If you drive well north of Toronto on Dufferin Street, you will eventually come to Snowball.
In the nineteenth century, there was a bright white church here which locals described as the “Snowball Church.” The name stayed long after the church disappeared.
It is more of an intersection of two roads than a town and there is much countryside to be seen from here:
Other sights:
Unless you travel a considerable distance from Toronto, it is difficult to find natural locales to explore these days:
Almost every field or wood is fenced and this sign appears when they aren’t:
Here are some photos from a few spots that I was able to discover near Snowball:
Some botany:
NATURE POETRY
Patience is wider than one once envisioned,
with ribbons of rivers and distant ranges
and tasks undertaken and finished
with modest relish by natives in their
native dress. – Kay Ryan (1945–)
Miles Hearn
My wife, Sharon, has been on your e-mailing list for several years. Our son, Josh Grossman, introduced you to her and she regularly shows me your posts. I have to tell you I am in awe of your photography, your passion for birds and your knowledge of wildlife in all its forms. If I can ever overcome the health issues I am dealing with right now I would like to sign up for your nature walks. In the meantime, time for me to sign up for your posts myself!
Keep safe, and keep well.
I recently came upon your site by chance – our surname is Snowball. I have thoroughly enjoyed your photographs of Snowball, near Toronto. I’m looking forward to exploring more of your site.
Thank you
Janice Snowball