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A Sense of Place
I bought my own farm, married a farm girl from the next township, and settled down to a view of Georgian Bay and the life of a hunter-gatherer, or “freelancer,” to use the ancient Ojibway term.
Our favourite picks for spring 2012
A highly selective guide to the picks of the spring season in the Hills of Headwaters.
Rowing on Island Lake
On the calm, early morning waters of Island Lake, rowers get a healthy head start on their day.
Cheaper by the Bushel: Van Dyken Bros.
Italian cooks flock to this Dutch family’s pick-your-own farm in Caledon.
Mulmur’s Stanton Hotel
The Stanton Hotel is the only stage coach hotel remaining in Mulmur, and one of a tiny few still standing in the Headwaters region.
An Eco-revival for a Gothic Farmhouse
Erica Hyland wanted a “green” renovation for her 1881 Caledon farmhouse. Architect Harry Morison Lay obliged.
Cry it out
We perfect our children’s histories through scrapbooks we can show our friends.
A Puzzling Conclusion: Spring 2012
Border Challenge in Erin, Ephraim’s Sales of Bitterroot Balm and Walking to Bolton
Letters – Our readers write: Winter 2011
Letters published in the WINTER 2011 edition of In The Hills magazine.
Snowflakes
It has become a bit of a tradition to dedicate much of our winter issue to the remarkable people whose optimistic spirits and hard work make this community a better place to live.
Motor cars, canines and capitalism
In a move reminiscent of the infamous family-planning measures introduced in 1976, residents of Shanghai are only allowed one dog per household.
Susan Mein
A self-taught artist who began painting at an early age, Susan’s slightly naïve style adds extra charm to her nostalgic interpretations of rural life, which include scenes from here in the hills.



