Guidebook for Burges

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Guidebook for Burges

Essentials

York IGA is located on the main street in the old Co-op building. It is open weekdays from 7am-7pm, and on weekends from 8am-5pm
IGA York
138 Avon Terrace
York IGA is located on the main street in the old Co-op building. It is open weekdays from 7am-7pm, and on weekends from 8am-5pm

Entertainment & Activities

We are just a few minutes from Skydive York, and you can sit outside and watch the parachuter's sail down from the house. If you are up for an adrenaline rush, book in advance as they get busy on weekends.
Skydive York
3453 Spencers Brook-York Rd
We are just a few minutes from Skydive York, and you can sit outside and watch the parachuter's sail down from the house. If you are up for an adrenaline rush, book in advance as they get busy on weekends.
Just 20 minutes from the schoolhouse, Windward Balloon Adventures offer a wonderful view of the Avon region in a unique and thrilling way.
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Windward Balloon Adventures
Withers Street
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Just 20 minutes from the schoolhouse, Windward Balloon Adventures offer a wonderful view of the Avon region in a unique and thrilling way.

Food Scene

Beautiful extra virgin olive oil, tapenade, real bread, icecream and more at this fine establishment.
York Olive Oil Co
254 Ashworth Rd
Beautiful extra virgin olive oil, tapenade, real bread, icecream and more at this fine establishment.
York Wines produce unique wines without using any chemicals at all. This is great if you tend to wake up with a headache after drinking wine! They also do not irrigate their vines, creating a rich and unique tasting wine.
York Wines
787 Mokine Rd
York Wines produce unique wines without using any chemicals at all. This is great if you tend to wake up with a headache after drinking wine! They also do not irrigate their vines, creating a rich and unique tasting wine.
In the little village of Spencer's Brook lies a friendly locally owned pub. They have two lovely dogs, geese, and play equipment for the kids. Enjoy a quiet drink or a meal in the garden area or chat to the host.
Spencers Brook Tavern
48 Thomas St
In the little village of Spencer's Brook lies a friendly locally owned pub. They have two lovely dogs, geese, and play equipment for the kids. Enjoy a quiet drink or a meal in the garden area or chat to the host.

Arts & Culture

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York Residency Museum
5 Brook St
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Sightseeing

Fantastic views from this high point of York.
Mount Brown Lookout
Fantastic views from this high point of York.
The Gwymbagine Homestead is the oldest farmhouse in the district. Built in 1836 of mud brick, the property is open to the public every second Saturday of the month.
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The Gwymbagine Homestead is the oldest farmhouse in the district. Built in 1836 of mud brick, the property is open to the public every second Saturday of the month.

Parks & Nature

Every year the Avon Descent travels down the Avon river. It is a pretty spot every other day of the year, and lovely to walk along the walk trails from the suspension bridge.
Avon River
Every year the Avon Descent travels down the Avon river. It is a pretty spot every other day of the year, and lovely to walk along the walk trails from the suspension bridge.