Dacre - Mt. St. Patrick - Balaclava

This route follows the base of Mount St. Patrick Mountains to the village of Mount St. Patrick.

The St. Patrick Church dates back to 1869 and is the oldest active Roman Catholic Church in the County. The route crosses Hwy 132 and winds up and down narrow dirt roads into the ghost town of Balaclava.

The old abandoned mill, store and hotel in Balaclava give you a taste of days gone by.

HIGHLIGHTS: -Dacre Ski Hill -Dacre and Area Community Centre -St. Patrick Church and Holy Well -Balaclava Ghost Town.

Characteristics & Access

Weather

25°

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

TODAY

26°

 

14°

Sun

28°

 

11°

Mon

26°

 

15°

Tue

17°

 

9°

Wed

23°

 

6°

Thu

28°

 

15°

Fri

27°

 

17°

Sat

25°

 

17°

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