I love the Yorklands

Since moving to Guelph I have discovered many great walking area's for us and our 4 legged friend. One of my favourite spots is the Yorklands. We're there at least 3 times a week and we always discover something new. We've walked from Stone Rd, Watson and York. We have met many friendly people and dogs. As the season's change so does the Yorklands. Migrating birds, and water fowl , flowering lilac trees, ice fishing, then fishing from the shore. I'm not sure if they were school outings but I've seen larger groups of young children with adults learning about nature. Many wonderful large trees and wetlands. It would be very sad to see them cut down and the wetlands dried up. Watching the old historical buildings fall apart for someone that loves architecture is heartbreaking. Fortunately many of the drywalls are still standing a testament to a by gone skill. I would love to know more of the history of this area and tour some of the buildings. There's a building which looks like it might have been a church and the roof is caving in, a greenhouse with a collapsed roof. The warden's house would make a wonderful tea/lunch/gift shop. Parts of the main building could be turned into offices for small start up companies, artist studio's and galleries. The facade of the building has been used in movies. It's just such a fabulous place with so much potential. The east end of Guelph could really use something and this would be it.

Please save the Yorklands