ONHandbook Summer 2023

Go chasing waterfalls

Pickyour

“poison” – beer, wine and cocktails

SOUND LIKE A LOCAL

CANANDAIGUA:

“can-an-DAY-gwuh”

Seneca, meaning

“the chosen spot”

HONEOYE:

“HUN-ee-oy”

Seneca, meaning

“where the finger lies”

The essentials of boating

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Canandaigua and Ontario County

The Finger Lakes at a Glance

Finger Lakes by the Numbers

CANANDAIGUA LAKE is the fourth largest of the Finger Lakes and contains Skenoh Island (formerly Squaw Island), one of two islands in the area. Its neighbors have their own unique set of characteristics. Here’s a closer look at some of the neighboring lakes.

LONGEST LAKE

Seneca and Cayuga lakes, which each have a length of 38 miles, tie for this title. That’s more than 12 times longer than Canadice Lake, the smallest of the main Finger Lakes.

DEEPEST LAKE

Seneca Lake stretches an impressive 618 feet. If you were to duplicate the Statue of Liberty and stack them on top of each other at the bottom of the lake, they’d be just a few feet from breaking the water’s surface.

WIDEST LAKE

Cayuga Lake’s girth at its widest point is 3.5 miles. In comparison, the Straits of Mackinac, which separates Michigan’s Upper and Lower peninsulas, is four miles.

MOST UNIQUE LAKE

Keuka Lake stands apart from its neighbors with its “y” shape. It is the only lake in the country that flows both north and south.

Local History from the Ice Age to Modern Age

FORMING THE FINGER LAKES

According to a Native American legend, the Great Spirit created the Finger Lakes when he laid his hand down to bless the land. The imprints of his fingers filled with water, forming the lakes.

Geologists report that the lakes were developed two million years ago when glaciers buried valleys under ice. When the glaciers retreated about 10,000 years ago, the melted ice pooled to create the 11 lakes. The glaciers also left behind large gravel deposits – called moraines –at the southern ends of the lakes, which

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were formed by the advancing glacier. Teardrop-shaped hills of glacial sediment – called drumlins – formed south and northeast of Ithaca and at the northern ends of Cayuga and Seneca lakes.

The sloping hills of the lake valleys have soil that is comprised of fractured shale and limestone. This helps overlying soils keep welldrained and allows plant roots to penetrate deep into the ground. The area’s topography provides microclimates with temperatures and humidities appropriate for growing crops, with the lakes tempering winter temperatures and moderating the transitions of spring and fall. It’s no wonder the region eventually became known for its agriculture and vineyards.

FIRST SETTLERS

Iroquois tribes including the Seneca, Cayuga, Tuscarora, Onandaga and Oneida nations were the first residents of the Finger Lakes Region. French missionaries arrived in Ontario County as early as the 1660s. During the American Revolution, Seneca warriors and British loyalists used Canandaigua as a staging area for frontier raids. General John Sullivan, who served under George Washington, retaliated; in later years, his troops lived in the region.

More settlers came to Canandaigua in 1789. It officially became a town in 1791 and the city was incorporated in 1913. In 1794, settlers and the six nations of the Iroquois Confederacy signed the Treaty of Canandaigua. The treaty established clearer land boundaries and more peaceful relations between the two groups.

NOTEWORTHY RESIDENTS AND VISITORS

Famous individuals who hail from the area include abolitionist and suffragist Caroline Severance (1820), writer and activist Max Eastman (1883) and actress and comedian Kristen Wiig (1973). One of the most notable individuals from the region is Arthur Dove, who is considered to be America’s first abstract painter. Born in Canandaigua, Dove spent his early years in Geneva and attended Hobart College. The Dove Block Project, a community-based cultural center in Geneva, is named after him.

The region has welcomed several celebrities through the years. Presidents Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt and George W. Bush gave speeches in Canandaigua. Humphrey Bogart spent childhood summers in a cottage near Seneca Point. Elvis Presley and Bette Davis’ daughter are rumored to have visited Clifton Springs for the benefits of its mineral springs.

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Where Work and Play Meet

The area has much to offer today, from tourism and unique attractions to a strong retail and business industry. In 1945, Canandaigua native Marvin Sands founded the Canandaigua Wine Company. It grew rapidly and eventually became Constellation Brands, a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits.

Sands also helped found the Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC) in 1983. The venue, located on the campus of Finger Lakes Community College, has welcomed dozens of first-class performers.

The downtowns of Canandaigua and Geneva boast a variety of independently-owned stores and restaurants. Visitors and residents alike can congregate at cafes, explore art galleries and shop for jewelry, gifts and home goods. More commercial stores can be found in Eastview Mall in Victor.

History Preserved

Several centuries-old structures still stand today, including the following:

Granger Homestead (1816) – This Federal-style mansion was the home for Gideon Granger, the country’s first and longest-serving Postmaster General.

Wood Library (1845) – Originally the residence of Mark Sibley, the house became a public library in 1973. Its design is in the Greek revival style.

Ontario County Courthouse (1858) – Susan B. Anthony was tried here in 1873 for voting in the 1872 presidential elections in Rochester.

Sonnenberg Mansion (1887) – The mansion and its surrounding gardens are one of the country’s most extensively preserved estates from the Victorian era.

Belhurst Castle (1889) – Fifty men worked for four years to construct the castle using materials from Geneva and Europe. It served as a speakeasy and gambling casino in the 1930s. Today it houses a restaurant, winery and 11 guestrooms.

Smith Opera House (1894) – The venue, restored in 1990, seats 940 on the main floor and 450 in the balcony. It has hosted famous entertainers including Billy Joel and Bruce Springsteen.

Sound Like a Local

The 11 major lakes that constitute the Finger Lakes are, from west to east, Conesus, Hemlock, Canadice, Honeoye, Canandaigua, Keuka, Seneca, Cayuga, Owasco, Skaneateles and Otisco. Many of their names are borrowed from Native American languages, some of which are tricky to pronounce. Here’s a primer on a few unique places and their etymologies.

CONESUS: “KAH-nuh-suhs”

Native American, meaning “always beautiful”

CANADICE: “can-a-DIS”

Derived from “skaneadice,” Iroquois for “long lake”

HONEOYE: “HUN-ee-oy”

Seneca, meaning “where the finger lies”

CANANDAIGUA: “can-an-DAY-gwuh”

Seneca, meaning “the chosen spot”

KEUKA: “KEW-ka”

Seneca, meaning either “canoe landing” or “crooked lake”

CAYUGA: “kai-OO-guh”

The smallest tribe of Iroquois, “people of the great swamp”

SKANEATELES: “ski-nee-AT-luhs”

Iroquois, meaning “long lake”

OWASCO: “uh-WA-skow”

Derived from “dwas-co,” Iroquois for “bridge on the water”

OTISCO: “ow-TI-skow”

Native American, meaning “waters dried away”

Flourishing Flora: A Guide to Local Plants and Bloom Times

Source: Finger Lakes Native Plant Society

MID-SPRING

Marsh Marigold: Its yellow flower brightens roadside ditches. Thrives in moist, wet soil.

Spring Cress: Found in forest seeps, swamp hummocks and muddy areas, its nectar is used by bees. Deer usually leave the bitter leaves alone.

EARLY SUMMER

Wild Garlic/Canada Onion: The stalks are topped by bulblets that will grow into more plants. Usually found in rich soil.

Jacob’s Ladder: This light blue wildflower prospers in hummus-rich woodlands and floodplains. It is semi-dormant in summer.

MID-SUMMER

Common Milkweed: This weed typically has white and pink or mostly pink flowers that attract butterflies.

Moccasin Flower/Pink Lady’s Slipper: Protected by New York State, it grows in acidic forests where pine, hemlock and dense ground cover grow.

LATE SUMMER

Evening Primrose: Frequently found in fields and along roadsides, this tall biennial plays host to the primrose moth. The flowers open at night and close by mid-day.

Wild Bergamot/Bee Balm: This fragrant wildflower can be found in open areas with partial shade. It’s attractive to hummingbirds and pollinators.

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Essentials for Boating

Motor Boats

OUTFIT MUSTS

Non-slip shoes

Nylon shirt, quick-drying shorts

Sundress

Swimsuit and coverup

Lightweight jacket

EQUIPMENT

Cooler with drinks and snacks

Distress signaling devices

First aid kit

Personal flotation device/lifejacket

Towels

GETTING SITUATED

Check the weather beforehand. Warm, sunny days are ideal. Varying wind speeds and choppy water are signs of an approaching storm.

Familiarize yourself with the steering and throttle when you first pull away from the dock.

OUT ON THE WATER

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Consider factors that may affect the vessel’s direction including wind, waves and currents.

Be aware of your surroundings. Approach large waves or wakes at a 45-degree angle. When in doubt, slow down.

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Kayaks

OUTFIT MUSTS

Hat with brim or chin strap

Lightweight jacket

Paddling gloves

Sunglasses

Swimwear or noncotton clothing

EQUIPMENT

Kayak

PADDLE

Personal flotation device/lifejacket

Sunscreen

Water bottle

GETTING SITUATED

Place your rear firmly against the seatback. An upright sitting position will provide more stability.

When holding the paddle, make sure the scooped sides of the paddle blades are facing you.

Keep your grip relaxed. Gripping unnecessarily tires your hands quicker.

OUT ON THE WATER

Use the buddy system. If there’s no guide, go with another paddler.

Pick a small, calm body of water with little to no powerboat traffic.

If there’s a breeze, start by paddling into the wind. On your way back, you’ll have a tailwind working with you.

To avoid fatigue, keep your outing at under two hours.

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Stand Up Paddle Boards (SUPs)

OUTFIT MUSTS

Hat

Light long-sleeve shirt

Rash guard

Shorts

Sunglasses

EQUIPMENT

Leash

Paddle

Personal flotation device/lifejacket

Safety whistle

Waterproof dry bag

GETTING SITUATED

Before going on the water, practice getting from on your knees to on your feet on solid ground.

Launch from a sandy, shallow beach. Check to see the temperature of the water, because you may end up swimming.

OUT ON THE WATER

Start on your knees to keep your center of balance low. With a little confidence, you can stand up.

Keep a wide stance in the center of the board. Knees should be loose, not locked.

If you fall, try to fall away from the board and keep a hold on the paddle so it doesn’t float away.

Look ahead, not down at the board.

Breakfast on the Weekend

Avoid the hassle that comes with preparing breakfast – and facing the cleanup that cuts into precious hours. Instead, why not treat yourself and your family out to the most important meal of the day at these local eateries?

RAY’S RESTAURANT in Canandaigua has been named a Best of the Finger Lakes Best Breakfast Winner. Try chipped beef on toast, buttermilk biscuits with Ray’s famous southern-style sausage gravy, eggs and pancakes.

SHELLY’S VILLAGE CAFÉ in Victor is known for its breakfast bowls which combines home fries, scrambled eggs, meat and cheese. Other classic dishes include avocado toast, corn beef hash and blueberry French toast.

SIMPLY CREPES in Canandaigua puts a French spin on breakfast. Varieties range from savory to sweet with the Crepe Madame, Nutella fruit and lemon raspberry chiffon crepes.

If you enjoy cooking up something at home, make the meal a little more special with ingredients from local organizations.

FRESH LOCAL INGREDIENTS AND PANTRY ITEMS

– The Finger Lakes Welcome Center in Geneva, Black Buggy Foods in Canandaigua

NATURAL MAPLE SYRUP – Embers Rising Farm in Clifton Springs, Kettle Ridge Farm in Victor

SEASONAL PRODUCE – Beacon Farm Market in Canandaigua

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How to Enjoy a Celestial Night at CMAC

TICKETS

For those looking for high quality sound, right in the center of the shell provides the best acoustics. For some shows, CMAC offers a general admission pit right in front of the stage for guests who want to get a close-up view of the artist.

Guests who want to spread out a little and save on expenses may do well with lawn tickets. With lawn seats, patrons bring their own blanket or lawn chair, choose their own spot and catch the sunset. Chairs are available for rent for $5 through CMAC’s Chairs for Charity.

Some performers might make a surprise appearance on the B Stage, located between the lawn and the back of the reserved seating area. “It’s a cool way to get super close,” said Marketing and PR Director Jordynn Gould. “You’re closer to the artist on that stage than you are in the front row.”

THE FUN PLACE TO PLAY THAT’S NOT FAR AWAY

When you want gaming and racing excitement — without the long drive — Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack wins every time. It’s the closest gaming action around. Enjoy more than 1,100 video gaming machines, thrilling promotions, live and simulcast racing, and delicious dining options including The Buffet, Remedy Bar and Platinum Grille.

Visit FingerLakesGaming.com for hours and racing schedules.

PARKING

CMAC’s main parking lot off of East Lake Road – which costs $10 per vehicle – holds 2,400 cars and is available first-come, first-serve. About 400 spots are available in the premium lot off of Lakeshore Drive; access to this lot is sold in advance for $30 per vehicle. In the days ahead of the performance, CMAC staff will know whether overflow parking is needed at Parkway Plaza. If overflow parking is required, a shuttle service is available.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

No outside food or drink is allowed on CMAC grounds.

CMAC’s 3,000-square-foot concession building, built in 2017, can feed 15,000 people. Offerings include tacos, hot dogs, burgers, barbecue, pizza and pretzels, and all of the food is cooked onsite. “The three main components, what we focus on are great music, great food and great social atmosphere,” stated General Manager Chris Tuttle. “It’s our recipe and it works.”

If you like live entertainment, consider visiting Bristol Valley Theater in Naples, Fort Hill Performing Arts Center in Canandaigua, Lincoln Hill Farms in Canandaigua and the Smith Opera House in Geneva! See more options at ONChamber.com.

Summer Festivals

VINTAGE AND CLASSIC EURO CAR TOUR & SHOW

June 10 • Downtown Canandaigua

Classic and vintage cars will line Main Street. A cruise around historic neighborhoods will kick off the show. Enjoy international foods, music and more. Admission is free.

FINGER LAKES WINE FESTIVAL

July 8- 9 • Watkins Glen

Sample more than 90 wines and artisan foods, explore educational wine seminars and enjoy live music and more. Tickets are available through flwinefest.com.

ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL

July 14-16 • Downtown Canandaigua

Explore more than 100 juried artists while musical acts play at the Commons Park Stage. Watch live demonstrations and join in family activities. Admission is free.

ARTS AT THE GARDENS

July 22-23 • Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion

Peruse paintings, ceramics, jewelry, woodworking and more. Vendors will be stationed around the mansion and gardens. $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 3 to 15.

ONTARIO COUNTY FAIR

July 25-29 • Ontario County Fairgrounds

Enjoy 4-H youth activities, a vendors/ exhibitors hall, live music, food stalls, midway rides and grandstand entertainment. $10 parking fee per car; $5 for single occupancy, motorcycles and walk-ins.

PAGEANT OF STEAM

August 9-12 • 3349 Gehan Road, Canandaigua

Watch daily tractor pulls, compete in a live auction and browse the flea market. $8 for adults, $10 after 4 p.m. on Saturday, free for children under age 12.

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HOMETOWN DAY

September 9 • Victor

Be a part of the Village of Victor’s biggest event of the year. This is a family-friendly event, with food, music and local shopping. Admission is free.

NAPLES GRAPE FESTIVAL

September 23-24 • Naples

Celebrate the rich history and bountiful fruit of the region. Events include tastings, the Naples Greatest Grape Pie Contest and an arts and crafts fair. Admission is free.

The Finger Lakes Choice For

Wildlife Watch

Animals great and small make the Finger Lakes their home. Cummings Nature Center is one of the best places to spot a few furry friends. If you watch carefully, you might just see a few as you tour the area.

BALD EAGLE

These raptors tend to reside in areas with few people and near open water where they can fish. Nests have been reported across the Finger Lakes in recent years. One of the best places to spot a bald eagle is Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge in Seneca Falls.

BEAVER

Beavers are the largest rodent in North America and are New York’s official state mammal. They divide their time between water and land, building their lodges and dams for extra security. This region’s multiple waterways and thick woods offer plenty of potential locations for beavers’ domains.

BLACK BEAR

Female black bears can roam in a 10-square-mile territory while males’ domains can stretch to 100 miles. Bears are most common in the southwestern Finger Lakes. If you encounter a black bear, remain calm and move away slowly. Pro tip: be sure to carry bear spray.

FOX

Red foxes prefer forests while gray foxes inhabit open fields. The best time to catch a glimpse is in late spring when kits are playing outside. Gray foxes have “salt and pepper” fur with streaks of red. Red foxes are easily identified by their red-brown coat, black legs and white-tipped tail.

GREAT BLUE HERON

Herons are a common sight along the shorelines in the warmer months. Herons can be identified by their spindly legs, long necks and curvy plumage. While in flight, their wingspan stretches to six feet while its neck retains its distinctive S-shape.

RACCOON

These scavengers live up to the nickname of “trash panda.” Raccoons make a meal from trash bins, bird feeders, cornfields and vineyards. In the woods, they will feast on crayfish, eggs, mice and more. Raccoons are nocturnal and can be fierce when confronted, so be cautious if you encounter nature’s bandits in-person.

Pick Your “Poison”

BEER

Quench your thirst with a wheat beer or barley wine at No BS Brew Company. Owners Benjamin and Steve brew up fun with weekly trivia nights and monthly Bloody Mary Bars.

Everybody’s part of the family at Irish Mafia Brewing Company. If you’re feeling peckish, there are plenty of salads, starters, wraps and more to nosh on.

Come for a flight of brews at Peacemaker Brewing Company – which produces stouts, ales, IPAs and lagers – and stay for regular trivia, game and music nights.

Young Lion Brewing Company is a woman-owned and -managed brewery with stunning views of the lake from its tap room.

WINE

Sip a sweet dessert wine or a dry chardonnay at Arbor Hill Grapery & Winery. Reservations are recommended for the tasting room.

At Finger Lakes Wine Center at Sonnenberg Gardens, guests can taste some of the best area wines and six private labels from Sonnenberg. Weekend wine tastings are available May through October.

Come as guests, leave as friends at Hazlitt’s Red Cat Cellars. Enjoy a varied drink selection while sitting on the patio or grassy knoll picnic area.

Heron Hill Winery Tasting Room, housed in a renovated 100-year-old barn, offers spectacular views of the vineyards. Wood fired pizza nights are held Saturdays in the summer.

COCKTAILS

Visit the Hog Wallow Tavern to snack on sandwiches, starters and flatbreads, paired with a Moscow mule or gin and tonic. Special events include weekly trivia nights and local music.

The Lake House on Canandaigua has three places to wet your whistle. Sip on a cosmo politan in the Library Bar. Enjoy the Sand Bar’s casual atmosphere with a Mai tai. Rose Tavern’s rustic ambiance is ideal for punch.

At the Linden Social Club, patrons can watch live entertainment from area perform ers while imbibing spirits, specialty cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks.

COFFEE

Customers can get creative at MighTea Boba as they craft their perfect bubble tea. Not a fan of boba? No problem! The tea shop also offers lattes, milkshakes and smoothies.

North Star Coffee, a division of The Arc Ontario, features coffee, tea and Italian sodas alongside baked goods from Sweet Blessings Bakery.

The Dalai Java offers hot and cold coffees, herbal teas, cider and spritzers. Come for the drinks, stay for the food, as café provides breakfast and lunch.

Steak Tips

John Palmeri, a chef at Nolan’s in Canandaigua, offers advice on how to prepare, cook and serve the best steak at home.

CUTS TO CONSIDER

Tenderloin – the most tender, lacks some of the beef flavor of more marbled cuts

Sirloin – similar to tenderloin in flavor, but is less tender

Strip and ribeye – middle of the road for tenderness, have a big beefy flavor

Flank – takes well to marinades; be sure to slice thinly across the grain to avoid chewiness

BEST METHODS

Pan sear on the stove – cook on high to get a good crust

Cook on the grill – use hard lump charcoal, which is easy to light, heats evenly and provides some smokey flavor

PREP WORK

Make sure the pan or grill is ripping hot and the steaks are well-seasoned. Always flavor the steak before cooking. Salt and pepper are a must. Additional seasonings to taste. (Since nearly every culture eats steak of some kind, there is a whole world of flavors to explore.)

GETTING THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE

Medium to medium rare is the sweet spot, as the meat is still juicy and tender. However, there’s nothing wrong with having steaks well done, if you prefer it thoroughly cooked.

If you don’t have a meat thermometer, poke at the meat to test its consistency.

For reference, touch your thumb to pointer finger and poke the muscle at the base of your thumb, which has about the same consistency of rare steak. Thumb to middle finger is medium rare. Thumb to ring finger is medium, medium well. Thumb to pinky is well done. This method does take some practice, as every steak cooks a little differently.

KEEP IT JUICY

Let the steak rest 10 to 15 minutes after it comes off the grill or stove. Tent with foil to retain heat. By letting the steak rest, the meat will have time for the muscle fibers to relax a bit. This increases tenderness and helps distribute internal juices throughout the steak.

SAVORY SIDES

Sautéed mushrooms, crispy fried onion straws, blue cheese mashed potatoes and steak frites (French fries) are classic accoutrements.

Go Chasing Waterfalls

The Finger Lakes are not the only noteworthy bodies of water in the area. The summer months are the perfect time to explore the rivers and streams – maybe even visit a waterfall or two.

BARNES CREEK FALLS

These 35-foot-high falls are inside Onanda Park in Canandaigua, about 8 miles south of town. To view the waterfall, winding trails lead to an observation platform. Admission to the upland section of the park is free; the lakeside segment is $5 to $7/vehicle. The park is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. yearround. An easy to moderate hike.

CONKLIN GULLY

Located 2-1/2 miles northeast of Naples, Conklin Gully can be accessed off of Route 245. There are five large waterfalls, the largest being Angel Falls which is 120 feet tall. The best time to view the falls is after a good rain. A moderate to strenuous hike.

GRIMES GLEN

Visitors to the glen may want get their feet wet as this is a popular creek walk route, accessible by Grimes Glen County Park. A footbridge spans a few small cascades with the main 60-foot waterfall located a little over half-a-mile from the parking lot. A moderate to strenuous hike.

HONEOYE FALLS

The 30-foot upper falls can be viewed from the East Street bridge and a viewing platform at the southwest corner of the Mendon Town Hall, both in the center of the village of Honeoye Falls. A view of the lower falls is accessible via Zebulon Norton Trail in Harry Allen Park, less than a quarter mile north from the main falls. A very easy hike.

ITHACA FALLS

Standing tall at 150 feet, this waterfall is visible from the Lake Street bridge in Ithaca. Those who want a closer view can walk a short trail to the falls’ base. The gorge offers stunning views, especially in the autumn months. An easy hike.

ROBERT H. TREMAN STATE PARK

Hikers and nature lovers will enjoy 12 waterfalls along the park’s nine miles of trails. The Lower/Enfield Falls empties into a basin that doubles as a seasonal swimming hole. Further up is the 115-foot Lucifer Falls which offers stunning views of Enfield Glen. Admission is free, but there’s a $7/vehicle parking fee. An easy to strenuous hike, depending how far you go.

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