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First Nations invite all to share in culture,
spirituality... and a lot of fun!
By Turtle Island News Staff
SUMMER 2013 | 5

There’s a flash of co
the muffled soun
moccasin hittin
and the thump of th
echoing in the afternoon sun
in the afternoon sun
echoing
as First Nation dancers thrill thousands of tourists.
Welcome to the excitement of Pow-wow dancing
and First Nations culture.
Photos courtesy of Ontario
Tourism Marketing
Partnership Corporation.
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The largest and oldest Powwow
in Ontario is at the Six
Nations of the Grand River,
just 24 kilometres southwest
of Hamilton. Every year on
the fourth Sunday of July,
in a quiet, northern pocket
of Six Nations territory, the
banks of the Grand River
echo with traditional native
drums and songs signalling
the start of the Champion of
the Champions Grand River
Pow-Wow.
Thousands of tourists fill the
grounds of Chiefswood Tent
and Trailer Park to watch,
eager for dancing to begin.
Pow-wows are many things
– an intense competition, a
celebration, memorial, and
revival of native culture. They
are a spiritual experience
for dancers and spectators
alike, an international tourist
attraction and a really good
time. More than 300 First
Nations communities across
Ontario will host Pow-wows
this summer.
Fey Benson, a Kitchener
woman who attended last
year, enjoyed the whole
experience. “I finally made
it and it’s fantastic. The
food, the music, the dance,
shopping. It’s just great!”
Karas Richard who had come
from Poland sat in awe on
the benches surrounding
the Pow-wow dancing. “I sat
here for seven hours, looking
at the dances,” she said. “It’s
a very interesting cultural
event, very traditional. These
are the first people
in America.”

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Terry Johnston, from
Hamilton, was attending his
first Pow-wow. “It’s a very,
very interesting experience.
I’ve travelled extensively all
over the world and I’ve never
been to one of these things.
It’s very different. (This is) a
very emotional experience.”
Pow-wows are held
throughout Ontario starting
in May and continuing on
through the Fall.
For First Nations people it’s a
chance to welcome visitors
to their communities and
show off their culture.
Taking part in the Pow-wow,
even as an observer,
negates stereotypes in a
powerful way.
“I just think that (it’s) the
perpetuity of what we do,
preserving our way and
(we’re) happy to show it to
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people who are interested
instead of the stereotypical
(images) you see on TV,”
said Evelyn White Eyes, from
Walpole Island First Nation.
History ties the roots of the
modern-day Pow-wow to
ancient healing ceremonies,
and gatherings of medicine
men and spiritual leaders.
Gatherings of this nature
were outlawed by fearful
colonial governments.
The Grand River Pow-wow
was born 30 years ago as
way to preserve traditional
teachings while promoting
education and outreach
to tourists.
“It started when two families
from this community
came together to talk
and reminisce about our
heritage,” said Alan Emarthle,
former tourism director. “It
has grown into the largest
celebration of our heritage
anywhere.”
Now, as the Pow-wow grows,
so has a revitalization of
native culture.
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“One thing that helped
me most is that I know my
culture and I hold my own.
I can speak from my heart,”
said Pamela Chrisjohn
during a visit recently from
the Oneida reserve near
London, Ontario. She said
experiencing such cultural
events helps children mold
their identity.
“Children of all colours are
so bombarded by the media,
they get confused. The
advantage for Native children
is they have events like this
to go to and get to know
their culture... It’s still a place
people gather in a traditional
way and the older people
really inspire the children.”
And though many start
as children, just as many
rediscover their native
heritage through dancing
later in life. Ron Mercier, for
example, started dancing in
his 40s. “I didn’t have much to
do with my culture till about
25,” he said. But after making
his regalia and jumping into
the ring he hasn’t looked
back.
The Pow-wow is launched
with the Grand Entry and
hundreds of dancers fill the
grassy competition grounds
behind the Eagle Staff.
Before-hand dancers gather,
catching up with what some
call their “Pow-wow family” .
“It’s hard to describe the
feeling of dancing,” said Brian
Hill, an Oneida man from
Six Nations. “People have
been dancing like this for
thousands and thousands of
years. Listening to the drum
beat is akin to listening to a
heartbeat.”
Dancers wear bright colours,
long shirts, pants, colourful
dresses, and extravagant
headdresses. The regalia
is designed to catch the
attention of judges while also
telling the story of its wearer,
illustrating traditional names,
clans and nations.
“Everything represents my
clan, my tribe, my mother,”
said Lisa Hill. “You can feel it
from your toes to your hair.”
Young ones toddle through
the grass, doing their best to

keep the beat while young
men and women sharpen
their skills next to veteran
dancers. Fast smoke dances,
fancy dances, jingle bell
dances, grass dances, and
hoop dances are all given life
inside the ring. Judges give
points based on footwork
and rhythm.
“This is not a performance,”
said Janelle Sandy of
Six Nations. “Inter-tribal
dancing and smoke dance
competitions go on for two
days, and the groups will be
judged. But in their dancing,
the spirit takes over. They’re
dancing for their ancestors. In
a Pow-wow it is not a show.
They dance for them.”
Everyone is invited to attend,
join in the dancing at the end
of the day and experience
First Nations culture, storytelling,
food and a vibrant
marketplace filled with crafts,
clothing, jewelry and ....
lots of fun! •
Find a Pow-wow near
you: roamontario.ca/see/
powwows
TURTLE ISLAND NEWS is Canada’s
only national native weekly
newspaper, published every week at
the Grand River Territory of the Six
Nations in southern Ontario. It is a
politically independent newspaper
that is wholly owned and operated
by Aboriginal People.
Above: A traditional dancer displays the excitement
of the hunt.
Photos by Jim C Powless-Moses, Turtle Island News
The story of the hunt in dance
The dances at a Pow-wow
weave an intricate story
about First Nations culture.
The Men’s Traditional Dance,
for instance, often portrays
hunting skills in a story
being told through dance.
It is an excitingly elaborate
competition that is fast,
demanding and exciting
with calls from dancers
echoing in the dance arena.
The regalia is often dripping
with feathers, leather and
beadwork and colour. The
dancers wear bone-beaded
breast plates, war shields
and some may even paint
their faces in a multitude of
colours and patterns that
transport the onlooker back
in time to the anticipation of
warriors tracking a herd for
days before coming upon it.
Men wear a single feather
bustle. Some spend years
assembling their regalia,
gathering different
accessories to wear on
their outfits.
A dancer’s regalia is
considered sacred to the
dancer and is treated with
respect by him, or her,
and by others on the
Pow-wow trail.
Some wear their regalia to
represent their clan – that
could be wolf, bear, turtle
snipe or eel depending
on the Nation. The dance
steps themselves are a
portrayal of a day gone by.
They exhibit an older style
of dance when pow wow
gatherings were still young.
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tour adventure that includes eight zip
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Eileen Johnston
of Trenton
imagined it,
making it her
top pick in ROAM’s Great
Ontario Bucket List Contest
last fall. The Long Point Eco-
Adventures experience was
the #2 pick in our Bucket
List Contest, surpassed
narrowly by the Niagara
Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours.
On a recent Saturday,
Eileen checked ziplining
off her personal Bucket List
and says it was thrilling.
“I wasn’t really sure what
to expect, but it was an
amazing experience,”
recounted Eileen, who
shared her prize with friend
Ron Reilly. “The guides
were excellent and their
enthusiasm was contagious
keeping us all at ease
throughout this exhilirating
experience. They were also
very knowledgeable about
the area, giving us a lot of
information about native
plant and wildlife.”
Long Point Eco-Adventures
has grown rapidly since
opening in 2009 with
just eight employees.
Today, the facility employs
almost 50 people, offering
up a variety of activities
including mountain biking
on nearly 90 kilometres
of trails, kayak adventures
and Observatory
Stargazing Tours.
The facility is paired with
Burning Kiln Winery, a
revitalized tabacco farm
that is now home to
award-winning wines.
“We like to think of it as
‘zip and sip’, ” says Long
Point Eco-Adventures
enthusiastic General
Manager Steve Martin.
Although it takes its name
from the iconic sand spit
that extends some 40
kilometres out into nearby
Lake Erie, Long Point
Eco-Adventures is actually
located in St. Williams.
The facility was the
brainchild of two
local mountain biking
enthusiasts. Mike McArther,
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Right: Eileen Johnston gets ready for the first
of eight ziplines on her adventure.
Below: GM Steve Martin in the observatory.
a specialist in criminal
law, envisioned zip lines
on the 37-acre tract
of land he discovered
while sailing nearby. His
partner, Dave Pond, a
business entrepreneur,
wanted an observatory
(the land is situated in
one of Ontario’s dark
zones.)
The facility includes
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wilderness suites
- luxurious tented
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Above: Eileen Johnston, right, with her guest,
Ron Reilly, far left, and Steve Martin, GM of Long Point
Eco-Adventures.
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Magical M
Escape to the world’s largest freshwater island...
and
At left, the flat-topped ridge of the
Niagara Escarpment affords spectacular
views. Above right, the roadside Bridal
Veil Falls in Kagawong. Below, the MS
Chi-Cheemaun ferry on its two-hour trip
from Tobermory to Manitoulin Island.
Photos courtesy of the
Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership.
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l Manitoulin
... and settle in to ‘island time’ By Tyrone Burke
The mercury’s pushing 30˚C as we make our way up the
Cup and Saucer trail, but there’s still snow in narrow
canyons high on Manitoulin Island. The rock walls offer
generous shade so the snow melts slowly.
The Cup and Saucer, one
of the highlights of any
Manitoulin visit, winds
through forests of pine
and birch to the highest
point on the world’s largest
freshwater island. The
popular hike is signed at the
side of Highway 540 in Cold
Springs. It isn’t a strenuous
walk, but this trail spans a
dramatic change in scenery.
From the flat-topped ridge
of the Niagara Escarpment,
views above the treetops
seem to stretch forever.
Georgian Bay sparkles on the
horizon, and you can pass
a long while just counting
islands in the lakes on this
island in a lake. There are
dozens.
My son Sonam and I have
branched off to tackle the
Adventure Trail. Not for the
faint of heart, the rugged
500-metre trail ascends and
descends the cliffs via roughhewn
ladders bolted into the
sheer limestone.
It’s easy to see how
Manitoulin earned its name,
an Ojibway word meaning
“island of spirits”.
“This place is the beginning
of the true north,” says longtime
Manitoulin cottager
Karen Brouwer. “It’s the little
things that make the island
special. Like taking the ferry
to get here, and the slower
pace of island life – what we
call island time.
“It’s the quiet country roads,
and farms with old cedar
post fences. It’s stopping at
roadside waterfalls like
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Manitoulin...an Ojibway word meaning
“isla
Bridal Veil Falls in Kagawong. Manitoulin still
looks like much of Ontario did 50 years ago,
before we started to mess everything up.”
Those bucolic back-roads cutting through
the 160-kilometre long island’s patchwork of
farm and forest transport you back in time.
There are no drive-thrus on Manitoulin,
no traffic jams, and you won’t likely hear a
car horn honk, at least not if there’s a local
behind the wheel. It’s an (almost) perfect
place to hop on a bike. Major roads can
be busy and mostly don’t have paved
shoulders.
Sitting on the rocks at the Mississagi
lighthouse on the island’s far northern tip,
looking out at Lake Huron to our left and
the cool waters of the North Channel to
our right, we watch as gulls pluck one fish
after another from the lake’s cobalt waters.
Nearby fishermen eye their catch enviously,
their rods unbowed by a single nibble.
Lake Huron is enormous – at nearly 60,000
square kilometres it’s larger than Croatia –
but today it’s as smooth as glass.
Yet the most striking feature of the waters
around the island isn’t their aura of serenity,
it’s their near-perfect clarity. You notice it the
moment you step on the ferry in Tobermory
for the two-hour trip to get here (four times
daily in summer, $45 per vehicle, $16.50 for
adult passengers on foot).
The water is so clear you can see the
sunlight dance on the scales of fish
swimming in the distance, and the patterns
on stones sitting 15 metres deep.
The best way to experience the water’s
magic is to get out on top of it. Many of the
island’s inns and resorts rent canoes and
kayaks on site, and if you’ve got your own,
the possibilities to explore Manitoulin’s
intricately carved shoreline and 108 interior
lakes are virtually endless.
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ng
“island of spirits”.
The roadside scenery is ever changing.
A long, slow climb ends in a panorama of
Georgian Bay from the long-defunct Jesuit
mission at Ten Mile Point. Kagawong’s Bridal
Veil Falls offers a chance to shower the
summer heat away in the spray of a waterfall
plunge, and Dreamer’s Rock lets you put
the bike down and scramble to the top of
a sacred Ojibway vision quest site.
Out of the respect for First Nations culture,
it’s necessary to stop at the Whitefish River
First Nation’s office to ask permission to
climb the granite outcrop first (17A Rainbow
Ridge Road). But Dreamer’s Rock is worth
this minor logistical hurdle. Located just to
the east of the swing bridge in Little Current
that serves as the island’s fixed link with
the rest of Ontario, the rock is one
of Manitoulin’s – and Ontario’s – most
special places.
“For the Anishinabek, Dreamer’s Rock
provided an ideal site for solitary fasting,”
says Whitefish River First Nation’s Chief
The Little Current Swing Bridge offers the
only land access to Manitoulin.
Shining Turtle, also known as Franklin
Paibomsai.
“Native youth from the surrounding area
were sent to the summit where they fasted,
and through dreams, received powers from
a ‘guardian spirit.’ The spirit would advise
them of their calling, and with help from the
elders and the medicine man, the dreamer
would interpret his dreams.”
The 360˚ view from Dreamer’s Rock takes
in the island, the lake, and the mainland’s
La Cloche Mountains. Their quartzite stone
twinkles in the sun. It was in these low (but
dramatic) hills that A.Y. Jackson painted the
landscapes that came to typify Canadian
scenery, but their iron-streaked stone and
gnarly pines are anything but typical.
These are some of the oldest mountains
in the world. Timeless, eternal and
contemplative, the La Cloche range holds
some of this province’s finest scenery. Settle
in for a while and enjoy the view. Dare to
dream a little bit. After all, you don’t have
anywhere to go just yet. You’re on island
time now. •
Tyrone Burke is a writer and editor with
Canadian Geographic who has been meaning
to go to Manitoulin Island for years. He finally
went. You should too.
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While in Manitoulin...
Where to eat
CAROL AND EARL’S
If you’re in the mood for country cooking
in a friendly setting, this affordable diner
is one of the first places you’ll come to
after you get off the ferry. Its highly rated
on Trip Advisor. manitoulin-island.com/
south_baymouth/carol_earl.html
THREE COWS AND A CONE
On hot summer days, nothing tastes quite
as delectable as an ice cream cone.
Grab one from this Little Current
establishment and take a stroll on the
town’s waterfront boardwalk.
GARDEN’S GATE
If ever you should tire of gazing upon
Georgian Bay, check out this café in a
garden setting far away from the water
near Tehkummah. Vegetarian options
available. manitoulin-island.com/
gardensgate/
Where to shop
TEN MILE POINT TRADING POST
AND GALLERY
Owned by George and Charlotte Wigel,
the trading post sells and displays
the island’s rich artistic traditions. It’s
well signed on Highway 6 between
Manitowaning and Little Current, and it’s
a great place to get a sense of the local
art scene. tinyurl.com/p5zc8ee
TURNERS OF LITTLE CURRENT
This island institution has been familyowned
since 1879. Its densely packed
aisles and smiling service are reminiscent
of an era of retail that’s long been lost in
most of the province. turners.ca
Where to sleep
BATMAN’S CABINS AND
CAMPGROUND
This campground located on
Sheguiandah Bay was founded in the
1960s by the extraordinarily named Ralph
Batman. It offers 150 campsites and
rents cabins by the night and the week.
batmanscamping.com
BUCKHORN MOTEL
Just got off the ferry and searching for
a place to stay? Try the Buckhorn. The
motel’s friendly staff will rent you a room
and is only too happy to offer up advice
on how to make the most of your time
exploring the island. buckhornmotel.com
SILVER BIRCHES RESORT
If you’re looking to kick back, relax and
stare at the lake, check out this 350-acre
resort near Little Current. With 3,800 feet
of Manitoulin’s rocky shoreline at your
doorstep and a near constant breeze
off the lake, you might never leave.
silverbirchesresort.com
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Start
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Did you know that stock car racing is the
most-watched sport in the world?
Start your engines and head trackside
to find out what the buzz is all about.
The rumble of engines
rattles the air, sonic waves
vibrate your whole body,
and tires screech as drivers
compete for position on
banked curves.
Add in the pitch of the
crowd’s cheers as cars
speed by and your heart
will be racing faster than
the souped-up stallions of
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these modern-day racetrack
“gladiators”, says Gerald
Fruehwirth, marketing
manager at Sunset
International Speedway
in Innisfil.
“Racetracks offer families
a chance to see real, live
entertainment that is not
staged,” he says.
Amanda Abram has been
going to the track since she
was a little girl – first as a
spectator, then as a driver
herself. Now a mom, she is
no longer behind the wheel
but in the grandstands with
her children. She says the
racetrack is a great place for
families to spend a day or
evening together.

“Every night is different and
there is always something
new, whether it’s the drivers,
the race, or the events, ”
she says. “The track makes
for an outstanding family
Sunset Speedway puts race
fans behind the wheel of a
550 horsepower NASCAR
stock car with its Mark
Dilley Driving Experience
program, which has been
ongoing since 1999.
attraction because they
welcome everybody.”
Abram loved her days
behind the wheel and
would recommend the
experience to everyone.
“The competition was
intense and the drive was
incredible,” she says. “Being
one of the few female
drivers on the track, the
racing was very competitive.”
If you have ever wanted
to get behind the wheel,
Ontario’s tracks offer several
programs for aspiring
drivers, including Sunset’s
Mark Dilley Corporate
Driving Experience, where
you can learn how to drive
on the track. The package
includes a record of all laps,
helmet and driver’s suit for
the day, lunch, photography,
a gift bag and access to 550-
hp stock cars.
Mark Dilley is one of
Canada’s top NASCAR
drivers and has competed
all over North America
over the last 30 years. He
currently competes in the
2013 NASCAR Canadian
Tire Series across Canada.
“I wanted to give people
the opportunity to be
able to feel what I have
been fortunate enough to
feel every weekend over
the last 30 years,” he says
of his rationale behind
the school. The track also
hosts the Canadian Karting
League, which teaches
kids eight and up to drive
competitively.
Race tracks in Ontario range
from drag strips and kart
tracks to oval tracks and
road courses. There are
about 20 oval racetracks in
Ontario. “We are recognized
as the best third-of-a-mile
high-banked, paved oval
race track in Ontario, as each
corner is slightly different,”
says Fruehwirth, adding the
track was recently upgraded.
The greater the degree of
banking, the faster the cars
can go around the turns. The
track, just 40 minutes from
Toronto, has seen legends
like NASCAR drivers Mark
Crashes are part of the excitement as drivers
jockey for position on curves. Today’s speedways and equipment
are designed to ensure safety for both drivers and spectators.
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Randy “The Rocket” Rusnell, last year’s
Super Stock Champion, picks up the checkered flag with a
thrilled youngster and cheering crowd behind.
“The cars
pump out over
800 horsepower
and reach speeds
of over
225 kilometres
per hour.”
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EXCITING
RACE VIDEO.
Dilley, Peter Gibbons and
Kerry Micks, Junior Hanley
and Don Biederman.
The weekly races are for Late
Models (LM), Super Stock
(SS), also known as Thunder
Cars, and Mini Stock (MS),
also known as four-cylinders.
The progression from each
class hosts over 100 of the
top drivers in Ontario.
Fruehwirth says the
ISMA (International
Supermodified Association)
race August 18 at Sunset
Speedway is not to be
missed. “They are the
fastest thing on four
wheels on a short oval
track. It is the pinnacle for
speed on a one-third-mile
oval. ” The cars pump out
over 800 horsepower and
reach speeds of over 225
kilometres per hour. Kids 11
and under are always free!
Abram says the show is not
to be missed. “The track is
fun, the driving is intense,
the drivers are all very good,
they race hard and all of this
makes for an outstanding
show,” she says. “Each
division will keep you on
your toes to see who crosses
that finish line,” she says.
“The track is a great family
event – it’s my home on a
Saturday night!” •
Visit sunsetspeedway.ca
for this summer’s
racing schedule.
Find a full listing of
racetracks in Ontario:
na-motorsports.com/Tracks/
CAN/ONT
View event listings with the
Canadian Automobile Sport
Clubs Ontario Region:
casc.on.ca

Above: Lake Erie’s Norfolk
and Elgin coastline is
picturesque.
Right top: Trails through
ancient Carolinian forests are
great for cycling and hiking.
Bottom right: Kayakers
explore creek near
Long Point.
Bottom: Discover historic
architecture throughout
the area.
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Ontario Tourism Marketing
Partnership Corporation
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LONGPOINT
VIDEO.

Coasting along the
SOUTH
COAST
By Victoria Ford
Picture this – white sandy beaches, quaint port towns, eco adventures,
vast Carolinian forests, beautiful scenic drives, and festivals and
events galore.
Sound idyllic? Wondering what you need to do to get there?
Other than packing up your gear, planning your route and fuelling your car,
you’ll be amazed at just how close Ontario’s spectacular South Coast really is.
“I think our best kept secret
is that we’re actually so much
closer than most people
think,” offers Ted Willey,
Business Development
Coordinator, Tourism &
Economic Development,
Norfolk County. “Especially
for those living in the GTA.
We’re less than two hours
away and a much easier
drive south than what many
people put up with to go
north to the Muskokas.”
While you can access the
counties quickly by the
401, it’s the scenic drives
that allow you to really
get a feel for both the
local environment and
communities. So diverse
are these areas, that in
1986, more than 40,000
hectares of Norfolk County
(namely Long Point) were
designated a United Nation’s
Educational, Scientific
and Cultural Organization
(UNESCO) biosphere reserve.
With maps and trails aplenty,
each and every trip to the
area brings you across
diverse species of plants, fish,
birds, mammals, amphibians,
reptiles and butterflies. This
rich ecosystem of coastal
reserve and temperate
Carolinian forests is both
unique and awe-inspiring.
This summer, bypass the
fast lane and wind your way
along Lakeshore and Front
roads, where breathtaking
views of the waterfront,
dense forestation,
and beautiful farming
countryside overlap. But, the
panoramic views aren’t the

only draw – the destinations
found in Norfolk and Elgin
counties are sure to please all
types of vacationers.
A cursory glance at the Elgin
(elgincounty.ca) and Norfolk
(norfolkcounty.ca) Counties’
websites will give you your
first glimpse into these
hidden gems. “Our natural
beauty is high on most
people’s list of what sets
Norfolk apart,” continues
Willey.
“We have some of the
greatest beaches I’ve ever
seen. White sand and
shallow blue water make for
wonderful spots to spend
the day and beat the heat.
Each of our many beaches
has its own particular rhythm
and vibe – some catering
more to families and some to
a younger crowd.”
A trip through these counties
brings you to Port Dover,
Turkey Point, Long Point,
Port Stanley, Port Rowan,
Port Bruce, Port Burwell,
Port Glasgow and more.
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PORT STANLEY
VIDEO.
LOOKING FOR A
PLACE TO STAY?
The choices are as diverse
as the beaches: cottages
and campgrounds, bed and
breakfasts and glamour
camping suites – there’s a
getaway to suit any budget
and taste.
One such place is The
Windjammer Inn in the heart
of Port Stanley, offering
the comforts of a B&B with
award-winning cuisine,
all nestled into a pre-
Confederation home close
to the beach and the town’s
amenities. Said one guest
on Trip Advisor: “I really can’t
say enough about the food.
It is of the kind of top-notch
quality you don’t normally
find in small towns like this.”
You’d be remiss to not take
advantage of all of the
amazing things growing
in this region. For the
gastro-enthusiast, Savour
Elgin (savourelgin.ca), was
developed to promote and
enhance culinary tourism in
Elgin County and St. Thomas.
“Savour Elgin is unique in
that it includes the full value
chain in the culinary tour,”
says Kate Burns, Business
Development Coordinator,
Elgin Country. “Visitors can
visit a farm and see how
their food is grown, explore
a winery or brewery and see
how drinks are made, and
then shop at a market or
dine in a restaurant to savour
the local food.”
Savour Elgin businesses must
either grow/produce their
own products, or in terms of
restaurants, use at least 25
percent local products. Willey
seems to be in agreement
with Burns on this topic:
“The diversity of our
agriculture is pretty amazing,
in that we grow all sorts of
produce from peanuts to
hops for local beer.”
One local brewery is winning
rave reviews. Railway City
Brewing Company of
St. Thomas is expanding
this year to meet demand
for its small-batch, handcrafted
brews.

Right: Burning Kiln Winery
captures ideal growing
conditions on the coastline.
Bottom: Quaint port towns
add to the experience.
“We pride ourselves in
featuring as many local
ingredients as possible in
our beer, including locally
grown hops, apples, honey
and even pears,” says Paul
Corriveau, VP, Sales and
Marketing. The expansion
includes larger production
facilities, more retail space
and a tasting room large
enough for special events.
Be sure to stop in for a tour
and sampling - you may
want to take home some
unique concoctions like
Dead Elephant Beer,
Iron Spike Blonde Ale and
Black Coal Stout.
WHERE TO START?
“The culinary tour is a yearround
route,” Burns explains.
This trail map leads visitors to
some of the best restaurants,
farms, wineries, breweries,
and other food and drink
attractions that are local and
unique to the area; be sure to
check for availability though,
as participant hours vary.
Savour Elgin is a great
way to be introduced to
microbreweries, fine local
foods and wines from the
region. And you thought you
had to go to Niagara for that!
“Geographically, we are
further south from a latitude
perspective, so our growing
season is longer than that in
Niagara,” says Doug Beatty
Vice President and General
Manager of Burning Kiln
Winery, when asked what
makes the area so great for
wine. “Secondly, we have
southern exposure to Lake
Erie, which moderates
temperatures and our
vineyard soils are loamy fine
sand ... perfect for growing
key vinifera grape varietals.”
As you travel along Ontario’s
South Coast you’ll come
across a number of port
towns – each stop bringing
you in touch with something
special. A trip to Port Dover,
for example, wouldn’t be
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complete without fresh
perch and a ride on the
classic carousel. Of course,
you can always check out
the hogs on a Friday the 13th
(September or December
this year), or take in
a show at the Lighthouse
Festival Theatre.
Turkey Point provides
fabulous family swimming,
golf and camping, while
Long Point offers Eco-
Adventures (see page 12),
maps of ghost ships, and a
traditional boardwalk arcade.
Plan a trip to St. Thomas to
see the Railway Museum
(ecrm5700.org); from models
to full-scale historic trains,
this museum brings Ontario’s
railway heritage to life.
Locomotives, cabooses,
jiggers and other rolling
stock are on view at the
outdoor display, but the
museum is more than that.
Your littlest engineers can
visit and ride on a full-scale
Thomas the Tank Engine.
The counties also have a
long list of summer festivals
– from music to War of 1812
reenactments, and food to
airshows. Whether you’re
coming for the beaches or
forest trails, gastro walks or
quaint waterfront towns,
there’s something for
everyone to experience
along Ontario’s South Coast. •
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How to find
and catch
Ontario’s
favourite
gamefish
By Italo Labignan,
Canadian Sportfishing TV Series Host
Walleye are unquestionably the #1 gamefish in Ontario, sought for both
their exhilarating sport-fishing qualities and great eating qualities.
Walleye get their name in
part from the “walled-eye”
look of their eyes, which
appear almost opaque. That’s
because walleye have a
layer of skin over their eyes
because of their sensitivity
to light. Some of the best
walleye fishing takes place
in the dark when walleye are
cruising shallow waters in
search of their favourite meal,
smaller fish, which don’t see
as well as the walleye at night.
You can enjoy great fishing
after dark by fishing from
shore and simply casting and
retrieving a floating minnowimitating
lure. Among my
favourites are the Rapala
Husky Jerk® and the Original
Rapala®. The best strategy for
night-time, shore fishing is
to locate spots that walleye
will move through when they
are feeding. These locations
would include areas like piers,
bridges/narrows, below fastflowing
water at dams and in
rivers. The best time to catch
walleye is the three-hour
period starting at dusk.
Ontario’s Kawartha Lakes
offer excellent night-time
fishing for walleye both in the
spring and in the fall. Among
these, Sturgeon (below
Fenelon Falls), and Pigeon
Lake (below the Dam), Lake
Scugog (Hwy. 7A causeway),
Port Perry Pier, Caesarea Pier,
Rice Lake (Gores Landing
Pier), and below the Hastings
dam are some of the best
areas to fish.
Most anglers will fish for
walleye during the day where
they find them feeding along
weedbeds, weed lines, or near
shallow to deep structure
such as shorelines, around
islands, off points and on bars
and reefs. Many will fish either
with live bait, or live bait/lure
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combinations. A jig/minnow
or jig/worm combination
are high percentage choices,
as well as a worm harness
fished on a bottom walking
sinker rig or sliding sinker rig.
The key to catching walleye
in clear water lakes is to fish
close to the bottom.
Lake Ontario and Lake Erie
produce some of the largest
walleye in Canada. In both
lakes, the fishing technique
is quite specialized. In Lake
Erie thousands of walleye
cruise the open lake in 40
to 90 feet of water feeding
on suspended baitfish. The
most productive techniques
to consistently catch them
involves either trolling
with downriggers, or with
in-line planer boards. Best
baits are fluttering
spoons (like the ones
used for salmon
and trout fishing
with downriggers)
and large
bladed worm
harnesses.
In the Bay
of Quinte
the largest
walleye are caught
by trolling in the
Lower Bay known as
Adolphus Reach in 70
to 100 feet of water.
The preferred lure
choices are minnowimitating
baits fished
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about 15 to 30 feet down.
Most anglers either “flat line
troll”, or they troll with in-line
planer boards to get the lures
away from the engine to
avoid spooking fish. The top
lures I can recommend are
the Rapala Tail Dancer® series
in #7 and #11 and the Rapala
Troll To® series.
For walleye fishing anywhere,
it’s best to use a braided line
as it has no stretch and is very
sensitive, enabling you to
detect even the lightest hit.
The top braid on the market
is the Sufix 832®.
To help anglers locate and
or create their own walleye
fishing hot spots we came
out with a unique Mobile
App UFINDFISH. The App
is available free of charge
to download onto iPhones,
Android, & Windows 7 phones
as well as on the supported
tablets from
these same brands. The App
works with real time
GPS/Google Maps.
I have personally placed over
1,000 of my top fishing spots
in Ontario on the app with
full descriptions of where
to fish, when and how. You
can use the App to record
your own fishing spots, keep
them for yourself, or share
them with friends as well as
other anglers. The App also
allows you to ask our “Fishing
Pros” questions and they will
respond within 48 hours.
You can also take pictures
of your catches through the
App and save them on your
recorded fishing spot,
or share them through
YouTube, Twitter,
Facebook or through
your email account.
Oh yes, and you can
also find the nearest
Pioneer gas stations!
To find out more go to,
UFINDFISH.com
to see a YouTube
tutorial on how to use
the App. •
The Canadian Sportfishing TV
series with host Italo Labignan
can be caught each week on
CHCH-TV, etc.
canadian-sportfishing.com

SUMMER EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
JUNE
HAMILTON June 28 – 30
Tallships are coming!
The continuing War of 1812
Bicentennial Commemorations will
see the majestic tallships sail into
Hamilton June 28 with the “Parade
of Sail” and Opening Ceremonies at
the Hamilton Harbour. Don’t forget
to return on July 1 for Canada Day
celebrations at neighbouring Bayfront
and Pier 4 Parks. Fireworks begin
at dusk. tourismhamilton.com/
bicentennial-1812/signatureevents/tall-ships
FORT ERIE June 28 – July 1
Friendship Festival
Fort Erie’s Friendship Festival promotes
an international celebration of the
good relations between Canada and
the United States. Want to do more
than just watch the live acts? Enter the
Festivals Got Talent competition for
your chance to perform on the main
stage. friendshipfestival.com
HAMILTON June 28 – July 1
It’s YOUR Festival
Forget about admission fees this
Canada Day and head to Gage Park.
Live entertainment, games, contests
and a special Canada Day ceremony
make this outdoor festival a favourite
in the steel city. itsyourfestival.ca
RIBS ACROSS ONTARIO
June 28 – Sept 8
It seems everywhere across the
province this summer, there’s a Rotary
Ribfest? Check out some of our
favourite picks for Ribfests in Ontario:
BOLTON boltonrotaryribfest.ca,
CHATHAM chathamribfest.com,
COBOURG northumberlandribfest.ca,
GUELPH ribfestguelph.com,
KITCHENER
kitchenerribandbeerfest.com,
MISSISSAUGA rib-fest.com,
NIAGARA niagarafallsribfest.com,
OAKVILLE oakvillefamilyribfest.com,
ORANGEVILLE orangevilleribfest.com,
OSHAWA oshawaribfest.com,
SCARBOROUGH scarboroughribfest.com,
TORONTO torontoribfest.com,
WHITBY whitbyribfest.com,
WATERDOWN ohcanadaribfest.com,
WOODBRIDGE woodbridgeribfest.com
BURLINGTON June 29 – July 14
Roses are Red
Enjoy the RBG’s two acres of fragrant
roses in bloom, with colours ranging
from pure white, cream, buff, yellows,
apricots, oranges, pinks, corals and
of course reds. This summer, stroll
down to the gardens at the RBG for
beautiful blooms, children’s activities,
free garden tours, Discovery Carts and
much more. rbg.ca/events
Science North
The Science of Ripley’s
SUDBURY Ongoing, June – Sept
The Science of Ripley’s
Sudbury rocks this summer with the
world premier of The Science of Ripley’s
Believe It or Not!® at Science North.
Crawl through a life-size model of the
prehistoric snake, Titanoboa, measure
up against Robert Wadlow, the world’s
tallest man, or Marvel at intricate
micro-sculptures so small they fit in
the eye of a needle. sciencenorth.ca
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SUMMER EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
JULY
CELEBRATED NATIONALLY July 1
OH CANADA
Visit roamontario.ca and check our
blog for an exciting line-up of Canada
Day activities.
OTTAWA July 4 – 14
Bluesfest is Back!
National and international performers
are featured annually at LeBreton
Flats Park, with favourites this year
including the Black Keys, Weezer,
the Tragically Hip, blues legend
BB King, and Canadian Icons, RUSH!
ottawabluesfest.ca
TORONTO July 9 – Aug 4
Caribbean Carnival!
Scotiabank’s Caribbean Carnival
Toronto is back for an exciting threeweek
cultural explosion of Caribbean
music, cuisine, revelry as well as
visual and performing arts. Don’t
miss Parade Day on the Lakeshore -
it’s an experience you won’t forget.
torontocaribbeancarnival.com
BELLEVILLE July 11 – 14
A Festival on the Waterfront
This festival offers everything from
an ethnic food village and midway to
top quality main stage entertainment,
large vendor exposition areas and
children’s movie & TV stars – all set on
a beautiful waterfront. Be sure to check
out the newest addition to the event,
the Poker Run Rendezvous Boat Race!
bellevillewaterfrontfestival.com
HAMILTON July 13
FarmCrawl
Managed by three local farms –
Manorun, Weir’s Lane Lavender and
Apiary and Kerry’s Berries – FarmCrawl
lets city dwellers experience a taste
of what rural life in the heart of the
greenbelt is all about. Each farm offers
a personalized experience focusing
on seasonality, from exploring the art
beekeeping and lavender treat tasting
at Weir’s Lane, to herb gardening
and cow milking at Manorun.
farmcrawlhamilton.ca
LONDON July 19 – 21
Home and Country Music Fest
In its 40th year, the Home and Country
Music Festival in downtown London’s
beautiful Victoria Park hosts some of
Canada’s finest songwriters, including
well-known Canadian acts like Sarah
Harmer, the Great Lake Swimmers and
the folk roots legend, Ken Whitely.
homecounty.ca
MOUNT FOREST July 19 – 21
A Festival on Fire!
Mount Forest as it’s illuminated in
the 12th annual Firework Festival, a
weekend offering a variety of activities
for the whole family. Catch a free
outdoor flick at the park, or a thrilling
ride at the Albian Amusement Park!
mountforest.ca/fireworks/index.php
PARRY SOUND July 18 – Aug 11
Festival of the Sound
Raise a glass to the season’s opening at
the President’s Day Gala, travel through
time with the Afiara and Cecilia
Quartets, or catch the sunset and cruise
around the bay as Canada celebrates
its 146th birthday, while enjoying
Glenn Green and his band performing
some Newfoundland favourites.
festivalofthesound.ca
COLLINGWOOD July 25 - 28
Elvisfest
Put on your blue suede shoes and
head for Collingwood! Hundreds of
“Elvis’s” flock to the Blue Mountains to
pay tribute to the king of rock and roll
in a weekend-long event. Variety of
venues throughout the town feature
a multitude of Elvis impersonators.
collingwoodelvisfestival.com
AUGUST
BARRIE Aug 2 – 5
Kids at Kempenfest
An annual event each August long
weekend, Kempenfest features
over 400 arts and crafts exhibitions,
live music and a midway. Enjoy
an afternoon of excitement at the
Travelling Theme Park and the
children’s village or a relaxing swim
at Centennial Beach, Barrie’s most
popular beach! kempenfest.com
SAUBLE BEACH Aug 9 – 11
Sandfest
Grab the kids; get the sunscreen
and head to Sauble’s Sandfest 2013
for a weekend on the beach. The
celebrations are in full swing Friday
evening with the always entertaining
event, Lobster n’ Laughs, and into
Saturday with the annual car show
and sandcastle-building contests!
saublebeach.com/sandfest.html
DUNDAS
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SUMMER EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Aug 16 – 19
Cactusfest
The Dundas Cactus Festival is back
in its 37th year, featuring countless
vendors, three stages of live
entertainment, an amusement park,
a parade and appearances by your
favorite cartoon characters. Fun fact:
The town of Dundas has been known
for the Cacti produced by Ben Veldhuis
Cactus Greenhouses since the 1970s!
dundascactusfest.ca
WINONA Aug 23 – 25
Peach Festival
This traditional festival is a great
way to get out of the city and spend
time educating your children on
your local farmers and the fruits and
veggies they are producing. There’s
live entertainment, arts and crafts, a
car show, a midway and of course...
peaches! winonapeach.com
BURLINGTON Aug 30 – Sept 2
Canada’s LARGEST Ribfest
In for an afternoon of taste bud
tantalizing and some of Canada’s best
live acts? Canada’s largest rib fest has
cooked up just that, a four-day event
that will have you licking your lips!
Be one of the 175,000 people to taste
some of the 150,000 pounds of ribs
cooked up by the 18 chefs competing
for the coveted Best Ribs title.
canadaslargestribfest.com
CELEBRATED NATIONALLY Sept 2
LABOUR DAY WEEKEND
Labour Day marks the last long
weekend of summer to get away to
the cottage or plan a fun weekend
of family activities! Whatever outing
you choose this long weekend there
are plenty of events to check out, be
it a local firework display or Labour
Day parade. For a complete listing of
Labour Day long weekend events in
your region please contact your local
municipality or tourism centre.
OTTAWA Sept 5 – 8
Ottawa Folk Festival
Set amidst the natural beauty of Hog’s
Back Park, the Ottawa Folk Festival
is a five-day celebration of music,
dance, visual arts and community.
Featuring an eclectic mix of musical
performances on two evening and five
daytime stages, this family friendly,
community-based event is
based on presenting cultural
diversity and committed to
sustainability initiatives.
ottawafolk.com
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE
Sept 14 – 29
“A Vintage Harvest”
Niagara’s annual Wine Festival is the
signal that Fall has arrived. Check
out the Discovery Pass, a great
way to leisurely visit some of your
favourite vineyards, while visiting
a few that may be new to you.
niagarawinefestival.com
TORONTO, HAMILTON, SUDBURY
Sept 2013
FILM FESTS GALORE!
Ontario is host to an abundance of
film festivals, and with them the most
reputable of them all, TIFF. Earning
a reputation for excellence, and
including all the red carpet glam, the
Toronto International Film Festival is
the leading public film festival in the
world, screening more than 300 films
from 60+ countries every September.
tiff.net
The Art Gallery of Hamilton World
Film Festival, now in its 5th year, has
become one of Southern Ontario’s most
eagerly anticipated events, attracting
a growing audience and engaging
a diverse range of programming
and community partners annually.
artgalleryofhamilton.com/
wo_film_fest.php
Since its conception in 1989, Cinéfest
Sudbury has received overwhelmingly
successful reviews. Currently
screening approximately 135 films,
including full-length features, shorts,
documentaries and animation, Cinéfest
Sudbury provides the public with
first-class film works and
industry discussions
each September.
cinefest.com
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