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Windsor Lake Saturday

25/2/2015

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On Saturday morning, we picked up snowshoes (and Maebe) from Elizabeth’s parents and headed out for a snowshoeing adventure on the trails around Windsor Lake!
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To get to the spot where we knew we could hop on the trail, we first had to drive past Windsor Lake. As we drove past, the wind coming off the lake created blizzard-like conditions, and we realized how large the lake actually is - it is the water supply for the east end and downtown of St. John’s after all. We also realized that the trails didn’t go the whole way around the lake and we wondered where the trails would take us.
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We parked the car across from Maggie’s Place on Old Broad Cove Rd with no concept of where the trails led or how long they would take to complete. We tried to do some research online beforehand but had no luck finding any maps or information, so we just went for it - assuming that we’d turn around at some point and come back the way we came. The first few hundred metres of the trail were exposed and the wind whipped around like crazy, but once we were surrounded by evergreen trees, the weather was calm and perfect for a little snowshoeing.
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Over the past couple of weeks, St. John’s has received its fair share of snow, and quite a bit of it has already melted. On Saturday, we were lucky enough to find that the snow on the trails around Windsor Lake was light and fluffy even though the weather had been mild. We wandered along the trails, winding through snow-covered trees, and when we came to a fork in the road we opted to take the same path as some snowshoers that came before us. It is definitely possible to get lost on the trails because it is tough to get your bearings, so we relied on snowshoe tracks (and Maebe) to guide us.

We continued along the trail, passing a group of snowshoers on the way, until we reached the very end of the path we had selected. The last 5 minutes were rough, but fun, because the snow was deep and untouched. The trail ended off with some beautiful views of Windsor Lake, so we spent a few minutes appreciating the stillness before heading back the way we came. 
The trail took us 1.25 hours to complete and it was great, easily accessible, and seems to be barely used. It’s quite the hidden gem. We wish we could tell you the trails we took and provide you with exact directions, but the lack of maps makes that challenging. We’d recommend just sticking to the trail, and we veered left a few times when the trails intersected.
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It was our first snowshoeing experience of the year, but we did go snowshoeing a few times last year. Here are some more pictures of our Something Saturday:
12 Comments
Rebecca
25/2/2015 07:39:16 am

That looks like so much fun! Every pic of Mae cracked me up. She got a new coat too by the looks of it!

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Elizabeth link
25/2/2015 11:25:18 am

It was a great trail, and Maebe was loving it! Her snowsuit was in the laundry so we had to opt for a different coat this time. Not sure where it came from originally. haha

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Amanda link
25/2/2015 09:16:47 pm

I'm not going to lie- I'm jealous of your snow! x

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Elizabeth link
25/2/2015 10:50:40 pm

This year we actually haven't had near as much snow as previous winters, but it's still enough for fun winter activities!

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Sara link
25/2/2015 09:32:59 pm

I've always thought snowshoeing looked like so much fun and a great work out I'm sure! I may have to try it out when I'm back home in Canada (it seems like a typically Canadian thing, or is that just me?!)

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Elizabeth link
25/2/2015 10:55:37 pm

It totally seems like a Canadian thing and you should definitely try it out! The great thing about snowshoeing is that it doesn't require much technique so it's easy for anyone to pick it up. Plus, you can go snowshoeing almost anywhere because the trails don't have to be groomed (although it's nice if they are).

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Mar link
27/2/2015 10:17:08 am

I would love to go snowshoeing! In Toronto there isn't many opportunities, but I would love to drive a little north of the city to hit up some trails. Looks like a fun day!

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Elizabeth link
2/3/2015 10:34:40 pm

Snowshoeing is a lot of fun and we're lucky that we don't have to go far to get out of the city!

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Vera link
2/3/2015 04:34:45 am

Oh, what a wonderful place! It does really look stunning, and those pictures... so amazing. I had never heard of Windsor Lake before but it must be truly beautiful, I hope you all had a lovely time together! Kisses,
Vera

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Elizabeth link
2/3/2015 10:37:41 pm

Yeah we had a nice, sunny, clear day which ended up working out really well for photos!

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Kaelene link
2/3/2015 04:59:22 am

So pretty! I really want to try snowshoeing, it looks like a great winter activity.

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Elizabeth link
2/3/2015 10:35:37 pm

Snowshoeing is really fun, and so easy for anyone to pick up!

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