill Pond in Dorchester. Because the leaves have started to fall and the trees will soon be bare, we found time to make a quick circuit of the pond to take in the colours. We started near the south end of […]