You might wonder what the folks in the burbs west of Toronto do during Ontario's cold winters. While the fact that the city never sleeps is one of its charms, the allure to suburbs is often the opposite - a quiet place to raise your family without the traffic and noise of the city. But that doesn't mean there is nothing to keep your interests sparked and your days full. In fact, where in the city one can remain virtually anonymous, in the suburbs you are expected to participate, especially in winter.
Georgetown is, arguably, hockey central meaning that on any given day throughout the winter there are hundreds of kids and adults playing hockey in one of the three indoor sheets of ice - Mold Masters & Memorial Arena - in a local park or on a local pond. Soccer mom's become hockey moms, and games, practices and tournaments take place as early as 6 a.m., even on school days. And when the ice is not full of budding superstars you can find figure skating or enjoy a family skate.
And if hockey isn't your thing, indoor soccer has become a local phenomenon with games scheduled every night of the week in Acton's Agricultural Building. The up and coming rep teams offer high level training and exhibition games, and house league offers less competitive play in two winter sessions.
Swimming is another important sport in the area with a full complement of lessons and water activities available at the Gellert Centre and more competitive training through Georgetown Blue Fins at the Georgetown District High School pool.
The toboggan hill at Cedarvale Park is just one spot in and around town where families can get winter thrills. Located at the centre of town, the park is also the home of Georgetown's official dog run, and is at the head of the trail system that connects through the ravine to the south Georgetown community. These trails are only outdone by the numerous hikes available on the nearby Bruce Trail system where hundreds of kilometers of trails with varying degree of difficulty are open to hikers year round, but are particularly beautiful in the winter.
Skiing, snowboarding and tubing are also close by. Glen Eden ski area is only twenty minutes from town and is open nightly until 10pm offering a variety of trails, a terrain park and lessons. Dance and gymnastics figure prominently in Georgetown with several clubs and studios providing programs for all ages and skill levels.
The arts are also alive and well during the winter in Georgetown. The Williams Mill Visual Art Centre is the home of several accomplished and internationally recognized artists. Their studios are open to the public during the week, and the artists often offer lessons and other educational programs. The Credit Valley Artisans, located in Cedarvale Cottage in the park, offer classes and special events to promote the visual arts in Halton Hills since 1975.
And, of course, there is shopping. Downtown Georgetown's historic Main Street offers a variety of boutique stores and restaurants for an afternoon of browsing fun while Marketplace Mall on Guelph Street is the place for mainstream shopping. Other plazas throughout Georgetown offer typical conveniences and services.
No, there is no lack of things to do over the winter in Georgetown. And when you are tired of running back and forth between activities, you know you can relax with friends and family just to get away from it all.
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