Camp Ma Kee Wa
Posted by Hannah on Sunday, March 27, 2011.
This weekend I have been on Pack Holiday/Brownie Camp with the Brownies and Guides. We went to Ma Kee Wa near Orangeville (about an hour outside Toronto) and we had a blast! Saturday afternoon was spent tobogganing down a big hill near the barn we were staying in and I couldn't resist joining in, going down the hill in inflatable tires, sleds, and surf boards!
On Saturday morning we went on a walk around the camp site and found the Enchanted Forest. The story goes that the forest is filled with fairies, pixies, elves etc and they built a toadstool deep within, but then they got scared and now they are hiding.
We did see some other magical things in the forest though...
Whilst out we also saw a red tailed hawk land and actually catch its dinner! Pretty cool!
March 27, 2011 at 9:11 PM
Sounds lovely! I've never been to Orangeville, but it sounds like you had a wonderful time.
I saw a red tailed hawk on the weekend too! Hamilton is actually a birdwatching hotspot - many migratory birds pass through the bay and there is a surprising amount of wilderness around the city, providing a large habitat. If you're into that stuff, I suggest checking out a trail or two.
March 29, 2011 at 2:34 PM
I LOVE that toad stool!!!
April 3, 2011 at 3:04 PM
Sounds like you had a fab time
Love mum x