Category: Scarborough

Rainfall and subsequent high water levels in Lake Ontario have caused substantial erosion, making the area unstable and restricting public access to the shoreline. Why are Scarborough Bluffs eroding? As the waters of Lake Ontario move against the Bluffs, material is washed away from the bottom of the Bluffs (slope toe). This over-steepens the slope […]

Next high tide is 2:17 am. Next low tide is 8:15 pm. Sunset today is 4:06 PM. What time is high tide at Scarborough today? Right now, the water height at Scarborough is approximately 5.21m.Scarborough Tidal Predictions. Tide Times UTC: Hi/Lo Time Height High 03:12 5.46m Low 09:40 1.43m High 15:37 5.40m Is the tide […]

HMS Westminster, HMS Brocklesby and RFA Tiderace set sail for Scarborough as Royal Navy announces Armed Forces Day ships HMS Westminster and RFA Tiderace, and an additional ship, HMS Brocklesby, will all be making an appearance in North Yorkshire as part of the events. Advertisement. What warship is in Scarborough? HMS Duncan affiliation with Scarborough […]

Although it may look like a fun place to explore, do not climb onto the bluffs themselves. The rocky terrain is very challenging to navigate, resulting in a good number of people every year that need to be rescued. Washroom facilities can be found along the trail near Bluffer’s Park Beach. How long is the […]

Often described as a geological wonder, the Bluffs were formed by an accumulation of sediment over 12,000 years ago, one which later contributed to the formation of the peninsula that would become the Toronto Islands. How was the Scarborough Bluffs formed? The bright white cliffs of Scarborough Bluffs are made of sediments like sand, silt, […]

12,000 years ago. The Scarborough Bluffs are a significant geological feature resulting from the accumulation of sedimentary deposits over 12,000 years ago. They were formed by the natural processes of wind and water erosion from Lake Ontario. When were the Scarborough Bluffs formed? The bright white cliffs of Scarborough Bluffs are made of sediments like […]

“Scarborough Fair,” popularized in the United States by the 1960s singer-songwriting duo Simon & Garfunkel, is an English folk song about a market fair that took place in the town of Scarborough in Yorkshire during medieval times. Is Scarborough Fair an English song? “Scarborough Fair” (Child 2, Roud 12) is a traditional English ballad. The […]

More contemporary examples of strophic songs would be Johnny Cash’s “I Walk the Line”, Bob Dylan’s “The Times They Are A Changin”, or Simon and Garfunkel’s “Scarborough Fair”. What are examples of strophic forms? Many folk and popular songs are strophic in form, including the twelve-bar blues, ballads, hymns and chants. Examples include “Barbara Allen”, […]

‘Scarborough Fair’ Lyrics It’s possible that this tune was derived from a Scottish song called “The Elfin Knight” (Child Ballad No. 2), wherein an elf kidnaps a woman and tells her that, unless she can do these impossible things, he will keep her as his lover. What is the story behind Scarborough Fair? The lyrics […]

Cost: At the gate: $37 adults; $17 children ages 5–12; free for children age 4 and younger. Tickets are available on-line and discount tickets can be purchased at North Texas Tom Thumb & Albertsons stores. How much are the tickets to Scarborough Fair in Waxahachie Texas? $37Admission, Discounts and Additional Fees Adult ticket price is […]