MOUNTAIN LIFE - Blue Mountains | Summer 2018

SUMMER 2018 ML BLUE 67 36 FULL DAY TRIPS Movie buffs will recognize Greig’s Caves as a primary location used in the Academy Award- winning 1981 Jean-Jacques Annaud film Quest for Fire , as well as the 2013 children’s film Against the Wild . Located just south of Lion’s Head on the northern bluff of Hope Bay, Greig’s Caves date back roughly 7000 years and were formed through varying rates of erosion between mineral-rich dolomitic limestone and a softer variety that eroded thanks in part to crashing waves of the post-glacial Lake Algonquin. The best part about Greig’s Caves? You’re permitted to go on self-guided tours, meaning you have full access anywhere and everywhere in the cave system, provided you meet a rigorous check by staff for proper footwear and clothing—and sign a waiver prior to entry. The rocks can be slippery in the hours after a good rain, so hiking boots and comfortable, rugged clothing are recommended. There’s also bit of physical prowess involved here if you want to access some of the lesser-seen features of the deeper caves. A headlamp will come in handy for keeners. There’s also a trail on top of the cave system that gives hikers access to a 100-metre-high-Escarpment view over Georgian Bay. —Nelson Phillips DIY: greigscaves. ca JUSTINE COULTER (519) 599-3311 12 Bruce St S, Thornbury thornburybakerycafe.com Coffee Cart opens at 6am daily JOIN US IN OUR NEW, RENOVATED SPACE. Explore Greig's Caves