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COTTAGE COUNTRY RETREAT HOME & COTTAGE • HOT LIST OF ATTRACTIONS & DESTINATIONS • EVENTS • CONTRACTORS CORNER ARTS • RECIPES • FOR YOUR HEALTH • BUSINESS • KIDS CORNER • PETS & VETS • MARKETPLACE of Attractions & Destinations 2016 Business Awards of Excellence Entrepreneur Innovation Recipient

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WELCOME

Cottage Country Visitors!

Welcome to the beautiful surroundings of Cottage Country.

Here you will enjoy the sheer therapy that being in Cottage Country provides. From swimming to fishing to time on the beach, around the campfire and the picnic table…we know one thing for sure – Cottage Country will change you.

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In Cottage Country - Where Do I Find?

The Hotlist of Destinations & Attractions Cottage Country Tourist Location Centres Cottage Country Farmers Markets Cottage Country Events

Life is so busy, we find it hard to make time to connect with those we love. But When We Do – That’s When the Magic Really Happens. Share your memories with us by using the Hashtag #CottageCountry

VISIT US ONLINE for All of Our INFORMATION DIRECTORIES Including the Cottage Country Food Guide, The Cottage Country Yard Sale Directory, The Contractors Directory, the Shopping Directory and More!

We hope your visit with us is a safe one and is filled with wonderful memories that you will cherish for a lifetime.

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Be sure to check out the following pages and keep this issue for key information you will be glad to know.

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CONTENTS JULY/AUG

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YOUR GUIDE HOME & COTTAGE PAGES 2 - 45 ART FEATURE PAGES 14 - 17

CONTRACTORS CORNER PAGE 45 HOT LIST PAGES 46 - 51

06 COVER STORY

MARSHALL HOMES Tips to help you find your Cottage Country Retreat

EVENTS PAGES 52 - 53 RECIPES PAGE 54 FOR YOUR HEALTH PAGE 55 PETS & VETS PAGES 56 - 57

10 Taking you from Home to Dream Home - Lakeshore Designs 21 Lifting You Up When the Climb Has You Down - Cottage Lifts 22 Why A Park Model RV Makes Vacation A Breeze – Red Eagle Campground

KIDS CORNER PAGE 59

25 Hooked: Leisure Fishing with Mike Williams

BUSINESS PAGES 60 - 61

45 “It’s Just a Tree Fort” – Dave Linkert, Contractors Corner

MARKETPLACE PAGES 62 - 62

55 Your Travel 911 – Angels of Flight Canada

27 Renting a Cottage Made Easy - WRD Cottage Rental 49 Hutchison House Museum Celebrates 40th Anniversary 61 Cottage Country Welcomes Belinda Wilson 64 In Cottage Country – Where Do I Find?

2016 Business Awards of Excellence

Entrepreneur Innovation Recipient

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HOTLIST OF DESTINATIONS & ATTRACTIONS

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DISTRIBUTION FROM HALIBURTON TO PORT HOPE & PORT PERRY TO HAVELOCK & BEYOND! Volume 25 • Number 5 Publisher: Cottage Country Connection, A Division of 240362 Ontario Inc. PO Box 8, Buckhorn, ON K0L 1J0 • 705-652-8777 www.cottagecountryconnection.com #CottageCountry

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Searching for the

Perfect Piece of Land for Your New Getaway?

Marshall Homes offers tips to help you find your cottage country retreat If you’re planning to build in the Kawarthas, selecting the right cottage property is vital to ensure the successful outcome of your project. For most, the dream of owning a cottage is as much about your surroundings as the cottage itself. A spot that makes you feel inspired, relaxed and at home is ideal.

But the land you choose for your custom cottage must also meet a number of practicalities, such as location and site elements. Striking the right balance between convenience, beauty and cost isn’t a simple task, but you can help narrow the field by keeping this simple criteria in mind.

Read on for our best suggestions for finding a piece of land that you’ll love (nearly) as much as your new Marshall Home.

- Imagine Your Ideal Escape and Create Your Checklist Before beginning (or continuing) your hunt for a property, build a springboard of search criteria.

- Location, Location, Location That’s real estate’s number one rule, right? So let’s start here.

One of the reasons we’re so bullish about the Kawarthas is access.

While none of us is spared the snarl of traffic, the Kawarthas offer more routes and less traffic to cottage towns and lakes than heading up Hwy 400 to Muskoka.

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When selecting the right spot for your future Marshall Home cottage in the Kawarthas, it’s essential to balance your dream of a remote getaway with the practicalities of everyday life.

Think about favourite cottage villages and towns that offer the kind of amenities and fun you envision. How far do you want to drive? Weigh the pros and cons of a remote property with any time restrictions you may have. Remote may work if you plan to spend weeks at a time at the cottage.

Something closer may be more practical if you’ll be a weekend warrior.

Consider access to public utilities plus drive-time to shopping and emergency facilities like hospitals and fire stations.

Factor in how much privacy you crave. Do you want a property with acreage or would you prefer a close, community feel?

Look to your interests. Envision your ideal cottage vacation - do you see boating, swimming, hunting or hiking? If you prefer boating, a property with a dock or access to a local marina may fit the bill. If you love swimming or have children, a beachy spot along the shore might be a better fit. If a watery locale isn’t imperative, an off-water site can result in significant savings.

- What Kind of Landscape Do You Envision?

To help narrow down a location, decide on the physical landscape you want to be surrounded by. Do you want an agricultural feel, forested, or is it the wild, rocky terrain of the Canadian Shield that you crave?

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Create a checklist of site essentials. Water access a must? Do killer views top your wish list? Are you looking for a sloped property to accommodate a walkout basement?

When you’re narrowing down the perfect property, a good local realtor can be your best ally. They’ll be able to answer questions about technical practicalities such as road access, easements and public utilities.

While undeveloped land has a raw beauty that may make it appealing, it may also come with its own set of extenuating factors.

A remote location can be a challenge during construction, making it tough (and costly) to deliver materials. Access to your cottage may be problematic in the winter months. If you plan on using the property during the winter, find out if the roads are maintained year-round.

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Access to public utilities.

Where your water comes from? If it’s a well, is it reliable and potable (drinkable)?

Easements or right-of-way considerations that could limit the amount of property you can build on or keep you from accessing it at certain times of the year.

The topography of the land where you hope to place the cottage.

Will you need to take any erosion-control measures? Or, if your site is particularly rocky, factor in the cost of excavating and preparing for the foundation.

Bonus Round: Here’s Where We Come In! Once you’ve purchased your property, the Marshall Homes team will come in and assess everything from zoning to septic tanks (if needed) and building permits. Need local approval? We’ll handle that as part of our custom package and fixed price commitment. It’s all part of our pledge to make custom easier for you.

your eyes and revisit each property in your mind. Which one stands out—makes you feel at ease and at home? Ultimately, building on a property that speaks to your heart, not just checks the spaces on your criteria list, will help make your Marshall custom cottage an even more perfect place to get away.

So go with your gut. After considering the pros and cons, go beyond your checklist, reflect on the distinct character of each property. Like every person, each piece of land has a unique look and feel. Close

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Why A Boat Lift?

With changes in boat traffic, weather conditions and the value of boats today, protecting your investment is important. A boat lift is a great way to do this, but how do you choose what’s best for you?

R & J Machine offers a variety of lifts and also knowledgeable staff to help you choose one style over another.

Cantilever Boat Lift The lift from the frame so that you board the lift behind the frame work.

Great for lower water levels.

Easy to maintain.

4’ lift height with adjustable legs for deeper water.

Available with Manual, Electric or 12Volt electric winch.

Available in for boats ranging from 500 to 6000 lbs.

Vertical Lift The bed lifts straight up and down from lower framework.

5’ lift height for rough water conditions or fluctuating water levels.

Available with Manual, Electric or 12Volt electric winch.

Available in many sizes for boats up to 5000 lbs

Hydraulic Lift Quietly and quickly raises your boat out of the water.

4’ lift height with adjustable legs for deeper water.

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Comes complete with 12Volt electric winch/remote control.

Available in many sizes for boats up to 8000 lbs.

Shallow Water Pontoon Lift Great in areas of shallow water - lifting from the stringers of the boat instead of the Pontoons.

Available in many sizes for boats up to 4000 lbs.

Available with Manual, Electric or 12Volt electric winch.

Only available for Double Pontoon Boat models.

Easily adjusted leg levelers and foot pads enable adjustment of height, allowing as much Personal Watercraft Lifts Protects from dirt, grime, and protects from banging up against the dock – also provides theft security.

Cantilever style of lift that can operate in as little as 8’’ of water Lift capacity of 1200 lbs.

R&J Machine is also an authorized dealer for the Wave Armour Line of Floating PWC lifts and accessories for those in deeper water conditions. Let R&J Machine help in the protection of your boat this season.

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Lakeshore Designs Taking you from Home to Dream Home Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your project, or renovation?

Stuck with an idea in your head but no idea how to implement it? Let Lakeshore Designs help you be the star of your own Home Reno Show! We’ll take your project and help you make it your dream home.

Starting with a clear description of what you want to change in your home and then defining your priorities are key. Which renovation items are must-haves and what you can do without, are important when budgeting for your home renovation. This planning can make a real difference in terms of success of your project, and your ability to keep within your budget. Many renovation problems are a direct result of poor planning. Beyond the necessary repairs, your home or cottage renovation should provide you with improved functionality, comfort and convenience. To achieve this, we can help to set goals for your project and arrange tradespeople to get the job done, in a timely manner.

An intelligent design is imperative for a successful renovation. Whether you are remodelling the entire cottage, turning your unfinished basement in to a Nanny Suite, or updating your living room or kitchen, the quality of the design will determine how satisfied you will be with the finished job. With the recognition that each project is unique, Lakeshore Designs takes an individualized approach to each

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project. There is not a one size fits all when it comes to home renovations or interior design projects. Our team of experienced interior designers, decorators and contractors will work with you to explore designs that fit your lifestyle and budget.

The design process begins with a discussion of your ideas, and inspiration photos from many sources like Pinterest or Houzz.

Our team will talk to you about your intentions in the space, what your needs and wants are. Based on the information provided, our team will come up with conceptual plans, with proposed layouts for furniture, electrical, including light fixtures, kitchen, bathroom and laundry design and paint colour selections. Most times there are revisions made to the plans, and by the end of the design process you will have a set of drawings showing what the final project will look like.

At Lakeshore Designs, our interior designers can assist in sourcing furniture, lighting, accessories and more to complete the project.

Custom cabinetry, finishes and fixtures for kitchen and bathrooms all aide in making your project come to life. Project management, in all areas of design and decorating, from start to completion, ensure your experience is simple and rewarding.

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Battling the Bite with Protective Plants Nature offers us so many great natural defences to the things that bother us. There are few pests more bothersome than the hated mosquito. Luckily we have options that you can grow in your garden that will help make mosquitoes buzz off.

Lemon Grass – The smell that is given off when burning citronella candles or lanterns is actually the oil that naturally comes from this herbal plant! Also effective are: Lemon Balm, Lemon Verbena, Lemon Basil and Lemon Thyme.

Citronella Plant (Citronella Geranium or Mosquito Plant) – Widely known as the plant for keeping those pesky bloodsuckers away, this geranium has the citronella gene embedded in it to give us that lovely smell.

Beebalm (Monarda) – An adaptable perennial that acts like an invisible shield for you. This plant gives off a strong incense-like odor that confuses mosquitoes and masks your smell. Crush the leaves to let out the fragrant oils locked inside.

Lavender – It’s not just easy on the eyes, this perennial herb has a

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scent we love to use in soaps and shampoos, but mosquitoes hate it.

Marigold – You probably already know that most insects can’t stand the smell of marigolds, add mosquitoes to that list. The distinct scent of marigolds keeps mosquitoes at bay and is also great in your vegetable garden as a companion plant. Grow marigolds in containers that you can move around to your seating area or plant near your outdoor area.

Peppermint – The strong scent that we love to infuse in our gum, toothpastes and drinks is not popular with mosquitoes. Grab a few leaves of mint, crush and rub on your body to give yourself a protective barrier.

Rosemary – That’s right, the popular herb that adds big flavour to your food also keeps those little pests at bay too. It’s been used for hundreds of years for repelling mosquitoes. The oil of rosemary is also potent.

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Paul Chester Evoking an Emotional Response Standing in front of a painting and giving it your full attention allows you to get lost in the feeling and emotion it bestows upon you. Art provides many a tool with which to speak directly to the souls of others.

Paul Chester is one of those gifted artists that is able to take an idea and create it as a surreal, reminiscent work that speaks to that little memory bank in the back of your mind, telling yourself – ‘I think I’ve been here before’ Paul Chester is a contemporary impressionist, painting landscapes with both oil and acrylic mediums. He uses paint and glaze to build up the surfaces of the canvases and wood panels he uses, achieving a roughness that is indeed nature-like. You are instantly captured by Chesters artistry, his combination of brush strokes and painting knives creates such texture it leads the eye through the brilliance of the painting. “I enjoy using oil paint because it lends itself to being scraped and scratched, cutting

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into the paint to reveal the colours beneath.”

Says Chester.

His subject matter is the natural world collected in memory from a walk or a simple Sunday drive; peaceful places and retreats – country fields, flowers, rolling hills, forests, horizons, cloud formations, and waterscapes.

Paul, beginning with private lessons, studied painting and sculpture in art academies in Toronto and Paris and graduated from Ontario College Of Art in 1992. He has had 35 Solo Exhibitions and over 40 Group Shows across Canada, the United States and London, England and currently has a studio in Keene, Ontario.

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memory and the experience of the moment “Painting for me is a poetic expression…a state of mind, rather than a photographic copy of nature. They are my visual diaries celebrating the beauty and peace found in nature.”

To view more of Paul Chesters work visit http://www.paulchester.com

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Artists, Artisans & Art Shows

You Won’t Want to Miss this Summer!

Cottage Country has numerous talented Artists and Artisans, crafting unique one-of-a-kind pieces that speak to the cottage country experience. Here are some of our favourites that you will want to check out this summer.

Featured Artist Paul Chester – Art Gallery of Bancroft Paul Chester has been painting striking surreal landscapes and capturing natural beauties from memory for 32 years now. Both his oil and acrylic paintings hold you captive with texture and colour, creating a peace; tranquility that you can feel, as if you are standing there in nature within his whimsical creation of the world as he recollects it. Combining painting and sculptural elements Chester uses glazes to build out layers of paint and sculpting knives to create a texture reminiscent of natural textures found in the rolling hills that surround his local studio.

Paul Chester will be featured at the Art Gallery of Bancroft from August 1st to September 1st, with an opening reception Friday, August 3 at 7:30 pm. www.artgallerybancroft.ca http://www. artgallerybancroft.ca/index.php/shows-events/art-gallerybancroft-coming-shows The Buckhorn Fine Art Festival is brought to you by the Buckhorn Community Centre. This weekend long art show and sale is a yearly event, showcasing some of cottage country’s

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most talented artisans. Held at the Buckhorn Cultural Centre with Opening Night on Friday August 17th from 7-9:30PM; an evening of Fine Art, music, food and refreshments. An elegant evening with time to meet Exhibitors up close and personal. The Fine Art Festival runs through August 18th & 19th from 10AM5PM. With the family ARTivity zone, musical entertainment, fine food and over 50 exhibiting artists there is a little something for everyone. For more info see http://www.buckhornfineart.com/festival-info/ The Kawartha Arts Network is a co-operative of practicing artists with a community vision in the City of Kawartha Lakes. Offering opportunities for members to meet other artists, develop and showcase artistic abilities and to actively promote art in the Kawartha Lakes region. KAN calls the Guild Room at Lindsay’s Academy Theatre home but spend much of their time out in the community of Kawartha Lakes, networking and hosting many workshops and classes throughout the year. The Kawartha Arts Network is always welcoming new members. For shows, events and artist info see https://kawarthaarts.ca/

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The Kawartha Arts Festival was first held in 1989 and is a not for profit organization run by volunteers. The festival is now one of Southern Ontario’s largest art festivals that attracts thousands of people each year. This year the festival runs September 1st from 10AM to 5PM & September 2nd from 10AM to 4PM at the Fenelon Falls Fair Grounds.

Gathering painters, sculptors, jewellery artists, carvers and many more artists creating in mixed media the Kawartha Arts festival is a beautiful showcase of Artisans who live and create right here in cottage country.

Check them out at http://www.kawarthaartsfestival.com/ Princess Sodalite Mines – Bancroft, Ontario The Princess Sodalite Mine continues to produce an abundance of Sodalite (a rich royal blue tectosilicate mineral often used as a gemstone) in all sizes, from collector’s pieces to large decorative garden pieces. ‘The Princess Collection’ is a unique assortment of sterling silver jewellery created exclusively using sodalite from the local Bancroft mine, now expanded with two new and talented silversmiths. You will also find ornamental pieces like whimsical cast iron items, pieces crafted from both wood and stone; book ends, candle holders, carvings and wind chimes. Visit their Rock Farm, stocked with tailings from the sodalite mine as well as a variety of other mines and quarries, bring your rock picks, crack hammers and chisels and see what treasures you find. Plan to visit this summer – For more info go to http://www.princesssodalitemine.ca/ Sustain Furniture Sustain Furniture makes stunning furniture from reclaimed century old barn wood. Furniture that has fantastic character, celebrating the "impurities" and reclaiming history one barn board at a time. Dubbed Feel Good Furniture; good vibes and positive energy are ingrained in every piece from the locally owned and operated shop, from your conversations with owners Cindy and Gord, to the hands that expertly craft your furniture – you will see that their furniture is truly a work of art.

Visit them online at https://sustainfurniture.com/ (You can even shop and order online) Frameland Frameland Frame it For U has been a premier framer in the Downtown Peterborough core for over 23 years now. Frameland ensures that your treasured memories are framed and preserved in style, with many choices of matting and frames available to suit any project.

Owner, Bob Zipay has been working hard to continually provide expert service and advice when it comes to framing that favorite painting, creating a shadow box for that celebrated jersey, or having a precious photo printed and framed for your home. Connect with Bob to discuss displaying your treasured art and special memories at (705) 748-2951

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When Furniture Becomes Art Using 100-Year-Old Naturally Aged Barn Board

Finding contemporary furniture with the same durability and attention to detail as 100 years ago might seem difficult today. If factoring in sustainability, the choices narrow further - but a Peterborough Ontario business has a solution that marries the past to the present while keeping a keen eye toward the future.

Gord Trask and partner Cindy Thompson set out to start their business, Sustain Furniture, considering the impact on the environment. Seeking a green resource for material, they quickly realized the potential of reclaiming wood from century barns.

Finding an environmentally friendly finish was top priority for Gord who was in the fine woodworking industry for 6 years using harsh poisonous chemicals.

“We believe that what you buy, what it's made from and where it comes from matters,” says Cindy. Confident that they found the right mix, Gord, who has 21 years experience as a licenced carpenter, set to work creating a line of wood furniture for every room of the house.

“I love working with the fantastic character of barn boards, celebrating the impurities and reclaiming history, one piece of furniture at a time,” says Gord. “Barn board is completely different

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than a veneer or newly milled lumber. The 100-year-old naturally aged beautiful tones are amazing and cannot be reproduced, every piece is truly unique.”

While Sustain Furniture has an amazing product line to choose from, much of their business is custom-made furniture.

Beds are their largest seller, although they craft everything from bedroom furniture to kitchen islands and everything in between. "If it's wood, we can make it," says Gord. "I can bring your ideas to life."

The future of their product is also important to the pair. Their furniture is hand crafted for life and it won't end up in a landfill.

Although they are an online business, should you wish to visit their shop for a behind the scenes look at their work, reach out to Cindy at 705-740-1100, she welcomes the opportunity to earn your business.

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Lifestyle Home Products

Made in Peterborough There’s something rewarding about seeing the product you ordered for your home or cottage made locally from start to finish. To give you a short factory tour, we stepped behind the scenes with our camera. Here are a few images from our time on the factory floor at Lifestyle Home Product’s 150,000-sq. ft. facility on Crawford Drive:

In Lifestyle’s front end window division, Shaun gives us a smile while he glazes a Lifestyle window sash.

In the sunroom build area, Chris assembles a sunroom wall. Bill (co-owner) and Yvonne (production manager) check product specs.

Working in the front end windows division, Jackie preps a window sash.

Daniel operates equipment to clean widow frame welded corners of overburn debris.

Karen foam fills a vinyl window frame, which adds insulation and R-value to the performance of each window.

In Quality Control, Shari checks a Lifestyle window before it leaves the factory.

In the screen area, Beth works with Dawson to cut screen rail to produce screens.

Chris works at Lifestyle’s precision glass cutting machine, which creates sealed units of glass.

In the door line section, Jay wraps a door panel to prepare it for painting.

Peter prepares a door jamb, operating an automated C & C jamb machine.

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Lifting You Up When the Climb Has You Down

Cottage Lifts With fascinating landscapes abound in cottage country, structures are built where nature allows. Many properties remain water access, meaning if your cottage is also built on a hill or rock face you are carrying everything up that hill, every visit. Hillside homes and cottages offer great benefits - stunning sunsets, a breeze that keeps bugs away, and scenic views of the lake or landscape. Long steep climbs can make enjoying your property difficult.

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back and forth. Steep climbs hinder accessibility, limiting who can visit, and the age and mobility of owners who aren’t ready to give up the cottage experience.

Cottage Lifts, a business with more than 25 years of experience, can help you.

Rekindling your love of your property with a lift system. Cottage Lifts has been working continuously to improve their lifts, thereby creating a superior product which is tailored to your property and its individual requirements. Always thinking of safety, Cottage Lifts have included a new braking system, this is in addition to the four independent safety controls they already have. This new brake is fully automatic and will stop a lift car before you even know you need to stop. Plus every lift comes

with remote control, capable of covering a quarter mile.

In an effort to offer an off-grid lift, Cottage Lifts has been working on a prototype for about 5 years; and they are happy to announce it has been perfected! In their effort to find the perfect power source many options were tested, solar systems didn’t have enough energy, a battery system was too expensive, and a generator – expensive, large and cumbersome.

Cottage lifts has now created a system that is totally independent of any conventional form of energy. It is a gasoline powered hydraulic system, has an electric start, and stops automatically at the top and bottom.

You can find a demonstration model set up at Cottage Lifts showroom, stop in and take a ride! Complement your property by adding the features of a lift this season.

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Why A Park Model RV Makes Vacation A Breeze Owning a waterfront cottage may seem financially unattainable but have you considered a Park Model RV in an RV Park?

Many RV Parks are located on water and can make your dreams of waterfront, recreational living a reality. RV Parks have come a long way from the “Tornado Target Trailer Park” stigma and should not be confused with a Mobile Home Park (year round living). If you aren’t keen on investing in an RV without first trying the RV Park lifestyle, many RV Parks offer rental cabins and cottages for you to enjoy on a weekend or weekly basis. Try it for a chance to get to know the Park and the options available for a Park Model RV to purchase.

Waterfront or inland, shady, sunny, large, small, immaculately manicured or perfectly natural; campsites of every shape and size are available. There are hundreds of privately and provincially owned parks, offering seasonal stays. Security gates and park patrols keep your family, your property and privacy protected. The seasonal park allows you the opportunity to try a permanent site in a particular park without making the burdensome investment of a cottage.

If you are concerned about too many people, that’s understandable but have no worries; enjoy your solitude, read a book on your deck or lounge on the beach - your kids can be swimming, riding their bikes, playing with their Park friends, socializing without a screen.

Your partner can be entertained at this weekend’s Recreation Event. You can participate and socialize if you would like to and you can leave when you want to, return to the privacy of your own deck at any time. Visiting becomes a choice, not a chore.

Entertaining becomes exciting not exhausting. A Park Model RV in a seasonal RV Park may be a solution to fit your budget, your lifestyle and your family.

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Lockside Trading

A Tradition Since 1987

Lockside Trading Company in Youngs Point is a 7,000 squarefoot country store in the heart of the Kawarthas at Lock #27 where the Trent-Severn Waterway meets Highway 28. Each year thousands of visitors travel by boat or car to take in the Lockside experience. Originally, the lockmaster’s house was home of the Stony Lake Navigation Company- a Steamboat company that offered transportation for the area. In 1987, Brian Holmes and Sue Mattucci decided to transform their loving home into a business. Over the course of 20 plus years, they renovated their 400 square-foot shop into a large, full service, retail store. After hard work and dedication, Sue and Brian’s store became a huge success.

Lockside Trading Company has now opened their second location at 183 Highland Street in downtown Haliburton! Just as exceptional as its original location that is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year and is a multi-award winning retailer.

Both locations are in constant change offering a multitude of cottage and country items such as giftware, decorative accents, outdoor furniture, indoor furniture and clothing, home décor, unique lighting, plus everything in between.

without enjoying a specialty coffee, fresh cookie, or savouring a delicious ice-cream- made by the famous Kawartha Dairyat Steamers Café and Ice Cream Parlour, while enjoying the charming view of Lock 27.

It’s where friends & Family meet all year round!

Visit www.lockside.com for more information.

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Lockside is a place that visitors from far and wide come to enjoy a Canadian shopping experience. It has become a local landmark with international appeal; classified as an Ontario Major Attraction in 1997. Your visit will not be complete

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Leisure Fishing with Pro Angler Mike Williams

If you are lucky enough to get to the cottage or lake this summer, you will want to set aside some time to do some leisurely fishing. Fishing is a relaxing way to reconnect with nature, family and friends.

Leave the cell phones alone for a few hours and escape the rigors of everyday life and communicate with each other in a way that is real and genuine. Enjoy each other’s company having real conversations.

Enjoy some laughs and relish in the healing powers of reconnecting in a relaxing way without the stress of the real world getting in the way.

Without thinking about work, sports, deadlines and all of the other distractions of everyday life, take the time to talk about old memories of loved ones that may not be with us anymore, how they taught you life lessons or share some old memories or fishing stories.

You will be surprised what this will do for your health and wellbeing, your relationships and your family.

So next time you are thinking of heading to the lake, remember to pack your poles, your grandpa's old tackle box, buy some worms at

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the local bait shop and spend a few hours on the lake relaxing or at the dock teaching your young ones how to tie a knot, bait a hook, cast a rod and catch some fish. It will do wonders for your soul and create everlasting memories.

Cheers - enjoy your summer and may the fish be with you!

By Mike Williams, Pro Angler & Owner of Williams Outfitters in Curve Lake First Nation www.williamsoutfitters.com Mike Williams is a professional angler with over 20 years of guiding and tournament experience.

He is 4-time Top Bass Angler of the year, 2-time CSFL Classic champion (to name just a few) and a Featured TV Co-host on Canadian Sport Fishing with Italo Labignan and on the Fly Fisher with Bill Spicer.

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2018 Summer

Demo Day Tour From June 30th Demo Days run all the way through to the Malibu Rider Experience Event – August 10-12th with Town & Country Marine.

SS comes equipped with a 40HP meaning that kids 12-16 years old can operate legally and safely.

The months of July and August are full of opportunities to get out on the water with the TC Marine crew. Test-drive our fleet of demo boats with T & C’s on-water specialists to narrow down your boating choices, whether you’re shopping for a new boat or to just see what’s new from Malibu, Crest, Bayliner, Boston Whaler and Tracker

Wake Wednesday with Malibu Boats at Lockside Trading Co. Young’s Point (July 25th) 12PM – 5PM The truth is on the water! For years Malibu Boats has been atop the watersports industry with boundary-pushing innovations and a relentless dedication to improving style and performance. Always wanted to try wake surfing? Well this could be your chance!

Whaler Wednesday at Lockside Trading Co in Young’s Point (July 18th) 12PM – 5PM We will be bringing our top two models to the Lockside Trading Co.’s location in Youngs Point to show why Boston Whaler’s are the easiest and safest boats to own. Check out the 150 Montauk Boston Whaler, our top selling centre-console runabout which is great for fishing, cruising and day-to-day boating. Also check out the 130 Super Sport, the best boat for families with young children. The 130

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Malibu Rider Experience Event at Del Crary Park in Peterborough (August 10th-12th) The Grand Finale of the TC Marine Summer Demo Tour! Check out the details at http://tcmarine.com/malibu-rider-experience Town & Country Marine, Buckhorn Road, Lakefield, https://tcmarine.com

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Renting a Cottage Made Easy

If you have ever thought about renting a cottage but didn’t know where to begin, a visit to WRD Cottage Rental Agency (ontariocottagerental.com) can easily remove any fears or doubts you may have. This family-oriented cottage rental agency based in Haliburton Village takes all the stress out of cottage rental by providing you with professional guidance and exemplary customer care throughout the process.

WRD is an all-season cottage rental agency specializing in rental cottages in the Haliburton, Muskoka, and Kawartha Lakes regions.

The properties are all waterfront rentals and include amenities which takes the stress out of cottage rental ensuring an enjoyable experience from start to finish. With a wide range in choice of cottages in multiple locations, WRD can cater to each individual’s needs whether it’s an executive cottage you require, or if you are in need of a more economical choice; there’s something for everyone.

The Agency was established 23 years ago, in 1995, when it began with 5 cottages and over the years has grown to over 170 cottages.

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Each cottage is chosen carefully, personally inspected and certified

by WRD Cottage Rental Agency to ensure each one meets the Standard of Excellence set by WRD. The Agency is registered under the Ontario Travel Industry Act. In addition to the huge variety of cottages and locations for summer rentals, there are plenty of options for winter getaways too. At WRD they also know how to look after the snow lovers and can help you locate the perfect cottage, whether your sport of choice is snowmobiling, skiing, snowboarding or skating, or if you are simply in need of peace and tranquillity in a winter wonderland setting.

Visit their website to view the options available and to find out just how easy it is to plan your next cottage vacation from the comfort of your own home: www.ontariocottagerental.com WRD Cottage Rental Agency 705-457-9434, info@ontariocottagerental.com

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Life is good - really good. I have spent most of my career working in and around Ontario’s glorious cottage country. I am an Ontario Land Surveyor.

Your cottage property is your sanctuary - your paradise. It is the place where memories are built and ties with family and friends are solidified. But from a surveying perspective, cottage country is full of title and boundary issues that can play havoc with the peace of mind that should be associated with your cottage.

Let me share the reality of some of the things I have seen. I have seen boathouses and cottages built on shore road allowances that are not part of the cottage lot. I have seen vehicular access cut off because the deeded right of way does not match with the physical right of way on the ground. I have seen boathouses, garages, bunkies and cottages built with the assumption that a hedgerow or a fence was on the property line - only to find out the fence was nowhere near the boundary. I have listened to countless cottage owners tell me where they believe the boundary lies - only to find out that they were 2’ or 10’ or even 100’ out.

But, I have also been able to help each of these cottage owners. If there are problems that are uncovered during the surveying of a cottage property, Ontario Land Surveyors can offer solutions that will give you back your peace of mind. We can help you purchase the shore road allowance that your cottage lies on. We can help you sort out the access issues. We can help restore peace of mind and peace in the neighbourhood.

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Not all properties have problems. In fact, the vast majority of properties are, from a surveying perspective, problem free. Even still, the benefits of surveying your property are many. Having confidence in knowing where your property lines lie on the ground is - maybe not priceless - but certainly valuable. My experience points to one BIG TICKET advantage to getting a survey of your little piece of paradise.

Eventually you plan to either pass the property on to another family member, or to sell the property. Discovering there is an issue at the point of sale leaves you with several bad options. Let’s imagine the survey shows that the portion of the cottage actually lies on the shore road allowance. This may force a substantial reduction in the purchase price. You may lose the sale because the process to purchase that road allowance, although not incredibly costly, is going to take many months. Retaining the services of an Ontario Land Surveyor will give you the advantage of knowing if there is an issue that needs to be resolved. I have long told people that surveyors are much more than suppliers of plans. We are suppliers of knowledge.

If you do purchase a survey for your little piece of paradise, in return you are not going to get a visible tangible item that you can admire and use every day. Instead, you will be purchasing knowledge and peace of mind. IBW Surveyors is very proud of part of that transaction.

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The Bliss

of Houseboating The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, you can hear the call of a loon in the distance – you sail the Trent Severn Waterway on a houseboat.

With endless possibilities and attractions the Trent Severn offers 386 kilometers of canal, connecting Lake Ontario at Trenton to Lake Huron at Port Severn. While you travel the waterway going from lake to lake, passing through various small historic towns, you will find each one diverse and full of charm. Beautifully maintained parks will greet you at each lock. There are restaurants, bars, antique shops, bakeries, ice cream stores, shopping and spas. Each night you have the choice of staying in the towns or finding a quiet bay nearby.

Houseboats combine the rewards of cottage living with the adventure of travel, allowing you to explore a different town or village each day, not having to worry about somewhere to stay. Soak up the sun, enjoy the scenery, spend time meeting new friends at each lock or tour until you find the perfect secluded bay for private relaxation.

The bliss of house boating is that you choose your destination each day, cruise westward to Lake Simcoe or east to Peterborough and see their famous Lift Lock. Drop anchor and stay in a favourite fishing spot. Choices like these are what separates using a houseboat from any other type of vacation – the freedom to choose your pace, to go where you want, when you want, and just relax, knowing you have all the comforts of a cottage along with you.

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Egan Houseboat Rentals has the largest rental houseboat fleet in Ontario. Their smaller style houseboats are designed for the Trent Severn Waterway. You will appreciate their easy handling, maneuverability and stress-free operation. Egan Houseboat Rentals is a small family run business that operates from their marina in the heart of the Kawarthas – the most popular region on the Trent Severn Waterway. An Egan houseboat can accommodate one to three couples or one to two small families depending on the size of boat chosen (40' or 32'). Book with a group of friends, or for a memorable family retreat.

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Dragon​ ​Flies & Fishing Poles Fishing is something I grew up with. My father spent many hours teaching my brothers and I how to cast, bait a hook, take a fish off the line, where to cast to catch the “big” bass and a slew of other tips and tricks.

As a child, I spent many summer days in boats, on shorelines, on docks, anywhere a line could be cast, but a passion for fishing did not seem to come naturally to me. Despite many efforts, I found the sport of fishing to be quite dull. Sitting in a boat with flies swarming, the sun baking the tops of my knees holding onto a rod in hopes that some slimy fish decided to eat my lure was never appealing.

When I was nine years old, my father took us fishing on Six Mile Lake. At the time, I had an irrational fear of dragonflies and for some reason, our boat seemed to attract quite a few that day. When one landed on my shoulder, this fear resulted in me screaming, flapping my arms, standing up and upsetting the boat. I almost tipped all of us into the water. I’m pretty sure that was the day that my father decided not to take me fishing anymore.

Recently, while near the river with my son, we passed some kids fishing with their grandfather. We stopped to see if they had caught anything. Their grandfather quickly offered my son an extra rod so he could join in. And so it began - four boys casting out in hopes of catching a fish.

Within minutes, I was in the water unsnagging lures from stumps. I stood beside the kids praising well executed casts, giving tips on when to jerk the rod up at just the precise moment to hook a fish, and when a fish was caught, I quickly unhooked it and tossed it back into the water. I had to chuckle and appreciate the effort my dad spent teaching me what I needed to know about fishing. I may not be a willing candidate for an early morning fishing trip, but my father’s persistence paid off and he has a daughter who can teach her kids to fish as well as protect him from dragonflies.

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3 Steps to Success for Bert’s Appliances

Celebrating 50 Years in Business No stranger to hard work, Bert Macey had been a Seaman on the Great Lakes, a Seaman on the Merchant Marines, he drove a streetcar in Toronto, and later worked as a serviceman for General Electric.

In 1969 Bert and his wife Rosemarie bought the Dandelion Snack Bar at Hickory Beach near Fenelon Falls. There, they operated the snack bar and Bert continued to do service repairs. Soon appliances were stocked at the snack bar and Bert was doing more and more business in Appliance Sales & Service.

Eventually, Bert and Rosemarie sold the snack bar and started a showroom in the basement of their Fenelon Falls home.

Nine years later they would move the business to town, where they purchased and renovated a Ford Car Dealership.

When they weren’t working, Bert and Rosemarie enjoyed boating on the Trent Severn, Georgian Bay and the Niagara River. “Bert was the guy who could always make you laugh and he could fix

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just about anything.” Rosemarie smiles remembering his outdoor “adventures and misadventures”, “whether snowmobiling or boating, funny things were always bound to happen with Bert.”

When it came to business she smiles… “he always made sure that his customers knew that they were his absolute number one priority – he was grateful for their business and for him supporting his local community was everything.”

Bert suffered from Alzheimer’s and both he and Rosemarie were supporters of the Alzheimer Society. This was back in the day when people were not discussing the illness to the degree that they are today.

Bert was open about his condition and he talked freely about it, educating whoever he could. Bert died at 82 years of age in

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Bert instilled his pride in his work ethic to his family and staff. Fast forward to today and three generations of family are following in his footsteps. The goal is still the same today in 2018 as it was in 1969 where on a plaque on the wall it read:

“Bert’s Appliances - 3 Steps to Success” Hard Work Communication Honesty Today the team at Bert’s still focusses on the details that helped them grow into the business they are today. The customer first focus remains along with home delivery and taking away old appliances...at Bert’s is all about paying attention to the details and it’s as important today as it was to Bert in 1969.

Bert's Appliances offers a wide variety of appliances and mattresses. With hundreds of products to choose from, whether you are looking for kitchen appliances, laundry, garbage disposal, ventilation, mattresses or bases. They carry many of the top named North American brands such as: GE Profile, GE Café, GE Monogram, Moffat, Beautyrest & Springwall, just to name a few.

Today Bert’s Appliances is operated by Cameron Macey who

is the store manager. Trevor Macey is a Service Technician and Steve Everson handles the Parts Department and does deliveries, along with Mike Jordan and Mike Hall. Shari Leggett and Lori Scott handle Sales and Sandy Gillis is the Sales and Office Manager, with Sue Chianelli looking after Reception. Bert’s wife Rosemarie Macey is retired and enjoying Cottage Country life, very proud of her family and of her husband’s legacy.

Stop in for a visit at Bert's Appliances Inc. at 45 Colborne St, Fenelon Falls, Ontario K0M 1N0.

Online at https://www.bertsappliances.ca or Call 705-887-5436

FRONT ROW: L to R: Sue Chianelli, Sandy Gillis, Rosemarie Macey, Lori Scott BACK ROW: L to R: Steve Everson, Mike Jordan, Mike Hall, Cameron Macey, Trevor Macey, Shari Leggett.

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Fenelon Falls, he and Rosemarie were together over 50 years.

Those Were The Days “All the Yesterdays Are Gone " Way back in 535 BC a Greek philosopher named Heraclitus made a profound statement, “you can never walk the same path twice”.

I believe every one of us who have re-visited old homesteads, neighbourhoods or stomping grounds will attest his words to be not only sage insight but living truth.

The Ambassador Bridge linking Windsor to Detroit, Michigan turned five years old the year I was born; the magnificent bridge was truly an engineering marvel but sadly, due to extreme deterioration from constant heavy truck and car traffic, a new bridge is needed and is presently under construction.

During summer months hundreds of men, women and children flocked to the Ford City bathing beach, a two story wooden structure with a wading pool on one side and a four foot deep swimming pool on the other. A short distance down river was Beaumonts, the best fishing spot for miles around. The beach is now a high rise apartment building and a parking lot has nullified the once well-known fishing paradise.

The Sandwich Coal Company truck came to our house in the fall to dump a load of the black gold into our basement preparing for winter. If we ran short Dad took our wagon and for .25 cents filled a few sacks to get us through the remaining cold nights. The coal company is now a fast food outlet.

A small neighbourhood grocery store where everything was wrapped in brown paper and tied with string is long gone, so too the dairy outlet. I remember a shoe maker shop and five and dime store, even a billiards parlour originally built to accommodate the returning veterans but one by one they disappeared into the dust of the fast paced future. One thing I certainly do not miss is the terrifying howl of the towering air raid siren that was tested every Saturday afternoon.

As time marched on I bought my first car for $150.00, a 1929 Ford. I could fill the tank for a dollar and if needed add a 25 cent quart of oil. If we wanted to haul a boat or trailer we just clamped a ten dollar hitch to the back metal bumper and away we go, with plastic bumpers today the same procedure costs mega bucks.

We once followed a path through a dense bush to the nearest park or to the Royal Theater’s Saturday afternoon matinee. The theatre is a flea market and the bush has been replaced by a community of new streets and houses. My old high school is an office building, the bank where we purchased war stamps is a variety store, Wonder Bakeries where I got my first job is history and Father Time has even erased the church where my wife and I were married. Of course I fully understand it is the natural and accepted evolution of progress but it does prove Heraclitus’ adage, you can never walk the same path twice.

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Our Own Backyard

One month ago, on June 21, we observed the Summer Solstice, and, more importantly, National Indigenous Peoples Day – a day when Indigenous Peoples' culture and heritage are celebrated through traditional song, dance, and spiritual reflection. What better way to celebrate the Earth's revolutions and its deep heritage than to reconnect with the beauty that surrounds us through the observation of such an important time of the year.

It is also an opportunity to be thankful and appreciative of those who continue to steward the land.

Here at Burleigh Falls Inn, we feel truly honoured and are continuously grateful to have the opportunity to be operating our business on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabeg people.

Situated on the 11 acre Burleigh Island, where cascading waters create the “falls” between Lovesick and Ston(e)y Lake, our inn sits at the gateway to the Kawarthas in an area known as the “Land Between” - an ecotone, or, a place where two communities meet and integrate. The Land Between lies between the Shield and Lowlands stretching across south-central Ontario from Georgian Bay to the Frontenac Arch.

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The Land Between boasts an array of small lakes, rivers, and wetlands, where you can glimpse the edge of the North’s Canadian Shield; it is comprised of small towns, farmlands, and deeply wooded areas. Rich in culture and heritage, it's the heartbeat of Ontario’s true bests – expansive and abundant provincial parks, signature sites, land conservations, with a National Historic Site in the Trent Severn Waterway which winds its way through its centre.

This beautiful region is a natural wonder, it's an outdoor enthusiasts' paradise, a place of ancient stories and of new adventures. It is the home of the canoe, of kids camps, and of visible night skies, and it's where we're blessed with a vibrant culture in which First Nations, innovative settlers, entrepreneurs, and artists have integrated to form a warm and welcoming community.

Our summer advice – get out and explore our backyard... it’s beautiful and full of surprises around every bend.

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Fun on the Water Teaching Kids to Ski – and Love It Now that I have a daughter, people ask how long we will wait to teach her to ski. The reality; there is no age limit for learning to ski, and there are great tools to teach kids as young as one year old. We waited to see if she showed interest. She started on the tube, has spent time with us on the wakesurf board, and lots of time in and around the water. Her interest was sparked, so we got her a ski.

Skis for little kids are as good as they have ever been, many companies have great trainers and there are some amazing hybrid ski/tube devices like the Easy Ski - perfect for building confidence.

We chose the O’brien Platform Trainer. It has remarkable stability, a great binding setup, is really easy to modify, plus it’s made from bamboo so it’s super tough. My daughter really likes it because it’s green. Trainers can be complicated right out of the box, mainly the ropes. Trainer skis are often tied together, a rope tied to the front for kids to hold with another rope tied to the tips for adults to hold. An important note: most trainer skis are built to be held by parents in the boat - not attached to the boat itself.

Always read the manual during setup and use.

After choosing a ski help them get comfortable. That includes lots of on-land skiing, building excitement, and dragging them around the lawn working on stance with plenty of high fives. Onland training should still include a life jacket even if nowhere near the water, this gets them used to the feeling of being on the ski with it on. Next step - find a beach, similar to dragging through the grass - going through shallow water under man power builds confidence and gets them used to the feeling of sliding on the

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water. Next, behind the boat - we will be using our ski boat. The thing about the platform trainer is there’s no need to go faster than about 5 mph, so with Mom in the water on a SUP, me on the boat holding the rope, and some extra helpers driving and being crew, we have successful skis every time. Keep the experience short and sweet; never push or force them to do something they are scared to do. Regardless of outcome, high fives and ice creams should take place after! Keep them excited and they will keep coming back to the water year after year.

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Stay Connected On the Go This Summer Want to browse Pinterest at the beach for sandcastle building inspiration? Google the closest place to snag a quick snack while you wait at the locks? Catch up on your Facebook messages from the ice cream lineup at Kawartha Dairy? Save your mobile data, Cable Cable has you covered!

Based out of Fenelon Falls, Cable Cable is a family-owned and locally operated telecommunications company, offering internet, TV, and home phone services. Their Community Wifi Initiative has brought free wifi access to nearly 20 public locations throughout the Kawarthas.

These free wifi locations can be found in ten different communities, and include select community centers, arenas, Trent Severn Waterway Locks, public parks, and local businesses.

Here are a few convenient locations where you can enjoy free wifi this summer: Bobcaygeon Forbert Pool, 16 River Park Drive, Bobcaygeon Trent Severn Waterway Lock 32, Canal Street, Bobcaygeon Kawartha Dairy, 89 Prince Street West, Bobcaygeon Coboconk Coboconk Lions Beach Park, Grandy Road, Coboconk Fenelon Falls Trent Severn Waterway Lock 34, Water Street, Fenelon Falls Garnet Graham Park, 98 Francis Street West, Fenelon Falls Lindsay Lindsay Recreation Complex, 133 Adelaide Street South, Lindsay You can find a map featuring a full listing of Cable Cable’s free wifi locations on their website: www.cablecable.net/free-wifi Cable Cable, 16 Cable Road, Fenelon Falls ON, K0M 1N0 http://www.cablecable.net 866.887.6434 Advertisement

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Tourism has been a part of life in the Kawarthas since the 1800s.

Perhaps the area’s first tourists were Royal Navy Captain Basil Hall and his wife Margaret, who visited both Cobourg and Peterborough in 1827. The lakes and woods around Peterborough quickly gained a reputation for great fishing and hunting, drawing hunters and fishermen from around Ontario, other parts of Canada, and even from the United States to the many lodges and camps established in the area.

train to Peterborough, change trains to Lakefield, then be taken by a steamboat to a cottage; he could reverse the trip on Sunday night and be behind his desk or retail counter by opening time on Monday, rested and refreshed by clean lake air and relaxed cottage time with the family.

Gradually, area tourism became family-oriented, especially when the construction of railways and the Trent Canal (now the TrentSevern Waterway) made the Kawartha Lakes more accessible for non-sporting members of the public. In the early 20th century, daily trains delivered cargo and passengers to Peterborough from all points, and steamboats plied Rice Lake, the Trent and Otonabee rivers, and other lakes, to bring guests and supplies to area hotels, lodges, and cottages.

Extended summer cottaging became popular for upper- and middle-class urban families. Several weeks, a month, or even the entire summer was spent at a rented or owned cottage. What made long summer stays possible was the reliable rail and water transportation links between Peterborough, and such places as Toronto, Montreal, Belleville, Kingston, and Niagara, which allowed whole families to travel, with luggage and sometimes even furniture, from cities and towns to cottage regions. It became common for families to stay at a cottage or lodge, while men commuted from home to the cottage. For example, a man could work in Toronto all week, then on Friday evening catch a

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Times have changed – automobiles replaced passenger trains and now gasoline or diesel engines drive boats instead of steam – but visiting the Kawarthas in the summer is still very popular, as are many activities of the past.

By: Don Willcock For Peterborough Museum and Archives, 300 Hunter St. E., Peterborough, 705-743-5180 http://www.peterboroughmuseumandarchives.ca

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A Month in Portugal at the Monte Santo Resort, Carvoeiro Musings from the Algarve by Ron Jeffery On March 1, 2018 twenty-four travellers flew to Lisbon, Portugal to our home for the next 28 nights in the village of Carvoeiro, Algarve at the Monte Santo Resort for a Merit Travel Longstay.

The staff at the resort were exceptional. They would accommodate virtually any request, including opening the restaurant early for those leaving on morning tours, or providing a box breakfast.

To sum up our home for the month – gorgeous! A five-star property through and through, it has one and two-bedroom units featuring two bathrooms, a washer and dryer, and a fully equipped kitchen.

In addition to the included tours to the nearby Loule Market, a trip to Lisbon for a walking and tapas tour, and a visit to the UNESCO site of Sintra, almost the entire group travelled together on optional tours to the west and east Algarve. Many of the group also booked additional tours. From Jeep off-roading tours to local food tours, to longer trips to Spain or Morocco, there was an adventure for everyone.

With proximity to three golf courses, the resort was ideal for the golf fans in our group, and the beach was a 20-minute walk through town, with access to a free shuttle when we didn’t want the stroll.

Three couples in the group also rented cars so we were able to do grocery runs.

The group quickly became its own little community, with everyone eager to experience everything on offer in the Algarve and at our accommodations. Happy Hour, for example was at 5p.m. each day and was attended by most of the group from beginning to end.

Breakfast was included daily so we saw each other in the morning to make plans. The resort also featured a large and fully equipped wellness centre which was used extensively, and so became a meeting place unto itself.

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A wonderful experience from beginning to end, this Longstays vacation in Portugal left everyone with lasting memories and new friendships to last a lifetime.

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It’s Just a Tree Fort When I was a young lad, my friends and I had a competition to see who could build the best fort.

My father was a builder and luckily I had access to his leftover materials. My father was a busy man, so I learned on my own through trial and error. Not nearly as much fun to build by yourself.

As the competition went on, I did build the best one - until my friend Mike built a better one. Not to be outdone, I added a second floor.

Building is in my genes, seeing that I have been building homes for about 35 years now, and yes - some of the best! I find myself wishing that my father was here to share it with me, create memories, but I’m sure that he is watching me now as I follow in his footsteps.

As a parent, I strive to give my kids as much of my time as I can.

It’s important to share your passions with your kids and I have been lucky enough to create memories with my son, by building a tree fort.

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As I did when I was a kid we used left over materials from my projects on the farm, and it continued to grow, along with the learning.

Now we just have to look at it and it brings smiles to our faces every time, to us it is more than just a fort.

As he gets older my son’s interests have changed, he’s not really as fascinated with hanging out in the tree fort anymore, but I am so glad that we took that window of time and created lasting memories together – with hammer and nail; and a bunch of laughter and lessons learned.

I encourage you to make those memories whenever possible, and with whomever you are around.

After all, it’s just a tree fort, right?

By Dave Linkert, Site Supervisor, Port 32 Marshall Homes

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Exciting News for Cottage Country’s

Overstock Liquidation Since everyone loves a bargain, it’s no wonder that Overstock Liquidation in Lakefield is growing at an amazing pace! We spoke with owner Sheryl Over recently who told us they have three trucks

visitors for safety reasons Please Do Not Park on the side of the road.

There are two parking lots, a smaller oneoff Buckhorn Road and a larger one with a new paved pathway for carts, around the side and back of the building with access off Lakefield Road.

On Facebook, like their page for lots of contests with prizes and gift cards and watch for an exciting new promotion coming in fall.

of merchandise weekly coming year-round now and they have two extra trucks of outdoor furniture coming for July, along with a newly constructed accessible washroom.

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Giving back to the community is important says owner Sheryl Over .“Overstock employs adults with disabilities and supports the Special Olympics and the Kawartha Komets specialized hockey league, offering people with disabilities the opportunity to participant in hockey. Watch for Overstock garage sales with 100% of the proceeds going to the Overstock Housing Initiative for Adults with Disabilities. – we are stronger when we work together.”

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APSLEY • Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park • Chandos Beach • The Gut Conservation Area • Bumbleberry Folk Farm BANCROFT • Silent Lake Provincial Park • Egan Chutes Provincial Park • Vance Farm Park • Eagles Nest Park BETHANY • Fleetwood Creek Natural Area • Pigeon River Headwaters BOBCAYGEON • Bigley Shoes and Clothing • Kawartha Settlers Village • Lock 32 – Oldest Swing Bridge in the Trent Severn Waterway • Bobcaygeon Beach & Park • London Trading Post • Buckeye Marine • Happy Days House Boats BRIDGENORTH • Jones Beach • Miller Creek Wildlife Area BUCKHORN • Wolf Island Provincial Park

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COE HILL • Red Eagle Campground

BURLEIGH FALLS • Lovesick Lake Park • Burleigh Falls Inn BURNT RIVER • Victoria Rail Trail • Burnt River Off-Road Facility CAMERON • Ken Reid Conservation Area CAMPBELLFORD • Empire Cheese • Ranney George Suspension Bridge • Ferris Provincial Park • Seymour Conservation Area • World’s Finest Chocolate Factory COBOCONK • Canada’s Smallest Jail • Coboconk Train Station COBOURG • Art Gallery of Northumberland • Beach Hut Canteen • Cobourg Antique Marketplace • Cobourg Ecology Garden • Legacy Vintage Building Materials & Antiques • Marie Dressler House • Sifton Cook Heritage Centre

CURVE LAKE • Williams Outfitters DUNSFORD • Dunsford Nature Trail ENNISMORE • The James Gifford Causeway FENELON FALLS • Garnet Graham Park • Verulam Park • Lock 34 HALIBURTON • Haliburton Sculpture Forest • Hawke Lake Log Chute • Haliburton Highlands Museum • Haliburton Rail Trail • MacDonald Lake • Lockside Trading Company • The Ethel Curry Gallery • Algonquin Park • Haliburton Forest Astronomy • Agnes Jamieson Gallery • Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve HARCOURT • South Algonquin Trails Inc.

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HASTINGS • Oak Road Antiques Collectibles & Curiosities

Discovery Days Explores Natural Environment Otonabee Conservation is excited to offer the 2018 Discovery Days series of family-friendly explorations and activities featuring the natural environment of the watershed region.

Conservation areas protect the rich tapestry of natural spaces which characterize the diverse ecosystems of the Otonabee Region watershed and provide outdoor recreation opportunities for area residents and visitors to Peterborough and the Kawartha Lakes region.

HAVELOCK • Crowe Valley Conservation Area JANETVILLE • Pigeon River Headwaters KINMOUNT • Austin Sawmill Heritage Park • Icelandic Monument • Kinmount Model Railway & Museum • Pumphouse Beach • Highlands Cinema KIRKFIELD • Balsam Lake Provincial Park • Kirkfield Liftlock LAKE ST PETER • Lake St. Peter Provincial Park LAKEFIELD • Overstock Liquidation • Lock 26 – Trent Severn Waterway National Historic Site • Griffins Greenhouses • Imagine the Marsh Conservation Area LINDSAY • Academy Theatre • Olde Gaol Museum

• Days Inn Lindsay • Ken Reid Conservation Area • Lock 33 – Trent Severn Waterway • Lilac Gardens of Lindsay LITTLE BRITAIN • Salem Alpacas MINDEN • Minden Wild Water Preserve • Snowdon Park Preserve NORLAND • Norland Beach OMEMEE • Windy Ridge Conservation Area • Emily Provincial Park • Egan Houseboats PETERBOROUGH • Peterborough Museum & Archives • Riverview Park & Zoo • Mark's • Peterborough Lift Lock World Historic Site • Peterborough MusicFest • Petroglyphs Provincial Park • Jackson Creek Kiwanis Trail • Beavermead Park & Campground • Harold Town Conservation Area • Hutchison House Museum • Wild Water & Wheels

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The Discovery Days series will be held at various conservation areas including the Warsaw Caves Conservation Area and Campground, the historic Hope Mill, Beavermead Campground and the Harold Town Conservation Area throughout July and August. Guided hikes, heritage activities, wildlife demonstrations, fishing workshops, paddling tours, and outdoor yoga are just a few of the activities being offered this year.

The Discovery Days Passport will be available again this year. Participants are encouraged to have their Passport stamped at the events they attend and enter their Passport into a draw for a chance to win a great prize. The prizes being offered include a 2019 Family Camping Package for the Warsaw Caves Conservation Area and Campground, a Pollinator Habitat Package courtesy of Otonabee Conservation and the Friends of Hope Mill, and an outdoor recreation package courtesy of Fontaine Source for Sports, Wild Rock Outfitters and Runners Life. The Passports are available at the conservation areas, Hope Mill, the Otonabee Conservation office and local municipal offices.

To learn more about Otonabee Conservation, its programs, services, recreational opportunities and Discovery Days 2018 visit otonabeeconservation.com Advertisement

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Hutchison House Museum

Celebrates 40th Anniversary This year marks the 40th anniversary of Hutchison House Museum, located in one of the oldest limestone houses in Peterborough, at 270 Brock Street. The House is owned and operated as a living history museum by the Peterborough Historical Society.

The original residents, Dr. John Hutchison, his wife Martha and their children moved into the house in 1837. Sir Sandford Fleming, who was Dr. Hutchison’s second cousin, arrived in Peterborough in 1845 when he was 18 years old and called the doctor’s house home for the next 2 years. The Sir Sandford Fleming room includes one of his original maps of Peterborough, along with his sextant and other surveying tools.

The first two floors are restored to the time period when the Hutchison family lived there, including a doctor’s study with medical instruments, while the top floor is reminiscent of the Victorian era, during the time the Harvey & Connal families lived there.

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During July and August from Tuesday to Sunday, Scottish Tea is offered every afternoon between 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the 1840s kitchen or on the terrace, weather permitting. The teas include fresh baked scones and oat cakes served with homemade jam, butter, and whipped cream along with a choice of hot tea, iced tea or lemonade.

Visitors are welcome to tour the museum with costumed interpreters, stroll through the herb garden and flower beds or just enjoy tea on the terrace. Our tea servers are charming young volunteers also dressed in costume.

Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children, and for the teas, $10 for adults, $5 for children between six and ten years old, and free for children five and under. For more information, please call 705-743-9710 or visit http://www.hutchisonhouse.ca Advertisement

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PONTYPOOL • Ganaraska Forest Centre PORT HOPE • Art Gallery of Northumberland • Canadian Fire Fighters Museum • Dorothy's House Museum • Ganaraska Hiking Trail • Laveanne • Linwood Acres Trout Farm • Port Hope Archives • Primitive Designs • Rock and Roll Museum • Rod Dipper Fishing Charters • Smith’s Creek Antiques • Treetop Trekking Ganaraska

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PORT PERRY • Beaver River Wetlands Conservation Area • Canterbury Common Loop • Christel Lake Lavender Farm • Crow’s Pass Conservation Area • Palmer Park • Port Perry Putt and Play Ltd. • Scugog Shores Heritage Centre and Archives • Scugog Shores Historical Museum • The Great Blue Heron Charity Casino ROSEDALE • Lock 35 – Trent Severn Waterway

SELWYN • Selwyn Beach Conservation Area VICTORIA FALLS • Carden Plain Important Bird Area WARSAW • Warsaw Caves Conservation Area and Campground YOUNGS POINT • Lockside Trading Company • Lock 27 Trent Severn Waterway

Gourmet Comfort Food on Pigeon River When you attend an event where a meal is served, you often remember the fare as well as the details of the event – IF it is delicious.

GOURMET COMFORT FOOD Beautiful Waterfront Location Fantastic view, outdoor patio & Boat Docking overlooking Pigeon River across from Emily Park Wonderful, friendly knowledgeable staff NEW Race Trak Gas Bar, new paved parking lot, wheelchair accessible We offer catering from 10-1000 people!

“You tell me what you want, I will beat your expectations” Mark

When bringing folks together in a group, it is imperative that you choose a caterer who is capable of handling your guest list.

Whether the event is large or small, creating a scrumptious menu, full of flavour and satisfying to each guest is a must; all without sacrificing quality. These are the ingredients for a memorable feast.

Mark's Diner offers catering for groups of all sizes. Having catered functions of up to 1200 people, they come with the experience to create the perfect meal for your special event.

Owner and Chef Mark Loescher along with his staff will travel up to 100KM from their Omemee location, ensuring flawless service.

With fresh renovations including a new gas bar, paved parking lot, wheelchair accessibility and boat docking - Mark's Diner doesn’t only

offer catering, but is also a great venue to host an intimate wedding, party or event. Located on the beautiful Pigeon River, their patio and indoor space offers a gorgeous view. Between their dining room and lower level, there is room to accommodate up to 90 people and there is space for a party tent outside.

Located across the road from Emily Park, and open 8am-8pm seasonally (Closed Wednesdays). Drop in and enjoy all-day breakfast, lunch and dinner specials. Gourmet comfort food all made from scratch.

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Memories are Made at the Lindsay Exhibition The 164th Lindsay Exhibition (LEX) occurs September 19th to 23rd, 2018. The LEX is the 4th Largest Agricultural Fair in Ontario with over 45,000 people attending each year. The signature attraction at the 2018 LEX is The SkyHawks – the parachute demonstration team from the Canadian Forces, who will be jumping each day at 3:00pm. Here is a partial list of the other great reasons to attend.

Throughout the 5 days: • Free pony rides • WoofJocks Canine All-stars shows • Little Ray’s Nature Centre • DooDoo the Clown & Tim the Puppet Tamer • Pet a bunny with Dalrymple Rabbitry • Animal interaction with Critter Visits Wednesday Sept 19th • East Central 4-H Championship Shows • Commercial Heavy Horse Show • Demolition Derby Thursday Sept 20th • Market Lamb and Sheep, Hereford MOE Show • Commercial Heavy Horse Show • Truck Pull Friday Sept 21st • Light and Heavy Horse Breed Shows • Milking Shorthorn National Championship Show • Maine Anjou and Charolais Cattle Show • Market Livestock Sale • LEX Party! with Cold Creek County and Jason Blaine Saturday Sept 22nd • Light and Heavy Horse Breed Shows • Limousin, Shorthorn, Dairy Cattle Shows • Tractor Pull Sunday Sept 23rd • Hunter/Jumper Show • Angus, Blonde d’Aquitaine, Simmental Shows • LEX Church Service – with Jason Blaine • Hank Williams Tribute Artist • Demolition Derby The LEX has something for every age group – young and young at heart – great Memories will be made at the 2018 LEX. https://www.lindsayex.com

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EVENTS in Cottage Country July 21, 2018 Discovery Days featuring Sciensational Snakes & Birds of Prey 1 - 4PM, Warsaw Caves Conservation Area and Campground, 289 Caves Rd, http://www.otonabeeconservation.com

July 21, 2018 Drawing with Gail Hawkins 8PM, Del Crary Park, 100 George St. N., Peterborough. http://www.ptbomusicfest.ca July 21 - 22, 2018 Ennismore Shamrock Festival Various times and events.

Ennismore Community Centre, 553 Ennis Road. http://www.ennismoreshamrockfestival.ca

August 3, 2018 Driftwood Theatre Group: Rosalynde (or, As You Like It) 7:30PM, pay what you can admission. Kawartha Settlers Village, 85 Dunn St. Bobcaygeon. http://www.settlersvillage.org August 3, 2018 TGIFunk! Turbo Street Funk 7 - 9PM, Westben, 6698 County Road 30 North Campbellford. http://www.westben.ca August 3 - 5, 2018 90th Annual Lake Scugog Regatta in Caesarea This year’s Theme for Parade is “Regatta Through The Decades” http://scugogregatta.ca

July 22, 2018 Crafts Day at Hope Mill 10 - 4PM, Hope Mill 3414 Hope Mill Rd., Lang http://www.hopemill.ca July 22, 2018 John McDermott-LIVE 2 - 5PM, Westben, 6698 County Road 30, Campbellford. http://www.westben.ca July 24, 2018 Connecting Heaven and Earth: an evening with Andrea Connell & Sharon Tashi Davison 6:30 - 9:30PM, The Mount Community Centre, 1545 Monaghan Road, Peterborough http://www.sharonedavison.com

July 21, 2018 See How They Run 7:30PM, Academy Theatre, 2 Lindsay St. Lindsay http://www. academytheatre.ca

July 25, 2018 City Cycle Tour (south) & Dinner 5 -7:30PM, Hunter County Cuisine, 211 Hunter Street, Peterborough. https://huntercountycuisine.com/events/

July 21, 2018 Peterborough Pulse 10 - 3PM, Downtown, Peterborough.

July 25 - 26, 2018 Highlands Summer Festival Presents ”Weimar To Vaudeville” 7:30PM, Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavillion, 5358 County Road 21, Haliburton. http://www.highlandssummerfestival.ca

July 21, 2018 Gospel Concert 10:30 - 4PM, Meeting Room, Lindsay Library, 190 Kent St. W., https://kawarthaarts.ca

July 28, 2018 Kawartha BBQ Competition 10 - 5PM, Friendly Fires, 981 Highway 7 East, Peterborough https://friendlyfires.ca

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August 4, 2018 Zed A Tribute To Led Zeppelin 8PM, Academy Theatre, 2 Lindsay St. Lindsay http://www.academytheatre.ca August 4 - 5, 2018 Bancroft Arts & Crafts Guild Presents Annual Summer Show Millennium Park Bancroft, 166 Hasting St. N, Bancroft.

613-338-5431 August 4, 2018 Opening Party – Rice Lake 19 3 - 6PM, Rice Lake Gallery, 855 Second Line, Bailieboro http://www.zimart.ca August 8 - September 9 “Figuratively Speaking” A show of figurative works and portraits Kawartha Artists’ Gallery and Studio, 420 O’Connell Road, Peterborough. http://www.kawarthaartists.org August 11, 2018 Discovery Days featuring Wild Edibles 1 - 2PM, Harold Town Conservation Area, 2611 Old Norwood Road http://www.otonabeeconservation.com August 11, 2018 Day and Night Sky Viewing 8 - 10PM, Harold Town Conservation Area, 2611 Old Norwood Road http://www.otonabeeconservation.com

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August 11 & 12, 2018 Juniper Island Art Festival 2018 Various times, Free water taxi service from Carveth Marina on Stony Lake. Reservation must be made ahead of time, by contacting Andrew at 705-313-2837. http://www.juniperislandartfestival.com August 12, 2018 Fibrelicious: A Food and Fibre Arts Festival 10 - 4PM, Lang Pioneer Village, 104 Lang Rd., Keene. http://www.langpioneervillage.ca August 15, 2018 Peterborough Musicfest ~ Terri Clark 8 - 9:30PM, Del Crary Park, 2 George Street N. http://www.ptbomusicfest.ca August 16 - 19, 2018 29th Annual Havelock Country Jamboree Various Times, #10 County Rd. 48, Havelock. http://havelockjamboree.com August 16 - 20, 2018 Peterborough Folk Festival Various Times and locations. https://www.peterboroughfolkfest.com August 18, 2018 Discovery Days featuring Sciensational Snakes and Birds of Prey 12 - 3PM, Beavermead Campground, 2011 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough http://www.otonabeeconservation.com August 18, 2018 Bewdley Skating Club’s Annual Wayne Oulds Show & Shine 10 - 2PM, Bewdley Community Centre, 7060 Lake Street, Bewdley.

Diane McKnight (905)797-2507.

August 18, 2018 Pyrography on a Paddle 9 - 5PM, The Canadian Canoe Museum, 910 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough. https://www.canoemuseum.ca August 18, 2018 Buckhorn Fine Art Festival 1782 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn. http://www.buckhornfineart.com

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What’s Coming Up at Academy Theatre August 18, 2018 3rd Annual Bobcaygeon Craft Beer & Food Festival 12 - 7PM, Kawartha Settlers Village, 85 Dunn St. Bobcaygeon. http://www.settlersvillage.org August 25, 2018 Discovery Days featuring Turtles of Ontario 2 - 3PM, Warsaw Caves Conservation Area & Campground, 289 Caves Rd, http://www.otonabeeconservation.com August 25, 2018 Keep The Faith - Bon Jovi Tribute 8PM, Academy Theatre, 2 Lindsay St. Lindsay http://www.academytheatre.ca August 26, 2018 Family Day at Hope Mill 10 - 4PM, Hope Mill, 3414 Hope Mill Road, Lang http://www.hopemill.ca

Shows coming up at downtown Lindsay’s historic Academy Theatre offer plenty of choice, including a series of intimate concerts in our casual second floor lounge, theatrical fare, plus some great tribute shows. Monthly TIFF screenings continue, too.

Our Upstairs Series concerts run every other Thursday with music that spans Bluegrass to Opera. Future acts include Peterborough’s Rick & Gailie Trio, Nicole Lisa Craig (formerly Nicole Coward), Randy Read & Bob May, Kim Doolittle Duo and Hannah Lucas-Brouwer. We only seat 50 people in these events, so get your tickets early!

For theatre buffs, we’re welcoming back Lindsay Little Theatre with their production of the madcap British farce See How They Run July 20th and 21st. In August, Triple Threat Theatre is back to present the ever-popular Broadway show Annie. Tom Collver and Sophia Mackey will present a new piece of theatre titled ‘FOUND’.

Tribute shows will honour the music of U2, Motown, Led Zeppelin, Eagles and Jon Bon Jovi.

The Academy Theatre, 2 Lindsay Street S., Lindsay www.academytheatre.ca

September 1 - 2, 2018 Kawartha Arts Festival Fenelon Falls Fairgrounds, 27 Veterans Way http://www.kawarthaartsfestival.com September 8, 2018 Yard, Bake and Back Bacon-on-a-Bun Sale 7 - 12PM, St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 319 Queen Street, Port Perry.

905-431-5935.

September 12 - 23, 2018 “Serving Up Colour” Kawartha Artists’ Gallery and Studio, 420 O’Connell Road, Peterborough. http://www.kawarthaartists.org September 15 - 26, 2018 Apsley Autumn Studio Tour Various Locations. https://apsleystudiotour.com/ September 19, 2018 “Museum Night” featuring the Scugog Shores Museum 7 - 9PM, St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 319 Queen Street, Port Perry. 905-431-5935.

September 20, 2018 The Comic Strippers 7:30PM, Academy Theatre, 2 Lindsay St. Lindsay http://www.academytheatre.ca

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Discover Cottage Country RECIPES

TOMATO ONION SALAD with BLUE CHEESE If you’re barbecuing steak tonight, this is the salad to make!

Fresh ripe tomatoes, grilled onions, topped with an incredible blue cheese dressing.

Ingredients 6 medium heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1 Vidalia onion, sliced 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar 1 head of Boston lettuce For the dressing: 1/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons of red wine vinegar ¼ cup of blue cheese, crumbled kosher salt and black pepper

Instructions 1) Remove cores from tomatoes, turn onto sides and slice, ¼" thick. Reserve.

2) Turn onion on its side and slice into four even rings, about ¼" thick. Lay the slices flat on your work surface and carefully drive a metal brochette through the onion rings to secure them. Drive a second brochette through the onions in the same fashion.

3) Preheat barbecue to medium-high, about 450°F. Whisk 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil with the balsamic vinegar and brush onto the prepared onions. Transfer to hot barbecue and grill until they soften and caramelize. Brush with additional oil and vinegar mixture as required. Remove from grill and carefully remove brochettes.

Separate into rings by hand.

4) Assemble the salad: Place a few leaves of Boston lettuce down onto the presentation plate or platter. Add a layer of sliced tomatoes in an attractive fashion.

Sprinkle tomatoes with grilled onions and a pinch of kosher salt. Add another layer of tomatoes, onion and salt. Continue until all tomatoes and onion are used.

5) Prepare dressing: Place ingredients for dressing into a small bowl and gently whisk together, leaving small chunks of blue cheese still visible.

6) Spoon dressing over salad. Sprinkle with black pepper and serve.

ELOTE– MEXICAN STREET CORN This easy to make corn on the cob recipe will become a summer favourite.

Grilled corn slathered in a tangy, garlicky mayo then rolled in cheese, cilantro and ancho powder – What’s not to love about Elote!

Ingredients 4 ears of corn, shucked For the sauce: ¼ of a cup of mayonnaise ¼ of a cup of sour cream 1 clove of garlic, mashed juice of ½ a lime To complete the dish: 1 cup of Cotija cheese or feta cheese, crumbled

Instructions 1) Place all of the ingredients for the sauce into a small bowl and whisk together. Set aside along with a marinade or pastry brush.

2) Crumble cheese onto a shallow, medium-sized oval platter or dish.

3) Preheat barbecue to medium-high heat, about 450°F. Place ears of corn onto grill and cook until kernels begin to brown. Turn ears as they cook to ensure even grilling.

Transfer cooked corn to a platter and return to kitchen.

1 tablespoon of ancho powder ¼ of a cup of fresh cilantro, rough chopped lime wedges for garnish

4) Liberally brush sauce on to ears then place into cheese and roll to coat. Sprinkle with ancho powder and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately with additional lime wedges as garnish.

For more great recipes and entertaining ideas, please visit: www.weekendatthecottage.com and www.youtube.com/c/weekendatthecottage

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Discover Cottage Country FOR YOUR HEALTH

One Call to HELP with that “What if ” There has been no shortage of media coverage concerning the plight of Canadian travelers stranded in other parts of the world with either illness or injury. Unless you’ve gone through the experience, you can’t possibly imagine how overwhelming these situations can be. The challenges run anywhere from enduring the complications of language barriers to financial constraints but most of all, needing someone to talk to who has the knowledge and experience to help with travel needs and decision making.

“Going it alone” in a complex medical situation really isn’t a good idea because it often creates more complications and delays says Gail Courneyea Registered Nurse and Aeromedical Consultant.

Although many travelers tend not to be prepared for a medical crisis away from home, you should find comfort in knowing that professional help is only one phone call away from anywhere in

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the world, regardless of time zones.

With resources to translate in over 200 languages, it is absolutely essential to understand what is going on medically.

Moving forward with planning when and how you can be transported home will remove some worry out of the equation.

Medical transportation such as Air Ambulances can be cost prohibitive for many and it is essential to select appropriate and qualified service providers. In the event finances are at issue, you should know assistance in the form of a loan may be available. A charity whose mission is to provide monies towards medical transportation for those in need might also be approached.

The objective is to save critical time, international medical costs, and get the patient home safely.

Global 911 International works with

a network of health care, aviation professionals and airlines worldwide.

These relationships are imperative when combining travel needs, with a receiving hospital and time is critical.

The best way you can help yourself is to consider a “what if” event and prepare a backup plan before your health is unexpectedly compromised. By joining the annual HALO MEDCARD PROGRAM your vital information, safely stored in an EMR system, will expedite your care and repatriation if necessary. With no additional cost or time constraints, you can consult with an Aeromedical Consultant who will be your advocate.

Lots to consider! Remember – your most important call will be your first!

By Gail Courneyea, Angels of Flight Canada Inc. http://www.angelsofflightcanada.com/

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Protection & Avoidance of Black Flies and Ticks Black flies are known to be prevalent from mid-May to approximately the end of June. (cold and wet can keep them here longer) Ticks, can be found in many wooded areas and are most active from approximately April to November.

Here are some suggestions to help you protect yourself and avoid unwanted bites this year!

• Educate yourself about ticks, their bites and black flies.

• Leave perfumed products in the city.

• Bring light colour clothes with long sleeves and high necks. They say dark colours for ticks but the ticks are hard to see.

• Natural fabrics like cottons are best because they breathe. Shirts should be long enough to tuck into pants and pants long enough to tucked into your socks with boots, hiking shoes with closed toes.

• Hats that fit over your ears or bug hats or jackets.

• Stay in open areas and stay on the trails. Shrubs, tall grassy meadows and leaf litter increase your chances of being bitten.

• The bugs are most active in moist, overcast days, early morning and late afternoon.

• Ask at the visitor’s area of recreational parks if there are known risk areas for ticks.

• Bug repellents work for both. Many prefer to coat clothing rather than applying directly to the skin. Bug repellents should not be used on children under 6 months.

• Mosquito netting will help protect children in playpens or cribs along with proper clothing.

• After hiking check yourself thoroughly at the entrance to your cottage. Clothes should go directly in washing machine. A dryer will make sure they are gone. Don’t forget backpacks.

• A shower will wash away loose ticks. Please educate yourself how to safely remove if one is imbedded.

Lakefield Animal Welfare Society

2887 Lakefield Highway (formerly Hwy28) 705-652-0588 • www.lakefieldanimalwelfare.org

Animal Rescue Krew (ARK) 3307 Lakefield Rd., Lakefield 705-651-0069

Humane Society Of Kawartha Lakes 111 McLaughlin Rd., Lindsay 705-878-4618 • www.hskl.ca

Peterborough Humane Society

385 Lansdowne Street East, Peterborough 705-745-7676 www.peterboroughhumanesociety.ca

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• Bug sticks don’t smell nice and they do sting, but they will ease itching & swelling.

• A lint remover is invaluable for removing any loose ticks on both you and your pets.

• Don’t forget to check your pets after being outdoors.

• An Epi Pen and a pair of tweezers should be in your First Aid Kit. • Excessive swelling and/or discomfort should be medically treated.

Enjoy the summer in beautiful cottage country!

Contributed By Carol Dewey, WRD Cottage Rental www.ontariocottagerental.com

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Tips to

Help Your Dog Through the HEAT Have lots of hydration available like water bowls with large floating Ice – try filling and freezing an old plastic ice cream tub with water and throw in some of your dog’s favorite balls or toys to make it fun while it melts.

Spraying your pooch with a fine mist of water or soaking a towel and rubbing his fur down, will be a welcome reprieve on a hot day.

Putting your feet in water will help cool both humans and animals – the water doesn’t need to be ice cold – just a few

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inches and place your pooch in and pet him as he enjoys the cool – hop in while your at it if you are hot too – it works fast at cooling you down.

Yard sales are great for picking up a kid’s pool – grab one for your dog and he will love it.

Please remember animals can get heat stroke – make sure your pets do not have prolonged exposure to the sun – get them in the shade and please don’t leave unattended pets in vehicles!

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Peterborough Kia

Under New Ownership This year got off to an exciting start for Paul Seminara when he achieved one of his lifetime goals; he worked in the car business for over 20 years before finally realizing his dream of owning his own dealership. In January of 2018, Paul took over the Kia premises in Peterborough.

Paul began his automotive career as a salesperson with Chrysler before being promoted to leasing manager, then to new and preowned sales manager, and eventually becoming general manager.

Impressed by the newly redesigned Kia Forte, Paul made the decision to move from Chrysler to Kia about 8 years ago.

Paul has been happily married to his wife Cheryl for 23 years and they have 3 children – Frank, Nick, and Samantha. Paul is grateful for his family's support without which his dream may not have been possible. In addition to his passion for cars Paul also enjoys golfing, boating and live music.

Previous owners Brian and Lynn Hill left Paul with “a great client base and fantastic employees” - one of the major deciding factors for him in undertaking such a big step of purchasing the dealership.

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although Paul says he will be looking to expand the lot size of the dealership and undertake some re-imaging of the exterior and interior.

Peterborough Kia, 238 Lansdowne St., Peterborough www.peterboroughkia.ca

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It’s not always easy to keep boys occupied so when they decided they wanted to paint, I added a twist – toy cars!

All you need is paper, paint and cars, look for ones with cool wheels, it took some digging but we found some. Then just let them have fun.

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Ensuring Your Financial Affairs Are Ready For A Worst Case Scenario Summer is finally here and while many Canadians will make the annual sojourn up to cottage country for the season, a large number will also take to the road, air and water for trips further afar. While the focus before travel is usually on getting new clothes, arranging for pets and making sure the neighbours bring in the mail; there are even more important considerations that most tend to omit. This includes ensuring our affairs are in order should something happen to us when we are away.

The first item is the status of our will. If it was reviewed or changed within the last few years then chances are everything is in order, though it is still good practice to review it with a lawyer before a major journey. This is especially true if you are travelling with your children and/ or grandchildren since a worst case scenario could present major problems in terms of where the estate flows to. I have known several high net worth individuals who insisted on travelling separate from their children for this

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very reason. If your will has not been reviewed for several years, then it is simply good practice to do so well before your travel date. Many individuals have wills that have not been looked at or changed for over ten years.

We also need to review of all other financial assets where individual or charitable beneficiaries are named. Examples of this would include life insurance policies. Some will name their estates as the beneficiary of a policy where their estate is complicated, but the majority of people will typically name spouses, children and grandchildren. What many don’t realize is that they can name contingent beneficiaries on these policies in the event that the primary beneficiary is deceased. This is important in the case where spouses have each named as primary beneficiary and travel extensively.

Similarly, we can also name contingent beneficiaries on registered accounts like RRSPs,

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RRIFs and TFSAs. This is not to minimize income tax at estate time (registered accounts other TFSAs are deemed to have been disposed of at the time of death and their values are treated as income), but if the assets of these accounts can flow through to a beneficiary instead of the estate, it is possible to minimize probate.

No one likes to think about the end of life, especially when the summer is supposed to be filled with the joy of spending time with loved ones, but spending a little time going over your estate and plans can help alleviate financial pressures in the event we are not here.

As always, it is important to review these issues with your legal representative and professional tax advisor beforehand.

By Andrew Pyle, MA, CFP, CIM, FMA, FCSI Branch Manager, Senior Wealth Advisor and Portfolio Manager, Scotia McLeod The Pyle Group, www.pylegroup.ca 705-876-3701

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You’ve been moving around and renting for the past five years or more, but now want to buy a home. Unfortunately, the only savings you have are in RRSPs. Don’t cash them in!

The Home Buyer’s Plan (HBP) allows you to “borrow” up to $25,000 of your own savings.

Fill out Area 1 of Form T1036 and take it to your financial advisor.

OR you have decided to return to school full-time. The Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) allows you to “borrow” from your RRSPs up to $10,000 a year to a maximum of $20,000. Fill out Area 1 of Form RC96 and take it to your financial advisor.

These withdrawals will not be taxable and will not have tax withheld, but they must be repaid by making an RRSP contribution and flagging it as an HBP or LLP repayment on Schedule 7 of your tax return.

1. For the HBP, payments start the 2nd year after you withdrew under the plan. You have 15 years to pay it all back.

2. For the LLP, payments starts the year after you cease being a full-time student (to a maximum of four years). You have 10 years to pay it back.

Any year you miss all or part of the repayment, the balance of the amount that you were supposed to pay is added to your taxable income as if you withdrew from your RRSP. In some cases, for example a year of very low income, this is an effective tax saving strategy.

There are some restrictions that are beyond the scope of this article related to, for example, RRSP contributions in the 3 months before you withdraw under either plan, the definition of a “first-time homebuyer”, and the type of residence or postsecondary education that qualifies. Be sure to read up on these or consult an expert.

Gwyneth James MBA CPA, CGA is a partner in Cody & James CPAs which has been providing accounting services for over 25 years to individuals and small businesses throughout Peterborough City and County. (705) 876-6011 or codyandjames.ca

Belinda Wilson

Cottage Country Connection Magazine is pleased to welcome Belinda Wilson as Sales & Marketing Account Executive.

Hailing from Fenelon Falls, Belinda attended school there, continuing her education at Trent University – focusing on English Literature, History, and Education.

She says her first ‘real’ job was working at the North Kawartha Times community Newspaper where she got her first taste of photography “I was afraid to hold a camera until one day the publisher gave me the camera bag and 6 rolls of film and told me not to come back until I had shot all 6 rolls – that was the beginning of an amazing journey!” With many different jobs and skills under her belt Belinda now owns Celtic Roots Photography, is co-owner of Victoria County Signs, and has been working in sales and marketing since 1996; all while continuing to pursue a part-time music career as a singer/songwriter/musician. Fun Fact: Belinda received her first royalty cheque in 1994 for “That Ol’ Moon”. She plays piano, keyboards, saxophone, autoharp, harmonica, percussion, but prefers to perform with her guitar. Find her performing every Tuesday evening this summer at Murphy’s Lockside Pub & Patio in Fenelon Falls.

Belinda gives back to her community regularly, an avid member of the Royal Canadian Legion, she was Branch 238 President from 2007-2016, along with other chairmanship roles. Belinda received the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal and Life Membership in 2013, and won several District and Provincial awards for “The Bugle”, a branch magazine published bi-monthly. Currently Belinda offers her time to the Fenelon Falls Santa Day Committee, the Kawartha Arts Festival Board and the Fenelon Agricultural Society as the Photography Exhibits chair at the Fenelon Fair.

Belinda says that one of her defining moments was being selected to represent Ontario as part of the 2013 Royal Canadian Legion Pilgrimage of Remembrance.; a two-week trip to Northern France and Belgium, visiting Canadian battle sites, memorials and cemeteries. Belinda has also been honored to travel across the province as guest speaker at Legion branches, conventions, youth groups, church groups, cadet corps and service clubs; from Sarnia to Lyndhurst, and over 50 points in between, sharing her experiences through pictures, words and original songs.

With her great knowledge of cottage country and her creative spirit, we couldn’t be more pleased to have Belinda on board. She brings with her an amazing list of experience, a contagious smile and a great sense of humor.

Connect with Belinda at cottagecountrybelinda@gmail.com 705-341-5723 or 705-652-8777.

Photo Credit - Baddow Road Photography

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IN COTTAGE COUNTRY Open Late Grocery Stores

Open Late Gas Stations

Bancroft Foodland – Open 24 Hours 337 Hastings St N.

Bancroft Esso – Open 24 Hours 132 Hastings St., N.

Esso – Open till 10PM 27523 Hwy 62 S.

Shell – Open till 11PM 125 Monk St.

Barrie

Food Basics – Open till 10PM 555 Essa Rd Essa Road FreshCo – Open till 10PM 409 Bayfield St. Loblaws – Open till 10PM 472 Bayfield St. Metro – Open till 11PM 400 Bayfield St. Sobeys – Open till 11PM 37 Mapleview Dr., W. Walmart – Open till 11PM 35 Mapleview Dr., W. Zehrs – Open till 11PM 11 Bryne Dr., 607 Cundles Rd E., 620 Yonge St.

Cobourg Foodland – Open 24 Hours 990 Division St.

Metro – Open till 10PM 1111 Elgin St., W.

Walmart – Open till 10PM 73 Strathy Rd. Fenelon Falls Sobeys – Open till 10PM 15 Lindsay St. Haliburton Foodland – Open till 10PM 188 Highland St. Havelock Foodland – Open 24 Hours 38 Ottawa St., W. Lakefield Foodland – Open 24 Hours 1 Queen St. Lindsay

Food Basics – Open till 10PM 363 Kent St., W. Loblaws – Open till 11PM 400 Kent St. W.,

Norwood Foodland – Open till 11PM 4 County Rd. 40 Peterborough

Charlotte Pantry - Open till 10PM 348 Charlotte St. Foodland – Open till 10PM 142 Hunter St., E. Foodland – Open till 12AM 760 Sherbrooke St. FreshCo – Open till 10PM 181 Brock St., 950 Lansdowne St. Metro – Open till 10PM 1154 Chemong Rd. Real Canadian Superstore - Open till 10PM 769 Borden Ave. Sobeys – Open till 11PM 1200 Lansdowne St., 501 Towerhill Rd.

Port Perry

Foodland – Open 24 Hours 278 Queen St. Food Basics – Open till 10PM 1894 Scugog St. Vos’ Your Independent Grocer – Open till 10PM 1893 Scugog St.

Open Late Pharmacy Bancroft

Shoppers Drug Mart Open till 10PM 118 Hastings St., N.

Barrie

Shoppers Drug Mart Open 24 Hours 165 Wellington St., W. Shoppers Drug Mart Open till 10PM 279 Yonge St. 380 Mapleview Dr., W., 831 Big Bay Point Rd. Shoppers Drug Mart Open till 12AM 420 Essa Rd., 524 Bayfield St., N., 567 Cundles Rd., E., 649 Yonge St. Zehrs Pharmacy - Open till 11PM 607 Cundles Rd., E.

Cobourg

Shoppers Drug Mart Open till 10PM 270 Spring St. Walmart Pharmacy Open till 10PM 73 Strathy Rd.

Haliburton

Shoppers Drug Mart Open till 10PM 186 Highland St.

Lindsay

Loblaws Pharmacy Open till 11PM 400 Kent St., W. Shoppers Drug Mart Open till 12AM 343 Kent St., W.

Peterborough

Real Canadian Superstore Pharmacy - Open till 10PM 769 Borden Ave. Rexall Pharma Plus Open till 10PM 1154 Chemong Rd. Shoppers Drug Mart Open 24 Hours 741 Lansdowne St. Shoppers Drug Mart Open till 10PM 1875 Lansdowne St., W., 250 Charlotte St. Shoppers Drug Mart Open till 12AM 971 Chemong Rd. Westmount Pharmacy Open till 10PM 1293 Clonsilla Ave,

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Bobcaygeon Shell – Open till 11PM 232 Main St.

Shell – Open till 10PM 50 King St. Bridgenorth Shell – Open 24 Hours 839 Ward St.

Ultramar – Open till 10PM 866 Ward St. Campbellford Ultramar – Open till 11PM 68 Front St., N. Coboconk Shell – Open 24 Hours 6720 Hwy 35, Albert St. Cobourg

Canadian Tire Gas+ Open till 10PM 1125 Elgin St., W. Petro – Open 24 Hours 1030 Division St. 490 White St. Pioneer – Open 24 Hours 500 Division St. Shell – Open 24 Hours 1154 Division St.

Curve Lake

Quarter Mile Open till 10PM 1406 Mississauga St. Terry’s Gas Open till 10PM 1420 Mississauga St.

Fenelon Falls Ultramar – Open till 10PM

157 Lindsay St., 798 Haliburton County Rd. 121 Hastings Ultramar – Open till 10PM 94 Bridge St., S. Havelock Petro – Open 24 Hours 52 Ottawa St., W. Keene Ultramar – Open till 12AM 1274 A, Hwy 7 E. Kirkfield Esso – Open till 10PM 1328 Kawartha Lakes Cty Rd. 48 Lakefield Esso – Open till 12AM 59 Bridge St.

Ultramar – Open till 11PM 4103 Hwy 28 Lindsay

Canadian Tire Gas Open till 10:30PM 377 Kent St., W. Esso – Open 24 Hours 2934 Hwy 35 S., 433 Kent St., W. Esso – Open till 11PM 153 Angeline St., N. Kwick Stop Esso – Open 24 Hours 433 Kent St., W. Shell – Open 24 Hours 17 Lindsay St., S. Ultramar – Open till 11PM 3342 Hwy 35 N., 306 Kawartha Lakes Cty Rd. 36

Minden Pioneer – Open 24 Hours 12597 Hwy 35

Shell – Open till 10PM 12281 Hwy 35 Norwood Ultramar – Open till 11PM 133 Peterborough St.

Esso – Open till 10PM 2254 County Rd. 45 Peterborough Esso – Open 24 Hours

1127 Chemong Rd., 680 Clonsilla Ave.

Husky – Open 24 Hours 852 Chemong Rd.

MacEwen – Open till 11PM 971 Lansdowne St., W.

Petro – Open 24 Hours 607 Lansdowne St., W.

Pioneer – Open 24 Hours 1781 Lansdowne St., W.

336 Lansdowne St., E. 6868 Trans-Canada Hwy 7

Shell – Open 24 Hours 900 Lansdowne St., W.

Ultramar – Open 24 Hours 1535 Water St., 949 Hwy 7

Ultramar – Open till 12AM

1052 Clonsilla Ave., 1482 Lansdowne St., W. Pontypool

Race Trac – Open till 10PM 6 Hwy 35

Pharmasave Open till 10PM 60 Ontario St. Your Independent / Loblaw Pharmacy - Open till 10PM 20 Jocelyn St.

Port Hope

Canadian Tire Gas+ Open 24 Hours 845 Hwy 401 Esso – Open 24 Hours 2211 Northumberl& County Rd. 28 Esso – Open till 11PM 46 Toronto Rd. Independent Gas Station Open till 10PM 157 Toronto Rd. Petro – Open 24 Hours 156 Toronto Rd. & 363 Ontario St. Shell – Open 24 Hours369 Ontario St.

Shoppers Drug Mart Open till 10PM 1865 Scugog St.

Port Perry

Petro – Open 24 Hours 1817 Scugog St.

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​Tourist Information Centres

Bancroft Visitor Information Centre 8 Hastings Heritage Way,PO Box 539, Bancroft, ON K0L 1C0 613-332-1513 www.bancroftdistrict.com Bobcaygeon & Area Chamber of Commerce 21 Canal Street East P.O. Box 388, Bobcaygeon, ON, K0M 1A0 705-738-2202 www.bobcaygeon.org Buckhorn District Tourist Association 1993A Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn, ON, K0L 1J0 705-657-3288 www.buckhorn.ca City of Kawartha Lakes 180 Kent Street West, Lindsay, ON, K9V 2Y6 705-324-9411 www.explorekawarthalakes.com Clarington Tourism Visitor’s Centre 181 Liberty Street South, Bowmanville, ON 905-623-4356 www.clarington.net Fenelon Falls & District Chamber of Commerce 15 Oak Street,Box 28, Fenelon Falls, ON K0M 1N0 705-887-3409 www.fenelonfallschamber.com Haliburton Highlands Tourism 12340 ON-35, Minden, ON K0M 2K0 705-286-1777 www.myhaliburtonhighlands.com Hastings Village Marina & Tourism Office 5 Dit Clapper Dr, Hastings, ON K0L 1Y0 705-696-3226 www.hastingsvillage.ca Havelock & District Chamber of Commerce 1 Ottawa St. East, PO Box 10, Havelock, ON K0L 1Z0 705-778-2308 www.hbmtwp.ca Havelock Chamber Kiosk (open July to Labour Day) South Side of Highway 7 in the Village of Havelock.

Thursday to Monday 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. www.havelockchamber.com Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism 12 Queen St., P.O. Box 537, Lakefield, ON K0L 2H0 705-652-6963 www.kawarthachamber.ca Kinmount Tourist Information Centre Kinmount Railway Station – May to October www.kinmount.ca Peterborough and The Kawarthas Tourism Centre 270 George St., N., Peterborough, ON K9J 3H1 705-742-2201 www.thekawarthas.ca Peterborough Lift Lock Visitor Centre 353 Hunter Street East, Peterborough, ON 705-750-4950 • www.pc.gc.ca Trent Hills and District Chamber of Commerce 51 Grand Road, Campbellford, ON K0L 1L0 705-653-1551 www.trenthillschamber.ca

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Farmers' Markets Apsley Village Market Saturday's 9am-2pm Hunter's General Store - 137 Burleigh Street, Apsley Bancroft Farmers’ Market Friday: 11:00am - 6:00pm - 168 Hastings St.N., Bancroft Bobcaygeon Farmers' Market Saturday 8:00am - 1:00pm 123 Need St. #215 Bobcaygeon Barrie Farmers' Market Saturday: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM - 70 Collier Street Barry's Bay Farmers' Market Friday: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Corner of Hwy 60 and Stafford Street, Railway Station Park Barry's Bay Campbellford Farmers' Market Wednesday: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM - May to Oct. corner of Front & River St., across from TD Bank, Campbellford Cobourg Farmers' Market Saturday: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM Corner of Second & Albert St. behind Victoria Hall, Cobourg Fenelon Falls Farmers' Market Friday: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Corner of Bond St. and John St. Haliburton County Farmers' Market Tuesdays: 12 – 4 PM Head Lake Park, Haliburton Kinmount Farmers' Market Saturday: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Austin Sawmill Park on Victoria Cty Rail Trail, Kinmount Lakefield Farmers' Market Thursday: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM - Arena Parking Lot Lindsay Farmers' Market Saturday: 7:00AM to 1:00PM - Victoria St., from Kent St. to Peel St. Peterborough Downtown Farmers' Market Wednesday: 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM - Louis Street parking lot Peterborough Farmers' Market Saturdays 7-1pm - Morrow Park NEW Peterborough Saturday Market Saturdays 7am - 1pm CITI-CENTRE COURTYARD @ 307 AYLMER ST. N. Port Hope Farmers' Market Wednesday: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Home Hardware Parking Lot, 177 Toronto Road.

Saturday: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM behind Town Hall in parking lot, Port Hope Port Perry Farmers' Market Saturday: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Water Street (Palmer Park) MINDEN Farmers' Market Saturdays: 10AM – 2 PM - Parking lot of the Municipal Buildings (Milne St & Prince St) Bridgenorth Fridays: 11:00 am to 6:00 pm Chemung Lions Park, 710 Red Pine Lane, Bridgenorth Buckhorn Farmers & Craft Market Tuesday: 8:30am - 1pm - 1782 Lakehurst Road Havelock Farmers' Market Saturdays: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Oak St. & Hwy 7 E. (near the Esso station).

Millbrook Farmers' Market Sunday: 10am to 1pm - Old Millbrook School parking lot

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