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Taking Tourism to New Heights

executive officer Darren Dalgleish is
By Todd Anderson
especially proud to see such a beautiful
esidents in Eastern Ontario and facility come to fruition. “I grew up in
Rbeyond can visit a new world-class this area. I used to visit Brown’s Bay
park that opened on July 8. Skywood Campground all the time. What a great
Eco Adventure, located in Mallorytown, use for it. I am so very excited for the
on the 1000 Islands Parkway just west opportunities here. This is world-class.”
of Brockville, is being called Canada’s Township of Front of Yonge Mayor
largest aerial and zip line park.
Roger Haley feels the park will boost
Looking for a use of the old Brown’s tourism. “Welcome to our playground.
Bay Campground property, the Parks of So much effort and thought went into
St. Lawrence Commission teamed up this. This is another event to keep people
with Treetop Trekking to create the new in the St. Lawrence Parks area.”
tourism hotspot for the region.
With roadways, old bathroom
Ian Wilson, chairman of the St. buildings, and other infrastructure
Lawrence Parks Commission thinks it already in place, construction of the park

is an ideal fit. “This is exactly what we was made all the more easy. The “Eco”
should do to this space,” he told a large part of the name is also very fitting. No

group of media and VIPs at the park A sampling of some of the courses located at Skywood Eco Adventure fasteners, bolts, or screws entered any
on July 7 before everyone took to the Park. Photo: Todd Anderson of the trees in the park. Instead, the
courses; a day before the official opening. discovery course is for beginners or level. obstacles, platforms, and zip lines “hug”

“I am really looking forward to this. I am children and is only a few feet off the the trees with creative craftsmanship and
bringing my grandkids here this summer. forest floor. The Discover Zip Line On July 7 after the opening ceremonies ideas provided by the construction crew.

It’s a great way to show them nature. It’s is only 10 feet off the forest floor and and breakfast, VIPs and media were Only trees deemed dangerous (dying

a good spot for 70 year olds, too.” allowed to participate in the various
is ideal for individuals with mobility courses Skywood has to offer. trees, or those with hanging limbs) were
The park features a zip line tour, restrictions, and children or beginners, removed.
adventure courses, discovery courses, or anyone apprehensive about climbing. With a face full of sweat, it was clear
the Discovery Zip Line, and Treewalk Treewalk Village will open later this Gananoque’s Sawyer Flemming was As for safety, harnesses include two
Village. The zip line tour includes eight summer and will feature a network of getting a good workout in the adventure hooks plus rollers and you cannot unhook
zip lines, featuring a 700-foot run over tree houses connected by bridges, ramps, course. “Don’t worry, that one isn’t one hook without the other being closed.
a marsh that is sure to boost adrenaline. nets, and slides. This course will be fully as hard as it looks like,” he said while There’s no way of having all three points

The adventure courses include many enclosed, so safety equipment will not be looking back before tackling the next of contact all off. Guides and rangers
climbing obstacles and games with necessary and parents and or guardians obstacle in his way. “This is a lot of fun.” are spotted all over the courses, to lend a
zip lines mixed into the courses. The may watch their children from ground St. Lawrence Parks Commission chief hand or guidance if needed.

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