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18 todays york region aug 1997 agnott discover how state of the art technology meets old world care step into temperature controlled cellars where bottles of wine are carefully stored and aged- stroll along- vine trellises past gurgling fountains sample the worlds finest wines then take the experience home with you to share with someone special discover a whole world of flavour right in your own backyard for your free tour please call 905 738wine or 1800461 wine 271 chrislea road vaughan ontario open 7 days a week sundays 11am 5pm york region si f m 4 x york region visitors guide book york region visitors guide map monthly events newsletter accommodation directory group tour directory fall colour tours detailed york region map 300 i call fax or write to york region tourism 376 church st s richmond hill ontario l4c9v8 tel 905 8833442 fax 905 884- 1 962 happenings hotline 905 7645456 exploring yorks natural areas with about 14000 hectares of conser vation land natures soothing presence is never far away from the residents of york region in york region the conservation areas are under the jurisdiction of the metro toronto region conservation authority and the lake simcoe region conservation authority the mandate of these authorities is the preservation of the publicly owned natural environment in addition to environmental education recreation programs have also been developed as part of the ongoing activities to meet the growing demands of the urban public for accessible leisure activities fishing skiing canoeing tobogganing skating and a host of other outdoor recre ational activities attract thousands of visi tors to the conservation areas every year the metro toronto region conservation authority is the largest con servation authority within the gta it has over 1 2960 hectares of land under its man agement with attractions such as bruces mill kortright centre for conservation and black creek pioneer village the conservation authority draws thousands of visitors a year the lake simcoe region conservation authority maintains improves and pro motes the health and quality of lake simcoe and its watershed it owns 1 055 hectares of land and operates 24 conservation areas throughout the watershed willow beach and sheppards bush are among some of the most attractive outdoor recreation areas managed by this authority both conservation authorities have high recreational use throughout the year although some areas are closed for the season from midoctober most areas remain open for winter activities as weath er conditions permit this fall and winter amazing festivals and activities await the residents of york n yofy rime y ct september 67 kortri6ht centre honey harvest festival september 20 black creek pioneer village pioneer festival september 2021 bruces mill conservation area harvest fest 97 o kinn f ro information jnjt metro region r conservation call 416 6616600 region here are some of the events planned by the conservation authorities sept 67 honey harvest kortright centre for conservation west on major mackenzie drive from hwy 400 to pine valley drive then south 1 km sept 7 second annual silent auction kortright centre sept20oct 13 pumpkin fest glen haffy airport road south of highway 9 sept 2021 harvestfest bruces mill stouffville road 3 km east of highway 404 sept 2628 scanlon creek wood show north of bradford on hwy 1 1 at cone 9 sept 2728 walk to mcmichael canadian art collection oct 45 fall fair black creek pioneer village oct 45 fall festival heart lake heart lake road north of hwy 7 oct 45 1113 fall colour festival kortright centre oct 5 four corners hike kortright centre oct 5 fall colour photography workshop kortright centre oct ii- 13 thanksgiving festival heart lake oct 1819 independent power workshop basic kortright centre oct 26 independent power workshop advanced kortright centre oct the right mountain lessons from everest on the meaning of success and other speakers series lake simcoe region conservation authority nov 12 heritage craft show black creek pioneer village nov 15 dec 24 christmas in the village black creek pioneer village nov 28 dec 5 12 christmas by lamplight black creek pioneer village full event calendars and free trail maps are available from both conservation authorities for hours of operation and admission charge please call metro toronto region conservation authority at 416 6616600 or visit httpwwwmtrcaonca and lake simcoe region conservation authority at 905 895- 1 28 1