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Welcome to<br />
Kawartha<br />
VISITOR<br />
MAY<br />
YOUR 2023 GUIDE TO ATTRACTIONS, SHOPPING,<br />
20<br />
DINING, HOME & COTTAGE IMPROVEMENTS & MORE<br />
JUNE<br />
3-4<br />
OPENING DAY<br />
CLASSIC CAR SH<br />
PLUS LIVE MUSIC & HARNE<br />
MONSTER MADNESS<br />
MONSTER TRUCK<br />
FREESTYLE MOTOC<br />
JUNE<br />
17<br />
KAWARTHA SMACK<br />
DEMOLITION DER<br />
PLUS LIVE MUSIC & HARNE<br />
JULY<br />
1-2<br />
KAWARTHA<br />
COUNTRY MUSI<br />
FESTIVAL<br />
JULY<br />
22-23<br />
TRUCK & TRACTOR<br />
THE BEST IN CANA<br />
AUG<br />
4,5,6<br />
KAWARTHA COUNT<br />
EVENTS EVERY D<br />
SEPT<br />
2-3<br />
TRUCK & TRACTOR<br />
THE BEST IN CAN<br />
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YOUR DESTINATION FOR ENTERTAINMENT<br />
SEE COVER STORY PAGE 9<br />
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Welcome to<br />
the Kawarthas<br />
The clear waters and cool forests of the Kawarthas offer<br />
visitors, cottagers, and year-round residents a place in<br />
which to replenish their spirits and get away from the<br />
stress of daily living. This expansive region embraces<br />
many friendly and charming communities such as<br />
Buckhorn, Bobcaygeon, Coboconk, Lindsay, Fenelon Falls,<br />
Young’s Point, Lakefield, Peterborough, and all points<br />
between. The multitude of lakes and rivers offers cultural,<br />
natural, historic and recreational experiences for everyone<br />
to enjoy.<br />
In this edition, you will find information on the many<br />
festivals, concerts, museums, historical villages, plays<br />
and celebrations happening throughout the region this<br />
summer.<br />
Kawartha Downs is growing to be a destination<br />
entertainment venue for the whole family, offering a wide<br />
range of concerts, motorized sport events, weekly harness<br />
racing and new this year, their Kawartha County Fair. Their<br />
second annual Country Fest has expanded to two days<br />
and includes an all-Canadian lineup that rivals any other<br />
music festival in Ontario with Jade Eagleson, Dean Brody,<br />
The Reklaws, and more.<br />
Bigley’s Shoes and Clothing in Bobcaygeon continues to<br />
be a shopping destination experience like no other in the<br />
heart of Kawartha cottage country, with ten stores under<br />
one roof. From casual to high-end fashion, Bigley’s is a<br />
one-stop shop for the whole family. They can help you<br />
look your best at upcoming events this summer with a<br />
wide selection of wedding guest dresses in all styles and<br />
sizes.<br />
For nature enthusiasts, the Kawarthas boast excellent<br />
hiking and cycling trails, as well as canoeing, boating,<br />
swimming and fishing on the extensive network of lakes<br />
and rivers.<br />
We invite you to spend some time exploring this beautiful<br />
region. No matter where your interests lie, you will find<br />
adventures on your visit to the Kawarthas!<br />
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in this issue...<br />
9 KAWARTHA DOWNS - YOUR<br />
DESTINATION FOR ENTERTAINMENT<br />
13 LANG PIONEER VILLAGE MUSEUM<br />
ONCE UPON A TIME<br />
21 MILLTOWN MINI GOLF<br />
FAMILY FUN CENTRE<br />
25 PETERBOROUGH MUSEUM<br />
MUSEUM & ARCHIVES<br />
33 TREETOP TREKKING IN<br />
GANARASKA FOREST<br />
42 APSLEY-BANCROFT<br />
43 BOBCAYGEON<br />
48 COBOCONK<br />
50 BUCKHORN<br />
54 CAMPBELLFORD<br />
57 FENELON FALLS<br />
61 MADOC-ROSENEATH<br />
63 LAKEFIELD-YOUNG'S POINT<br />
67 LINDSAY<br />
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Welcome to<br />
KAWARTHA<br />
DOWNS<br />
Your destination for entertainment!<br />
JUNE<br />
17<br />
KAWARTHA SMACKDOWN<br />
DEMOLITION DERBY<br />
PLUS LIVE MUSIC & HARNESS RACING<br />
JULY<br />
1-2<br />
KAWARTHA<br />
COUNTRY MUSIC<br />
FESTIVAL<br />
JULY<br />
22-23<br />
TRUCK & TRACTOR PULL<br />
THE BEST IN CANADA!<br />
AUG<br />
4,5,6<br />
KAWARTHA COUNTY FAIR<br />
EVENTS EVERY DAY!<br />
SEPT<br />
2-3<br />
TRUCK & TRACTOR PULL<br />
THE BEST IN CANADA!<br />
HARNESS RACING<br />
WEEKLY AT 7 PM<br />
MAY 20 - SEPT 23<br />
1 3 8 2 C OUNT Y R D 2 8 FRA S ERV I LLE , O N<br />
Tickets and more info at<br />
www.kawarthadowns.com<br />
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COVER STORY<br />
KAWARTHA DOWNS<br />
YOUR DESTINATION FOR ENTERTAINMENT<br />
Kawartha Downs is thrilled to announce their<br />
best lineup yet for their outdoor summer events<br />
calendar.<br />
“Last summer was our first event season postpandemic<br />
and as good as it was, this summer will<br />
be bigger and better,” says Summer Nickerson-<br />
Hagen, Marketing Director at Kawartha Downs.<br />
She explains how Kawartha Downs has grown<br />
to be a destination entertainment venue for the<br />
whole family, offering a wide range of concerts,<br />
motorized sport events, weekly harness racing<br />
and new this year, their Kawartha County Fair.<br />
Kawartha Downs had been a harness racing and<br />
motor sports track for decades, loved dearly<br />
by those loyal to both forms of sport. The last<br />
two years marked a shift towards an expanding<br />
destination for summer fun that now includes<br />
concerts, fireworks and a wide range of new<br />
entertainment.<br />
The Kawartha Smackdown Demolition will take<br />
place on June 17 followed by live music from 4<br />
p.m. to 6 p.m. and harness racing at 7 p.m.<br />
“All of our motorized events, including the Monster<br />
Madness Tour and the Kawartha Smackdown, are<br />
thrilling events that bring a lively crowd to see<br />
a wide range of powerful vehicles,” Nickerson-<br />
Hagen says.<br />
Last year’s fan favourite was the Kawartha<br />
Country Music Festival on Canada Day weekend.<br />
Kawartha Visitor Summer 2023 9
This year, Country Fest has expanded to two<br />
days and includes an all-Canadian lineup that<br />
rivals any other music festival in Ontario. The<br />
Bailieboro hometown hero, Jade Eagleson<br />
returns to the stage on Saturday, July 1 followed<br />
by headliner Dean Brody and ending with jawdropping<br />
fireworks. Sunday, July 2 opens with<br />
rising country music star Sacha followed by the<br />
James Barker Band and The Reklaws musical duo.<br />
Tickets are available now on their website or at<br />
TicketWeb.ca.<br />
New this year will be The Kawartha County Fair<br />
which will take place on August 4, 5 and 6 with<br />
events every day.<br />
“We’re still finalizing our line-up for the fair, but it<br />
will include a tractor pull, a demolition derby and<br />
a concert,” says Nickerson-Hagen. “Our emphasis<br />
is on having something for everyone and to give<br />
the surrounding community a weekend they can<br />
look forward to each year.”<br />
Visitors will have the opportunity to experience<br />
family fun at a classic midway, a variety of<br />
agricultural shows, their signature tractor pull on<br />
day 1, a demolition derby on day 2, a live music<br />
concert on day 3 and more. Saturday, August 5<br />
will include a massive fireworks show at dusk as<br />
well.<br />
Last year, Kawartha Downs built a brand new,<br />
permanent pulling track that experts at the<br />
Ontario Truck and Tractor Pull Association have<br />
billed as “the best track built in Ontario.” The<br />
specially designed, 400-foot track is made from<br />
carefully curated layers of clay and a robust<br />
draining system.<br />
On July 22 and 23 and September 2 and 3 will be<br />
the fan favourite truck and tractor pulls featuring<br />
the best competitors in Canada. This event was so<br />
popular last year that it ran until the late hours of<br />
the night, prompting Kawartha Downs to expand<br />
to two 2-day events on different weekends.<br />
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Last year harness racing at Kawartha Downs<br />
celebrated its 50th anniversary, which continues<br />
to grow as a weekly event running from May 20<br />
to September 23. Everyone is welcome to join in<br />
on the action and place their bets throughout the<br />
evening.<br />
“If you haven’t checked out harnessing racing at<br />
Kawartha Downs, I highly recommend coming<br />
for an exciting evening this summer,” Nickerson-<br />
Hagen adds. The official race calendar can be<br />
found on the harness racing page of their website.<br />
While visiting Kawartha Downs, be sure have a<br />
bite to eat at their newly renovated Grandstand<br />
Dining Room overlooking the Kawartha Downs<br />
horse track. Open during dinner on harness racing<br />
dates, the restaurant has excellent views of the<br />
races from every seat in the house. Reservations<br />
are recommended for their buffet service dinner.<br />
Pre-event dinners are also offered at select<br />
events. All of their family-friendly events have free<br />
parking and take place rain or shine. Visitors are<br />
encouraged to check the weather and bring an<br />
umbrella if needed, along with a lawn chair.<br />
Kawartha Downs is located southwest of<br />
Peterborough at 1382 County Rd. 28 in Fraserville.<br />
For more event information please email events@<br />
kawarthadowns.com, visit www.kawarthadowns.<br />
com, or check out Kawartha Downs on Facebook<br />
and Instagram.<br />
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AND RESERVATIONS
LANG PIONEER VILLAGE MUSEUM<br />
ONCE UPON A TIME…<br />
Those words often mark the start of a fanciful tale<br />
of a dream world. But what if they were the start<br />
of a story that seems so unlike today that it is hard<br />
to imagine it to be true, but it is?<br />
Once upon a time, more than two centuries ago,<br />
Peterborough County truly was a whole different<br />
place. There were no cars or electricity. Clothing<br />
was all handmade, often hand spun and dyed first.<br />
The only way to communicate with friends and<br />
relatives from away was through hand-written<br />
letters or making a long journey to visit in person.<br />
To purchase something from the store you would<br />
make a trade with goods like eggs or butter. It was<br />
unlike the world of the 21st century in many ways.<br />
At Lang Pioneer Village Museum, you can relive<br />
history and experience once upon a time for<br />
yourself. The 25-acre site is host to over 30 historic<br />
buildings and recreates a 19th century hamlet.<br />
Costumed interpreters introduce you to the<br />
people, trades and events that have helped shape<br />
local history as you visit homes and businesses<br />
from 1800 to 1910. At Aabnaabin Camp, discover<br />
the history and culture of the Michi Saagiig<br />
Anishnaabeg who first occupied the land and<br />
were impacted by settlement. Watch the tinsmith<br />
and blacksmith at work, smell cookies or biscuits<br />
Kawartha Visitor Summer 2023 13
aking in a woodstove, watch as wool is spun on a<br />
spinning wheel, or even carry water using a yoke<br />
and bucket yourself.<br />
Step back in time and enjoy an entertaining and<br />
educational day of exploration in the 1800s this<br />
summer at Lang Pioneer Village Museum. The<br />
Museum is open from 10 am to 4 pm Wednesday<br />
through Sunday from Father’s Day to Labour Day.<br />
Lang Pioneer Village Museum also offers a variety<br />
of special events throughout the summer and fall.<br />
The Museum’s event season kicks off on June 18<br />
with the 26th Annual Father’s Day Smoke & Steam<br />
Show. Treat dad to a Father’s Day filled with antique<br />
tractors and steam engines for a day the whole<br />
family will enjoy! On July 9, the historic village will<br />
be filled with antique and classic cars and vintage<br />
motorcycles for the 26th Annual Transportation<br />
Day Car & Motorcycle Show. You can experience<br />
the charm of the village after dark with Village by<br />
Lantern Light on August 12. Making a return this<br />
year, kick off the start of the harvest season with<br />
some fresh fire-cooked corn during Corn Roast<br />
on August 27. The harvest celebration continues<br />
with the Museum’s most popular event, Applefest,<br />
taking place October 1. Discover the origins and<br />
traditions of Halloween with Historic All Hallows’<br />
Eve on October 27 & 28.<br />
Get a head start on your holiday shopping with<br />
an indoor/outdoor Christmas Bazaar at the<br />
Peterborough County Agricultural Heritage<br />
Building on November 18. Finally, get into the<br />
spirit of the season with Christmas by Candlelight<br />
on December 2 & 3. Be sure to keep an eye on the<br />
Museum’s website for a new event coming in the<br />
spring of 2024!<br />
Visit Lang Pioneer Village Museum this travel season<br />
and enjoy an entertaining and educational day of<br />
exploration in the 1800s. For full operating dates and<br />
details, please visit langpioneervillage.ca. It’s where<br />
history is happening!<br />
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Kawartha Visitor Summer 2023 15
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ATTRACTIONS IN THE KAWARTHAS<br />
SUMMER 2023<br />
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PETERBOROUGH POWER SQUADRON<br />
BOATING SAFELY IN<br />
THE KAWARTHAS<br />
Whether you are heading to your favorite fishing<br />
hole, renting a houseboat, or planning a leisurely<br />
cruise on our lakes, you will need a Pleasure<br />
Craft Operator card (PCOC) if you own a gas,<br />
diesel, or electric- powered vessel. This is where<br />
we can help you navigate a safe pathway at the<br />
beginning of your personal boating journey.<br />
We are a Canadian, not-for-profit boating<br />
organization offering courses and seminars that<br />
focus on safety and navigation skills. Since 1938,<br />
Canadian Power and Sail Squadron (CPS-ECP)<br />
volunteers have been sharing their adventures<br />
with new boaters ready to embrace this amazing<br />
lifestyle. We help prepare you for various waterrelated<br />
activities and enable you to respond<br />
effectively during emergencies.<br />
Your boating experience should always be<br />
enjoyable. Illustrated and narrated lessons<br />
are available throughout our PCOC course<br />
material which you will find helpful in building<br />
confidence. To take the course go to https://<br />
boatlicencecanada.ca<br />
Once you have your boating card, you can continue<br />
to learn more about safety and navigation by<br />
taking other CPS-ECP courses. If you have a<br />
radio on board, you are required by law to have<br />
a valid VHF radio license. You can register for this<br />
short course at cps-ecp.ca (select the courses and<br />
seminars tab from the main menu).<br />
Since Peterborough Power and Sail Squadron’s<br />
courses are available online, boaters have<br />
the flexibility to learn at their own pace, with<br />
the assistance of a personal tutor if required.<br />
Peterborough Squadron is part of the National<br />
CPS-ECP, providing education for more than 80<br />
years. To enroll in any of our courses, go to our<br />
national website www.cps-ecp.ca<br />
While at the site, learn more about the benefits<br />
of becoming a member of our boating family.<br />
We would love to have you on board. As a CPS-<br />
ECP member, you receive a discount on many<br />
boating courses, as well as potential discounts<br />
on boating insurance and marine products.<br />
For regional information, please visit www.<br />
peterboroughsfeboating.org or join us on<br />
Facebook and Twitter.<br />
The more knowledge you acquire, the more<br />
enjoyable your boating adventures will be. Have<br />
a wonderful safe boating experience this summer<br />
in the Kawarthas!<br />
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COME FOR THE DAY OR CAMP WITH US<br />
TO ENJOY ALL THE AREA HAS TO OFFER<br />
swimming | hiking | fishing | camping | paddling and more!<br />
Enjoy paddling at Warsaw<br />
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Beavermead Campground,<br />
and NEW in 2023, at<br />
Lakefield Campground.<br />
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FAMILY FUN PARK<br />
GIVE THE GIFT OF SUMMER<br />
PRESENTING THE 2023 4TH LINE THEATRE SUMMER SEASON<br />
The Tilco Strike<br />
WORLD PREMIERE<br />
Written by D’Arcy Jenish<br />
Directed by Cynthia Ashperger<br />
June 27 - July 22, 2023<br />
The Cavan Blazers<br />
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!<br />
Written by Robert Winslow<br />
Directed by Kim Blackwell<br />
August 1 - 26, 2023<br />
The Cavan Blazers, 2001. Photo by Wayne Eardley, Brookside Studio<br />
Kim Blackwell, Managing Artistic Director<br />
BOX OFFICE:<br />
705-932-4445 or 1-800-814-0055<br />
4thlinetheatre.on.ca<br />
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MILLTOWN MINI GOLF FAMILY FUN CENTRE<br />
A FUN & ENJOYABLE TIME FOR ALL AGES<br />
by Joanne Culley<br />
For 38 years, Milltown Mini Golf Family Fun Centre<br />
has been offering a wide range of fun activities on<br />
two acres of landscaped park at 933 Lansdowne<br />
St. W., behind the Swiss Chalet in Peterborough.<br />
This family-oriented amusement park is a perfect<br />
place in which to spend some safe, outdoor fun<br />
for the whole family. Visitors can putt by two fish<br />
ponds, a working water wheel, and a running<br />
water sluice, all surrounded by beautiful gardens.<br />
To add to your enjoyment they also offer Batting<br />
Cages, Water Wars game with water balloons, a<br />
Paintball Shooting Gallery, Gemstone Panning,<br />
and a Treasure Hunt for real coins from around<br />
the world with an authentic metal detector. Enjoy<br />
yourself at the Paintball Target Range and see how<br />
many targets you can successfully knock down.<br />
Visitors can mix and match the activities, with one<br />
- two - or three-packs available at reduced prices.<br />
All equipment, such as golf clubs, golf balls,<br />
batting cage helmets and bats, paintball guns and<br />
contact area, and all gemstone panning contact<br />
areas are sanitized after each use<br />
"Our largest age group of customers are those<br />
between 14 and 24 years of age," says Barry Cross,<br />
owner of Milltown and he continues with " We've<br />
seen an increase in families during the last year<br />
looking for something fun to do with the kids that<br />
is fun and exciting where the whole family can be<br />
involved.<br />
Milltown welcomes birthday parties where visitors<br />
can bring their own food and cake and enjoy one<br />
of four Birthday Party packages offered. Birthday<br />
Parties can include a package or simply bring the<br />
kids for a game of Mini Golf. Many business have<br />
a fun event day at Milltown "its a great time to get<br />
employees together in a relaxed atmosphere"<br />
Milltown has been a family-owned business since<br />
1985. Their objective is for you to experience a fun<br />
and enjoyable time in a safe environment with<br />
your family and friends. The developer who owns<br />
the property where Milltown is located is planning<br />
on developing the location next year so this is<br />
probably the last year for Milltown<br />
Milltown Mini Golf Family Fun Centre is open<br />
from May to September, with summer hours of<br />
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Reservations are recommended<br />
for birthday parties and larger groups. For more<br />
information, please call 705-743-7789 or visit<br />
www.milltownminigolf.com.<br />
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PLACES TO GO AND THINGS TO DO IN THE KAWARTHAS<br />
THE CRUISING<br />
EXPERIENCE<br />
The 45 passenger Kawartha Voyageur is a<br />
“Floating Country Inn” offering a unique cruising<br />
experience throughout the lakes and rivers of<br />
Ontario’s cottage country. Guests can enjoy the<br />
stunning natural scenery while travelling in calm<br />
waters with occasional stops in local communities.<br />
Ontario Waterway Cruises offers five-day cruises<br />
on the Trent-Severn Waterway on three routes:<br />
the Kawartha cruise from Peterborough to the<br />
Big Chute Marine Railway near Georgian Bay;<br />
the Quinte cruise from Peterborough to Kingston<br />
including the Thousand Islands; and the Rideau<br />
cruise from Kingston to Ottawa.<br />
For more information, please call 1-800-561-5767<br />
or visit www.ontariowaterwaycruises.com.<br />
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it’s where the<br />
Stars HangOut<br />
Where residents and visitors celebrate the essence<br />
of Canada’s outdoor and creative spirit.<br />
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ATTRACTIONS IN THE KAWARTHAS<br />
Peterborough and Area<br />
Garden Route is a free, self-guided<br />
tour available whenever the<br />
participating businesses are open.<br />
Check individual websites for hours.<br />
Rare perennials Unusual annuals<br />
One-of-a-kind accessories<br />
Spend a couple of hours... or spend the weekend...<br />
the Peterborough and Area Garden Route.<br />
Visit www.gardenroute.ca<br />
Avant-Garden Shop<br />
Anna’s Perennials<br />
Burley’s Gardens<br />
Gardens Plus<br />
Garden Style<br />
Griffin’s Greenhouses<br />
Plant Goals<br />
Tiny Greens<br />
GIFT SHOP • BACKYARD BIRDING<br />
Your Garden<br />
& Bird Store<br />
Come and Explore<br />
More than just a<br />
GARDEN shop!<br />
165 Sherbrooke St., Peterborough • 705.743.0068<br />
www.avantgardenshop.com<br />
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PETERBOROUGH<br />
MUSEUM &<br />
ARCHIVES<br />
IMAGES ©ROYAL COLLECTION TRUST/HM KING CHARLES III 2023<br />
INTERWOVEN BASKET HERITAGE<br />
In April 2023, quilled birch bark makaks (baskets)<br />
made by women of Rice Lake Village (now, Hiawatha<br />
First Nation) arrived at the Peterborough Museum<br />
& Archives (PMA) for an extended loan visit from<br />
the Royal Collection Trust in England, where they<br />
have been cared for since they were given to the<br />
young Prince of Wales in 1860. The makaks are<br />
the focus of an exhibition titled, “To Honour and<br />
Respect: Gifts from the Michi Saagiig Women to<br />
the Prince of Wales, 1860”.<br />
This exhibition unpacks the meanings carried by<br />
the makaks: the cultural knowledge that went into<br />
their making and their presentation, the crosscultural<br />
diplomacy and expectations of Nishnaabe<br />
gifting, and the love, respect and hope that went<br />
into these gifts.<br />
By 1860, the women of Hiawatha First Nation were<br />
known for their skills as quillworkers, having won<br />
prizes at the local county and provincial fairs. Early<br />
in the summer of 1860 – in anticipation of the Royal<br />
visit – the Superintendent of Canada West, Central<br />
District, W.R. Bartlett visited most of the bands<br />
within his district to rally support for the occasion<br />
and to inform each community on what to prepare.<br />
It’s likely that Bartlett asked the women at Rice Lake<br />
to create quilled birch bark gifts for the Prince of<br />
Wales.<br />
widely, the Great Lakes region. The designs on the<br />
makaks displayed the women’s own Anishinaabek<br />
traditions.<br />
In all accounts of the Prince of Wales’ visit, women<br />
were absent from any official presentations. They<br />
were present as spectators, workers preparing<br />
luncheons and as dance partners at the public balls,<br />
but they were never at centre stage. Quite often,<br />
credit for Indigenous women’s work is unidentified<br />
in museum collections representing this period. It<br />
is therefore extraordinary to know the names of the<br />
women who created the quilled makaks as gifts for<br />
the royal visitor. We know this because the baskets<br />
were preserved with the names written on directly<br />
on them, on a piece of paper, or in some instances,<br />
quilled onto the birch bark. To learn more about<br />
them, we have used census records, village history,<br />
settler letters, and community consultation. We<br />
now know how old each woman was in 1860,<br />
allowing us to consider them as practicing artists<br />
with the benefit of life experiences, skills acquired<br />
over time and the recognition that they were<br />
passing on their knowledge to other women.<br />
“To Honour and Respect: Gifts from the Michi<br />
Saagiig Women to the Prince of Wales, 1860” will<br />
be on display through mid November 2023 at the<br />
Peterborough Museum & Archives.<br />
The baskets are decorated with both floral and<br />
geometric motifs, bringing together old and new<br />
designs, which reflects the changing experiences<br />
of the Mississaugas people of Rice Lake and more<br />
For more information about the PMA’s upcoming<br />
programs, exhibitions, and events, visit www.<br />
peterborough.ca/museum and follow along on their<br />
social channels.<br />
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All of your favourites from the U.K.<br />
a little closer to home!<br />
GENUINE BRITISH GROCERY ITEMS<br />
HUGE SELECTION OF BRITISH<br />
CHOCOLATES AND SWEETS<br />
MEAT PIES AND MEAT PRODUCTS<br />
INCLUDING BACON AND SAUSAGES<br />
FROZEN BRAND NAME FOODS<br />
FROM THE U.K.<br />
POPULAR BRANDS SUCH AS<br />
MARKS AND SPENCER AND TESCO<br />
UNIQUE RANGE OF BRITISH<br />
GIFTS AND CLOTHING<br />
WE ALSO OFFER ITEMS FROM<br />
THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND<br />
91 George Street, The Market Plaza, Unit #6, across from Little Lake in downtown Peterborough.<br />
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WHETUNG OJIBWA CENTRE<br />
LOCATED IN THE HEART<br />
OF CURVE LAKE FIRST NATION<br />
LARGEST GALLERY OF INDIGENOUS ARTS AND CRAFTS IN THE WORLD.<br />
MUSEUM OF LOCAL HISTORY AND ARTIFACTS.<br />
BIGGEST SELECTIONS OF MOCCASINS, JEWELLERY, CRYSTALS AND BOOKS IN CANADA.<br />
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GLOBAL ART • CLOTHING • CRYSTALS • JEWELLERY • BOOKS & JOURNALS • SCULPTURES • FURNITURE • HOME DECOR<br />
CRYSTAL SUPPLIER FOR THE KAWARTHA LAKES<br />
Your purchase of $60 or more (before tax).<br />
Valid until August 31, 2023.<br />
Present at time of purchase.<br />
Cannot be combined with other offers or sale merchandise.<br />
PETERBOROUGH • 1774 LANSDOWNE ST W • 705.741.1888<br />
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PORT PERRY • 158 QUEEN ST. • 905.982.1130<br />
KINGSTON • 117 PRINCESS ST. • 613.547.2424<br />
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Love Your Kitchen!<br />
AT HOME AND AT YOUR COTTAGE<br />
HIGH QUALITY CUSTOM KITCHENS AT A PRICE YOU’LL LOVE.<br />
www.kitchencabinetsolutions.com | 705.743.1299 | 709 The Parkway Peterborough, ON
CATCH THE BEST OF<br />
HOMETOWN RACING<br />
AT PETERBOROUGH SPEEDWAY<br />
By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media<br />
Action is the attraction in 2023 at Canada’s<br />
Toughest 3rd Mile Oval<br />
For close to 60 years, Peterborough Speedway on<br />
Mount Pleasant Road, north-west of the city has<br />
thrilled Central Ontario race fans with the best<br />
of the best in family motorsports entertainment.<br />
This year’s schedule is no exception, as the home<br />
track favourites are joined by the sport’s top<br />
touring series and special guests.<br />
“From the green flag to the checkered, we’ve put<br />
together an action-packed agenda,” said track<br />
owner and promoter J.P. Josiasse. “Our regular<br />
season line-up will include the Canadian Legend<br />
Car Series, Ontario Sportsman, APC Pro Late<br />
Models, Qwick Wick Firestarter Super Stocks,<br />
OSCAAR Hot Rods and Modifieds, Ontario Outlaw<br />
Super Late Models and more.”<br />
Passes for Peterborough Speedway’s weekly<br />
Saturday night events, along with the season<br />
finale Autumn Colours Classic, presented by APC<br />
Auto Parts Centres are available through the<br />
online link on the track’s homepage or at the<br />
walk-up ticket booth on raceday.<br />
Photo by Jim Clarke<br />
Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media<br />
For the latest news and information on the 2023<br />
schedule, visit www.peterboroughspeedway.<br />
com or see the track’s Facebook, Twitter and<br />
Instagram social media sites.<br />
In just a short time, the Kingsway Auto Centre<br />
Junior Late Models have become favourites with<br />
the Peterborough Speedway crowds.<br />
Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stock racers<br />
always bring some solid car counts to Canada’s<br />
Toughest 3rd Mile.<br />
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Mennonite Furniture • Gifts • Home Decor<br />
Food Market • Antiques Mall • Crafters Market<br />
124 Lindsay Road<br />
Fowlers Corners<br />
705-750-1010<br />
PeterboroughCraftworks.com<br />
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK<br />
It’s Worth the Drive!<br />
BOAT LIFTS DOCKS MARINE RAILWAYS<br />
CUSTOM Fabrications<br />
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Peterborough, Ontario (705) 295-4555 www.intercodocks.ca ben@brtgroup.com/clive@brtgroup.com<br />
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THE LAND BETWEEN<br />
NATURAL YET BEAUTIFUL.<br />
SHORELANDS CAN SURPRISE AND INSPIRE.<br />
By Leora Berman,<br />
COO, Turtle Guardians & The Land Between<br />
Did you know that a natural shoreline doesn’t<br />
have to be unruly or difficult to design and<br />
maintain?<br />
Ontario has an incredible amount of flowering<br />
shrubs and herbs that can provide a show of<br />
colour in every season. Our native plants are<br />
another country’s exotics and vice versa. Ontario<br />
has a lot to offer even the most discerning tastes.<br />
From wild roses, honeysuckles, to milkweeds,<br />
native daisies, and also iris. We also have<br />
dogwoods that dance in subtle angles in the<br />
wind, as well as many berry-bearing plants to<br />
entice and satiate our native songbirds. Native<br />
plants can remove excess nutrients, and they<br />
provide support for our native wildlife, from<br />
pollinators to birds, even amphibians and moose.<br />
Making the change to re-wild your shore is not<br />
only beneficial for our wildlife, but it is also easier<br />
than you may think.<br />
In fact, native plants are more resilient to weather<br />
changes and need less tending, watering or<br />
feeing than ornamental gardens that contain<br />
plants from another sphere entirely! Also, native<br />
plants can take a beating; they can be pruned and<br />
shaped without too much hassle or complaint.<br />
How to start? The best place to start, and the<br />
most important too, is right at the shore- the<br />
area where land meets water, also known as the<br />
riparian zone, is the area that supports the most<br />
wildlife; both aquatic and terrestrial species<br />
congregate in this zone and benefit from increase<br />
biodiversity here. Also removing any barriers<br />
such as rock walls and Gabion baskets, which<br />
offer sub-par erosion control to natural roots and<br />
soils is fundamental.<br />
An easy way to begin may be to simply stop<br />
mowing the area and see what seeds mother<br />
nature has stored away. You may speed the<br />
process by tilling the sod into the ground and<br />
even enticing more plants to arrive and establish<br />
by placing some bird-perches in the zone for<br />
our feathered friends to “poop” out a treasure.<br />
Otherwise, a start with a few colourful favourites,<br />
such as blue lobelia, swamp milkweed, turtle<br />
heads, and sweet-oxeye daisies. Gorgeous shrubs<br />
include chokecherry, serviceberry, dogwoods, or<br />
sweet gale. Best to avoid locally invasive plants<br />
such as exotic grasses and groundcovers that<br />
can overtake everything and reduce biodiversity<br />
and function entirely. Connecting your native<br />
gardens to existing natural areas is also important<br />
for wildlife to use as safe corridors. Each step<br />
towards naturalization is rewarded by songs of<br />
returning wildlife.<br />
Cottage country-based conservation<br />
organization, The Land Between, offers a<br />
variety of resources including educational<br />
and planting guides, group workshops,<br />
individualized site visits and plans to help you<br />
transition and start reaping the benefits of a<br />
naturalized shoreland. You can learn more at<br />
www.thelandbetween.ca.<br />
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1.5 KM km SOUTH south<br />
of OF HWY hwy 77<br />
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GANARASKA FOREST<br />
TREETOP<br />
TREKKING<br />
A FUN ADVENTURE<br />
Located at the beautiful Ganaraska Forest on the<br />
Oak Ridges Moraine, the Treetop Trekking zip line<br />
and aerial game park has activities designed for<br />
everyone from aged nine to eighty-nine years<br />
of age.<br />
The zip line and aerial course tours are made<br />
up of exciting games and obstacles high in the<br />
trees, and include suspended bridges, Tarzan<br />
swings, balance logs, cable traverses and zip lines.<br />
There are six different aerial climbs ranging from<br />
beginner to advanced. Participants wear a safety<br />
helmet and a rock-climbing style harness that is<br />
always connected to a life-line.<br />
“We welcome families and groups of friends to<br />
come for a fun and exciting day outside,” says<br />
Mike Stiell, Marketing Director. “We have lots of<br />
seasonal promotions this year. On Father’s Day<br />
dads are free when accompanied by two others.”<br />
Sundays are “Fundays” with $10 off during May<br />
and June. And during July and August four or<br />
more people enjoy 25 percent off.<br />
What to bring:<br />
• comfortable clothing similar to what you’d wear<br />
on a hike: shorts and t-shirt if warm, pants and<br />
layers if it’s cooler<br />
• refillable water bottle and snacks (drinks and<br />
snacks are also sold onsite)<br />
• phone or camera to take pictures<br />
• tight-fitting gloves, such as fingerless cycling<br />
gloves<br />
• sturdy shoes with a good grip<br />
• backpacks or purses can be stored, with access<br />
between courses<br />
During April, May, June, September and October,<br />
they are open weekends and holidays, and they<br />
accept group bookings during the week. On the<br />
weekdays they are open for a larger group, they<br />
accept bookings for smaller parties that same day,<br />
call for further details. During July and August,<br />
they are open seven days a week.<br />
Operating from April to the end of October,<br />
Treetop Trekking is located just off Highway<br />
115 at Durham Road 9, 30 minutes south of<br />
Peterborough. It’s one of five locations in Ontario.<br />
For more information, please call 1-855-280-0900,<br />
905-797-2000, or visit www.treetoptrekking.com to<br />
make an online reservation.<br />
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By Joanne Culley<br />
BIGLEY’S SHOES<br />
A Fun Se<br />
the World<br />
Dolly Peel, marketing director at Bigley Shoes and<br />
Clothing, says that Bigley’s is fully ready for the wedding<br />
season and that she’s thrilled to hear of so many fun and<br />
exciting events taking place this season.<br />
“We’re so happy that we can help you look your best<br />
at your upcoming events with our great selection of<br />
wedding guest dresses in all styles and sizes to make<br />
you look wonderful this summer, whether it’s for a casual<br />
garden or dock-style wedding, or one taking place at a<br />
more formal venue,” says Dolly.<br />
Bigley’s carries dresses in a variety of lengths, from<br />
mini and midi, to longer maxi hems, depending on the<br />
formality required.<br />
For over 110 years, Bigley Shoes and Clothing has been<br />
a shopping destination experience like no other in the<br />
heart of Kawartha cottage country, with ten stores under<br />
one roof. From casual to high-end fashion, Bigley’s is a<br />
one-stop shop for the whole family.<br />
“Our range of mother-of-the-bride dresses makes your<br />
shopping easy, and the dresses can be paired with purses<br />
or clutches in different styles, along with bridal shoes,<br />
available in everything from glitzy to classic, in block,<br />
high or flat heels,” she continues.<br />
They carry the Simply Southern brand which offers<br />
crew necks, matching snap-back hats and cosmetic<br />
bags that Dolly says would be fun to wear at weddingrelated<br />
events such as bachelorettes, rehearsals and<br />
bridesmaid gatherings.<br />
One big trend that Dolly has noticed this year is that<br />
bright colours are back, in hot pinks, bright emerald<br />
greens and stripes.<br />
“We have a huge selection of ladies’ wear in bright<br />
colours,” she says. “It’s definitely shaping up to be a fun<br />
season in the world of fashion.”<br />
Bigley’s carries a new brand of denim, Mother Denim,<br />
along with Levis, and DL1961.<br />
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AND CLOTHING<br />
ason in<br />
of Fashion<br />
“Everyone likes their jeans to fit a little differently, some<br />
like them stiff, some stretchy, some flared – we have<br />
something for every taste,” she says.<br />
Bigley’s has a remarkable selection of over 40,000 pairs of<br />
shoes and sandals for the entire family. Birkenstock and<br />
Mephisto are two of their top-selling sandal brands and<br />
come in a wide selection of colours, widths and styles.<br />
“We have hundreds of Birkenstocks, and not just the<br />
traditional brown and black styles, but those in bright<br />
colours with big buckles,” she says. “We’re bringing in<br />
exclusive styles not found everywhere.”<br />
Bigley’s selection of over 25,000 bathing suits in their<br />
Beach House includes one-piece, bikinis, tankinis, cupspecific<br />
swimwear, mix-and-match suits, cover-ups, and<br />
fun sun accessories from the Australian brand Seafolly,<br />
Body Glove, Prima Donna, L*Space, and more. Staff with<br />
professional fitting experience can help create a look<br />
that’s right for you and your body. They have a wide<br />
array of sizes from 2 to 22 and specific cup sizes from A<br />
to H for every body type.<br />
“Our team has been trained to find the perfect fit for<br />
you, to make bathing suit shopping effortless, fun and<br />
exciting,” she says. “Nothing makes the Bigley’s Beach<br />
House team happier than seeing our customers leave<br />
feeling confident and inspired.”<br />
Customers enjoy Bigley’s unique atmosphere, touring<br />
around the different buildings in the store, then topping<br />
off the day with an afternoon pick-me-up upstairs in the<br />
coffee bar located in Bigley’s Cottage Kitchen. They are<br />
located on the Trent-Severn Waterway which makes it<br />
convenient for boaters to dock at the lock and come<br />
up to shop.<br />
Open seven days a week, Monday to Saturday 9<br />
a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Bigley<br />
Shoes and Clothing is located at 35-45 & 50 Bolton<br />
St. in Bobcaygeon. For more information, please call<br />
1-800-231-6365, shop online at www.bigleyshoes.com,<br />
or follow them on social media.<br />
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KAWARTHA LAND TRUST<br />
THE STORY OF BILL THE OAK TREE<br />
I’ve spent my entire life in the Kawarthas,<br />
watching farmers tend their land, children<br />
explore nature, and wildlife thrive. Have you<br />
ever stood by the water and listened to the calls<br />
of the loons, watched as a bird creates her nest,<br />
or witnessed the blanket of stars that covers the<br />
mid-summer sky? It’s a take-your-breath-away<br />
feeling that’s unlike any other.<br />
I have dedicated my life to providing food and<br />
shelter for wildlife and giving back to the people<br />
who own the property on which I live. It was a<br />
pleasure to watch the generations of this family<br />
grow, thrive, and take care of this land. I’m not<br />
the best with emotions, but I do know the feeling<br />
these people had for the land was something<br />
called “love.”<br />
Which is why it was heartbreaking to hear the<br />
conversations of what might happen to the<br />
property once the third-generation owners were<br />
ready to move on. I had watched these children<br />
grow into adults, work together to tend the land,<br />
and actively protect this habitat for all my animal<br />
friends.<br />
the owners sold my home, would I be able to<br />
continue my life here? What would happen to<br />
me?<br />
I remember the day a team of people with<br />
clipboards and hiking boots came by. It was hard<br />
to tell if they were the new owners or developers,<br />
but as they got closer, I could hear their<br />
conversation about how they were planning to<br />
protect the land.<br />
Their hats bore an image of me on them and read<br />
Kawartha Land Trust. These people were talking<br />
about how the owners had donated the property<br />
to save it from other purchasers who might take<br />
away the natural features of the land.<br />
I was saved. My friends and I could continue to<br />
live our lives and flourish in the only place we<br />
have ever called home. My life was not over at<br />
72 years old. Because of this donation, this land I<br />
love will be protected. This selfless gift has saved<br />
my life.<br />
Signed, Bill the Oak Tree.<br />
I was worried. I had heard of other properties<br />
being purchased by people who didn’t<br />
understand the importance of stewarding the<br />
land or protecting its forests and wetlands. If<br />
Learn more about Kawartha Land Trust and its<br />
work to protect natural and working lands in the<br />
Kawarthas at kawarthalandtrust.org.<br />
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APSLEY - BANCROFT<br />
R & B<br />
Carpetland<br />
MANNINGTON<br />
For All Your Flooring Needs<br />
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Vertical Vinyl & Flooring Horizontal Blinds Laminates<br />
613 332-3488 • 200 Hastings St. N.<br />
MANNINGTON<br />
the look you love. for the life you lead ṢM<br />
...the little pharmacy that grew<br />
.<br />
Window Blinds<br />
613-332-3488<br />
200 HASTINGS ST. N., BANCROFT<br />
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FOR ALL YOUR PRESCRIPTION<br />
AND HOME HEALTH NEEDS<br />
217 Hastings Street North, Bancroft<br />
nhfamilypharmacy@gmail.com<br />
nhfp.ca | 613-332-6700
BOBCAYGEON<br />
Open Daily<br />
May - Sept.<br />
10am - 4pm<br />
Self-Guided Tour<br />
Discovery Trail<br />
23+ Historic Buildings<br />
Over 2,000 Artifacts<br />
85 Dunn Street, Bobcaygeon, ON<br />
Phone: 705.738.6163<br />
Email: info@settlersvillage.org<br />
• Gas • Marine Supplies<br />
• 80 Covered Slips<br />
Full service marina specializing<br />
in all your boating needs<br />
from your 16 foot bow rider<br />
to your 50 foot offshore.<br />
Mooring and Winter Storage<br />
Strang’s<br />
Ken and Jessica Strang<br />
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK<br />
South Shore Sturgeon Lake,<br />
442 Cty Rd 24, Bobcaygeon<br />
705-738-2473<br />
www.birchpointmarina.com<br />
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BOBCAYGEON<br />
Cameron Balmer<br />
SALES REPRESENTATIVE<br />
realestaterep1@yahoo.ca • CELL 416-294-4018<br />
90 Bolton St. Bobcaygeon BallRealEstate.ca 705-880-BALL(2255)<br />
Floors, Decor &<br />
50 Anne St. Bobcaygeon<br />
“Corner of Highway 36 & Anne”<br />
705-738-5477<br />
townandcountrydecorating.ca<br />
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TRY THE TASTE OF<br />
Cottage Country<br />
Enjoy our delicious, rich and creamy, premium ice cream<br />
made the traditional way, with 100% Canadian,<br />
fresh milk and cream from local farms.<br />
Look for the great taste of cottage country<br />
wherever you see the sign.<br />
Bancroft • Barrie • Bobcaygeon • Huntsville • Lindsay • Minden<br />
29572 Hwy 28 10 Anne St. S.<br />
89 Prince St. 178 Hwy 60 71 Russell St. W.<br />
Newmarket • Orillia • Peterborough • Uxbridge<br />
5 Alexander Rd. 647 Atherley Rd. 815 High St. 304 Toronto St. S.<br />
12750 Hwy 35<br />
kawarthadairy.com<br />
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GORDON'S<br />
BOBCAYGEON<br />
Holiday Rentals<br />
Unique and Charming Waterfront<br />
Accommodation in Bobcaygeon<br />
The River Bunkies<br />
PLUS on shore accomodations<br />
705-731-9446 / www.gordonsbobcaygeon.com<br />
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GORDON'S BOBCAYGEON<br />
Looking for a unique and charming waterfront accommodation option in<br />
Bobcaygeon? The 'River Bunkies' are just what you need.<br />
Built locally and registered as vessels by Transport Canada<br />
these compact and adorable units float in boat slips<br />
located beside the Gordon Yacht Harbour Marina, along<br />
the Bobcaygeon River. The 'Jelly<br />
Bean Row', a nod to Newfoundland, includes 11 units, each<br />
capable of accommodating up to five people.<br />
Each bunkie offers beautiful views from waterside, grab<br />
your coffee and walk out onto your private patio complete<br />
with comfortable chairs and a swim<br />
platform. The interior is cozy with a<br />
fully equipped kitchen, a private main<br />
bathroom with a shower, a living area with a couch/sofa bed,<br />
a gas fireplace, a flat-screen TV and a loft bedroom area<br />
with an ensuite bathroom.<br />
Outside, each unit has their own BBQ and picnic spot - a<br />
great place to meet people or do your own thing. Wi-Fi is<br />
available and reliable, and there is even a business center<br />
for those who want to get some work done. Additionally, the<br />
River Bunkies are pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry<br />
friends along for the adventure.<br />
The bunkies are located only steps away from the town's<br />
lovely shops and restaurants. Take a stroll and enjoy the<br />
sights. Or rent a kayak or a stand up<br />
paddle board from a nearby rental outfit and get out on<br />
the water!<br />
If you prefer a land based option, there is also a log cabin<br />
built in the 1890's or a 2 bedroom, recently renovated<br />
cottage with a large deck and space for children to play.<br />
For more information call 705-731-9446 or visit www.gordonsbobcaygeon.com<br />
Kawartha Visitor Summer 2023 47
BOBCAYGEON - COBOCONK<br />
cathy@cathypoole.ca<br />
jframe@ballrealestate.ca<br />
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COBOCONK<br />
THE PROSPECTOR’S DAUGHTER<br />
COBOCONK<br />
A spiritually connecting store<br />
featuring stones, crystals, jewelry,<br />
art work and positive energy!<br />
6668 ON-HWY 35<br />
COBOCONK<br />
705-454-2014<br />
theprospectorsdaughter@gmail.com<br />
Open 7 days a week 9am-5pm<br />
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BUCKHORN<br />
Lake Life at its Best...<br />
A short drive...A world away...<br />
Family owned & operated since 1991<br />
A Beautiful Lakeside Resort Lodge<br />
• Buckhorn, 90 minutes N.E. of Toronto<br />
• 3 generations family owned and operated<br />
• 34 rooms each with a private balcony<br />
• Honeymoon Suites, Fireplace, Jetted Tub<br />
• Dining, Conferences,<br />
Weddings, Lakeside Decks<br />
• Pool, Beach and 65 Acres of<br />
Trails and Perennial Gardens<br />
• Pristine Natural Wilderness Setting<br />
with seasonal sports included<br />
• Local Winery, Shops,<br />
Quaint Villages, Art Galleries<br />
• Canoes, Kayaks,<br />
Paddle Boards, Peddle Boat<br />
• Badminton, Volleyball, Golf Putting<br />
Green, Driving Net and Sand Trap<br />
• Horseshoes, Campfire by the Lake<br />
• Winter Sports ~ Skating ,<br />
Snowshoeing and Nordic Skiing<br />
800-387-8100 • Buckhorn • Year Round • www.westwindinn.net<br />
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WELCOME TO WESTWIND INN<br />
A LAKEFRONT COUNTRY INN<br />
RESORT SURROUNDED BY NATURE<br />
Westwind Inn, a quiet lakeside resort country<br />
inn open year round. Nestled under towering<br />
pines and pink granite rock with over 1500 ft. of<br />
natural shoreline on Lower Buckhorn Lake in the<br />
Kawartha Lakes, at Buoy 276 on the Trent-Severn<br />
Waterway or 3 kilometres from the Hamlet of<br />
Buckhorn by car.<br />
Guests have options of selecting one of six<br />
different types of updated accommodations in<br />
either the lodge or the chalet executive suites.<br />
All rooms are air-conditioned and have a private<br />
balcony with scenic views, a sofa, spacious<br />
washroom, most rooms have a fireplace and<br />
air jet tub. Guests may customize their own<br />
packages to suit all needs and budgets with<br />
options of selecting accommodations with or<br />
without meals. Westwind offers country casual<br />
hearty full breakfasts and dinners by reservation.<br />
Westwind Inn is celebrating 32 years being family<br />
owned and operated. The perfect destination<br />
for photographers, artists, fishing, cycling, bird<br />
and wildlife watching. They welcome guests<br />
seeking romantic getaways, adventure holidays,<br />
honeymoons, meditation retreats, reunions and<br />
vacations year round.<br />
Relaxing sand beach, campfires, pool with<br />
waterfall and hammocks for two. Seasonal<br />
outdoor activities are available at no extra<br />
charge which include canoeing, kayaking, stand<br />
up paddle boarding, pedal boating, hiking, golf<br />
putting green, driving net and sand trap and<br />
snowshoeing, Nordic skiing and skating in the<br />
winter.<br />
The inn is surrounded by provincial crown land<br />
and is adjacent to the Kawartha Highlands<br />
Provincial Park. An all cedar inn, reminiscent of a<br />
Rocky Mountain lodge. A quiet setting, 60 acres<br />
of gardens and forest trails offer breathtaking<br />
natural surroundings, fresh air, dark skies perfect<br />
for star gazing, and wildlife sightings including<br />
loons, the endangered species, beavers, otters,<br />
mink, fox and the occasional moose and deer.<br />
Westwind Inn is located at 37 Fire Route 21, Gallery<br />
on the Lake Rd., Trent Lakes, P.O. Box 91 Buckhorn.<br />
For more information, please call 705-657-8095,<br />
1-800-387-8100, email info@westwindinn.net, go<br />
to www.westwindinn.net or view their most current<br />
photos on Facebook mobile uploads.<br />
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BUCKHORN<br />
DAY CAMPS: In 6 locations. 9-4, Mon-Fri.<br />
$110 per camper. Bring your lunch.<br />
VBS: Norland Free Morning Program<br />
RESIDENT CAMP: Camp Endobanah,<br />
just outside Norland Ages 8 to 14<br />
$350 per camper. All food provided.<br />
ACTIVITIES: Archery, Slackline, Arts + Crafts,<br />
Cub Cars, Skits, Games Galore, Trampoline,<br />
God Talks, Kayaks, Sup’s, Swim Lessons and<br />
Free Swim. (pending the hiring of Lifeguards)<br />
www.monarchbiblecamp.com<br />
705-887-3625<br />
Monarch is a Christian Camp offering a wide<br />
variety of activities and learning about God.<br />
Day Camps run in smaller communities in Kawartha Lake and<br />
Haliburton Highlands. Resident Camp is located just outside of Norland.<br />
Activities: Archery • Kayaks • Slackline<br />
SUP’s • Crafts • Wide Games and MORE!!<br />
WE BRING CAMP TO YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD. REGISTER ONLINE EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.<br />
SERVICE MATTERS<br />
Jo Pillon<br />
Realtor®<br />
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hardware<br />
BUCKHORN HOME HARDWARE<br />
705-657-8741<br />
The Lodge at Buckhorn Home Hardware<br />
for all your seasonal needs.<br />
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BUCKHORN<br />
BUCKHORN COMMUNITY CENTRE<br />
1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Lakeside Accommodations<br />
• Fully Equipped Kitchens • Gas BBQ • Sandy Beach<br />
• Excellent Fishing • Seasonal Trailer Park<br />
705-657-8521 • Reservations 1-877-657-7977<br />
626 Elim Lodge Rd., Lakehurst, ON K0L 1J0<br />
An Ideal Vacation for the Fisherman and Family<br />
In the Heart of the Kawartha Lakes<br />
www.campashtabula.com<br />
SUMMER EVENTS 2023<br />
May 30 – Sept 12<br />
(weather permitting)<br />
Tuesday Cruise Nights<br />
May 20 & 21<br />
Spring Craft Show<br />
June 27 – July 15 (3 days a wk)<br />
Bargain Barns<br />
July 1<br />
Canada Day<br />
Celebrations<br />
July 15<br />
Dance - Live Band<br />
The Gunslingers<br />
LAKESIDE BAR + RESTAURANT<br />
705-657-9797<br />
BELLYS.BAR<br />
BELLYS RESTAURANT<br />
August 19 & 20<br />
Buckhorn Festival<br />
of the Arts<br />
705-657-1655<br />
17 Fire Route 82B, Buckhorn K0L 1J0<br />
www.catalinabayresort.com<br />
relax@catalinabayresort.com<br />
Housekeeping Cottages • Lakeside Restaurant<br />
Sandy Beach • Boat/Motor/Docking Rentals<br />
Boat Launching<br />
September 8 & 9<br />
Quilting at the Lakes<br />
1782 Lakehurst Rd<br />
Buckhorn<br />
705-657-8833 1782 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn<br />
705-657-8833<br />
www.BuckhornCommunityCentre.com<br />
Kawartha Visitor Summer 2023 53
CAMPBELLFORD<br />
Got a CHOCOLATE Craving?<br />
YOU’LL LOVE WORLD’S FINEST ®<br />
CHOCOLATE IN CAMPBELLFORD!<br />
Factory Outlet<br />
A delicious assortment of bulk, packaged, and gift chocolate that will<br />
satisfy any chocolate craving, all at factory outlet prices!<br />
157 Cockburn Street, Campbellford • Monday-Saturday 9am-5:30pm ~ Sunday and holidays 10am-4:30pm<br />
705-653-5069<br />
www.worldsfinest.ca 800-461-1957<br />
Beautiful Bungalows<br />
on Forested<br />
and Waterfront Lots<br />
Fully serviced lots up to 250’ deep in Campbellford<br />
MODEL HOMES<br />
AVAILABLE TO TOUR<br />
• Close to Seymour Conservation Area & Ferris Provincial Park<br />
• Minutes from future Campbellford Recreation & Wellness Centre<br />
• Custom design or choose from one of our stunning plans<br />
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• Homes built by McDonald Homes<br />
Neighbourhood Brought To You By:
CALLING ALL<br />
CHOCOHOLICS…<br />
By Faye Petherick<br />
Head east on Hwy 7, about a 45 minute drive<br />
east of Peterborough, to visit this mecca for<br />
chocolate lovers. Their Factory Outlet Store<br />
offers a delicious assortment of bulk, packaged<br />
and gift chocolate that will satisfy any chocoholic<br />
craving, all at factory outlet prices.<br />
Faced with shelf after shelf stocked with delicious<br />
varieties of World’s Finest Chocolate, the<br />
question quickly becomes ‘What to buy today?’<br />
A package of Continental® Almonds (chocolate<br />
covered almonds)? Mint Meltaways® (mint<br />
chocolate center covered in milk chocolate)?<br />
Or some other treat among the wide variety<br />
on display.<br />
Gift shopping today? You will find attractive<br />
chocolate gifts for every occasion. There are<br />
chocolate bars for special occasions and birthdays,<br />
chocolate gift baskets to suit every need, and<br />
special chocolate treats for a favorite teacher,<br />
special friend or business client. They will even<br />
make a customized chocolate gift basket for you.<br />
World's Finest Chocolate Canada is proud to be<br />
the Canadian leader in chocolate fundraising,<br />
servicing Canadian schools, athletic groups<br />
and social clubs since 1958. Their chocolate is<br />
produced from scratch, in a Peanut Free Facility,<br />
from the cocoa bean and the finest ingredients.<br />
The Factory Outlet Store at<br />
157 Cockburn Street in<br />
Campbellford is open<br />
Monday through Saturday<br />
9-5:30; Sunday 10-4:30.<br />
For more information<br />
visit www.worldsfinest.ca<br />
or call 1-800-461-1957, or<br />
705-653-5069.<br />
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CAMPBELLFORD<br />
100 YEAR OLD TRADITION<br />
At Empire, our cheese is made in the traditional<br />
way in open-style vats. In our opinion, this gives<br />
the cheese and curd a better flavour. We use no<br />
additives to boost production, and there are no<br />
flavours added to our cheddar. It is all natural,<br />
with no added preservatives.<br />
After production, the cheese is naturally aged in<br />
cold storage, cut and vacuum packaged in our<br />
modern facilities to preserve the flavour. A true<br />
mix of tradition and modern technology to give<br />
our customers a better product!<br />
Empire Cheese Factory also offers a wide<br />
selection of gift baskets and boxes in a range of<br />
prices, which feature a selection of our famous<br />
cheese, with various quality biscuits, jams,<br />
honey, candy and maple syrup.<br />
Please ask us about fundraising opportunities.<br />
Empire Cheese is owned by local dairy farmers.<br />
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FENELON FALLS<br />
Your summer<br />
destination store<br />
We’ve got you covered!<br />
ORDER ONLINE<br />
CURBSIDE PICKUP<br />
WE DELIVER<br />
PROPANE REFILL STATION<br />
Fenelon Falls 705-887-3310<br />
Summer Hours<br />
Mon-Sat 8:00am-6:00pm<br />
Sun 8:00am-5:00pm<br />
AutoCentre Hours<br />
Mon-Sat 8:00am-5:00pm<br />
Sun 9:00am-5:00pm<br />
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FENELON FALLS<br />
Casual & Fine Dining Italian Cuisine<br />
FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED<br />
Reservations Recommended<br />
705-887-3322<br />
3 Francis Street West, Fenelon Falls<br />
Open Year Round • Outdoor Patio • LLBO<br />
www.ziraldos.com<br />
Just a short walk<br />
from Lock 34!<br />
TSW 2023 - Full page<br />
mail proof with changes to: brelynenterprise@gmail.com<br />
MPORTANT: Please proofread carefully to avoid additional<br />
harges: $50 per proof after Proof 2<br />
Proof 1 X Proof 2 Proof 3 (+$50)<br />
Proof 4 (+$50) Proof 5+ ($50 each)<br />
Changes<br />
needed<br />
Provide<br />
revised proof<br />
Approved:<br />
Signature<br />
Date<br />
New and Pre-owned Sales<br />
Service to all Makes and Models<br />
Winter Storage<br />
Boat and Personal Water Craft RENTALS<br />
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 9 - 5<br />
301 County Road 8, Fenelon Falls<br />
www.fenelonmarina.com<br />
info@fenelonmarina.com<br />
705-887-4022 • 1-877-876-3134<br />
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FENELON FALLS<br />
41 LINDSAY ST, FENELON FALLS ~ LOTS OF PARKING<br />
Open 7 days a week 10am-5pm<br />
Monthly Makers Markets in our Large Outdoor Event Space<br />
Monday Night Live on FB at 7pm<br />
www.barnandbunkie.com 705-887-0304<br />
Specialty coffees • Baked goods • House-made cold drinks<br />
Soft ice cream • All either made in-house or sourced locally<br />
white.cottage.cafe<br />
whitecottagecafe<br />
45 LINDSAY STREET, FENELON FALLS<br />
705-887-7775<br />
Mon-Sat 7am-5pm • Sun 8am-5pm Lots of Parking<br />
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FENELON FALLS<br />
705-887-4242 | 888-736-8509 | info@ffrel.ca | www.ffrel.ca<br />
Helping you with all your local real estate needs.<br />
Mark Rozon<br />
Sales Rep<br />
Peter Witt<br />
Broker of Record<br />
*Not intended to solicit currently listed properties<br />
What’s in Store<br />
• Service Seafood Counter<br />
• Service Deli & Prepared Foods<br />
• Beer, Wine & Cider Available<br />
• Sushi • Service Bakery<br />
• Fresh Cut Fruit,<br />
Vegetables and<br />
Salads<br />
Fenelon Falls Sobeys<br />
15 Lindsay Street<br />
705 887 3611<br />
Fenelon Falls<br />
Open 7am to 10pm<br />
7 days a week<br />
Visit us at sobeys.ca<br />
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MADOC - ROSENEATH<br />
ONE OF ONTARIO’S OLDEST<br />
CHEESE FACTORIES<br />
CHEESE MADE RIGHT BEFORE YOUR EYES<br />
Brewery, Taproom,<br />
Patio, Retail Store<br />
Cold Craft Beer!<br />
ALL OPEN • ALL SUMMER<br />
162 Russel Street<br />
Madoc<br />
613-473-5377<br />
FRESH CURDS<br />
LARGE SELECTION OF CHEESE<br />
ICE CREAM CONES<br />
OLD-FASHIONED MILKSHAKES<br />
11301 Hwy 62, Madoc • 613-473-4269<br />
@762.brew<br />
www.762brew.com<br />
Hastings<br />
Village Marina<br />
Open Thursdays & Sundays 1-3pm<br />
A modern marina facility on the Trent Severn<br />
Waterway at Lock 18, the entrance to Rice Lake<br />
Located in the charming Village of<br />
Hastings in beautiful Trent Hills.<br />
Seasonal & Transient Docking<br />
Clean Washrooms & Showers<br />
Up to 50 amp Power Sewage Pump Out<br />
& Potable Water<br />
Picnic Area & Green Space<br />
Dedicated to the rescue,<br />
protection, and rehabilitation of<br />
abused, neglected and unwanted<br />
donkeys, mules and hinnies.<br />
705.696.3226 • 800.268.4561<br />
www.trenthills.ca<br />
VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION<br />
PrimRoseDonkeySanctuary.com<br />
1296 BOWMANTON RD, ROSENEATH<br />
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MADOC<br />
108059 Hwy 7 - 1 hour east of<br />
Peterborough, 10 km past Madoc<br />
Open daily 10 - 5 ( Sundays 12 - 5 )<br />
Apr 1 to Dec 24 (613) 478 - 5068<br />
Canada’s largest collection<br />
of pottery & sculpture.<br />
Over 10,000 new flower pots<br />
on offer this season !<br />
Our best collection ever !<br />
check the website !<br />
3 acres of outdoor displays<br />
on the Black River.<br />
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LAKEFIELD - YOUNG'S POINT<br />
& Bakery<br />
& Jen’s Bakery<br />
For Just a Little or a Lot<br />
Lakefield Pantry’s Just the Spot<br />
Gluten Free, Organics, Spices & More<br />
Come Check Us Out<br />
We’re an Amazzzing Store!<br />
(That’s What Our Customers Say!)<br />
Sign Up For PANTRY POINTS!<br />
Earn free Butter Tarts, Cash Discounts<br />
Details In Store!<br />
Proudly Supporting Over 30<br />
LOCAL PRODUCERS – Find Them Here!<br />
In our constantly changing COVID world, please call<br />
44 Queen St., Lakefield<br />
for current hours and operating modifications<br />
44 Queen St., 705-652-6062<br />
Lakefield, ON 705-652-6062<br />
Jen’s Home Baking Available Exclusively Here!<br />
The Nutty<br />
Bean Café<br />
The Best Espresso<br />
and Cappuccino<br />
Free Trade Coffee<br />
Custom Blends<br />
Every Cup Freshly Ground<br />
Handmade Soups<br />
Artisan Sandwiches<br />
Locally Sourced Products<br />
Fresh Baked Daily<br />
Muffins, Scones<br />
Cookies, Butter Tarts<br />
33 Queen St. Lakefield, ON<br />
705-652-9721<br />
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LAKEFIELD - YOUNG'S POINT<br />
Young’s Point Haliburton<br />
www.lockside.com<br />
Furniture Home Decor Lighting Giftware<br />
Multi Award<br />
Winning<br />
Retailer &<br />
Design Service<br />
Complimentary Interior Design<br />
with Qualiied Designers<br />
It’s more than just shopping...<br />
It’s a destination!<br />
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Specializing in<br />
Canadian Made<br />
Furniture<br />
Clothing Interior Design & So Much More<br />
www.lockside.com<br />
Young’s Point<br />
2805 River Ave.<br />
shop@lockside.com<br />
1-888-714-0484<br />
Haliburton<br />
212 Highland St.<br />
haliburton@lockside.com<br />
1-705-457-5280
LOCKSIDE TRADING<br />
THE SHOPPING DESTINATION SINCE 1987<br />
Lockside Trading Company is celebrating their<br />
36th anniversary, having been created in 1987<br />
in the heart of cottage country. It’s now a<br />
multi-award winning small business operating<br />
year-round offering a constantly changing<br />
environment and experience and has become<br />
a favorite destination for locals and out-of-town<br />
visitors alike. It now attracts more than 100,000<br />
visitors a year, so many in fact, that it is classified<br />
as an Ontario Major Attraction.<br />
Constantly evolving, Lockside has three shopping<br />
locations to serve you from. The original in Young’s<br />
Point offers over 7,000 square feet of shopping.<br />
The second location in downtown Haliburton has<br />
over 5,000 square feet. The third location is online,<br />
with website and social media e-commerce stores,<br />
for consumer convenience, enabling Lockside to<br />
serve customers from anywhere. All three make<br />
Lockside the destination in Peterborough, the<br />
Kawarthas, Haliburton Highlands, and beyond.<br />
No matter where customers shop, all three<br />
locations offer a one-of-a-kind shopping<br />
experience, with a mix of home décor helping<br />
create living spaces in which to sit back, relax,<br />
and entertain throughout the year.<br />
With selections constantly changing throughout<br />
the seasons, the stores offer a multitude of<br />
choices from indoor and outdoor furniture,<br />
lighting, giftware, bedding, clothing and so<br />
much more. Steamers Café & Ice-cream Parlor<br />
located at the Young’s Point location, offers the<br />
famous Kawartha Dairy Ice-cream!<br />
Design by Lockside<br />
Lockside has an award-winning design service<br />
to complement the retail side of the business.<br />
This sets it apart from the rest with top-notch<br />
customer service from the beginning of the<br />
shopping experience to the end, from buying<br />
the right piece of furniture to helping with<br />
turnkey projects. This design service includes<br />
in-store, on-site and virtual consultations<br />
where they work with clients, giving guidance,<br />
covering everything for home, cottage, and<br />
commercial spaces.<br />
Design by Lockside makes dreams into reality<br />
with qualified staff catering to customers on any<br />
budget, in any location, with any look and style.<br />
They help with product knowledge, building floor<br />
plans, creating trending options for customers<br />
with colour and fabric selections and more.<br />
This service is complimentary with your purchase<br />
and comparable to services that would otherwise<br />
cost hundreds of dollars - at no charge!<br />
Supporting Local and Buying Canadian Made<br />
Lockside is always dedicated to supporting our<br />
communities by creating fundraisers and special<br />
events for local charities, and by supporting our<br />
fellow Canadians by sourcing Canadian-made<br />
products and companies.<br />
Lockside offers competitive pricing, superior<br />
quality, and specializes in custom Canadianmade<br />
furniture.Knowing that by supporting<br />
our community and fellow Canadians, we make<br />
where we live stronger.<br />
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LAKEFIELD - YOUNG'S POINT<br />
Lakefield Marina<br />
1 Water Street, Lakefield<br />
705-652-0330<br />
www.lakefieldmarina.ca<br />
Facilities Include:<br />
• Boater reception office offering ice cream,<br />
snacks & more!<br />
• Hydro & Municipal Water dockside<br />
• Playground area & park nearby<br />
• Fully-accessible washroom & showers<br />
• Pump-out station<br />
• Shopping, restaurants & more nearby!<br />
THE FINEST IN<br />
BOOKS & KNITTING<br />
YARNS<br />
happenstance@bellnet.ca • happenstancebooksandyarns.ca<br />
44 Queen St. Lakefield, ON 705-652-7535<br />
#1 In Family Fun!<br />
A family<br />
tradition for<br />
over 70 years<br />
www.pinevista.com<br />
1-800-634-2848<br />
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www.griffingreenhouses.com<br />
Celebrating 47 Years<br />
Friendly, Helpful Customer Service<br />
www.griffinsgreenhouses.com 705.652.8638 • 877.647.4334<br />
3026 Lakefield Road, 5 km North of Trent University
“<br />
A real<br />
“ bookstore<br />
experience<br />
LINDSAY<br />
for lifestyle,<br />
gifts and<br />
leisure<br />
PATIO • DINE IN • TAKEOUT<br />
705-328-1444<br />
olympiarestaurant.ca<br />
FB IG @olympialindsay1906<br />
• New & gently used books<br />
• Featuring local & Canadian authors<br />
• Children’s books<br />
• “The best Greeting Cards in town”<br />
• Beautiful journals<br />
15 William St. North, Downtown<br />
Lindsay, ON • 705-328-1600<br />
www.kentbooks.ca<br />
Did you forget a prescription at home?<br />
In many cases, we can help!<br />
VISIT US IN DOWNTOWN LINDSAY<br />
108 Kent St. W. 705-324-0500<br />
The only compounding pharmacy in the<br />
City of Kawartha Lakes – we specialize in<br />
creating a medication to fit your unique needs.<br />
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LINDSAY<br />
Senior Living Community<br />
Adelaide Place offers<br />
worry free retirement<br />
living where you can<br />
choose from supported<br />
retirement suites<br />
or independent<br />
seniors’ apartments.<br />
Your home,<br />
your life,<br />
your way.<br />
Come join our<br />
Adelaide Place family<br />
Call 705.340.4000 and find out which option is best for you.<br />
www.adelaideplace.com • info@adelaideplace.com<br />
Retirement Community<br />
Helping Parents and<br />
Educators Raise<br />
Creatively Alive<br />
Kids For Over<br />
100 years<br />
Crayola.ca<br />
Mark McCabe Tractor Sales Ltd<br />
77 Sunnywood Road, Lindsay<br />
705-799-2868 • mark@mccabetractor.com<br />
www.mccabetractor.com<br />
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LINDSAY’S PREMIER RETIREMENT<br />
AND SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY<br />
When you first see Adelaide Place in the heart of<br />
Lindsay, the beautiful building gets your attention.<br />
It’s stylish design aside, it’s not just the bricks and<br />
mortar that sets them apart. The wow factor is its<br />
people. The incredible residents, amazing team<br />
and wonderful friends and families is what makes<br />
Adelaide Place so special.<br />
For the past 12 years, Adelaide Place has<br />
shone because of this, first with its Retirement<br />
Community, and now with its almost 2-years-new<br />
Senior Living Community. Now home to over 200<br />
wonderful residents the Adelaide family shines<br />
even brighter!<br />
With the expansion of the Senior Living Community<br />
in 2021, Adelaide Place can offer more variety in the<br />
type of home someone is looking for. The original<br />
Retirement Community offers independent living<br />
with added support and an all-inclusive pricing<br />
structure. The monthly fees include all meals and<br />
snacks, weekly housekeeping, phone, internet<br />
and satellite TV package, medical alert and more.<br />
The Senior Living Community is more similar to<br />
apartment style living with suites featuring full<br />
kitchens and in-suite laundry, while still having<br />
access to a host of services. You can move into<br />
the Senior Living Community as independent as<br />
you wish and include additional services such as<br />
dinner meal plan, housekeeping and medical alert<br />
on a fee for service, if or when you require them.<br />
The two building are connected by beautiful<br />
landscaped gardens and an enclosed heated<br />
walkway allowing access to amenities in both<br />
locations.<br />
When you choose to call Adelaide Place home,<br />
opportunities abound for enjoying the company<br />
of family and friends. The amenity space offers<br />
something for everyone, featuring multiple<br />
lounge areas, party and dining rooms, billiards<br />
room, pool and a large outdoor terrace where you<br />
can enjoy a cool drink in the summer, partake in<br />
a game of shuffleboard or try your skills on the<br />
putting green.<br />
To find out which option is the best for you,<br />
contact 705-340-4099 or info@adelaideplace.com<br />
for more information.<br />
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GOLFING IN THE KAWARTHAS<br />
ATTRACTIONS<br />
“COME ON BACK<br />
TO TAMARAC”<br />
Shop Online & Book<br />
Your Tee Time Today!<br />
9 HOLE GOLF & STONE BARN EVENT VENUE<br />
ALL DAY, EVERY TUESDAY, ALL SEASON LONG<br />
9 HOLES FOR ONLY $12<br />
tax included (Carts extra)<br />
Book your cottage association tournament with us!<br />
Host your dinner afterwards upstairs in our event venue.<br />
155 HILTON’S POINT ROAD, NORLAND<br />
705-454-0591<br />
Monckslanding.com<br />
Sturgeon Point is a semi-private<br />
9-hole golf course situated on the<br />
SCENIC SHORES<br />
OF STURGEON LAKE<br />
Located 9 km South of Fenelon Falls<br />
off Sturgeon Point Road<br />
705-887-3144<br />
www.sturgeonpointgolf.com<br />
www.facebook.com/sturgeonpointgolf/<br />
TEE TIMES AVAILABLE<br />
DRIVING RANGE OPEN DAILY<br />
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155 Ennis Road, Ennismore, ON<br />
705-292-8761<br />
www.tamaracgc.ca<br />
Sheffield<br />
Greens<br />
Golf Club<br />
Family owned & operated<br />
9 hole – 2765 yard – par 34, course is flat terrain<br />
which makes for easy walking and very scenic<br />
Course is good for all skill levels<br />
Licensed club house and snack bar<br />
Memberships are available<br />
Call to book your tee time 705-738-2567<br />
Located on the north shore of Pigeon Lake, just off Hwy #36<br />
15 minutes from Buckhorn and 10 minutes from Bobcaygeon<br />
193 Mill Line Rd (Bobcaygeon), Trent Lakes<br />
www.sheffieldgreensgolf.ca
VICTORIA STATION PHASE TWO!<br />
MAINTENANCE-FREE ADULT LIFESTYLE<br />
CONDOMINIUMS IN LINDSAY<br />
Pricing and deposit structure are available<br />
now. Come and be part of the new six storey<br />
condominium development on the Railway<br />
Lands. Architectural design and details will<br />
resemble the Union Station Condominium<br />
which was the first phase of the Railway Lands<br />
Development.<br />
This new structure will be built by the father<br />
and son team of Don and Mark Wilson. This two<br />
generation family has been building outstanding<br />
projects in Lindsay and surrounding area for over<br />
50 years. Don Wilson Construction Co. Ltd. and<br />
MVW Construction and Engineering are trusted<br />
names in the community. The exceptional<br />
quality of their work is evident in their many<br />
projects, including the beautiful Arbour Village<br />
community of homes and condominiums located<br />
on Green Arbour Way in Lindsay. An anticipated<br />
four-storey condominium will be coming to this<br />
community in the future.<br />
Victoria Station Condominium is meticulously<br />
planned, featuring ten different models of one<br />
and two-bedroom suites. An open concept with<br />
a glass balcony or ground-level terrace provides<br />
a sophisticated and functional design, and the<br />
freedom to choose from a selection of finishes<br />
allows the new homeowner opportunity to<br />
bring their taste and style to their new home.<br />
This new development will include underground<br />
parking, two large lobbies and guest suite on the<br />
main floor, and a party room and exercise room<br />
complete with balconies on the top floor.<br />
Close to Kawartha cottage country and the home<br />
to Lock 33 on the Trent-Severn Waterway, Victoria<br />
Station is adjacent to unique shops, theatres,<br />
dining, concerts at Victoria Park, and walking<br />
trails. This makes Victoria Station truly a location<br />
where you can live, work, and play!<br />
For more information, please call 705-328-9055.<br />
A sales representative will be happy to assist<br />
you; or you may visit the sales centre at 33<br />
Victoria Ave. S. at the corner of Glenelg St. W. and<br />
Victoria Ave. S. You may also visit their website at<br />
www.railwaylandslindsay.com.<br />
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ADULT LIFESTYLE CONDOMINIUMS<br />
PHASE TWO!<br />
Downtown Living in the Gateway<br />
to The Kawartha Lakes<br />
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705-328-9055<br />
www.railwaylandslindsay.com