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Families celebrate spring at Cambridge’s McDougall Cottage | CBC News

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Families gathered at the historical McDougall Cottage in Cambridge on Sunday for the Spring Fling event.

The cottage hosted the weekend-long event, which included seasonal crafts, a carrot toss game, bunny bowling and a scavenger hunt with a treat at the end.

Seven-year-old Advik Bhatia came out to the event ready for the scavenger hunt.

“I’m most excited to find everything and get the prize at the end,” he said.

Advik Bhatia and his dad study a clipboard as they walk the green gardens of McDougall cottage in Cambridge
Bhatia and his father Diyek look for clues during the scavenger hunt. (Diego Pizarro/CBC)

Bhatia added that he is happy spring is back and is ready to get outside.

“I don’t like wearing a lot of winter gear,” he said. “I like to play soccer and a I like to play all different sports.” he said.

Gloria Ichim brought her 7-year old daughter Raiahanna to the event.

“She’s having a great time. She got to do a lot of crafts and bowling outside in this scavenger hunt. It’s really good for her to meet people and socialize,” she said.

Regional worker hands out candy to children at Spring Fling event
Rebecca Smithers, museum experience specialist for the cottage, hands out treat bags to children after they’ve completed the outdoor scavenger hunt. (Diego Pizarro/CBC)

Ichim says the event is a great opportunity to bring the community closer together.

“It helps people to connect during holiday times in a very isolated society,” she said.

Child is throwing a carrot into the air, aiming for a target.
Children were able to try their hand at the carrot toss during the event. (Diego Pizarro/CBC )
A small child is rolling a ball towards a large bunny target.
Olivia Mandapat tries out bunny bowling, which proved challenging in the windy weather. (Diego Pizarro/CBC)

McDougall Cottage is a 1858 granite and limestone building located on the banks of the Grand River.

It was initially home to two families, the McDougalls and the Bairds. Today, it’s an interpretation centre that focuses on Cambridge’s Scottish heritage.

The Spring Fling is one of multiple holiday events held at the cottage every year.