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Backroads Bill Steer talks signs of spring

Northern Ontario adventurer Bill Steer told CBC Sudbury Morning North host Markus Schwabe about the three signs spring has sprung on the back roads.

Northern Ontario adventurer Bill Steer tells CBC Sudbury his sure signs of spring along the backroads

Backroads Bill Steer is CBC Sudbury's outdoor columnist. He talks about the distinctive green and white signs in Ontario that identify the water shed, or height of land. (Supplied by Bill Steer)

Northern Ontario adventurer Bill Steertold CBC Sudbury Morning North hostMarkusSchwabeabout the threesigns spring has sprung on the back roads:

  • the return ofthe sand hill cranes
  • waterfalls
  • the smelt run
The first robin sighting is often considered a sign of spring. Adventurer Bill Steer, a.k.a. Backroads Bill, has his own signs of spring from the backroads of Northern Ontario. He shared three of those signs with us.

Sandhill cranes can be found in fields from Chapleau to the Soo, and every where in between, Backroads Bill says. (Bill Steer)
Backroads Bill talks about his favourite waterfalls, including the High Falls waterfall near Timmins. (Bill Steer)
Are you curious to know where you can find a smelt like this? Listen to the audio with Backroads Bill to find out. (Bill Steer)