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LAKESHORE DESIGNS 

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SUCCESS IN COTTAGE 

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STAPLES & SWAIN 

THE LAND BETWEEN 

EDGE OF A UNIFORM 

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Kawartha 

COTTAGESPRING 2024 

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Welcome to Spring 2024 

This spring, we see renewal all around us, with the warmer 

weather bringing out the buds and blossoms on the 

trees, wildflowers appearing in the woods, the songbirds 

returning from the south, and the prospect of relaxing 

by the water or campfire. We are all looking forward to 

replenishing our spirits in nature near the beautiful lakes, 

rivers and forests of the Kawarthas. The natural areas found 

here are perfect for adventures of all kinds – hiking, cycling, 

fishing and paddling. 

Inside this issue, you will find lots of ideas for beautifying 

your indoor and outdoor spaces, at your home, cottage or 

rural property. 

For over 20 years, Angela Jones, owner of Lakeshore 

Designs, has been designing homes and cottages for 

her clients, bringing her flair for lake house living to the 

region. She views each space as a canvas for innovation 

and expression, believing in the importance of crafting 

environments that inspire and uplift homeowners. Read 

about how after several years of looking for the right 

lake house for herself, she found it recently on Chemong 

Lake, and set to work bringing her signature style to her 

own residence. Jones is known for her work with the 

Princess Margaret Cottage Lottery to raise money for 

cancer research. This year, she has designed the interiors 

of the cottages for the draw in Prince Edward County, the 

Kawarthas and Muskoka. 

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declining species including turtles, the five-lined skink, 

rare plants, mammals, and fishes. Learn more about The 

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SPRING 2024 KAWARTHA COTTAGE MAGAZINE 

CONTENTS 

THE EDGE 

OF A UNIFORM 

ECOSYSTEM 


THE LAND BETWEEN PAGE 39 

11 

COVER 

STORY 

CREATES 

MODERN, YET 

TRADITIONAL 

KITCHEN 

15 


TURNS COUPLE’S VISION INTO REALITY 

19 

SUCCESS IN COTTAGE 

CO-OWNERSHIP 

21 

RENOVATES COTTAGE 

ON CHEMONG LAKE 

31 

NORTHSTAR MARINE - ONTARIO’S MARINE 

INSURANCE SPECIALIST FOR BOAT INSURANCE 

27 

CABINETREE CREATES 

BRIGHT CLASSIC KITCHEN 

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Graphic Designer :: Angel Graphics 

Contributing Writer :: Joanne Culley 

Printed by :: CoFax Printing 

Kawartha Cottage Magazine is published four times a year by Admax Marketing, 705-760-1220, 1426 Ireland Drive, Peterborough ON, K9K 0A8. Kawartha Cottage Magazine is 

distributed by Canada Post, Canadian Publications Mail Agreement No. 40010937 to selected homes and cottages in the Kawarthas. Opinions and comments expressed are those of the authors 

and not necessarily those of the publisher. 


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COVER STORY 

Creates Modern, 

yet Traditional Kitchen 

Photos by Wayne Ferguson 

By Joanne Culley 

When Mike and Jessica purchased their new 

dream home in the countryside, they wanted 

to finish it off with a distinctive kitchen. 

“We looked at many different kitchen companies, but 

when Stacey Lawrence at Kitchen Cabinet Solutions 

saw the project, she presented us with ideas and plans 

that wowed us – she went above and beyond to give us 

some great ideas.” says Mike. 

“Mike and Jessica had a great idea of the style they 

wanted - modern colours mixed with traditional 

design elements, state-of-the-art appliances and a 

large island were all on their wish list,” says designer 

Stacey Lawrence. “They really gave us the freedom 

to create a beautifully high functioning kitchen, with 

a very clear path to their style preferences and daily 

essentials.” 

Both Mike and Jessica like to cook and wanted an easy 

layout that would be efficient as well as functional. 

The showpiece of the kitchen is the 9 ft. by 5 ft. island 

with a stunning black quartz countertop with white 

veining that elegantly pulls the perimeter cabinet 

colour into the centre of the room. The island’s Shakerstyle 

doors are painted in Benjamin Moore’s Black and 

the island is complete with large pot and pan drawers, 

a custom paper towel pullout accessory and a pullout 

microwave drawer. 

“I was so impressed that they caught the veining of 

the quartz in the right spot for the waterfall at the 

side,” says Mike. “I’ve been in the new home industry 

for 13 years and I’ve rarely encountered such attention 

to detail.” 

The cabinets are all made locally which makes the 

entire process a dream. As Mike was building the 

space for the cabinets, the cabinets were being built. 

Any unforeseen problems that came up on the house 

building side could be accommodated by the cabinet 

design. For example, that beautiful crown to the 

ceiling is exactly the height it is to hide the ductwork. 

Custom cabinets are made with custom heights and 

depths to fit this very custom home. 

And this kitchen is not just for show. The whole family 

will be using it, so it’s designed to give everyone space 

to cook and prep together whether for everyday or for 

those extra special big meals. 

“There’s so much storage and easy access to all the 

important tools, appliances and ingredients,” says 

Stacey. “They have spice pullouts on both sides of the 

stove, an amazing corner pullout, a pullout waste and 

recycle station, a tall pantry filled with rollouts and the 

most efficient butler’s pantry through the door beside 

the double ovens. It’s filled with ingredient- lined 

open shelves and keeps all small appliances easily 

accessible and off the counters in the main kitchen.” 

Continued on Page 13 


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Continued from Page 11 

The bright kitchen is filled with light, with a wall of 

windows on one side, and beautiful hanging pendant 

lights over the island and a large stainless steel 

farm sink. 

“The circular lights with enclosed candelabras are a 

perfect counterpoint to the rectangular and square 

surfaces and lines in the rest of the kitchen, another 

element of modern meets traditional,” says Stacey. 

Kitchen Cabinet Solutions also designed the couple’s 

laundry room. “The laundry room is the size of a small 

kitchen with two standing, stackable washers and 

dryers, a closet rod on a floating shelf and a full wall 

of counter space on which to fold clothes,” says Stacey. 

“It’s navy blue with a gorgeous white countertop and 

shaped backsplash. It’s beautiful. Mike and Jessica are 

not afraid of colour and are extremely design savvy.” 

Photos by Wayne Ferguson 

Kitchen Cabinet Solutions also designed and 

constructed the main floor and ensuite bathrooms. “We 

were so impressed with the installers. It was as if they 

were working on their own home,” says Mike. “All of 

the people we dealt with treated us with respect and 

kindness. We are so pleased with how our kitchen 

turned out – we would definitely recommend Kitchen 

Cabinet Solutions to others.” 

“It’s such a bright, welcoming kitchen,” says Stacey. “It’s 

a place where you want to gather. It was such a great 

project for us all to work on.” 

Kitchen Cabinet Solutions is the place to go to create 

your dream kitchen. Their experienced team of 

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high functioning layout with a beautifully designed 

kitchen that fits your budget, and their installers work 

with your space and all of its challenges to finish your 

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Turns Couple’s Vision into Reality 


John and Lorraine, who live in Burlington, 

originally wanted to build a new house in 

Oakville. But when COVID hit, they realized they 

wanted to spend more time in cottage country, and 

when they found the perfect lot on Bigwin Island in 

Muskoka, near where they had vacationed before, they 

embarked on their project. 

“Discovery Dream Homes and Design Consultant Peter 

Henderson came highly recommended to us and after 

doing our research and learning that we could bring 

our own plans and vision to the process, we chose 

them,” says John. 

The couple designed their custom home with the 

help of Discovery designer Jennifer Kearns who met 

with the pair several times to go over their ideas and 

concepts. 

Having two children and four granddaughters, the 

couple wanted generous space for their family and 

friends. The cottage has seven bedrooms and six 

washrooms, with 3700 sq. ft on the top two floors and 

1600 sq. ft in the full basement. 

The main floor boasts a large cathedral ceiling, with 

extensive windows that look out onto the lake. Two 

stone fireplaces are focal points in both the Great 

Room and the Muskoka Room. 

Peter Henderson collaborated with the couple 

throughout the construction process. With all of their 

projects, the client can use Discovery certified builders, 

or can arrange for their own contractor. In this case, 

Lorraine and John choose Tim Lamb of Lake of Bays 

Custom Homes Inc. 

Wood abounds throughout the home. With tongue-andgroove 

pine shiplap interior and rustic flooring, the 

cottage has a ‘traditional Muskoka’ feeling which adds 

to its warmth and character. 

“The quality of the materials was exceptional, from 

the insulated exterior wall sheathing, the engineered 

subflooring, pine rafters and posts, to the windows 

they helped us select,” says John. 

Discovery is known for its energy-efficient homes and 

this home is no exception. John even took a Custom 

Home building course in Denver, Colorado, so that he 

could be on top of the best practices to ensure they 

created a well-sealed building envelope. 

“Lorraine and I are extremely happy with our cottage, 

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character and appearance, and know that behind the 

walls, we have a quality build. We could not be happier 

with our experience of working with Peter and his 

team. The finished product proves we made the right 

decision in choosing Discovery to help us make our 

dream cottage a reality.” 

When working with clients, Peter Henderson, with the 

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For over 40 years, this innovative custom home design 

and manufacturing company has been building homes 

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sq. ft., as well as Builder of the Year – Manufactured 

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For over 20 years, Angela Jones has been designing 

homes and cottages for her clients, bringing her 

flair for lake house living to the region. She views 

each space as a canvas for innovation and expression, 

believing in the importance of crafting environments 

that inspire and uplift homeowners. 

After several years of looking for the right lake house 

for herself, she found it recently on Chemong Lake, 

and set to work bringing her signature style to her own 

residence. 

“I fell in love with this lakefront bungalow tucked in 

at the end of the road, at the edge of the canal,” says 

Angela Jones, owner of Lakeshore Designs. “Originally a 

cottage, it had several add-ons, and the previous family 

had lived there for over 20 years – it was the perfect 

place for me to customize and turn into my own unique 

lake house.” 

Over the years of designing homes for her clients, 

Jones had developed a wish list of what she wanted in 

her own home, and set to work making structural and 

cosmetic updates. 

“I upgraded the exterior and interior to maximize the 

use of space, brightened the cottage with white linen 

draperies, applied some fresh paint and added ship lap,” 

says Angela. “My vision was to transform it into a bright, 

fresh, lake house with a beach vibe on a white and soft 

blue palette with colour accents.” 

She repainted the exterior red bricks white, trimming 

with soft blue doors and shutters, colours which 

continue to the interior. In the living room she removed 

a horseshoe-shaped brick fireplace surround, then 

reconfigured it to appear more modern with ship lap, a 

smaller fireplace, a new mantel, and a Samsung Art TV 

that is disguised as her favorite beach photo. 

Angela widened the doorways and updated the two 

bathrooms, creating an ensuite with unique penny tiles 

emblazoned with the word “lake” surrounding the tub. 

“In the garage, I added a laundry/mud room with a 

special area for my dogs to hang out in, and constructed 

a custom dog run for them outside,” she continues. “I 

redid the landscape by creating a beautiful sandy sitting 

area which is like being at the beach.” 

Every room in the home has a bright, beautiful view of 

Chemong Lake, providing tranquility for her morning 

coffee. 





In the kitchen, Angela removed a half wall, opening 

it up to the living room, then she added a central 

island for ease of entertaining. She installed ship lap 

and pendant lights on the ceiling and a powder blue 

backsplash to contribute to the beach vibe. 

“I’m very happy with this bright and airy lake house, 

overlooking the bay, which is so nice to come home to,” 

says Angela. 

For those wanting to incorporate stylings from this 

home into their own homes or cottages, Angela and her 

team of professionals will do a consultation, working 

with the client’s wish list to achieve the look they want 

within their budget. 

Angela Jones and her team specialize in all aspects of 

residential and commercial design. Creating a vision 

for your cottage or home is their specialty, providing 

everything from in-home consulting, design, draperies, 

and furnishings to project management, to create a 

comfortable, flowing, and well-balanced space, working 

with any budget or project size. Her team of contractors, 

plumbers, electricians, and business partners work 

together to complete the projects. 

Angela was named Business Woman of the Year 

in Peterborough in 2020, and was honoured to be 

nominated for the RBC Canadian Women of Influence 

Awards. Lakeshore Designs has been voted ‘Best Interior 

Design Company’ in the Readers Select Diamond 

Awards. The company has also received many awards 

in design and business including the Best Renovation 

at the Kawartha Lakes Chamber of Commerce, the 

Peterborough and the Kawartha’s Homebuilders 

Association Award for Best Interior Design, the Merit of 

The Entrepreneurial Spirit Award at the Peterborough 

Business Excellence Awards. In 2022 they won the best 

commercial renovation for the Boathouse Boutique 

from the Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of 

Commerce. 

Over the past 12 years, Angela Jones and her team have 

worked with the Princess Margaret Cottage Lottery to 

raise money for cancer research. This year, the summer 

cottages for the draw are in Prince Edward County, the 

Kawarthas and Muskoka. 

When asked about her longtime participation with the 

fundraiser, she replies that she wholeheartedly supports 

the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, as all funds raised 

go back into cancer research, which she says “has been 

making great progress in fighting the disease. By buying 

a ticket, you are supporting world-leading research that 

changes the lives of cancer patients and their family 

members on a daily basis.” For more information about 

the lottery, please visit princessmargaretlotto.com. 

Lakeshore Designs is a Baeumler Approved member, 

an association of contractors, tradespeople and home 

service providers who are committed to honesty, 

integrity, and quality service. 

They are located at 2968 Lakefield Rd., across from 

Buckhorn Road. The Boathouse Boutique café and décor 

store is located at 1929 Lakehurst Rd. in Buckhorn. 

For more information, please call 705-748-3875, go to 

www.lakeshorehd.ca, or visit them on social media. 


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Creates Bright Classic Kitchen 


Helga’s small kitchen was 50 years old, the 

same age as her house, which she says still 

had the builder cupboards. She’d already 

painted them twice and didn’t want to paint them a 

third time. Plus, the peninsula was in an awkward spot 

with cupboards above it that were difficult to access. 

“I realized that it was time to renovate the kitchen,” she 

says. “I knew other people who had used Cabinetree 

for their kitchens and when it was time for my kitchen 

I knew I wanted to use Cabinetree as well.” 

Helga selected Cabinetree’s Shaker MDF door painted 

in Morning Dew. The bold matte black cabinet pulls 

offer contrast against the light paint colour. The 

countertop and backsplash are Calacatta Extra from 

Hanstone, which has a white base with marble veining 

that complements the cabinets. 

The peninsula has casual seating for two, along with 

decorative matching door panels and baseboards. It 

provides storage for seldom-used items via a “secret” 

door panel at the back. 

Helga worked with designer Laurel Angel at Cabinetree 

early on in the process and she helped in planning the 

layout and designing the kitchen cabinets. 

“I wanted the sink to be in front of the window, and as 

it’s not a large space, I needed help with the layout,” 

says Helga. 

“We went over Helga’s wish list and talked about how 

she wanted the space to function,” says Laurel. The 

kitchen has several unique custom features, such as a 

charging drawer for phones and iPads to the left of the 

sink and a pull-out microwave drawer to the right of 

the sink that doesn’t take up countertop space, which 

Helga says “fits like a glove” and is easy to use. 

“It was important for the kitchen to be cohesive with 

the rest of the home, so we added traditional features 

such as a valence above the sink and a matching 

custom range hood,” says Laurel. Other features that 

help the rooms flow together are the flooring and 

the upper crown moulding which carries throughout 

the main floor. The contractor was able to widen the 

doorway to the dining room to make it more open. 

The kitchen is now much brighter, with hanging 

pendant lights over the peninsula, under-cabinet 

lighting and pot lights which continue into the family 

room. Dimmer switches allow for various levels of 

lighting to be selected depending on the atmosphere 

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“I love the quiet calm of the new kitchen – life 

is busy enough and it’s now a soothing space to 

retreat to,” says Helga. “I was so impressed with the 

professionalism of all of the Cabinetree staff, from the 

measuring, the design and the installation, they were 

all wonderful people to deal with and everything was 

so well thought-out.” 

“The kitchen is now more open and much brighter 

than before, with an updated classic feel and lots of 

stand-out details,” says Laurel. 

The designers at Cabinetree take great pride in helping 

clients with the design of their new spaces. They work 

with clients to uncover exactly what is needed from 

the space to make it the best possible layout to fit 

their home and lifestyle. While the selections process 

may be relatively similar from client to client, there 

are always variables which make every project unique. 

The designers uncover these details to truly tailor 

each space to the individual clients and assist with the 

selection of finishing touches, such as colour, hardware 

selection, and countertops. 

Prior to beginning work, Cabinetree takes detailed 

laser measurements, so they can design a layout and 

build cabinets to fit your space. With skilled designers 

on staff, they are able to create designs that appeal to 

everyone and fit any budget. 

Their showroom, located at 600 Neal Drive, 

offers many newly updated displays showcasing a 

variety of styles, materials and popular accessories. 

Attached to their showroom is their expansive 

manufacturing facility, where they combine quality 

craftsmanship, and cutting-edge technology. 

Cabinetree offers a wide selection of materials, the 

majority of which are manufactured proudly on site. 

Most of their products and materials are sourced 

either locally or from other Canadian companies. As 

cabinetmakers, they love what they do and it shows in 

all of their projects. 

For over 35 years Cabinetree has been manufacturing 

quality cabinets in Peterborough. They have proudly 

received numerous accolades in recent years. In 

2021 they won the North American Build Magazine’s 

Home Builder of the Year award. In 2022 they won 

Peterborough This Week Reader’s Choice awards 

among the Kitchen/Bath Accessory Store, Kitchen 

Design/Renovations, and Kitchen Store categories. 

They were also the winner of PKHBA Housing 

Design Awards for “Best Kitchen under $50,000.” 

For more information, contact their offices at 

705-745-9042, or visit www.cabinetree.ca. They’re 

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reliability. 

“We’re dependable, affordable and experienced, and we care about 

doing the job as thoroughly as you’d do it yourself. That’s why new 

clients come to us and why our established customers keep coming 

back to us,” says Legon, who has been in business since 1979. 

First Call Property and Equipment Services provides year-round 

property care and repair for their customers throughout the 

Kawarthas, from Peterborough and Lakefield to Stoney Lake and 

Buckhorn. 

“For most people, next to family, their cottages, homes and 

properties are their proudest possessions,” continues Legon. “We 

help home and business owners make their properties look good 

throughout the four seasons, from spring-clean-up and summer 

upkeep to fall maintenance and winter snow removal. Ask us if you 

don’t see a service you need done.” 

First Call’s services include tree timming and removal, garden 

care, mowing, all-purpose maintenance, general clean-up, removal 

of leaves and debris, tree and hedge trimming and removal, 

eavestrough cleaning and repair, residential and commercial 

driveway snowplowing and sanding, walkway shoveling, roof repair 

services, snowplowing equipment sales and service, and more. 

“I’ve been cutting lawns and shoveling snow since I was a little kid,” 

says Legon. “Our reliable team provides great customer satisfaction in 

everything that we do.” 

First Call is covered by WSIB and has $5 million liability insurance 

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Herb Lang Well Drilling has been proud to serve the 

residents and businesses of Omemee and the surrounding 

areas of Ontario. We use a state-of-the art dual rotary drill 

rig, rig tender, pump service truck with a crane and a 

mini excavator for upgrades and well decommissions. 

“Claudette is a wonderfully plucky heroine who is 

willing to risk it all to provide for her young family. 

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KLOOSTERMAN GENERAL CONTRACTORS 

Proudly Working with Local Trades and 

Suppliers to Help Build a Strong Economy 

Architect: AGATHOM 

Photograper: Steven Evans Photography 

For over 25 years, Kloosterman General 

Contractors has been serving Peterborough and 

the Kawarthas with high quality residential, 

commercial and industrial construction. 

Over the years they have established a reputation for 

their high-quality work and their attention to detail, 

with projects built on time and on budget to their 

clients’ satisfaction. Their many repeat clients are a 

testament to their integrity. 

They custom build homes and cottages throughout the 

region. “We work with clients from beginning to end 

– from the idea stage, to developing the design plans, 

acquiring the building permits, to final construction,” 

says Rich Kloosterman, president. 

He says that the skills they develop with smaller 

projects can be scaled up to larger projects, with the 

principles of project coordination, budgeting and 

quality being the same. 

“We are excited to be nearing completion on a stunning 

country home in the Northumberland Hills that we’re 

building in collaboration with the architectural firm 

AGATHOM,” says Rich. “With a shell of concrete, 

and using building materials of steel and glass, this 

striking home is being constructed into the side of a 

hill, with one side open to capture the magnificent 

views of the surrounding countryside. The building 

is being designed and built to have minimal impact 

on the landscape. This project is really showcasing 

the resiliency and flexibility of our team, that we can 

handle a building of this size, shape and complexity.” 

“When we’re working on a project we use many 

different local trades, subtrades and supplies, not like 

out-of-town contractors, who tend to use their out-oftown 

connections,” he continues. “Over our years in 

business, we’ve developed great relationships with our 

local trades and suppliers. When we keep the business 

local, we are contributing to a strong community and 

local economy.” 

During construction, dozens of local sub-contractors 

are employed for work that includes excavation, 

foundations, structural steel, plumbing, electrical, 

heating, framing, glazing systems, concrete finishing, 

stucco, masonry and more. 

“My sons John, Dan and I are a strong team who are 

dedicated to our clients and projects,” says Rich. “We’re 

in it for the long term and pride ourselves on our close 

attention to details.” 

With all of their projects, they strive to provide close 

on-site oversight and management to ensure success. 

He says it’s important to keep tabs on the timing and 

efficiency of the work, making sure the project is wellscheduled 

and managed, and completed as quickly and 

efficiently as possible. 

“Because we have close oversight and scrutiny on all 

our projects, we get direct feedback, and our trades 

know what we expect. My daily site visits keep us on a 

good rapport with the trades so that we’re all working 

well together for the good of the project.” 

A proud member of the Peterborough and District 

Construction Association, Kloosterman General 

Contractors Ltd. is located at 1542 Stewart Line 

in Cavan, just outside of Peterborough. For more 

information, please call 705-742-0087, or visit them 

on Facebook and Instagram. 


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THE LAND BETWEEN 

The Edge of a Uniform Ecosystem 

What do you notice when driving from 

Haliburton to Toronto? Or when travelling 

west to east, from Bracebridge to Kingston? 

Perhaps what stands out is that the land is less rugged 

than in the near north, but not as flat and not arable 

like that to the south. Or maybe you notice exposed 

bedrock in various greys and pinks. Look further and 

you will notice a repeating and wavy landscape pattern 

from low to high and wet to dry. What you are seeing 

is the Land Between. 

The Land Between is a transition zone between the 

Canadian Shield and the St. Lawrence Lowlands and 

what ecologists call an ecotone: the edge of a uniform 

ecosystem or region. This is no small “fringe” area 

either. The whole of it extends west from Muskoka and 

southern Parry Sound all the way to the Ottawa Valley. 

On average it is 150 km. wide. The Land Between is 

what we identify primarily as Cottage Country. 

A patchwork of habitats; of limestone “stepping stones” 

to the south and Granite barrens to the north. Shallow 

soils predominate and many interconnected small 

lakes and wetlands. In fact, The Land Between has 

more shoreline than anywhere in Ontario and these 

headwaters and wetlands in particular provide clean 

potable surface and groundwater to benefit a vast part 

of southern Ontario. 

As is typical of ecotones, The Land Between is a mix 

of features and not uniform, so it has some of the 

highest habitat diversity in Ontario. Globally rare 

ecosystems such as alvars and savannahs, fens and 

meadow-marshes are found here. 

Because of its physiography, The Land Between is at 

the northern limit for many species such as Green 

Heron, Cardinal, Common Crow, and Chorus Frog, and 

at the southern limit for other species such as Moose, 

American Raven, and Mink Frog. 

While this landscape is remarkable and diverse, it is 

the last “intact” landscape in the southern half of the 

province, and an important wildlife refuge for 

59 Species at Risk that are mainly found here, 

from turtles, and the five lined skink to rare plants, 

mammals, and fishes. Also, it is a vital home for 

common but declining species such as bear, loon, 

moose, lake trout and more. 

Furthermore, The Land Between has a distinct culture 

and history in Ontario. Beginning with Indigenous 

heritage, the area was an important east to west travel 

corridor for travel and trade, and which journey is 

marked by Petroglyphs and Pictographs; the largest 

collection of glyphs in North America, and which are a 

testimonial about the relationship with the Creator as 

well as embodying sacred timeless teachings. 



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Then with post-contact settlement, areas were cleared 

to make way for agriculture and lumbering. Poor soils 

left European settlers dismayed, and many returned 

leaving ghost towns. Those that stayed were resilient, 

and “jacks of all trades” employing bartering and 

entrepreneurship and leaving a legacy of a distinct 

creative economy. 

Then and now, the area is known for its serenity and 

beauty, which are captured in works of art across the 

continent. Its beauty and offerings are appreciated 

by residents as well as thousands of cottagers and 

visitors engaged in land-based tourism and outdoor 

recreation. Of course, the value of the place is not only 

in our appreciation, use and care of it, but this region 

has vital and irreplaceable functions for our collective 

wellbeing and future. 

However, The Land Between is under accelerating 

threats. Development for leisure and retirement 

residences is increasing at an alarming rate, being 

pushed too with the ability to work from home or 

commute. And, unfortunately, The Land Between is 

pretty easy to damage: Due to its shallow soils, rapid 

drainage and interconnected aquatic resources, it is 

very susceptible to contamination. Thin soil means 

low absorptive capacity, and so limited capacity to 

filter water. Combine this with a harsher climate and 

the area has reduced capacity to buffer against injury. 

There is a real risk of losing the very reason that 

people migrate to and live in the area. If land use 

management continues as “business as usual”, with 

outmoded housing styles, additional roads and off-road 

trails etc., the damage from these trends is certain. 

Forces of population change are unavoidable, but 

development can be thoughtful and guided. 

When you think about it, it seems obvious that The 

Land Between is different. It stands out and we’ve 

known it all along! However, until recently the entire 

area was not at all recognized as an entity. Most 

planning authorities and ministries have typically 

classified and managed ecosystems that are uniform so 

despite its size, was not detected. 

The Land Between is not only the name of the 

region, but of a grassroots charity, and after 18 years 

of collaborative efforts by the charity and partners, 

the region is now recognized as one of 15 Community 

Nominated Priority Areas in Canada. The Land 

Between is pure; you can help keep it real by 

learning or by getting involved in restoration or 

community science programs offered by the charity. 

Visit www.thelandbetween.ca 


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DAY CAMPS: In 6 locations. 9-4, Mon-Fri. 

$120 per camper. Bring your lunch. 

VBS: Norland Free Morning Program 

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ACTIVITIES: Archery, Slackline, Arts + Crafts, 

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705-887-3625 

Monarch is a Christian Camp offering a wide 

variety of activities and learning about God. 

Day Camps run in smaller communities in Kawartha Lake and 

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LANG PIONEER VILLAGE MUSEUM OPENING MAY 21 

This Summer Travel Back 200 Years in Time! 

Take your travels in a new direction this 

summer by travelling 200 years back in 

time! At Lang Pioneer Village Museum, you 

can relive history and experience life in 

the 1800s in Peterborough County. The 25-acre site is 

host to over 30 historic buildings and recreates a 19th 

century hamlet. 

Costumed interpreters introduce you to the people, 

trades and events that have helped shape local history 

as you visit homes and businesses from 1800 to 1910. 

Learn about the history and culture of the Michi 

Saagiig Anishnaabeg who first occupied the land and 

were impacted by settlement. Watch the Blacksmith as 

he shapes metal into a horseshoe on the anvil. Smell 

the sweet scent of cookies baking in the woodstove. 

Hear the school bell ring signaling the start of classes. 

Try your hand at carrying water with a yoke and 

bucket or using a washboard. You will feel like a 

time traveler visiting the 1800s! The Museum is open 

from 10 am to 4 pm Wednesday through Sunday from 

Father’s Day to Labour Day. 

Lang Pioneer Village Museum also offers a variety 

of special events throughout the summer and fall. 

Kicking off the Museum’s event schedule is the 27th 

Annual Father’s Day Smoke & Steam Show on June 

16. On July 14, the historic village will be filled with 

antique and classic cars and vintage motorcycles for 

the 27th Annual Transportation Day Car & Motorcycle 

Show. Celebrate the heart of the summer harvest 

season with some fresh fire-cooked corn during Corn 

Roast on August 18. 

The harvest celebration continues with the Museum’s 

sweetest event, Applefest, taking place October 

6. Enjoy an evening of fun and games as you are 

introduced to the origins of some favourite Halloween 

traditions with Spooky All Hallows’ Eve on October 

25 & 26. 

Get a head start on your holiday shopping with an 

indoor/outdoor Christmas Bazaar on November 16. 

Finally, delight in the sights, sounds, and smells of 

the holiday season with Christmas by Candlelight on 

December 7 & 8. For full event details, visit 

www.langpioneervillage.ca. 

Step back 200 years in time this season at Lang 

Pioneer Village Museum and relive an era gone by. 

It’s where history is happening! Please visit www. 

langpioneervillage.ca or follow Lang Pioneer Village 

Museum on social media for additional information 

about exhibits, workshops and special presentations. 


AN HONEST DEAL ON 

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Our unusual selection of hardwood flooring has been carefully 

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world to good old Canadian-made oak, maple and hickory flooring. 

Many of the items on our menu are only available through Focus Flooring. This ensures you that your home 

remains a unique expression of your personal taste and not some cookie cutter big box store home 

with flooring that looks the same as three other homes in your neighbourhood. 

Exceptional selection, great prices and terrific service from our knowledgeable staff...that’s Focus Flooring. 

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