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So Much to See, Do & NOT Do in Cottage Country We want you to have the best experience this year in Cottage Country. Here is a list of some things you definitely want to Do and Not Do this year. DO! Discover the Hotlist of Destinations and Attractions Explore Events in Cottage Country Communities Visit Local Farmers Markets Delight Your Tastebuds with the Cottage Country Food Guide Have some Retail Therapy ... See the Cottage Country Shopping Directory Online Create Your own Indoor or Outdoor Oasis with help from the Contractors Directory. DO Respect each local community by disposing of all garbage in designated areas. DO respect the speed limits for your safety and ours! Don't Do These Things! Don't plan time to relax only to spend your time thinking of other things you need to do. Dont waste this summer. You get 18 summers with your children. Plan moments to connect with family and friends and make memories that will last a lifetime. Have a fantastic June!
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YOUR GUIDE HOME & COTTAGE PAGES 2 - 34
CONTRACTORS CORNER PAGE 33 RECIPES PAGE 35 FOR YOUR HEALTH PAGES 36 - 37 PETS & VETS PAGES 38 - 39 KIDS CORNER PAGES 41
06 COVER STORY
EVERYTHING YOU NEED AT THE LAKE PARIS MARINE
BUSINESS PAGES 42 - 45
12 Birchview Design - Concept to Completion
HOT LIST PAGES 47 - 49
18 Scotland Your Next Vacation - Merit Travel
17 Bass & Muskie Fishing in Cottage Country - Pro Fishing Tips with Mike Williams
MARKETPLACE PAGES 50 - 51 EVENTS PAGES 52 - 55
25 Keeping your Hilltop View When Accessibility is an Issue - Inclined Elevation 27 How to be the Perfect Cottage Guest - Weekend at the Cottage 33 Deck Talk with Dave - Contractors Corner
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Entrepreneur Innovation Recipient
MARKETING & PROMOTION
OF 47 HOTLIST DESTINATIONS & ATTRACTIONS
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Everything You Need
at the Lake When you think cottage country, you think lakes, and when you think lakes – you think boats. It’s a natural thought progression as many of us spend the summer relaxing; cruising the lake, fishing our favourite honey-holes, or laughing as we enjoy the thrill of water sports like wake surfing, skiing and tubing. Finding the perfect boat for you and your family can be simple with the right team to answer all your questions, recommend products that meet your individual needs and make you feel like you have been truly taken care of.
Paris Marine has been family-owned and operated since their humble beginnings over 72 years ago. What started in 1946 as Jack Paris Marine and Real Estate, located in Young's Point, moved to the dealership's current location in 1958. Bill Paris (Jack’s oldest son) worked hard along with his wife Jan to keep the business in
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the family when they purchased it in 1973, together they turned the small business into the largest marine dealership in the Kawartha Lakes. Bill and Jan’s youngest daughter Deborah grew up handson at the dealership, and in 2005, just shy of her 30th birthday she purchased the dealership from her parents and the dealership has continued to grow each season. Boating is a family tradition, and generations of knowledgeable and experienced boaters work at the dealership each and every day.
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Paris Marine has been awarded twelve consecutive Top 100 Dealer Awards from Boating Industry Magazine, was named Peterborough Retailer of the Year in 2015, and was recently presented with the 2017 Marine Industry CSI Dealer Award for excellence in customer service. With continuous growth in market share and product lines, and a multitude of local, provincial and international accolades and business awards, Paris Marine is well positioned and prepared to serve every local boater. The team at Paris Marine is also committed to supporting their community, and have an impressive list of charitable donations and community memberships to their credit. With a location minutes from the Trent Severn Waterway and servicing all of the Kawartha Lakes, Paris Marine offers everything you need for the lake: boat sales, boat rentals, parts & accessories, boat service and restoration, and both indoor and outdoor storage. They also offer services like fiberglass repairs, service calls, prop repairs and even the larger repairs normally handled by insurance policies. Need a trailer to tow that new boat or a small outboard motor? They can help you with that too! With reviews like these, you know you have found a true industry gem and will be taken care of like family.
drove from out of town, not because I had to, but because of the great customer service. I had shopped around, spoke to many dealers and I did not have any experience like I had talking with Paris Marine. Thank you so much for the amazing communication, always answering any questions, giving thorough and appropriate information to make the whole process go so smooth.” -Kristen P. Paris Marine takes great pride in offering the best in customer service and come highly recommended as a leader in their industry. No one knows cottage country like those who live and boat here, and the team at Paris Marine will show you just how warm, welcoming and knowledgeable they are.
"Our family tradition runs deep and we look forward to showing you the difference our dealership makes. Let us help you make the most out of your time on the water together. We have everything you need at the lake." says Deborah.
”Paris Marine cares about the people, no matter what it is - I thank them for that!" –Suzanne "Let me first say, CUSTOMER SERVICE was ABOVE AND BEYOND! I
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The Early Morning
Symphony
I’m an early morning riser. I am THAT person who opens their eyes at dawn, rolls out of bed within ten seconds and am coherent, happy and ready to take on the day. My husband is quite literally the exact opposite. If the expectation to wake up early comes anywhere near his sleep schedule, it is done so begrudgingly, the snooze button is hit repeatedly, coherency and plan making of any kind does not exist and excitement about it being a new day is devoid from his vocabulary until at least ten o’clock as it is literally crushed with mumbles, hissing at sunlight and the harsh movement of blankets getting pulled back over his head. Because of his distaste of morning, I often rise alone. When on a girl’s weekend at a cottage last month, I awoke to the noises of the “sleeper inners”. A few subtle snores and muffled mumbles could be heard throughout the cottage and I silently wrapped myself up in a patchwork quilt, slipped out of the screen door with a coffee in hand and headed down to the dock. I was happily greeted by another early morning riser who had also maneuvered her way out of the cottage in ninja like fashion. Together as we sipped our dark roast, we watched the mist burn off from the lake. The sun low, still making its morning assent, started to cast its rays through the shadows of the tall pines. As we sat, we listened to the morning music of animal life. A family of geese obnoxiously honking, an unsuspecting beaver kept beat with little bursts of gnawing sounds, the quiet quacking of ducks swimming near to see if bread crumbs would be offered, the gentle water ripples from eager fish starting to feed on the skittering water bugs and the low buzz of flies and the melodic chirps of birds singing their tune. The moment was peaceful. It was simple, it was welcoming, and it was serene. There was no interruption from motorboats, or radios. Just the simple sounds of animal life sharing their secrets of the morning with us. The “sleeper inners” may have hit their snooze buttons a few times and gotten a bit more shut eye, but we early risers got to enjoy the amazing morning symphony. By Danielle McNelly, Nortech for Windows, Doors & Sunrooms www.nortechwindows.com
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THUMBS UP ON PROPER INSTALLATION When having renovation work done, why do we actually breathe a sigh of relief when the work starts on schedule? BUT what if the installation and the finished result far exceeds our expectations? What if it gets a big thumbs up? GETTING IT RIGHT The process of conducting effective installations has been key for Lifestyle Home Products. Brothers Bill and Keith Carroll had a business fitting and installing windows before they started their own manufacturing company 29 years ago. “We are a manufacturer who stands behind what we make. We stand behind what we install. We also factory train all of our installers,” says Keith. “The product needs to be a high quality offering, but proper installation is key.” Lifestyle Home products installs lifetime sunrooms, windows and exterior doors, metal roofing shingles, awnings and porch enclosures. Here’s what some homeowners say about Lifestyle installations. “Lifestyle’s two sunroom installers were excellent. They did a couple of extra things. Anything I asked them to do, the standard answer was ‘Sure, no problem.’ ”
- Dan Begin (with wife Donna and Lifestyle’s Keith Carroll)
“I like to be able to give a project over and not have to be there step by step making sure it has been done properly. I was very confident in Lifestyle’s installers. They knew exactly what they had to do with respect to the installation process of all the windows and doors in our home.”
“The installers were wonderful. They worked well together. They did things that we requested. They were clean and neat and tidied up after themselves. It was a great process.” – Doris Rapin (with husband Eckhart)
“I can’t say enough about the installers from Lifestyle. They were mannerly. I had a good time with them here. They were wonderful.” – Eleanor Redding (in her Lifestyle sunroom)
– Michael McDougall (with wife Rebecca)
Contact Lifestyle Home Products for a free quote at 1-800-465-0593 or visit LifestyleHomeProducts.ca. Lifestyle’s 150,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility and local showroom is based at 944 Crawford Dr. in Peterborough.
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Birchview Design
Concept to Completion When building your new home or cottage, speaking with an expert can really ease the stress of planning. With so many choices to make and ideas to put together, a cost-effective decision in the long run is to enlist the help of a professional. A designer will save you time, and help you avoid costly mistakes, making the entire experience stress-free and far more enjoyable - so you can savor the excitement of moving into your dream space. Birchview Design assists with your project from colour consultations all the way through to a final, finished, beautifully designed space. They offer a number of services including, new build interior/exterior finishes, colour consultation, room layouts, design concepts, whole room design, complete kitchen design, renovation, custom millwork, custom reupholstery and drapery, custom mudrooms, built ins and even dog washes. The team at Birchview Design meets with clients during the planning stage to discuss the scope of the project and the clients’
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vision - something that is upheld throughout the entire process. Discussing your lifestyle, how you want to enjoy the space, your style, your likes and dislikes, whether you have children, grandchildren or pets that need consideration, entertaining needs, as well as finishes you prefer, are all aspects Nancy and her team will take into consideration. They select all exterior - siding, brick, metal panel, stone, shingles, trim, windows and doors, “We are seeing a real trend toward low/no maintenance exterior finishes” says Nancy Nickle, Owner. Prefinished wood, composite siding and trims; alternatives in decking and beautifully designed
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windows and doors are main focuses recently. Interior finishes are also selected - timber colour, flooring, tile, paint interior doors and trims, paint colours, as well as lighting plans and light fixtures. They take kitchen plans from concept to completion, with their award winning team from Cabinetree, including cabinet style/colour, counter, hardware and back splash. Complete bathroom design, furniture plans, and selection of furniture and accessories are all services Birchview Design offers; as well as window coverings, including custom drapery and designer roller shades - a popular option, as it allows you to see the view but not the glaring sun while protecting floors and keeping the space warmer in winter, and cooler in summer. Also, cottage owners love the smart technology allowing you to open the window coverings with a smart phone or tablet! At Birchview Design they work with all styles from traditional to glass/steel structures - for living, working, or playing. They’re keeping busy these days with a number of new cottage and home builds as well as commercial renovations. For more information: 705-740-3988 www.birchviewdesign.com. Advertisement
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Those Were The Days
“Summer Vacations" “School days, school days, dear old golden rule days”. Elementary school was so much different back in the late 1939 and 40s when I was a student. Every kid from grades one to eight was stressed to the limits toward the end of June because that is when the final report cards were issued. Back then you had two options, one was to pass into the next grade and the other was to fail and repeat the year, simple as that, there were no in betweens. During recess girls had to stay on the girls’ side of the school yard and the boys on ours, fraternizing was completely forbidden. Usually a single soccer ball was thrown to the throng of boys who chased around the yard in hope of getting in at least one kick. Sandwiches in a paper bag was the order of the day to those who could not go home for lunch and when the bell rang it was lineup time and no talking. In the earlier grades left handed girls and boys had to sit on their left hand and were forced to write with their right hand, as ridiculous as it sounds, left handed school work was considered unacceptable. No chewing gum, no talking unless spoken to, school books were supplied but do not even dare damage one or else. The or else? Well that could well be the strap on both hands by the principal. Put up your hand to go to the washroom and do not be surprised if the teacher refused to let you go. Yes indeed, back then teachers ruled with utmost authority, how things have changed. Ah, but then two months of summer vacation. Off went the shirt and shoes. Most of us ran bare feet the entire summer leaving the house in the morning and not returning until supper time. We played baseball, field hockey, tag, flew kites and even emulated the ongoing war with home-made elastic gun fights. I had a bicycle and was able to ride out to the farms and get part time jobs hoeing weeds, raking manure from the barns, picking cherries or black currants, any chore the farmer could offer. We earned twenty-five cents an hour or ten cents a basket, big money in those days. When the day was done we headed for the sandpits that were flooded with rainwater and we stripped down and plunged into the soothing, cleansing waters. Comparing then to now it is hard to fathom students wearing hats in class, bringing in their cell phones and iPads and even calculators to think for them. During summer vacation the mall seems to be the meeting place or lounging in the house playing electronic games. We didn’t have much way back then but we enjoyed what we did have, today most kids seem to have everything but quite frankly, I don’t envy them one little bit. Russ Sanders epigram@nexicom.net
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Outdoor Container Plants Hanging Basket, Patio Pot or Window Box care is not difficult, but it is specific. Your arrangement is “contained� so it requires you to provide water and food to nourish. Unlike plants in the ground which can send their roots deep in the earth looking for water, container plants need your diligence to keep them healthy, growing and blooming. Assess when your plant requires water; in most cases container arrangements in the sun will require daily watering. Shade arrangements may need water less frequently. Water thoroughly and deeply and until the container feels heavy and water drips from the drainage hole in the pot. If the plant is too dry, water will run out quickly. In this case the soil is stressed and shrunken form the side of the pot allowing the water to run out quickly. Water it then re-water again a short time later when the soil has relaxed and expanded. It should feel heavy with water weight. If using liquid or water soluble fertilizer, fertilizer is required at least
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every two weeks. If using slow release pellets, reapply mid-summer. Be sure to not fertilize when the soil is dry as the fertilizer may burn the roots. Dampen first with clear water, then use fertilized water. Environmental factors providing intense extremes like frosty nights, cool, whipping winds or relentless heat can damage your arrangement. Be aware of weather conditions and set down out of wind or sun or inside overnight if needed to protect. Most outdoor container arrangements cannot, however, live in your home permanently in the summer. They require the sun and outdoor environment to properly thrive. Some, like ferns, may be happy in a screened-in porch as long as there is ample light and air flow. Seek professional advice if you wish to carry over specific outdoor arrangement indoors for the winter. By Vikki Whitney, Owner of Griffins Greenhouses www.griffinsgreenhouses.com, 705-652-8638 or 1-877-647-4334
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Hooked Pro Fishing Tips with Mike Williams
Bass & Muskie Fishing in Cottage Country It is an exciting time of year for anglers with Bass and Muskie season opening in FMZ 17 (Peterborough and the Kawarthas). The weather is warming up and both species can be found in the shallows. BASS FISHING: You can target Bass in shallow water cover: boat docks, trees, rock shoals etc. Bass tend to relate to this cover for ambush points to forage for baitfish crayfish and frogs. They can be caught on spinnerbaits, flipping jigs, soft plastics and of course the old faithful hook and worm. Or you can cover water using top water baits for some amazing heart thumping strikes. FISHING FOR MUSKIE: Muskie can be found on shallow water weed flats. Your best bait will be rolling inline bucktail spinners or shallow running Big Jerk baits. Be prepared to have some patience with them, if you stick with it - the reward is well worth the wait. You can also troll and cover more water. Be prepared to handle these big critters with care as they are a precious resource. Remember to buy your fishing license for the season or for the duration of your vacation.
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There are many different types of licences including sporting or conservation, also nonresident licenses available for people visiting Ontario. Be sure to purchase the correct license for your needs. To learn more, go to the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry automated licencing website. Good luck and enjoy your fishing adventures! 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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Scotland for Your Next Vacation Scotland is one thirteenth the size of Ontario, full of history and filled with spectacular sites and destinations. The yearlong moderate climate with lush green landscape and wonderfully friendly and happy people, make Scotland a truly great place to add to your bucket list of adventures. With spectacular views, incredible food and magnificent wild life, Scotland does not disappoint as a holiday destination. Planning your Trip: Here are three areas that will give you a good overall taste of Scotland, including some of the best places, old and new, that one might choose to fit into an enjoyable holiday.
castles. Beautifully restored by Historic Scotland, it is another must see, as is the Wallace monument on Abbey Craig, and the battlefield site and visitor centre at Bannockburn. The area also boasts the Kelpies, many Roman remains and the Falkirk Wheel which is a modern version of the popular Peterborough Lift Lock in Ontario.
Edinburgh Voted the 4th most beautiful city in the world. The old and new towns are both listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The top attraction is Edinburgh castle which is right in the centre of the city. Other things to see in the city - Holyrood Palace and National museum of Scotland. Nearby places include The Forth Bridge and Rosslyn chapel (from the film 'The Da Vinci code').
Skye The Isle of Skye is geologically diverse and one of the most beautiful of all the Scottish islands. Strange rock formations stretch up its east coast along an ancient landslip known as the Quiraing. There is much to see on the way to Skye including stunning views over Glengarry, Eilean Donan Castle, and the beautiful village of Plockton, nestled in a lovely bay with palm trees along the shore.
Stirling Surrounded by and the centre of much of the history of Scotland, Stirling castle was the most strategic of Scotland's
Outlander Fans For fans of the popular Outlander Series, the Kingdom of Fife to the north of Edinburgh has the villages of Culross and
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Falkland where much of the series was filmed and it also contains St. Andrews Golf Course – known as the birthplace of golf, for devotees of the game of golf. Let the knowledgeable travel experts at Merit Travel plan a trip to remember in beautiful Scotland, or anywhere else you can dream of. Contact your local Merit Travel expert in Peterborough on 1.705.743.1635 or visit www.merittravel.com.
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A History of Lockside Trading The History of Lockside Trading Company in Young’s Point began in 1987 with the purchase of the historic Young’s family homestead who founded the community of Young’s Point, Ontario (built in the 1850’s). The Building was originally the lockmasters house at Lock 27 on the Trent Severn Waterway, and the home of the Stoney Lake Navigation Company, a steamboat company that offered transportation for the area. Lockside Trading Company was born when owner Susan Mattucci began the business with her then-partner, the late Brian Holmes, to pursue a dream of country living and fulfill the need for a store in Kawartha Lakes cottage country. Over the past 31 years, the store has grown from a tiny 400 square foot shop to now covering more than 7000 square feet in size, and a 3 time national awards winning retailer. Operating year round and attracting more than 100,000 visitors a year, so many in fact, that in 1997 it was classified as an Ontario Major Attraction making Young’s Point a happening place.
exceptional shopping experience, quality products and services. Located in Young’s Point is the famous Steamers Café & Ice Cream Parlor serving the one and only Kawartha Dairy Ice Cream, specialty drinks, latte, cappuccino, and much, much, more! Lockside Trading Company www.lockside.com Advertisement
Brian, passed away on June 30, 2003 after a 10-month battle with cancer. Since then, Sue’s son Mike Mattucci has come on board keeping up their vision of Lockside and more. Today Lockside has grown its selection from giftware, furniture, and clothing to include much more and now Interior Design. It is an added service that helps customers find exactly what they want and giving them direction. Covering everything for their home, cottage or commercial space. With their dedicated staff and quality products, they cater to customers on any budget, in any location, with any look and style. Lockside offers complimentary interior design when purchasing furniture. Working with the customer, giving them the direction and confidence needed to create a living space that they dream of, in or out of the home. Offering indoor and outdoor furniture, lighting, floor coverings, and many lines of furniture; specializing in Canadian made. Now seeing the same need in another great cottage country location, Haliburton Highlands. Lockside has opened a second location in Haliburton on 183 Highland Street. Keeping up its
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Celebrate with The Days Inn & Suites Birthday parties and celebrations in general are a lot of work. You want the person, or life event being celebrated to be showered with love and attention befitting of the event. When hosting parties like these at home, the work can be immeasurable. Planning food, making sure you have enough seating, decorations – the cleaning! This time of year, families plan for outdoor gatherings, lifting some pressure, and expanding the guest list; but what if it rains? A great way to alleviate stress when planning for an event is to rent a space outside of your home. Somewhere that is accessible for all of your guests, offers accommodations in case they find themselves needing a place to stay, and helps to oversee the details. The Days Inn & Suites, Lindsay offers beautiful modern event spaces. Many might not consider a hotel when booking leisure events, but rather think of conference spaces as ‘meeting rooms’ only; think again. Their accommodations are pet friendly, and for a small fee event guests are welcome to use the on-location pool (a great way to keep the kids busy at Aunt Shirley’s 80th birthday party!) The Days Inn offers a fully accessible banquet room on the main floor. A bright spacious room, the banquet room has double doors leading outside, a perfect choice for the wedding or baby shower you have coming up. There is free wifi, and full bar service available, outside catering is welcome, as is your homemade meal. Close in proximity to Bobcayegon, Fenelon Falls & Halliburton, The Days Inn & Suites offers the perfect space to book your next milestone birthday, anniversary, family reunion, or rehearsal dinner. Days Inn & Suites 134 Angeline St S Lindsay, www.daysinnlindsay.com 705 328 0100 Advertisement
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Keeping Your Hilltop View
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Do you have a family cottage on a stunning hillside that comes with the most spectacular view? We know in order to use and enjoy this picturesque location, there is usually a long, steep climb. While the climb may be easy for the young and healthy, for others it can be challenging or even impossible, meaning an end to the much-anticipated and highly-valued cottage time with family and friends. Inclined Elevation Inc., Bracebridge, was founded in 2006 by John Weinstein, PhD. John has been building lifts since 2003, with his team of highly-skilled professionals, John is dedicated to building the safest and most reliable, durable, and attractive cottage lifts imaginable. Inclined Elevation has enabled many cottage owners to eliminate their hillside troubles and gain, or regain, complete vertical freedom. In addition to his extensive experience in the lift building business, John has a wide range of experience in many areas including aircraft mechanics, house, boat and automobile rebuilding, theoretical particle physics, teaching, and industrial consulting. He brings these skills together and personally designs and supervises the manufacture of every lift.
walk-out access to the water may seem desirable to some, a property high off the water offers privacy, panoramic scenery, and breezes that help keep bugs away. With a lift, all the disadvantages of these properties become advantages. Elevate yourself, call Inclined Elevation for a lift and completely transform the quality and enjoyment of your cottage experience. Inclined Elevation, Bracebridge 705 645 4567 www.inclinedelevation.com Advertisement
Many beautiful properties in cottage country are treacherous hillside lots where owners and guests have a hard time enjoying the use of their land. When these are island cottages, the living logistics are an even greater chore. Lifts make transporting groceries as well as people easier, use them for moving building materials, appliances, and other large items with ease. With a lift, the dock becomes another room at the cottage to enjoy. A lift not only increases accessibility for everyone, but also increases the value and marketability of your challenging property. Although
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Less Muck, Less Weeds? Yes Please Weeds B’ Gone is a family owned and operated company specializing in the removal of muck, weeds, and algae from bodies of water. We provide services and products that solve the many problems caused by excessive vegetation in water. Over the past twenty years, we have acquired a reputation for delivering excellent customer service, and are very proud of that. Weeds B’ Gone has made significant contributions to improving water quality by installing continuous laminar flow inversion oxygenation systems. Because these aeration systems do not have the adverse environmental impacts associated with chemicals, they are the most natural and effective long term solution to dealing with our water quality problems. Over the past five years, Weeds B’ Gone has installed over 55 of these systems in Southern Ontario, resulting in a 4”to 6” reduction of bottom muck per year, less weeds, cleaner water, more fish, and an overall much more enjoyable waterfront experience. Weeds B' Gone offers a variety of services and products to ensure that your waterfront remains weed-free, including our Weeds B' Gone Do It Yourself Screening Kits that allow you to control unwanted weed growth. Whether enlisting our services, our products, or both, Weeds B' Gone works hard to make sure that our customers receive the specific results they want. Learn how the DeMarco family can help you and your waterfront. Joe DeMarco www.weedsbgone.com 905-373-4422 Advertisement
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How to be the
Perfect Cottage Guest Follow our trusted tips on how to be the perfect cottage guest and we bet you’ll be asked back again and again. PACK WISELY – Cottage weekends are meant to be casual affairs so a few casual shirts, shorts, jeans and relaxed comfy (and even warm) clothing are the order of the day. Reminder - DON’T FORGET your swimsuit! TOILETRIES – ALWAYS bring your own toiletries. Parents are reminded to also pack essentials for their kids too. Added bonus bring biodegradable products; your hosts will recognize your nod to the environment.
books and crossword puzzles. Here are some additional things we encourage you to do, once you arrive. KITCHEN PATROL – Some hosts opt to clean up the kitchen themselves, but most really appreciate when guests pitch in. Be that guest! KEEP IT TIDY – When moving about the cottage, tidy up after yourself. Return reading materials, pillows, cozy throws and everything else you use to their rightful place.
SHEETS & TOWELS – We think it good form to bring your own sheets and towels, both bath and beach. Doing so will boost your “good guest” rating, guaranteed.
PETS – If your hosts invite your pet up for the weekend too, bring extra towels for wet and muddy paws and always pick up after your pet.
BYOB – Bringing your own beverages is a must. Whether refreshing non-alcoholic drinks or the more potent variety (beer, wine and spirits) bring enough to cover what you and your family will consume. Don’t forget your mixes too!
DEPARTURE – Before heading off, make sure you have all of your personal belongings. It’s also helpful to help clean and tidy up the cottage.
FOOD – Offer to prepare one or more of the meals during your stay, then bring all the necessary ingredients and make that meal count! ENTERTAINMENT – Think about bringing some fun weekend enhancements like board games, magazines, weekend crafts, good
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Being the Perfect Cottage Guest is easy. Here’s to the perfect weekend at the cottage! Submitted by Weekend at the Cottage www.weekendatthecottage.com and www.youtube.com/c/ weekendatthecottage
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Fun on the Water The Ultimate Guide for Tubing with Jay Poole As a watersports instructor, I believe tubing plays an important role introducing one to being towed behind a boat. Tubing develops confidence in the water, helps with fundamental skills like hanging on, and allows riders to understand what it’s like being behind the boat. Recently we started our toddler tubing, and it has been incredible seeing her start to enjoy time behind the boat. Tubing is the perfect beginning to anyone’s water sport journey. With thousands of tubes and towables on the market choose something appropriate for the boat you are towing with. Inflatable towables are light out of water, however in the lake they hold water inside the material making them heavy. So, although the giant 5 person tube looks like a blast, when you put it behind your aluminum boat and 25hp motor it just won’t have the guts to make it fun. When towing young kids, a tube that they can sit in while being towed at low speeds ensures a safe, fun experience for kids as young as 3. If taking kids younger than 3, I recommend what we did with our daughter, use a larger, flat tube commonly known as a biscuit tube. We went on the tube with her, offering an extra sense of security. When tubing with young children the
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water sports rule of a short sweet experiences applies. A tow rope specifically designed for towing tubes is important, as they have extra strength and stretch compared to a standard ski or wakeboard rope. They have more buoyancy, are larger in diameter and are more visible; and are normally a single rope with no extensions - making them stronger and less prone to failure. Buy a rope matched to the size of your tube. Ropes are rated for the amount of people an inflatable is designed to tow, so if you have the big tube - you need the big rope. Driving for tubing is perhaps the most important part; the tube is permanently attached to the boat, so the driver needs to stay continually mindful. Keep the rope from gaining slack which could harm participants, be aware of cornering, even if your boat is traveling slowly through a turn the pendulum motion of the tube can reach unsafe speeds. Lastly, always utilize a spotter with clear, agreed upon signals between the participant and boat. By Jay Poole, Buckeye Marine www.buckeyemarine.com
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Stingray Boats Making Families Smile, One Boat at a Time Stingray Boats began almost 40 years ago with little more than two molds, a few skilled craftsmen, and a man with a passion to build great performing boats. That passion has endured, and continues today. Boat building is not just a business at Stingray; it’s a part of who they are - building boats that families and friends make lifelong memories on. Stingray Boats offer both performance and value among competitors in the marine industry. What many don’t realize is that the Stingray performance is what gives their boats such great value. Stingrays’ Z-plane hull has always rivaled competitors. Founded in 1979, Stingray owner and founder, Al Fink, has been committed to building a great performing boat, and still is today. This drive to keep improving has resulted in a hull that requires modest power to run when compared to competitor models with additional engine power. It’s not just impressive performance that makes a Stingray a great boat. Internally, Stingray uses vertical integration to reduce costs and maintain control over supply and demand of components that go into every Stingray boat. Many of the parts and pieces such as sundecks, bench seats, bow seats, compartment doorframes, and tables (to name a few) are made in-house from raw materials; instead of sourcing prebuilt parts. This allows for a reduction in part costs, specific selection of individual materials, minimal inventory stocking with a just-intime process schedule to meet current production needs, as well as the end result of custom items that are made just for Stingray boats; making Stingray one of the best boat deals on the water. Stingray, a privately owned, family run company focuses on building quality, not quantity; while providing customers with the assurance that they are getting the most boat for the best price. This has been the driving force of Stingray for almost four decades, and has provided them the honor of having two-time, three-time, and even four-time Stingray boat owners! It is this loyal following that will continue to drive their passion to keep building great boats for many years to come. Visit Anstruther Marina today to learn all about how a Stingray boat will fit perfectly into your lifestyle. Anstruther Marina, www.anstrutherlakemarina.com (705) 656-4783 Advertisement
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Deck Talk with Dave Summer seems like it has finally arrived and if you are like me, you love to spend a lot of time on your deck, enjoying the weather and some quality time with friends and family. To truly enjoy your deck, you need to make sure that it is safe while still looking good. A thorough inspection of your deck will help you determine if it is time to replace it, or just simply spruce it up. Start with the substructure. All posts and piers should be straight, and there should only be minimal cracking or warping of the wood. While you are under the deck, check the floor joists for rot. Even treated wood will rot in time, and should always be replaced prior to using the deck. The ledger board is the piece that is attached to the house. It needs to be properly attached with long bolts through the rim joist of the house. If you do not have access to the underside of the cottage you can use lag bolts with washers every two feet. Ensure that you use bolts that are made for treated wood.
aluminum panels, vinyl or even cedar. These products are typically a bit more money, but worth it in the long run. There are many products available at most building centers, and they will help you choose the right product for you. If you think your deck is not quite safe enough, don’t hesitate to replace it entirely. There are local contractors that are qualified and up to date on the code limitations. They will also offer experience and perhaps new design ideas that you might not have considered. Your deck is a gathering place, so make sure that it’s safe - and then make it look good. Happy Decking By Dave Linkert Site Supervisor, Port 32 Marshall Homes
The floor joists need to have joist hangers to secure them to the ledger board, use joist hanger nails to secure. If using screws for any of the attachments, use ones that are appropriately sized and something that won’t rust. A lot of people use deck screws for construction, but they are simply not strong enough to hold any weight. They are made to hold down deck boards, that’s all. A guardrail, known as the railing is very specific as to the height and attachment details. The information is available on the O.B.C. website under SB-7. The railing is an important safety feature, as well as a design feature. If you plan on replacing the deck boards, consider composites,
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Cook Corn on the Cob Easily in Your Camping Cooler Did you know you can take your "plastic" cooler and cook corn in it? Yes, you can! Shuck the husks off and then load your corn into your plastic cooler and cover with boiling water and close the lid. After 30 minutes drain the water and season the corn with spices and butter and you've got enough corn to feed a crowd, and it will stay warm for up to an hour!
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CHIPPED MARSHMALLOW RAINBOW SQUARES This sinfully decadent treat is the perfect combination of salty and sweet. Chipped Rainbow Marshmallow Squares – gooey, crunchy deliciousness in no time. Ingredients 4 tablespoons of butter 1 bag of mini marshmallows, 250 grams 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract 1 bag of potato chips, 300 grams 1 cup of milk chocolate M&Ms, rainbow coloured
Instructions 1) Grease an 8x11” glass casserole dish with some butter. 2) Preheat a large pot on medium-high heat. Add butter and immediately reduce heat to medium. 3) Add marshmallows and stir constantly until melted. Stir in vanilla. Lightly crush potato chips in the bag and then add to the pot, stirring lightly until coated. Add M&Ms and stir again. 4) Spoon into casserole dish and tamp down into an even layer. Cool for 30 minutes before cutting into squares.
MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD An assortment of flavourful ingredients come together to create a memorable salad that’s perfect on its own or as a side dish. MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD is delicious! Ingredients 2 cups of dry pasta, cooked ¼ cup each sundried tomatoes, marinated artichoke hearts, pitted black olives, large green olives, grilled garlic cloves – all roughly chopped. 2 tablespoons of capers 1 cup of vine-ripened tomatoes, quartered 1 zucchini, cut into strips, chopped 2 scallions, diced ¼ red onion, thinly sliced 8 fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips 1 cup of feta cheese, crumbled ½ cup of Italian dressing Optional: 1 can of tuna, drained and crumbled salt to taste
Instructions 1) Cook pasta as per package directions. Strain and reserve. 2) Place cooked pasta, prepared vegetables, basil and cheese into a large bowl and stir together. Add half of the dressing. Stir everything together and taste. Add more dressing and salt, if desired. 3) Optional: add tuna to salad and stir together. 4) Serve salad on its own or as the perfect side with a vegetarian, meat, poultry or fish main.
For more great recipes and entertaining ideas, please visit: www.weekendatthecottage.com and www.youtube.com/c/weekendatthecottage
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How Negative Emotions Brain Injury Support Group to Start Affect Your Health in Peterborough Negative emotions can seem so difficult to shake in our modern world. They can come from many places and be different for each person. In my practice as a Certified Emotion Code practitioner, the most common negative emotions that I treat are anger, fear, guilt, grief, anxiety and low self-esteem. In the short term, negative emotions may ruin your day but otherwise have little to no effect on your quality of life. But, if they linger for weeks, months, or even years, they can have devastating and irreparable effects to your physical health by causing the production of “stress” hormones cortisol and adrenaline resulting in pain and inflammation which has been scientifically proven to be the clinical root of pain and many diseases. In his book “The Sacred Life,” author David Suzuki explains that negative emotions are a literal, measurable toxin that can be detected in exhalation. A highly potent toxin that you may be holding inside yourself day after day. An example of trapped negative energy/emotion at a physical level is a client I had with chronic pain in his left knee. He had not injured his knee and had no explanation as to why it was sore. He had been to doctors, massage therapists and others with no improvement. After a few treatments to release some identified negative emotions, the pain went away and has not come back. Negative emotions can also affect your emotional and mental health as well. I deal with many “abused” women. These women are “filled” with fear and low self-esteem at a cellular level. When trying to make a life decision to get out of their situation, they look at life from a lens of fear and can’t leave. After several treatments to release fear/guilt/low self esteem or more, they can start making decisions in their life from an unbiased emotional perspective. From Police Officers with PTSD to children with anxiety to folks grieving a loss, Emotion Code can help to get your life back! Lynn Anne Hill is an Energy Practitioner and is a Reiki Master and Teacher, an Emotion Code Practitioner & Therapeutic Touch Practitioner. She can be reached at 705 872-8357 or lynnhill113@gmail.com
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For many victims of traumatic brain injury, dealing with day to day life can change dramatically post brain injury. Moving forward after a brain injury requires a strong support network, with a lifestyle that supports brain healing for a TBI (traumatic brain injury) survivor. Posture Clinic in Peterborough to Host Brain Injury Support Group Do you or someone you know suffer from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or mild traumatic brain injury? (Mild TBI) The Posture Clinic is taking early registrations for a free monthly support group to meet at The Posture Clinic at 346 Charlotte Street in Peterborough. Once the attendance for the group is assessed, meetings will be scheduled, and attendees will be notified of dates and times. A blog is in the works with information coming in the month ahead. The blog will have meeting dates and times as well as information useful for survivors and caregivers. To get on the attendance list for notification of meetings and notifications for the blog, send an email to tbitogether@gmail.com. About Dr. Horseman Dr. Ian Horseman is a Peterborough Chiropractor specializing in functional neurology, vestibular therapy, and postural correction as well as musculoskeletal and nervous system deficiencies. He has completed over 2700 hours of Ph.D. level neurology courses in traumatic brain injury and vestibular system therapies, specifically concussions, degenerative brain disease, headaches, balance and gait, vertigo and numerous brain-based conditions. In the past, Dr. Ian has taught worldwide on the Pettibon postural correction protocols, scoliosis, and TMJ, and over the last 5 years teaching other professions Functional Neurology and concussion management all over Canada. To find out more information about the Posture Clinic and Dr Horseman go to www.postureclinic.net
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Hibernation of the Soul It's so easy to get enveloped by the stresses of life... so many responsibilities... so many places to go, things to do... bills to pay. Hope in our dreams can begin to dwindle away as we struggle getting from one day to the next... with all that is weighing us down. Time passes by so quickly, and we wonder how we missed so much of life along the way. Sitting outside... the fresh air cascading accross your skin... you breathe deeply and sigh. Closing your eyes as the sun creates streams of light behind your eyelids that soothe you...the feeling is so healing. Grateful for the moment as it washes over you... you can't recall the last time you felt this relaxed. Such a simple thing after all, isn't it? As your soul and body yearn for more, you begin noticing the reactions in your body. Your focus goes to relaxing your stomach... a place where many of us wear our stresses. Why don't I do this more often?, you wonder...thinking something that feels this good, surely there is time somewhere for more moments like these? Now keenly aware of nature and life around you...a feeling of heaviness comes over you as you realize how many years have passed... just how long life has had your soul, in what seems a state of hibernation... only to emerge on special occasions... holidays and vacations. You determine to yourself that you want to plan
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more of these kinds of moments. Creating positive habits is all about repetition. If you plan purposefully to
"make time for you in your life... that's when the magic really happens." Peace and happiness are extremely contagious and an impossible secret to keep. In no time, those around you begin to notice ...and they too want this new thing that you have found. I think one of the greatest gifts we can give our children is to teach them how to be contemplative and how to be alone and to nourish their own spirit. There will be good days and there will be bad days and many of each in life... cherish the good, learn from the bad and always keep moving forward. No matter how hard life is, or how busy life gets... making time to savor moments all around you, gives you the energy and the joy to face the future with new strength. Spend time getting connected with yourself, with nature and with those you love. You can't share or give to others, what you don't first already have, inside of yourself to give. Donna Matthews
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Foal Watch 2018 Congratulations! Cavan Ridge Standardbreds
Ron & Julie Pogue
Standardbred Colt Wheeling N Dealin x Levecs Easter Gem (Majestic Son)
Standardbred Filly Muscle Mass x PL Gemstone (Kadabra)
Standardbred Colt Muscle Mass x Gleefull (Yankee Glide)
Standardbred Colt Wheeling N Dealin x Keris Magstc Dream (Majestic Son)
Congratulations! Kendra Anshen
Congratulations! Sezmya (Filly) Sezuan x Hot Toddy (Harvard)
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How to Help & Handle an Injured Turtle From the Ontario Turtle Conservation Center 1. Carefully place the injured animal in a well-ventilated plastic container with a secure lid (turtles can climb!). 2. Most turtles can be picked up carefully with two hands. When handling snapping turtles keep a safe distance from their head as they will snap at you if they feel threatened. You may want to use a shovel or board to lift the turtle. 3. Note the location (road, major intersections, and mileage) where the turtle was found to ensure it can be released according to provincial regulations. 4. Call the Ontario Turtle Conservation Center at 705-741-5000 5. DO NOT EMAIL WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AN INJURED TURTLE. An injured animal needs medical attention as soon as possible! 6. Do not transport turtles in water. Do not offer the turtle anything to eat. 7. Wash your hands after handling the animal. If you have to keep a turtle overnight, place it in a well-ventilated container with no water and in a cool, dark place, away from pets. Leave us a message and we will get back to you when we open. Never attempt to treat a sick or injured wild animal yourself. Always contact your nearest licensed Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre.
If the turtle is NOT injured Here’s what to do: • DO NOT remove a turtle from their area – it reduces their chances of survival. If you find an uninjured turtle in the middle of a road, and it is safe for you to do so, simply help it across the road in the direction it is moving. • DO NOT dig up nests to protect the eggs – you may damage the eggs AND it is against the law. • The Turtle Conservation Centre is primarily volunteer-run, we do not have a pick-up service. • The centre accepts injured native turtles only – NOT unwanted pets. Outside of Peterborough If you live outside of Peterborough, call 705-741-5000. We work with over 30 Turtle First Response Centres across Ontario – these are private clinics, or rehabilitators that we have trained in emergency treatment for turtles; the availability of these varies so please call us to arrange. We will be able to direct you to the appropriate one, while transfer to our hospital is being organized. From the Ontario Turtle Conservation Center. To learn more, go to www.ontarioturtle.ca
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
Home Again Bancroft
613-474-3450 • www.homeagainbancroft.ca
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An Evolution in Shopping Following the Industrial Revolution, shop windows full of massmanufactured products were a common sight in Peterborough. By the 1890s, bartering or trading for goods and custom-made items became less common. Timothy Eaton started T. Eaton & Co. in Toronto in 1869 (later known as 'Eaton's' which was once Canada's largest department store). Every item was marked with a fixed price; trading and haggling were unacceptable. Eaton's would take items back if the customer was not satisfied, and carried a wider selection of premade products at lower prices than small stores offered. These conveniences made stores like Eaton's soar in popularity. Eaton's first mail order catalogue, produced in 1884, was targeted towards women. During the Victorian Era, jobs for women created in offices and factories were changing the way women dressed and how much time they spent at home. The catalogue quickly developed to sell mass produced clothing and goods. Like the Internet today, the mail order catalogue allowed for the ease of shopping from home. Depicted in the family portrait is John Craig Eaton who was the son of Timothy Eaton, alongside his children – Timothy Craig and John David (baby) – and his wife Flora Eaton (nee McCrae). J.C. Eaton took over as president of Eaton's following the death of his father. With this title, he greatly expanded the company. He was
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a good businessman and philanthropist, especially in Omemee, where his wife was from. From the Roy Studio Collection is a 1929 window display at the local TECO (Timothy Eaton Company) store, located in the old Turnbull building on the north-west corner of George and Simcoe streets. In more recent years, it was the Zellers building and is now the Turnbull Medical Centre. In the window, you can see footwear being advertised from $1.98 - $2.98. The Peterborough Museum & Archives is located at 300 Hunter Street East, in Ashburnham Memorial Park, atop Armour Hill. Our featured exhibition is, "If the Shoe Fits: Fashion, Function, Footwear" which has been curated and presented by the students of Fleming College's Museum Management & Curatorship program, on display until June 24th. www.peterboroughmuseumandarchives.ca
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EXPLODING BAGGIES SCIENCE EXPERIMENT FOR KIDS
Kids like to see things explode and with this easy experiment they can watch the bags fill with gas and pop in front of them. Here’s what you need • Plastic Bags (we used medium size Ziploc bags and doubled the amount of vinegar and baking soda) • Clothespins • Food Coloring • 1/3 cup Vinegar (for each bag) • 2 Tbsp Baking Soda (for each bag) • Safety glasses Pour the vinegar into a bag and add food coloring to it. Twist the baggie just above the liquid (make sure to leave room at the top for the baking soda) and secure with a clothespin. Add the baking soda to the empty space and seal the bag. When ready, remove the clothespin and allow the baking soda to fall into the vinegar. Watch as the bags fill with gas and explode in a fizzing mess! It took us a couple of tries to figure out the right amount needed for our bag size. We also discovered that if we add less vinegar to the baking soda it creates a fun sand mixture that the kids enjoyed playing with.
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Kawartha Resort for Adults Peaceful relaxation in the cozy lodge rooms, with a sofa, fireplace, and a sliding glass walk out door to a balcony, offering a stunning natural view. A large bathroom - many with heart shaped jet tub.
Family Owned Pet friendly escapes in Buckhorn at Westwind Inn. Westwind Inn offers 35 rooms within an all cedar lodge with newly renovated rooms in 2018. Nestled amongst tall pines with pink granite rock at the waters’ edge. A breath of fresh air offering casual, comfortable and serene stays in a rustic and inviting atmosphere.
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Enter through the lobby with soaring cathedral ceilings and skylights, sofas, chairs and baby grand piano. A welcoming place to read a book or enjoy a cup of coffee. Filled with antiques, original art, collectibles, and oriental carpets The Westwind Inn will charm you immediately with lakefront dining, and a panoramic view. During summer months enjoy the 40’in-ground pool, outdoor hot tub, and sand beach, canoe, kayak a golf putting green and horseshoe pit, or relax in hammocks for 2.
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Westwind Inn hosts intimate weddings, conferences, group retreats or family reunions and exclusive use of the entire resort is possible. With extensive spring upgrades, rooms are refreshed with hardwood floors and walk-in showers. Stop in and view the improvements anytime. Wake to the call of the loon and watch the sun set over the lake. Book your stay at Westwind Inn during any season and enjoy peaceful relaxation. Westwind Inn www.westwindinn.net 1-800-387-8100 info@westwindinn.net
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Advocacy and Bill 148
Innovation in Apsely Small town entrepreneurship is alive and well in Apsley. For one local man, changes in business have taken him from a small contractor to the builder of dreams. Andy Assinck has lived in Apsley for 35 years and began Assinck Contracting, specialising in repairs, renovations and new builds. Always thinking ahead, Andy developed a new product, turning porches, decks and screen rooms in to Dream Rooms - Dream view Enclosures Inc. Knowing people like to enjoy the outdoors even when weather doesn’t permit; Andy developed a system of clear shutter panels that protect from the elements, while still offering a view. With 100% air flow, everyone can enjoy relaxing with no worries about bugs, rain, wind or snow. These systems come in 2 types: The Hide a Way - which offers storage at the bottom for the clear panels, or The Trim to Fit offering floor to ceiling views. Consider turning un-used or poorly used space into a whole new room. Panels are self-storing, and cleaning is done from the inside, making it quick and easy. These enclosures can become part of your existing home or cottage or, build a Serenity Hut on your property. Serenity Huts are custom built, and offer a peaceful escape. Watch the sun set, or go to your quiet meditation room. Andy has also developed something that cottagers and lake residents will find unique and extremely helpful. Who has lost parts while putting in the dock? Who has gotten cold, or wet while doing it? With the Dock HitcHinge Couplers these issues are avoided. Dock HitcHinge couplers are a new way to set up your dock. Selfsupporting of loads, and activated with one tool (3/4” socket), create a child and pet friendly surface on your dock with no need to get wet while installing. For the DIY person or contractors, time spent with old coupling pin systems will now be available for other things. Weekends are short, why spend it in a freezing lake, or shopping for lost tools when the Dock HitcHinge will save time, money and aggravation.
The Peterborough Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, membership-driven association that advocates on behalf of the Peterborough business community. Members of Chambers across Ontario, including yours truly, loudly and firmly stated their displeasure with one aspect of their government’s Bill 148 which introduced several updates to the Employment Standards Act. That aspect was the public holiday pay formula – the method used by employers to compensate employees for time off (or worked) on statutory holidays. The new method looked only at the employee’s prior pay period and paid an average of the amount of that paycheque divided by the numbers of days worked in that period. That presented a huge issue for employers of part-time and casual employees because that individual now could receive as much as a full day’s pay for the holiday if they only worked one day in that prior pay period. Payroll costs for some businesses were skyrocketing and that had not been the government’s intention. Several meetings, conference calls, letters and emails later, the Minister of Labour determined that this part of Bill 148 needed further review. It was announced that the method used to calculate statutory (or public) holiday pay would be rolled back to the old method for the period July 1 to December 31, 2018. This means that the Victoria Day holiday was calculated using the new method, but Canada Day and subsequent statutory holidays will use the pre-2018 method of an average of pay over the previous four work weeks divided by 20. Advocacy does work and it is ongoing by business organizations like the Chamber. Whether you add your voice through membership or not, submissions to the Ministry of Labour are encouraged to ensure that when the review period is completed, the method used to pay employees for statutory holidays is fair to all employees and employers. 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
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Prior to the financial crisis of 2007 Canadians never knew that central bank interest rates could ever be zero, or negative as in the case of Europe. GIC rates were typically above 4 per cent and being offered a mortgage of 6 per cent was considered a good deal. Things changed drastically after the crisis and those days seem like a distant memory, especially for the younger generation. Getting 2 per cent on a GIC has been painful for those living on a fixed income, but the sub 3 per cent mortgage rates that followed was a blessing for those in debt. Unfortunately, it has also led to a rapid increase in household debt and some of this has been associated with households acquiring secondary properties and increasing their lines of credit alongside the appreciation in their home values. Currently, Canadians have the highest ratio of household debt to disposable income on record and the risk is that the days of ultra low borrowing costs disappear.
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This has already begun as the Bank of Canada has lifted its official overnight rate back above 1 per cent and bond yields have pushed up to the highest level since 2011. Term mortgage rates have also started to creep up and if you have an adjustable mortgage or line of credit then you will have seen this reflected in the wake of higher prime rates. For those who have budgeted for an escalation in higher borrowing costs, this new environment may not be a challenge. For all others there is going to be a shock. In the very least, higher interest rates could cause households to curtail spending on other areas. At worst, it could force liquidation of assets, including secondary properties.
The solution to the dilemma facing Canadians is not simple, but it starts with a recognition of whether overleverage exists, an examination of the household balance sheet to see if it is stress tested against even higher rates, reduction in debt and potentially a change in lifestyle. The sooner this is done, the better. 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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of Attractions & Destinations You’ll find a ton of things to see and do this year at CottageCountryConnection.com and in Cottage Country Connection Magazine. We’ll keep you connected with links to all the best places you want to check out. SHARE YOUR PICTURES by tagging us Add #CottageCountry to your post on Social and show us where you’re having a great time this year!
Be sure to Follow us on Social! Know of a great Hot List Destination or Attraction in the area that you think should be on our list? Head to our website at CottageCountryConnection.com and click on the HotList Banner and let us know who you think we should add and why. 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
BURNT RIVER • Victoria Rail Trail • Burnt River Off-Road Facility CAMERON • Ken Reid Conservation Area
BUCKHORN • Wolf Island Provincial Park
CAMPBELLFORD • Empire Cheese • Ranney George Suspension Bridge • Ferris Provincial Park • Seymour Conservation Area • World’s Finest Chocolate Factory
BURLEIGH FALLS • Lovesick Lake Park • Burleigh Falls Inn
COBOCONK • Canada’s Smallest Jail • Coboconk Train Station
BRIDGENORTH • Jones Beach • Miller Creek Wildlife Area
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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 COE HILL • Red Eagle Campground 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. HASTINGS • Oak Road Antiques Collectibles & Curiosities 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
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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
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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 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
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
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EVENTS in Cottage Country June 2, 2018 Invasive Species Walk, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority 10 - 12PM, 2216 Northumberland County Rd 28, Port Hope. www.grca.on.ca
June 5, 2018 Super Circus Spectacular 4:30 & 7:30PM, Peterborough Memorial Centre 151 Lansdowne Street West, Peterborough. www.memorialcentre.ca
June 2, 2018 Fun Run 2018 9 - 11PM, Riverview Park and Zoo, 1230 Water St., Peterborough. www.events.runningroom.com/ site/?raceId=15038
June 8, 2018 PA Day Art Camp 8:30 - 4:30PM, Art School of Peterborough, 178A Charlotte St. www.artschoolptbo.org
June 2, 2018 Garage and Vendor Sale in Support of Kawartha Wildlife Centre 9 - 2PM, Otonabee Animal Hospital, 3881 Wallace Point Road, Otonabee. www.facebook.com/ events/2002896299964420/ June 2, 2018 2018 Country Wild Music Festival 3 - 10:30PM, Cobourg. www.facebook.com/ events/187924481758666/ June 2, 2018 Yoga with the Donkeys 11:30 - 12:30PM, PrimRose Donkey Sanctuary, 1296 Bowmanton Rd., Roseneath. www.facebook.com/events/199364497464424 June 2, 2018 Taste of Downtown 11 - 5PM, Downtown Peterborough, 396 George Street North. www.facebook.com/ events/154613618594767/?active_tab=about June 2 & 3, 2018 Design Your Own Sustainable Home 9:30 - 4:30PM, Endeavour Centre, 910 High St., Peterborough. www.endeavourcentre.org
June 8, 2018 PA Day Star Wars Camp World Championship Martial Arts, 871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough. www.worldchampionship.ca June 8 - 9, 2018 Kawartha Craft Beer Festival 2018 Millennium Park, 130 King St., Peterbrough. www.kawarthacraftbeerfestival.com June 9, 2018 Unlock The Summer Bobcaygeon Arena 7pm www.bobcaygeon.org June 9, 2018 Learn the Basics of Pyrography 9 - 5PM The Canadian Canoe Museum, 10 Monaghan Rd. www.canoemuseum.ca June 9, 2018 2018 Dragon Boat Festival Del Crary Park, 100 George St. N., Peterborough www.ptbodragonboat.ca. June 10, 2018 Settlers Day 10 - 4PM Kawartha Settlers’ Village, 85 Dunn St. Bobcaygeon. www.settlersvillage.org
June 10, 2018 Unlock the Summer, Blues in Bobcaygeon: The Soul Men Tribute and Review 7 - 10PM, Bobcaygeon Community Centre, 51 Mansfield Dr., Bobcaygeon. www.Bobcaygeon.org June 12, 2018 C’est La Vie 7PM, Academy Theatre, 2 Lindsay St., Lindsay www.academytheatre.ca June 12 - 14, 2018 Fiddler on the Roof 2PM, Cameco Capitol Arts Centre, 20 Queen St., Port Hope. www.capitoltheatre.com June 15, 2018 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 7PM, Westben Arts Festival Theatre, 6698 County Road 30, Campbellford. www.westben.ca June 16, 2018 The Indian River Band Fundraiser to support medical expenses for Maureen Boyes & family 7:30PM, Lakefield Legion, 10 Nicholls Street Call 705-875-7990 for tickets. $15 ea. June 16, 2018 Elton Rohn 8PM, Academy Theatre, 2 Lindsay St., Lindsay www.academytheatre.ca June 16, 2018 Make a Pair of Summer Moccasins 9 - 5PM, The Canadian Canoe Museum, 910 Monaghan Rd. www.canoemuseum.ca June 16, 2018 BBQ Class: Steaks! 10 - 11:30AM, Friendly Fires, 981 Hwy 7 E. www.friendlyfires.ca/products/june-16-steakspeterborough/ June 17, 2018 22nd Annual Father’s Day Smoke & Steam Show 10 - 4PM, Lang Pioneer Village, 104 Lang Rd., Keene. www.langpioneervillage.ca June 17, 2018 Summer Porch Series: Mike Graham 1 - 5PM, Burleigh Falls Inn & Suites, 4791 Hwy 28 For more information please call 705-654-3441 June 17, 2018 Car Show - Exhibiting Exotics & Classics 10 - 4PM, Hunter Street, Peterborough www.mercedes-benz-peterborough.ca/carshow/
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July 20 - 21, 2018 Ennismore Curling Club Annual Garage Sale July 20 - 4 - 7pm, July 21 - 9 - 1pm 555 Ennis Road, Ennismore 705-559-4812
June 30, 2018 Desire - U2 Tribute 7:30PM, Academy Theatre, 2 Lindsay St. www.academytheatre.ca
June 20 - July 15, 2018 “Interactions” Kawartha Artists’ Gallery and Studio, 420 O’Connell Road, Peterborough www.kawarthaartists.org
July 1, 2018 Peterborough Canada Day Parade 12PM Starts at City Hall http://www.peterborough.ca/Living/Recreation/ Canada_Day_Parade.htm
June 22, 2018 Tonya Bosch Band 5 - 8PM, Black Horse Pub, 452 George St. N., Peterborough
July 1, 2018 OSM Township Canada Day 10 - 12:30PM, 21 Third St., Keene www.osmtownship.ca
June 23, 2018 Peterborough Yoga Festival Del Crary Park, 2 George St. N., Peterborough
July 1, 2018 Historic Dominion Day 10 - 4PM, Lang Pioneer Village, 104 Lang Rd. www.langpioneervillage.ca
June 24, 2018 Northumberland Bioblitz 10 - 4PM, Ganaraska Forest Centre, 10585 Cold Springs Camp Road, Campbellcroft www.ganaraskaforestcentre.ca
July 1, 2018 Stoney Lake Art & Craft Show 10 - 4PM, Crowes Landing, County Road 6 & 40 https://www.facebook.com/stoneylake. artandcraftshow/
June 24, 2018 Lakefield Triathlon 8 - 12PM, Lakefield College School, 4391 County Road 29. www.lakefieldtriathlon.ca
July 2 - 5, 2018 Romeo & Juliet 7:30PM, Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavillion, 5358 Haliburton County Road 21 www.highlandssummerfestival.on.ca
June 24, 2018 Make a Leather Shoulder Bag 8:30 - 5:30PM, The Canadian Canoe Museum, 910 Monaghan Rd. www.canoemuseum.ca June 24, 2018 Lock n’ Paddle 1PM, Peterborough Lift Lock, 220 Hunter St. E. http://pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/on/trentsevern/ activ/eclusez-pagayez-lock-paddle June 26 - 30, 2018 Across the Pond: The British Invasion starring Leisa Way 8 - 10PM, Lakeview Arts Barn, 2300 Pigeon Lake Rd., Bobcaygeon. www.globustheatre.com June 29, 2018 Basics of Canoeing 9 - 4PM, The Canadian Canoe Museum, 910 Monaghan Rd. www.canoemuseum.ca June 29, 2018 Lakehurst Hall Strawberry Supper 5PM & 6:30PM, Lakehurst Hall, 979 Lakehurst Circle Rd. Adults $15 Children (12 & under) $5 Call 705-657-1080
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July 4, 2018 Musicfest Presents The Trews 8PM, Del Crary Park, 100 George St. N., Peterborough. www.ptbomusicfest.ca July 5 - 28, 2018 Crow Hill: The Telephone Play Various Times, The Winslow Farm, 779 Zion Line, Millbrook. www.4thlinetheatre.on.ca July 6, 2018 7th Annual Kids, Cops and Canadian Tire Fishing Derby 9 - 1PM, Port Hope Marina, 95 Mill Street S. July 6, 2018 What Happens when the Chocolate Runs out? Meditation, compassion and craving. An evening with Sharon E. Davison 6:30 - 8:30PM, Inner Quiet Yoga Studio, 383 George St., Peterborough www.sharonedavison.com July 7, 2018 Musicfest Presents Magic! 8PM, Del Crary Park, 100 George St. N., Peterborough. www.ptbomusicfest.ca
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July 7, 2018 Mudmoiselle Peterborough 2018 8 - 6PM, Devil’s Elbow Ski Area, 878 Bethany Hills Rd. www.relayforlife.ca July 7, 2018 Carve a Canoe Pole 9 - 5PM, The Canadian Canoe Museum, 910 Monaghan Rd. www.canoemuseum.ca July 11, 2018 Musicfest Presents A Flock of Seagulls 8PM, Del Crary Park, 100 George St. N., Peterborough. www.ptbomusicfest.ca
July 11 - 12, 2018 Not Quite Sherlock 7:30PM, Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavillion, 5358 Haliburton County Road 21 www.highlandssummerfestival.ca July 12-15, 2018 Norwood Country Jamboree Norwood Fair Grounds, 48 Alma Street www.norwoodcountryjamboree.com July 12, 2018 Bats In Your Backyard! 8:30 - 10PM, Cobourg Conservation Area, 36 Elgin Street West, Cobourg. Pre-registration is required call 905-885-8173 July 13, 2018 TGIFun! Debra McGrath & Colin Mochrie 7 - 9PM, Westben Arts Festival Theatre 6698 County Road 30, Campbellford www.westben.ca July 13 - 15, 2018 Lakefield Literary Festival Downtown Lakefield. www.lakefieldliteraryfestival.com July 13 - 15, 2018 Kawartha Rotary Ribfest Millennium Park, 131 King Street, Peterborough www.kawartharotaryribfest.com July 14, 2018 Bobcaygeon Garden Tour & Tea 10 - 4PM, $15, includes admission to Kawartha Settlers’ Village and the Boyd Museum.
July 14, 2018 Motown Gold 8PM, Academy Theatre, 2 Lindsay St. www.academytheatre.ca July 15, 2018 Monarchs & Music: A Celebration of Butterflies and Blues 11 - 7:30PM, Haliburton Highlands Outdoor Assocation Fish Hatchery, 6712 Gelert Rd., Haliburton. www.sirch.on.ca July 15, 2018 22nd Annual Transportation Day Car & Motorcycle Show 10 - 4PM, Lang Pioneer Village, 104 Lang Rd., Keene. www.langpioneervillage.ca July 11, 2018 Musicfest Presents Big Wreck 8PM, Del Crary Park, 100 George St. N., Peterborough. www.ptbomusicfest.ca July 19 - 21, 2018 Ghost Walk Presented by Kawartha Settlers’ Village and The Boyd Heritage Museum 7PM & 9PM each evening Kawartha Settlers’ Village, 85 Dunn Street Tickets $15 each - limited quantity www.settlersvillage.org July 20 - 22, 2018 Money, Mind & Transformation: a Money coaching Retreat for Women Thirteen Moons Wellness, 499 Line Rd. 6, Norwood www.sharonedavison.com
Unlock The Summer Blues Brothers Tribute comes to Bobcaygeon June 9th The Soul Brothers, Chris and Geoff Dahl, real brothers from London, Ontario, Canada mastered their craft as bluesmen in the early 90s while performing and recording with several R&B/Blues/ Pop recording acts including Black Avalon (A&M records) Cassandra Vasik (Epic records) The Bushdoctors (A&M records), Melody Currant (Motown/Universal) and the world famous Old Chicago’s Blues Band (Speakeasy Records). During this time, the brothers (who both sing and play all instruments including guitar, bass, drums, keyboards and harmonica) shared the stage with some of the world’s top R&B legends including Buddy Guy, BB King, Chicago Pete, Downchild Blues Band, Powder Blues Band, The Contours, The Miracles, Martha Reeves, Dutch Mason & Jeff Healy to name a few. Thus gaining a wealth of on stage experience and picking up many of the ‘tricks of the trade’ from masters of the craft. Brought to you by the Bobcaygeon Area Chamber of Commerce, Unlock The Summer is a full weekend of family activities with Globus Theatre shows, live music, great food and shopping all day in beautiful Downtown Bobcaygeon. The Blues Brothers tribute is Saturday night (June 9th, doors open 6:30, Show Opens 7pm at the Arena) with Settlers’ days at Settlers Village on Sunday. For information please call 705 738 2202 or for tickets text ‘BLUES’ to 705 738 2202 or go to www.Bobcaygeon.org
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29 Years of Country Music for Havelock Jamboree 2018 marks the 29th Annual Havelock Country Jamboree. Canada’s Largest Live Country Music and Camping Festival! The festival features over 25 entertainers performing on twin stages over a 4 day period. Enjoy the experience of a lifetime August 16, 17, 18 & 19, 2018. The Havelock Jamboree is a camping and music festival with a festive, friendly, community atmosphere where music fans can enjoy their favourite performers. While strolling the park-like grounds, check out the wares of the vendors and visit the booths of the numerous local service clubs and charities. The Havelock Country Jamboree features a mix of veteran and young up-and-coming artists from both Canada and the United States. Many of the musicians have appeared in Havelock at past Jamborees. Others, however, are making their first appearance at the now venerable music festival. The newly built, one of a kind twin stages have held over 5000 musicians over the past 28 years. The 2018 lineup features Toby Keith, Dean Brody, Tim Hicks, Tanya Tucker, Doc Walker, Charlie Major, Hunter Brothers, Ned LeDoux and The Wilkinsons, just to name a few. Havelock Country Jamboree – Canada’s Largest Country Music Camping Festival – Buy your Tickets NOW for 2018 by calling Toll-free (800) 539-3353 or visiting them online at www.havelockjamboree.com Advertisement
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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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WHERE DO I FIND?
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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Summer Variety at Lindsay’s Academy Theatre 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, two offerings of theatrical fare (a farce and a Broadway musical), a superb trio (backed by a trio of instrumentalists) performing anything from pop to jazz to stage musical numbers, plus some great tribute shows. Monthly TIFF screenings continue, too. Our Upstairs Series concerts run every other Thursday beginning June 14 when Red, White and Ace will provide their lively harmonies and guitar playing. 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! On July 7 we’re thrilled to present Broadsway – featuring a
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brilliant combination of fabulous voices, clever arrangements, excellent music, and side-splitting humour. Heather Bambrick (JUNO-nominee; National Jazz Award Vocalist of the Year), Diane Leah (Dora Mavor Moore Award nominee), and Julie Michels (international artist) combine their respective musical experience and influences in a show that is eclectic, funny, and very musical! 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 everpopular Broadway show Annie. Tribute shows will honour the music of Elton John, U2, Motown, Led Zeppelin, Eagles and Jon Bon Jovi. The Academy Theatre, 2 Lindsay Street S., Lindsay www.academytheatre.ca
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