ExpiredWay Back in Wilberforce Part 2

Gentle walk thru Wilberforce with history of the area and I.B.O. railway and Red Cross Outpost Historic House. Recently renovated museum with new displays will be open.

HIKE #: 26

DATE: Friday, September 23

START TIME: 2:00 pm

DURATION: 2 hours, 1 km

LOCATION: Red Cross Outpost Historic House, 2314 Loop Rd.

RATING: Easy

MAXIMUM #: 20

AMENITIES: Parking at St Margaret’s Anglican Church, washrooms (on site), water, food

LEADER: Joan Barton

LEADER BIO:  Joan’s connection to Wilberforce started as an infant when her father purchased land on Farquhar  Lake and so began her summers spent in the “bush”.  Joan has since retired to the Highlands and been involved in many local initiatives.

DIRECTIONS: From Haliburton, take Hwy 118 east,approximately 19km to the Essonville Line (County Rd  4). Turn left and follow the Essonville Line to the “T” intersection of Loop Rd. (County Rd  648), turn left. St Margaret’s Anglican Church is 200 meters from the intersection. The Red Cross Outpost is adjacent. The distance from Haliburton is approximately 28 km. From Minden turn right onto County Rd  21 to Haliburton,approximately 24 km. Turn right on Maple Street at the lights in the center of the  village (CIBC on the left). Maple Street is also Hwy 118. Follow Hwy 118,approximately 19 km, to Essonville Line (County Rd  4). Turn left and follow the Essonville Line to the intersection of Loop Rd. (County Rd  648), turn left. St Margaret’s Anglican Church is 200 meters from the intersection. The Red Cross Outpost is adjacent. GPS coordinates: N45.0391, W78.2234