The Lodge and buildings are an important part of this area’s history. These buildings should be repurposed and does not prevent a nature reserve. In fact, it can enhance it, with perhaps a learning and education centre, a cafe, washrooms, and place were education about the Beaver Valley can take place. It should be refurbished.
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Rachel Lewin
27 days ago
My parents met, worked and got married at Talisman. It’s such a special place for our family and it will be devistating to see it go. If there’s anyway to save parts of it. The building deserves a second chance.
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Catherine Pedersen
27 days ago
It would be a great spot to have a hotel, restaurant for people that want to enjoy the four seasons of Beaver Valley. Hikers/bikers/skiers/x county/snowmobiling & close to Lake Eugenia. Lots to offer.
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Supporter
1 month ago
Eco tourism is the future and that lodge fits the bill perfectly to sustain the local eco economy and potentially provide accommodations for the influx of southerners seeking escape from the big city.
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Dieter Brandes
1 month ago
It was my "home" for 10 years. I protected this property and their guests during insane times... sleeping on the benches in the E-bar... during insane snow squall, power outages... having no one able to come to work in the morning... so having me being the only one having to prepare food for over 300 people. When the guests knew what I/ we were against, they helped. We were locked in by police and I wore the same clothes for 4 days, and the guests helped me. So much more to tell you about i
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Jennifer Hayston
1 month ago
I have many fond memories as a child visiting Talisman. Now, as an adult, I frequently visit friends who live there. It wouldn't be the same without it
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David Mueller
1 month ago
Talisman was a big part of many locals upbringing. I still can’t believe it’s been purchased by the Bruce trail . I understand they want to put everything back to its natural state, but it’s already there … it’s about as logical as turning flesherton back in a “ natural state “
Re purpose , re use , recycle. Don’t demolish
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Julie Kidd
1 month ago
All the buildings could be useful to the lands new purpose but the main hotel is a local legend. If my memory is correct it opened Christmas eve 1965 . Its worth preserving for its historical value. Thank you JJ
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Jacob Hammer
1 month ago
Talisman is steeped in history and holds so many memories for generations of families in this community. Rather than demolishing the buildings and leaving an eyesore behind, there is an incredible opportunity to restore and repurpose them—bringing back some of Talisman’s original charm, creating local jobs, and giving future generations the chance to make memories here too.
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Jessica Vanhevel
1 month ago
Great memories here as a child
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Trevor Krawchyk
1 month ago
Great memories there. Save and repurpose to embrace and promote Beaver Valley!
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Chris Krawchyk
1 month ago
Historical past. Habitat can be conserved without demolition. These buildings can be used for multiple environmental purposes with a little thought.
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Ron Ingle
1 month ago
We might not be able to permanently erase our footprint on the planet, but there are ways to tread lightly and responsibly. Eco lodges have set the standard for sustainability, embracing zero-waste and carbon-positive practices, sourcing hyper-locally and making sure they not only take care of the land, but also local communities. Revenues could help support local environmental initiatives. There are many examples globally of this successful model. Beaver Valley could benefit immensely.
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Scott Tyler
1 month ago
The character and heritage of this building deserves more than a bulldozer! People are too shortsighted to believe this building has no further purpose or future!
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Lisa O
1 month ago
I used to work there and so did a lot of my family. It’s the first golf course I ever played golf at when I was 19. It’s a beautiful area! It needs to be opened up again as a 4 season resort!!!
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Todd Lewin
1 month ago
These buildings should be repurposed to augment the BTC's vision, they can work hand-in-hand. These buildings represent the rich history of the valley with many memories created there... including our wedding! It also employed hundreds of locals and helped support the Grey Highlands economy and tax base. There is a better way with collaboration!
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Kurtis Lewin
1 month ago
It’s where my parents got married!!
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Vanessa Wainwright
1 month ago
It should be a museum if nothing else
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Jake Hammer
1 month ago
Throughout my 32 years managing and later owning Talisman Mountain Resort, I came to know the property intimately. I strongly believe the iconic Alpine, Mountainside and Alpenhof Lodges deserve restoration and reuse. Talisman holds special memories for generations of families. I urge the Municipality to pause demolition and consider responsible redevelopment that preserves Talisman’s legacy while bringing renewed economic and community benefits to Grey Highlands.
My best friends parents got married there
The Lodge and buildings are an important part of this area’s history. These buildings should be repurposed and does not prevent a nature reserve. In fact, it can enhance it, with perhaps a learning and education centre, a cafe, washrooms, and place were education about the Beaver Valley can take place. It should be refurbished.
My parents met, worked and got married at Talisman. It’s such a special place for our family and it will be devistating to see it go. If there’s anyway to save parts of it. The building deserves a second chance.
It would be a great spot to have a hotel, restaurant for people that want to enjoy the four seasons of Beaver Valley. Hikers/bikers/skiers/x county/snowmobiling & close to Lake Eugenia. Lots to offer.
Eco tourism is the future and that lodge fits the bill perfectly to sustain the local eco economy and potentially provide accommodations for the influx of southerners seeking escape from the big city.
It was my "home" for 10 years. I protected this property and their guests during insane times... sleeping on the benches in the E-bar... during insane snow squall, power outages... having no one able to come to work in the morning... so having me being the only one having to prepare food for over 300 people. When the guests knew what I/ we were against, they helped. We were locked in by police and I wore the same clothes for 4 days, and the guests helped me. So much more to tell you about i
I have many fond memories as a child visiting Talisman. Now, as an adult, I frequently visit friends who live there. It wouldn't be the same without it
Talisman was a big part of many locals upbringing. I still can’t believe it’s been purchased by the Bruce trail . I understand they want to put everything back to its natural state, but it’s already there … it’s about as logical as turning flesherton back in a “ natural state “ Re purpose , re use , recycle. Don’t demolish
All the buildings could be useful to the lands new purpose but the main hotel is a local legend. If my memory is correct it opened Christmas eve 1965 . Its worth preserving for its historical value. Thank you JJ
Talisman is steeped in history and holds so many memories for generations of families in this community. Rather than demolishing the buildings and leaving an eyesore behind, there is an incredible opportunity to restore and repurpose them—bringing back some of Talisman’s original charm, creating local jobs, and giving future generations the chance to make memories here too.
Great memories here as a child
Great memories there. Save and repurpose to embrace and promote Beaver Valley!
Historical past. Habitat can be conserved without demolition. These buildings can be used for multiple environmental purposes with a little thought.
We might not be able to permanently erase our footprint on the planet, but there are ways to tread lightly and responsibly. Eco lodges have set the standard for sustainability, embracing zero-waste and carbon-positive practices, sourcing hyper-locally and making sure they not only take care of the land, but also local communities. Revenues could help support local environmental initiatives. There are many examples globally of this successful model. Beaver Valley could benefit immensely.
The character and heritage of this building deserves more than a bulldozer! People are too shortsighted to believe this building has no further purpose or future!
I used to work there and so did a lot of my family. It’s the first golf course I ever played golf at when I was 19. It’s a beautiful area! It needs to be opened up again as a 4 season resort!!!
These buildings should be repurposed to augment the BTC's vision, they can work hand-in-hand. These buildings represent the rich history of the valley with many memories created there... including our wedding! It also employed hundreds of locals and helped support the Grey Highlands economy and tax base. There is a better way with collaboration!
It’s where my parents got married!!
It should be a museum if nothing else
Throughout my 32 years managing and later owning Talisman Mountain Resort, I came to know the property intimately. I strongly believe the iconic Alpine, Mountainside and Alpenhof Lodges deserve restoration and reuse. Talisman holds special memories for generations of families. I urge the Municipality to pause demolition and consider responsible redevelopment that preserves Talisman’s legacy while bringing renewed economic and community benefits to Grey Highlands.