Best Gas Prices

Can you believe the price of gasoline?    I got my first car about 20 years ago, and back then the price of gas was a glorious 49.5 a litre!   Now, I consider myself lucky to fill up for under $75!

I've noticed over the years that in and around Waterdown, the best gas prices are usually on Highway 6 (North to Guelph) between the 6th Concession East and Carlisle Road.    It is usually a cent or two lower so if you need to go up that way it is very worth it to fill up when in the neighbourhood.    I wouldn't make a special trip to go out of my way to fill up on Highway 6 since the savings of going up there would probably be lost driving up there and back unnecessarily.

Technology can be wonderful, and I just recently discovered "Gas Buddy".    You can go on-line (www.gasbuddy.com)  to register a membership and immediately be able to find the best gas prices in your area... OR, you can download the Gas Buddy Mobile App for your smartphone.   I also found that Gas Buddy has a Hamilton specific site they operate at http://www.hamiltongasprices.com/    These sites offer a fascinating look at trends/maps/charts for the area, and all across Canada.     Gas Buddy's website also offers a great map to show you what gas prices are right across Canada.  http://www.gasbuddy.com/gb_can_gastemperaturemap.aspx

Just logging in to Gas Buddy tonight on my phone I found that prices can be varied around town.    The Husky at the corner of Dundas & Hamilton was charging 135.6 a litre and just a little further down Dundas Street at the Esso Station (across from Kentucky Fried Chicken) it was 131.8.      The gas stations on Highway 6 range from 130.9 (Pioneer) to 131.6 (Olco).

In these times of expensive gas, it is great that there is a website/mobile app like Gas Buddy to help us out with our comparative shopping.

Best Easter Activities

There is a fantastic forecast for the Easter long weekend this year, so when you are not taking part in worship services or family dinners, a great place to enjoy some Easter fun is at Springridge Farms.    Springridge is a little gem in the hills of Milton and is only open from Mid-April to Christmas each year.    The farm opened today April 5th, 2012.

This weekend the farm is offering great a Easter Easter Festival April 6, 7 & 8, 2012!    There will be an Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny, Eggcellent Easter Show, Face Painting, Pedal Tractor Track and more!

Admission for the Easter Egg Hunt: $8.85 + $1.15 HST = $10 per person ages 2-92.  In addition to the special Easter Festival, you can also enjoy the rest of the grounds including the bakery, gift shop and cafe.   Then, for some hands on activites, check out the Fun Farm Yard.  

The Fun Farm Yard includes:

• Spiderweb Climber
• Farm Yard Pipe Slide
• Giant Sandbox
• Farm Animals
• Corn Trails
• Straw Play
• Escarpment Lookout
• 40' Windmill
• Antique Tractors
• The Fun Farm Yard experience includes a tractor drawn Wagon Ride.  Enjoy the views of the Niagara Escarpment and learn about the farm and the land around us. 

Wagon Ride Departure Times (Weather permitting)

Weekends: 11:30, 1:30 & 3:30

Weekdays: 11:00, 1:00 & 4:00

 

Watch Rocky the Rooster make friends with Animal Barn visitors!

Weekend Pony rides are available for the children for an additional $3 per ride.  Maximum weight 80lbs.
There is no charge to enter the Springridge Farm Gift Shop, Bakery and Cafe.  At Springridge our Fun Farm Yard is a safe, educational and fun area for families to explore and play. 
Regualar Season Fun Farm Yard Admission: $3.54 + .46 HST = $4 ages 2-92, April until mid-November.   
For those frequent visitors we recommend a 2012 Season Pass
Individual Pass $20
Family of 3 Pass $60
Family of 4 Pass $70
Season Pass excludes Festival weekends.
The admission charge only applies to those wishing to enjoy the The Fun Farm Yard activities and Wagon Ride.    

To learn more about the farm and it's history please visit...  www.springridgefarm.com