holiday 2014
goodlife magazine
Cosy winter style
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york edition holiday 2014
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home tour
Cosy winter style
Home away from home for the holidays
Seasonal inspiration from Pickering College’s Holiday Home Tour
Fit for function
signature cocktails
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roman sadovsky
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Beauty spot
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Body and Mind
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travel
Vaughan skater a rising star
Get glam for the holidays
Mixing things up holiday style
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In season
Gifts for people on the go
Cranberries: Holiday jewels
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In the Kitchen
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the gift of experience
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Custom cabinetry for awkward spaces
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Portfolio Christine Alexiou: The artist’s toolbox
A house of stories
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Lago at Eagles Nest: Inspiring Italian
Ideas for everyone on your list
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Kesagami Wilderness Lodge: An adventure close to home
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It sounds cliché, but really my husband and I don’t want for much. And when we do see something that catches our eye (like the last run of the first-generation iPod or a favourite wrap dress in a new black and white print), we often just buy it. But we still like to surprise one another with a thoughtful gift or two during the holidays. A few years ago, in a flash of brilliant creativity I have yet to repeat, I gave him the “12 dates of Christmas.” I filled his stocking with 12 small items that would represent dates throughout the year: an airplane bottle of tequila for dinner to a local Mexican restaurant; a Gator cleat for a backpacking trip; a portable food container for an evening picnic on our favourite trail; gift certificates for ice cream and a winery tour. He had fun opening the gift (I had fun watching) and we enjoyed our dates throughout the year. It also got us thinking about giving things to do rather than just things to the other people on our lists. If you’re on the same wavelength for gift-giving this year, you’ll want to check out writer Joann MacDonald’s article on gifts of experience. From cooking classes to park passes, you’ll find ideas for even the most challenging people on your list. Plus, travel writer and photographer Bart Card takes us to a fly-in fishing camp in Northern Ontario—if you’re looking for adventure a little farther afield. For those of you hosting friends or family this holiday season, we have ideas for seeing to their every need and, quite possibly, every want—from tips on creating a homey haven in the guest room to unique cocktails created by area bartenders to recipes featuring fresh, dried and sauced cranberries that you can serve morning, noon or night. We also check in with organizers of the Pickering College Holiday Home Tour, which celebrates its 10th year this month, and get their best advice for decorating your own home for the season. Our home tour visits a Victorian house on one of Stouffville’s oldest streets, whose owners celebrate their family heritage and that of their community. And local designers share projects for transforming awkward spaces with custom cabinetry. We hope you enjoy this issue.
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As the days grow shorter and colder, warm your look and your spirit with one or more of these winter fashion accessories. In addition to hitting up some popular area stores, we also browsed etsy.com, a curated site where artists, crafters, vintage dealers and more from around the world have “shops” to sell their products. The two shopkeepers feature here are based in the GTA.
The lightweight, durable and breathable Iris hat from Icebreaker works for running errands or hitting the trails. Available in black, grey and plum. running Free and icebreaker.com, $45
These multicoloured winter accessories have a homespun vibe. roots, toque, $40; mitts, $44.
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Wear these over-theknee cable socks with a short skirt, tights and tall boots for warmth and style this winter. Available in black, charcoal, white and cabernet. roots, $18.
Cold wrists will be a thing the past with these long colourblocked leather gloves. winners, $50
This dusty green basketweave cowl is hand-crocheted from a high-quality, washable, vegan-friendly yarn. It is reversible, meaning folding it down/over will allow for a seamless look. etsy.com/ca/shop/thehouseofhemp, $58
This chunky knit infinity scarf in a lofty lamb’s wool blend woven with a metallic silver thread is stylish and warm, with a bit of shine. Also available in off-white with gold metallic thread and plumberry with purple metallic thread. etsy.com/ca/shop/thehouseofhemp, $60
A deep aubergine adds sophisticated colour to these calf hair and leather gloves. danier, $59
Handmade of felted 100 per cent merino wool, this unique turban inspired hat does not sacrifice style for warmth. Available in black, charcoal grey, chocolate brown, plum, denim and navy. A super soft and luxurious 100 per cent merino wool hat is knitted and felted to create classically stylish yet incredibly warm hat. Available in black or charcoal grey with choice of gold mesh or red satin ribbon. Julie Sinden, etsy.com/ca/shop/ juliesinden, $63 each
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The marled texture of this scarf gives a modern touch to a classic plaid. J. Crew, $82
The socks from Tokyo-based CHUP feature intricate patterns inspired by folk art and the spirit world. CHUP, an acronym for classical human’s universal peace, refers to the sun, the moon and the stars in the sky, all of which the Ainu (Japan’s native people) worshipped. J. Crew, $42
With a pattern reminiscent of classic work socks, these chunky knitted mitts are sure to become weekend favourites. Roots, $40.
This infinity scarf has been finished with a coating for a uniquely chic and shiny look. Danier, $45
The men’s Rockies boot socks will add a little Canadiana to your outdoor activities. Roots, $16.50 14
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elebrating the season with loved ones often means playing host to out-of-town guests—which can be both joyful and stressful. Before Grandma, Gramps and the cousins knock on your door, take some time to inventory the guest quarters in your home. A few additions now can mean a more comfortable stay for your guests and a less hectic holiday for you.
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Sources: vase and clock, Klein Home, Aurora; water jug, HomeSense; chalkboard ornament, Saturday Afternoons, Aurora
By the bed Your guests will appreciate a few practical (and also some pretty) items within easy reach of the bed. Don’t forget to include: • light • reading material, such as magazines geared to your guests’ interests and current or classic novels • clock • fresh-cut flowers or greenery • water and glasses • wastebasket 18
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Everything in its place While an empty closet is a rarity in most homes, providing some storage solutions for your guests will make it easier for them (and your home) to stay organized and free of clutter. Clear a drawer in a dresser or a shelf or rack in the closet and leave the door open to signal to your guests they are welcome to use it. If space is an issue, a few strategically placed hooks and hangers and a chair or chest can provide a spot to hang clothes and lay out a suitcase.
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Keep it clean Tell your guests where they can find towels, toothpaste and other bathroom necessities or, better yet, place a few key items in their room for them to use during their stay. These items might include: • towels (bath, hand and face) • toothbrush and toothpaste • shampoo and conditioner • hand cream • shaving cream and razor • hairdryer and brush • soap or body wash • deodorant • tissues • pain relief tablets • lip balm
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For the kids If visitors are travelling with children, they will likely arrive heavily loaded with supplies. But even the most organized parents will appreciate having a few things handy: • night light • children’s book or stuffed animal • toy or colouring book and crayons • wet wipes • small, lightweight throw or blanket •h igh chair, booster seat or something that kids can sit on while eating (pillows and a belt can work in a pinch) • plastic cup/containers for mealtimes • towel or blanket for diaper changing
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Sources: ladder, Saturday Afternoons, Aurora; blanket, Klein Home, Aurora; slippers, Target
Winter warmth When the weather outside is frightful, consider these tips to warm up your guests: • Add a coverlet or throw to the bed. • Hang a cosy robe on the back of the bedroom door. • Stock a basket with slippers, warm socks and extra outdoor items such as hats, scarves and gloves.
Sources: tray, HomeSense; glass dish and wooden reindeer, Saturday Afternoons, Aurora; hot water bottle, Chapters.
• dish or container for change or jewelry • night light • wi-fi password • public transit schedule • hot water bottle
Finishing touches Your guests may also appreciate: • smartphone/device charger • pen and paper • mirror
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A DECADE OF HOLIDAY HOME TOuRS
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hat better way to get inspired to deck your halls for the holidays than to see how others have done it? Every November for the past 10 years, Newmarket, Aurora and Stouffville residents have had that chance during Pickering College’s Holiday Home Tour. The two-day weekend event showcases a handful of area homes all swagged out for the season. And this year there’s even more eye candy than usual. “We normally have about six homes on the tour,” says Sandra Liem, the manager of special events at Pickering College, an independent school for children from junior kindergarten to Grade 12 in Newmarket. “This year being our 10th, we’ve added another home on the tour.” Nearly a thousand people typically take part in the annual self-directed tour, which includes a variety of house styles, from grand chateaus to subdivision and historic homes. “We like to show what our community is all about,” Liem says, adding that while not everyone can afford a grandiose home, people enjoy looking at them. But it’s more than just architecture and
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size that separates each house in the tour spotlight. “Every home has a designer and florist and they decorate the homes to a specific theme,” Liem says. Depending on the home, that may mean volunteers in period garb and entertainment and food in keeping with the theme. It’s a “more is more” approach designed to give visitors plenty of ideas they can use in their own spaces. “Every home is decked out for the holidays,” Liem says. “It’s over-the-top decorating because that’s what people like to see.” It’s not surprising that it’s a huge undertaking—one that involves participation from more than 200 local businesses and nearly a year of planning by the college’s volunteer committee. Pickering College students also play a big role, Liem says. The popular event, which also includes a one-day free admission seasonal boutique at the school, has become a big fundraiser over the years. “In the past year, we’ve been donating [proceeds] to the global leader program,” says Liem, who explains the program is designed to teach Pickering College
students to think about their world and how they can impact the future positively. But it’s not just the students who benefit from the annual event: A portion of the proceeds also goes to a local initiative (this year it’s the pediatric oncology clinic at Southlake Regional Health Centre). “We’ve donated almost a million dollars to various charities in the community,” Liem says. Contributing to and being part of the community has played a key role in the tour right from the start. “The first purpose of it was to kick off the holiday season for the community and having Pickering College be part of that,” she says. “It’s such a dynamic event—all the moving components, the different companies—and it’s so community based.”
WHAT: Pickering College Holiday Home Tour presented by State Farm Canada WHEN: Friday, Nov. 21, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. boutique, Saturday, 10 to 5 p.m. TICKETS: $40 Visit pickeringcollege.on.ca holiday 2014
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Deck your halls like a pro Lee Brown, a decorator-designer and owner of LRB Interiors in Newmarket, has been giving her time and talent to the Pickering College Holiday Home Tour for the past seven years. Here, she shares some tips for creating a spectacular holiday display.
1. Work with your existing look. For example, if your space is more modern in style, choose complementary holiday décor and colours. “Pick up from your toss cushions or drapery and try to build around that,” she suggests.
2. Create continuity. When decorating
ABOVE, PREVIOUS PAGES: Very different rooms from homes on previous tours illustrate how the right seasonal decorations can complement any style of home.
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in general, keep visual flow in mind. “There has to be some sort of continuity running throughout the space,” says Brown, adding that while rooms don’t have to be “married”, they should be related. “You can create that through colour or through style or theme.”
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3. Go big. Rather than decorating with a bunch of small knick-knacks, Brown suggests choosing a few larger pieces with visual impact. “It’s more about making a statement than having a whole bunch of figurines clustered.”
4. Think outside the Christmas box. “There are some great finds at the antique markets around,” Brown says. For example, old quilts, benches and high chairs can all be reinvented as holiday decor. “In the past in traditional homes, I’ve used some old wooden spools and wrapped them in wire and put them in arrangement.”
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finds. For example, wrap lux ribbon around an inexpensive garland or rest a great Christmas piece on a runner from the dollar store. No one will ever know, Brown says.
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here is a story and a sentiment behind every piece of furniture and dÊcor item in Norma and Graydon Card’s house. Their 120-year-old Victorian-style home stands on the second oldest residential street in Stouffville and the inside is as rich in history as the outside. An old-fashioned doorbell is the only way visitors will be heard, especially if the Cards are enjoying their lush green backyard flanked by Manitoba maple and flowering almond trees. But the dainty doorbell is just a precursor to the old-world charm inside the two-storey home. 30
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“Our home is full of memorabilia. Most are family pieces, but some have been acquired by us over the years,” Norma says. It was the death of her grandmother that led the 73-year-old former elementary school teacher to acquire not just antique pieces, but also a taste for preserving the past. “My grandmother died rather suddenly in 1962 and we had to empty her home in
In the Cards’ enclosed front porch, a newer addition, guests can signal their arrival using the original doorbell and check their reflection in a mirror the owner’s grandfather won in 1928.
a hurry,” she recalls. “My parents didn’t have much of an interest in antiques at the time, so they gave everything away to anybody who would take it. This was before antiques went on to become so desirable. We would see big price tags on antiques and recall similar stuff my grandmother had possessed. We regretted acting in haste, so I decided that when it was my turn, I would preserve the family heritage.” Preserve and adapt might be the two key words in the Cards’ lives, for the couple has a home full of turn-of-the-century furniture, but they have also embraced modern-day amenities. They made one key change to the exterior of the house soon after buying it 40 years ago. The original front door led straight into the living room; the Cards added an enclosed front porch to allow to some breathing room. Inside changes have been largely cosmetic. “Every room had wallpaper of a different colour when we moved in so I wanted to change that to have some coordination of colour,” Norma says, as she walks past the grass cloth wallpaper in the dining room. “It was blue in colour, but we had it painted over in beige.” The 14-inch baseboards and stained glass are reminders of a vintage style that the Cards have so beautifully retained.
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Family and community history blend seamlessly in the Card home: A chair inherited from one late relative sits below a still-life painted by another. The crank telephone belonged to onetime Stouffville mayor Ken Laushway. A painting of the home, discovered by friends at an art auction. The work of a former Stouffville District High art teacher.
At the entrance is a mirror that reflects the family’s legacy. It belonged to Graydon’s grandfather, Herman Card, who was a home builder in west Toronto. “He won the mirror as a prize from the building association in 1928 because he brought the largest family to their summer picnic. His wife and he had six children, one of whom was Graydon’s father,” Norma says. It is a home that speaks to you through the myriad photographs and memorabilia that adorn its walls. They speak of travels through Italy and France, Zermatt and Whistler. (Graydon is currently researching Petra, Jordan for an upcoming trip.) They are a reminder of the love for a small town where the Cards settled and raised a son and a daughter. Several plates commemorating Stouffville’s centennial 34
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year line the wall of the Card kitchen. “I was a teacher at Summitview Public School for many years and raised my children when Stouffville was a town of roughly 5,000 people. It has been a very nice place to live in so I couldn’t not collect the plates,” Norma says An antique wagon, weigh scales, spinning wheel and grandmother clock are just a few of the pieces that give the Card home its yesteryear charm. The most interesting, perhaps, is a hand crank phone mounted on the kitchen wall. Graydon has a special memory attached to it. “It belonged to Ken Laushway, a former mayor of Stouffville. He had a few of these and when hand crank phones became obsolete, I bought one directly from him,” says the 74-year-old businessman. A true ode to the Card family home lies
in a painting of their house, done by Jane Warren a former art teacher at Stouffville District High, that hangs on one of the walls. “We didn’t know her, but she must have liked something about our house to have painted a picture of the outside without our knowledge,” Norma says. “When she was asked to submit something for an art auction, she contributed this particular painting. Our friends who happened to be at the auction saw it and thought we would like to have it. Of course, we paid them for it.” The Cards turned their attic into a master bedroom. It’s a haven they retire to in the evenings. It, too, houses treasures, including a desk with candle stands, handmade wooden chairs, hand-knit dolls and book shelves that hold some of what their hearts have stored over the years.
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Most homes have one—an awkward space that just isn’t living up to its potential, that can’t be solved with off-the-rack furniture. Interior decorator Jeanne Grier calls them ugly ducklings. “When you do custom cabinetry, you’re usually taking an ugly duckling little space and putting something really beautiful in,” she says. Grier has worked as a decorator for 21 years. Twelve years ago, she and her husband, Colin Grier, brought electric fireplaces into their business. Their showroom, Stylish Fireplaces & Interiors by Huntington Lodge, is in Thornhill. Design led to fireplaces, which in turn led to custom cabinetry. “It’s been a winding path,” Grier laughs, “but a natural evolution.” When it comes to those awkward spaces, it’s rare, she says, to find that perfect-sized functional piece in a store. You could search and search and never find an off-the shelf36
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solution that will fit. That’s the difference with custom cabinetry; not only it is fitted to the space, you can dictate its function. “There’s that functional side that, as a neat freak, I just love. I love that people have somewhere to put their stuff and that it has been personalized,” she says. One of her favourite projects to date involved a set of basement stairs. “The area under the stairs becomes a catch-all for the junk we accumulate,” she says. “It is really a lost zone.” Her clients already had a beautifully finished basement that included a big sitting area, TV and fireplace cabinet. They wanted to have a bar installed. “It was definitely a challenge,” she says. “You’ve got this tiny little trapezoid-shaped space. The stairs come down on an angle, you don’t have a straight ceiling line or even a regular height ceiling.” She also had a door to contend with; it hid electrical panels that
BeFore needed to be accessed. Thanks to clever design, the result is a sleek entertaining space that features backlit stone and an ample wine rack. Her clients were thrilled. Grier recently transformed another commonly overlooked space: a secondstorey landing with odd angles, an arched window and peaked ceiling. “It’s not a small space but it’s so often wasted in most houses,” she says. Her clients envisioned a window seat and bookcases and wanted storage for their outdoor lounge cushions. “You could never just go out and buy something that would fit into that space and look really good,” Grier says. She fit bookcases in under the angled ceiling. She added drawers for storage. She had custom moulding made to frame the lovely but unfinished arched window. She was thoughtful about the details. The
LEFT: Custom window seat and storage designed by Jeanne Grier of Stylish Fireplaces & Interiors by Huntington Lodge. ABOVE: Laundry room by Lumsden Custom Cabinetry & Bespoke Joinery.
bench cushion is upholstered in a durable outdoor fabric so it won’t fade in the sun. She installed a roman shade, also made of versatile outdoor fabric, for hot and sunny days. She added wall-mounted light fixtures. A glass-covered windowsill ledge provides a spot to rest a coffee mug or wine glass, without fear of staining the wood. The window faces south so it’s often sunny. Good lighting ensures they can read in the evenings. “Now it’s a lovely place to sit. They can really enjoy it instead of just coming up the stairs and having this big wasted space,” Grier says. Many clients are looking for built-ins for their living rooms. They need to satisfy several requirements, incorporating a TV, fireplace and storage to hide electronic components. “Sometimes the layout of a house is such that one room is really the everything room. In townhouses, condos, even smaller homes, the living room is the family room is the great room,” she says. “Wall units are something we do over and over again in different variations.” Hayley Cotterill and Jesse Lumsden are the husband and wife team behind Lumsden Custom Cabinetry & Bespoke Joinery in Markham. They are often confronted with slanted ceilings, strange angles and oddly laid out spaces.
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Two under-used spaces become functional and attractive bars: Jeanne Grier of Stylish Fireplaces & Interiors by Huntington Lodge transformed space under bar (left) and Lumsden Custom Cabinetry & Bespoke Joinery reworked a pantry.
“We come across awkward spaces quite a lot,” Cotterill says. “You just have to really get creative with the design.” Cotterill and Lumsden create most of their designs themselves, though they do also work in partnership with several designers. “People will come in with pictures of something they like, ideas they found on houzz.com. We’ll work with that and create something that’s specific for them, custom,” she says. The pair has transformed several laundry rooms, including one that presented several challenges. To access it, you first went down a couple of steps. Then there was a long, narrow room that led to a door, which opens into the garage. “A lot of time is spent in laundry rooms,” 38
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laughs Cotterill. “Not a lot of people think to put money into it and make it custom, but it really is a space we spend a lot of time in. If it’s done properly and organized, it makes doing laundry a lot more enjoyable.” Cotterill and Lumsden recently helped a family of six that lives in a modestsized home. They converted a very small living room into a workspace that can accommodate everybody comfortably. The room contains built-in wall units that hide things neatly away, ample desk space for the children to do their homework, an adult desk space and a craft pantry for their creative mom. “It looks really good and it helped them so much. The room is now efficient for a family of six,” Cotterill says.
Another couple wanted to convert their walk-in pantry to a bar. The chic space is now fitted with a bar fridge, sink and cabinets and covered in reclaimed brick veneer. “It has a very old world feel but is in a new build home,” Cotterill says. “This worked out so much better for them. They’re a couple without children who didn’t need the big walk-in pantry storage. It’s something a little different that most wouldn’t think about doing. It adds character to the home.” Says Grier, “Decorators like the transformation in general. If the space was beautiful to start with, clients wouldn’t call us. Usually we put up with something for years before we finally get around to dealing with it. Then we think, ‘Why did I wait?’”
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THE CANDY CANE A favourite children’s holiday treat grows up.
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15 mL (1/2 oz) Baileys Original 1/2 oz Baileys Vanilla Cinnamon 1/4 oz creme de menthe Method
Add ingredients and ice to a martini shaker. Shake well. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with candy cane (crushed or whole). by Steve Devittoris, owner, Zafferano Ristorante 8633 Weston Rd., Vaughan, 905-264-2323, zafferano.ca
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oliday season has arrived and no doubt you’ll be hosting family and friends for dinner, cocktails or maybe a New Year’s Eve celebration. When it comes to stocking the bar, eggnog is traditional, wine is fine and a selection of craft beer usually appreciated. But a signature cocktail can really elevate the occasion. We’ve done all the legwork for you and asked top bartenders from popular restaurants across York Region for their favourite holiday-inspired cocktail recipes. What are you waiting for? Fill up your ice trays, dust off your martini shaker and get mixing.
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WINTER BLISS With hints of hazelnut and holiday spices, this comforting and warm post-dinner coffee doubles as dessert. Ingredients
eggnog 30 mL (1 oz) espresso
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Warm eggnog in a sauce pan. Combine sugar and nutmeg on saucer. Pour water onto second saucer. Dip mug into water and then sugar mixture. Add espresso, Frangelico and spiced rum to mug, top up with eggnog and garnish with an espresso cookie.
15 mL (1/2 oz) Frangelico 15 mL (1/2 oz) spiced rum sugar nutmeg
WHITE CHRISTMAS Refreshing and seasonal, this non-alcoholic drink is sure to please young and old alike. Ingredients
30 mL (1 oz) raspberry purĂŠe 6 torn mint leaves iced tea white cranberry juice Method
Add raspberry purĂŠe and mint leaves to tall glass, top with equal amounts of iced tea and white cranberry juice and garnish with a fresh sprig of mint and fresh raspberries or cranberries. by Megan Ahlborn, bartender, Milestones Newmarket 18162 Yonge St., Newmarket, 905-853-5345, milestonesrestaurants.com
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APPLE, SPICE AND ALL THINGS NICE
SPARKLING PASSION
MOM’S APPLE PIE
Crisp green apple complements rich caramel cream in this decadent drink.
Nothing says celebration quite like sparkling wine. The addition of ice wine makes this cocktail well-suited to the season.
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Ingredients
Instead of serving coffee to guests after dinner, change things up with this spicy, apple-infused green tea cocktail. “It’s like adding a kick to a slice of Mom’s apple pie,” says drink creator Andrea Spadacini, bar manager at Locale restaurant in King City.
45 mL (1-1/2 oz) green apple vodka
30 mL (1 oz) Chambord
15 mL (1/2 oz) Criollo chocolate seasalted caramel liqueur
30 mL (1 oz) ice wine
30 mL (1 oz) 35 per cent cream
90 mL (3 oz) passion fruit juice
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Add ingredients and ice to martini shaker. Shake and strain into a martini glass; garnish with a dash of cinnamon and a slice of green apple.
Add ingredients to champagne flute.
by Marcia Keough, bartender, Aw Shucks 15230 Yonge St, Aurora, 905-727-5100, awshucks.ca
90 mL (3 oz) Prosecco or sparkling wine
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30 mL (2 tbsp or 1-2 teabags) Mom’s Apple Pie Green Tea (David’s Tea) or other spicy apple tea 15 mL (1/2 oz) Goldschlager
BERRY CHRISTMAS
7 mL (1/4 oz) apple liqueur
A fun holiday drink with a flavour reminiscent of cream soda.
30 mL (1 oz) apple juice
Ingredients
pinch of cinnamon
30 mL (1 oz) raspberry vodka 15 mL (1/2 oz) blueberry vodka 15 mL (1/2 oz) Chambord 60 mL (2 oz) cranberry juice 60 mL (2 oz) lemon lime soda Method
Fill tall glass with ice and add all ingredients. Stir and garnish with lime and berries (fresh or dried). by Maurice Awweh, head bartender, Five Lamps Chophouse & Tavern 175 Main St., Unionville, 905-944-9463, fivelamps.ca
30 mL (1 oz) apple sauce drizzle of honey 350 mL (1-1/2 cups) boiling water cinnamon stick Method
Place ingredients in a teapot and top with boiling water. Allow to steep for 2-3 minutes. Serve in a tea mug and garnish with a cinnamon stick. by Andrea Spadacini, bar manager, Locale 12981 Keele St., King City, 905-833-2500, localekingcity.ca holiday 2014
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LEMON GINGER DETOX TEA This detox tea can be enjoyed any time of day, but makes an ideal pre-breakfast drink. IngredIents
15 mL (1 tbsp) maple syrup 3 slices of ginger 15 mL (1 tbsp) lemon juice pinch of cayenne hot water Method
Add first four ingredients to a mug and top with hot water. hot toddY tWeAK
Spice things up and switch this tea into a hot toddy by adding 45 mL (1-1/2 oz) of spiced rum. by Nelson Nascimento, owner, Rawlicious 210 Main St. S., Newmarket, 905-235-3235, rawlicious.ca
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Ruby red, tart-tasting cranberries make a simple sauce that is the perfect complement to the traditional holiday turkey. But they can also add some bright flavour to baked goods, salads and appetizers. This seasonal favourite is grown just a couple hours away from York Region in Bala, Ont.
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BASIC CRANBERRY SAuCE This makes a thick cranberry sauce. For a thinner version, up the water to 250 mL (1 cup). For a variation that also works well with a pork roast, add one large grated apple and a sprinkle of cinnamon with the cranberries. IngredIents
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CRANBERRY BAKED BRIE Baked brie is an unabashed crowd-pleaser. This variation, inspired by a Canadian Living recipe using dried fruit, is a great way to use up extra cranberry sauce. IngredIents
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1 round (450 g) of brie at room temperature
Heat oven to 350 Fahrenheit. Heat olive oil in a skillet over mediumlow heat. Add onions and a pinch of salt. Cook slowly, stirring often until onions are soft and brown, 20 to 30 minutes. Add red wine vinegar, stir to loosen any bits stuck to the bottom of pan and cook until liquid had reduced. Add cranberry sauce and cook 2-3 minutes. Place brie on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spoon cranberry mixture on top. Bake for 10 minutes. Carefully transfer brie to serving dish and serve with bread or crackers.
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At all ages, our students learn to take action to make positive differences in the school, the community and the world. The Bayview and Elgin Mills Campuses are located in Richmond Hill. TMS is a member of CAIS (Canadian Accredited Independent Schools) and accredited by IBO (International Baccalaureate Organization), CIS (Conference of Independent Schools) and CCMA (Canadian Council of Montessori Administrators).
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1 medium acorn or butternut squash, cut in 1-1-1/2 cm pieces
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Inspiring Italian in the kitchen
Lago at Eagles Nest
by
Jonathan Hiltz
You don’t need to be a golf enthusiast to have a reason to visit Eagles Nest Golf Club on Dufferin Street just north of Major Mackenzie. You just need to love great food and have a craving for some of the most inspiring Italian cuisine around. Situated right next to the 18th hole on the well-manicured golf course is Lago, which means “lake” in Italian. Inside the vast kitchen is executive chef Giacomo Romano, who upon first glance looks young enough to be the new kid. But make no mistake, you only need to speak with Romano for a few minutes to realize that not only is he fit to lead a culinary team, he invents recipes that will make even the most discerning foodies want seconds.
photography by
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Romano comes from a long line of culinary experts, but quickly points out his first mentor was his Nonna, who cooked for hours every day to make delicious traditional food for her family. He worked in his father’s pizzeria for some time and that fuelled his ambition to step away from an early career in mechanical engineering and become a chef. Before coming to Lago, Romano worked at some of the top eateries in the GTA, including Rosewater Supper Club, Oliver & Bonacini and Canoe. After arriving at Eagles Nest, he quickly moved up the ranks to become executive chef. He now oversees the kitchen at Turnberry Golf Club in Brampton as well. At Lago, his signature dishes include pan-
seared gnocchi with spinach, almonds and fine olive oil; grilled sea bass dressed with grilled lemon; and zucchini pizzelle with goat cheese and mint. Top off your meal with a glass of grappa, grape-based brandy created in Italy, from Lago’s extensive collection.
Zucchini Pizzelle Chef Romano Giacomo shares his recipe, inspired by his Nonna’s dish, for zucchini pizzelle. Ingredients
2 green zucchini 1 yellow zucchini 125 mL (1/2 cup) all-purpose flour 1 egg 60 mL (1/4 cup) finely chopped parsley 125 mL (1/2 cup) grated Parmigiano 125 mL (1/2 cup) crumbled goat cheese 60 mL (1/4 cup) sliced baby zucchini 1 sprig mint, picked leaves juice of 1/2 lemon 75 mL (5 tbsp) olive oil Method
Trim the ends off zucchinis. Grate into a colander with a course grater and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. Transfer zucchini to a medium mixing bowl and add flour, egg, parsley, Parmigiano, salt and pepper to taste. Mix ingredients together to create a batter. Heat a shallow pan to medium heat with enough olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Make 4 30 mL (2 tbsp) circles in the pan with the zucchini batter. Cook on each side for 2 minutes or until golden, cooked through and firm. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. In a small bowl, combine sliced baby zucchini, lemon juice and olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Arrange pizzelle on a plate or platter and loosely dress with the baby zucchini, crumbled goat cheese and mint leaves. Finish with a light drizzle of olive oil. 54
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The gift of experience
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Shopping for Christmas gifts can be a gargantuan task, made all the more challenging by the need to find suitable gifts for people of all ages and both sexes. In this era of decluttering, you don’t want to be the person who adds an unappreciated gift to a recipient’s stash of “stuff.” Instead, why not offer up a life experience they won’t soon forget? Here are a few ideas to get you started. art lessons
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Fred Thomson, owner of the Newmarket School of Fine Art
Jim Craigmyle photograph
We all know somebody who was born to be an artist. But maybe work and life commitments have gotten in the way? Encourage your artsy friend or family member with a gift certificate for lessons. The Newmarket School of Fine Art provides art instruction and inspiration to artists ages six and up. Choose from classes in painting, drawing and sculpture. Most adult classes are $110 for six weeks, but you may wish to buy a higher-value gift certificate for the newbie painter who needs supplies. Oil, acrylic or watercolour kits run around $130. Any skill level and every age is welcome. “We have a lot of people who painted many years ago and raised a family and now it’s time to paint,” says owner Fred Thomson.
Jim Craigmyle photograph
Chef Gianni Ceschia of Woodbridge Culinary Studio 2000
cooking classes For the seasoned foodie and the cooking newbie alike, a cooking class is a savoury gift. At Woodbridge’s Culinary Studio 2000, chef Gianni Ceschia offers cooking classes in hearty Italian cuisine. Born, raised and formally trained in Italy, Ceschia worked for many years at hotels and restaurants in Europe and Toronto. Gift-givers can buy a gift certificate, allowing the recipient to pick and choose classes or pay for specific classes. Classes are three hours long and cost $45 to $55 per person. The chef demos a minimum of four recipes per class, covering everything from raw ingredients through to presentation. The best part? “They taste everything with a glass of wine that’s paired with the food,” says Ceschia. Classes cover themes such as risotto and gnocchi and fisherman’s delight. Ceschia hopes that participants come away feeling that cooking is a pleasure rather than a chore. “When you prepare a meal, you have a relation with the ingredients, a relation with the kitchen, the family,” he says. “Having the family enjoy it will give you satisfaction.” For more information, visit culinary2000.com.
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Michelle Gallant of Looks Image Consulting
A wardrobe make-over Is somebody on your gift list graduating from university, changing careers or simply in need of a wardrobe overhaul? A consultation with a style expert is an unexpected and thoughtful gift. Michelle Gallant of Looks Image Consulting offers wardrobe management services to help people find fashionable clothing suited to their colour palette and body type. Gallant says the four-season colour analysis made famous in the ‘80s is still important today. Clients may also choose a closet make-over session. “I physically go through the closet to look at
your clothing personality, assess the amount you like to spend on clothing and identify the holes in your wardrobe,” she says. Gallant builds a detailed shopping list outlining pieces needed, including colour, quantity and stores where they can be purchased. For those who want in-store assistance, she also offers a personal shopping experience. Colour assessments (including a personalized palette book) cost $250. Other services are $150 for the first hour and $100 for each hour after. Personal shopping takes about three hours on average. Find Gallant at looksimage.com.
Indoor climbing For the action junkie on your list, Markham’s Hub Climbing boasts the most bouldering terrain in Canada, as well as a designated route climbing area. Staff members offer lessons in bouldering (climbing without the use of ropes or harnesses) and top rope climbing (using a safety rope and a belayer). An introductory
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Family Day at McMichael Canadian Art Collection Hub Climbing
Art gallery membership bouldering package ($39) teaches you everything from terminology to energysaving tips and tricks and includes a twoweek membership. Or, after a brief facility orientation and fall test, adults can boulder in the indoor facility without supervision. Choose anything from a day pass ($18) to an annual membership ($594). For more information, visit hubclimbing.com.
If you’re seeking one gift that will please an entire family, an annual art gallery membership just might do the trick. Kleinburg’s McMichael Canadian Art Collection offers visitors a true Canadian art experience, with 13 exhibition galleries set among 100 acres of picturesque forest. The gallery houses a permanent collection of close to 6,000 artworks by the Group of
Seven and other artists. A family membership ($85 annually) is good for unlimited free admission for one or two adults and up to four children. The McMichael’s family days, held on select Sundays each month, provide kids with hands-on art activities and live entertainment. Afterward, active families will want to hit the outdoor paths and hiking trails. Visit mcmichael.com for more details.
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Hiking in Lake Superior Provincial Park
Ontario Parks pass Give the lover of sand and surf something to look forward to with an Ontario Parks summer day use pass. Valid from April through November, the pass allows unlimited daily vehicle entry to all Ontario provincial parks. Close to home, Sibbald Point Provincial Park in Sutton West offers a large sandy beach on the shores of Lake Simcoe. A popular spot with picnickers, the park also has a boat launch area and a forested hiking trail. Look out for wild turkeys and pileated woodpeckers while traversing the Maidenhair Fern Trail. Or explore the history of the park and the Sibbald family, with stops at the Eildon Hall Museum, St. George’s Church and the graves of Canadian writers Stephen Leacock and Mazo de La Roche. Families can take advantage of weekly educational programs in summer, including nature and historical walks, crafts and games. Passes, at $110, can be purchased online through ontarioparks.com.
Old-school IOU David Webster photograph
If budget is an issue or you’re trying to minimize the materialism, offer an old-school IOU. Draw up an IOU promising a future experience together—maybe a night at the movies, a trail walk or time volunteering at a food bank or shelter. Or pledge to provide a service so that your gift recipient has more time for leisure activities. Walk a loved one’s dog, babysit a friend’s child or prepare a home-cooked meal or breakfast in bed for someone who could use a little extra relaxation time. After all, there’s no more valuable gift than the one that says “I care.”
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destination
The main course by
Jonathan Hiltz
At Markham Road and Hwy. 7 lies a stretch of history that has long been an important part of York Region. As Markham grew in the early and mid1800s, Main Street became home to the shops and services its residents needed— distilleries, inns, taverns, a jail, general stores and clothing retailers. Today, Main Street Markham attracts residents and visitors alike—serving as a destination for social outings, shopping, 62
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dining and seasonal events. The completion of a three-year revitalization project may be just the reason you need to join them. Now boasting cobblestone streets that weave around the neighbourhood, strategically placed trees and bushes, wide pedestrian-friendly sidewalks, a large condo development and a brand-new clock tower, Main Street Markham reminds one of Hill Valley in Back to the Future when Marty McFly travels to the 1950s.
Christine Matthews, the marketing manager and community liaison for the Markham Village BIA, has been involved with promoting the new and improved area. As she walks along the street, she carefully surveys the neighbourhood, taking papers off the newly painted lampposts and informing a store owner of an awning that looks loose. The revitalization, she says, was an extensive, multi-stage project that included sewer upgrades, streetscaping, roadwork,
EVENTS Main Street Markham hosts a number of events throughout the year. Coming soon is its popular Festival of Lights, Friday, Nov. 28, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Come and see the improvements to the Main Street while you enjoy a free horse and buggy ride, live music, carollers, jugglers, stilt-walkers and fire artists. Stores will be open late for holiday shopping.
Recent additions to Main Street Markham include cobblestone streets, decorative lampposts, places to sit, a new condo development and town clock and expanded sidewalk space for patios.
sidewalks and light posts. It cost in excess of $5 million—an investment in making the area more attractive to businesses, residents and visitors. Along with the revitalization came the Sierra Homes condominium development. In keeping with the heritage guidelines of the neighbourhood, the building boasts an attractive façade in historically appropriate colours and materials with the bottom floor reserved for retailers. The front is three storeys, while the back goes up to six storeys—so the building complements others on the street, while bringing residential space to the downtown. “It has been a huge plus to the businesses and the BIA because there are 144 condos in there, which equals potentially 300 new customers,” Matthews says. Harry James is the CEO of the Harry James Group on Main Street Markham, which comprises a number of businesses including Kawartha Rock Quarry, Cloud 9, Marca on Main Italian Restaurant, Foundry Lane Real Estate Holdings and the Y Factor Business Workshops. He is thrilled with the results of the revitalization. “It’s spectacular and a long time coming,
but it was totally worth the wait. It has completely revitalized the street,” James says. “Our businesses are about building value and great customer experience and this gorgeous new backdrop helps bring everything to a whole new level.” Paul Cicchini, owner of the popular bar and restaurant the Duchess of Markham, is
also seeing the benefits. “It was three years of meetings and armtwisting, but it’s very nice,” he says. “We are seeing new faces on the street and people are commenting [on the revitalized area].” Cicchini is especially pleased with about the added two-metre sidewalk space, which has allowed him to add a front patio.
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CHRISTINE ALEXIOU by
These aren’t your grandmother’s quilts. Christine Alexiou is turning the very notion of quilting on its head. The Markham resident creates intricate nuanced pieces of textile art that draw from a number of different art forms. In fact, a single work easily reveals more than a dozen techniques, each of which is a craft in its own right. The artist traces her passion for sewing back to Grade 7 and her first home economics class. She was a natural at it and was soon making her own clothes. 68
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Later she studied at the Ontario College of Art. She worked in educational publishing as an illustrator, graphic designer and art director. Now a full-time artist, she says needle arts and textiles bring all of her deepest loves together. “Fabric has always been my first love, because of the texture and tactile nature,” she says. “Every quilter and fibre artist will tell you: we’re fabric-a-holics.” The artist’s current focus is hand-painted
whole cloth and appliquéed art quilts. While all of her work can be categorized as fibre art, only half is technically quilts. Quilts have three distinct layers: a front piece, back piece and a layer of batting in between, all stitched and bound together. With fibre art, there’s less worry about what the back of a piece will look like. They’re often framed and displayed on a wall. Alexiou does everything herself from start to finish, including the remarkable, detailed embellishments that are all done by hand.
ABOVE: Fibre artist Christine Alexiou LEFT: Flower Form (hand-stitched wet wool felt, needle felting, beading) TOP RIGHT: Firebird (felted wool applique, free-motion machine quilting) BOTTOM RIGHT: Red Branches (textile paint, hand-stitched cotton cord)
“To me the needle is like using a pencil, it’s like drawing,” she says. She admires the work of North Carolina textile artist Hollis Chatelain, as well as California quilter Sheila Frampton Cooper. While their approaches may differ from hers in style and tone, they definitely share a love of colour. Alexiou excels at creating exquisite pieces from humble materials. “Very often I like to use recycled stuff that would normally end up in the garbage,” she says, citing drain covers, washers, cheesecloth, plastic wrap, brown craft paper, silk rag remnants from saris and even the mesh bags you buy onions in at the grocery store as examples. “All of these are everyday materials you’d have no idea you could transform unless you tried.” She likes the effect rusting objects have on fabric. Often she’ll use pieces of rusted metal, wrapping them in white fabric and placing them in a solution of water and vinegar for a few hours. The patterns left behind form the beginnings of a great abstract piece. While she may occasionally worry people think she’s crazy for stopping to pick up bits of rusty metal off the street, she is otherwise quite comfortable pushing her chosen art form forward. “I’m not interested in typical bed quilts,” she says. “I want to show things that are more art-related. I have to be true to what I feel and want to express.” holiday 2014
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airborne trampoline Grand Opening November 9th
The doors are finally open to airborne’s very own JumpZone, all 7500 square feet in the air conditioned unit next to us. Imagine choosing your own trampoline out of 30 available, ed after to free-jump on for an hour, with your friends k o o l e b ou will y , l rtified and family, or by yourself. l e a c f y o l l t u s f Be by our d e Imagine booking your child’s s i v r e ppy and a h e r d sup a n a o Galactic or Classic Birthday Parties, with hes, wh c a special, o c t i s e i n v i l r o u nobody having to share or wait their turn. tramp make yo o t r xciting. e e g d a n e a Imagine booking an outing for your safe out... d n fi d home school class....your special needs n Come a child...your sports group...your visitors from out of town...everyone being guaranteed their own trampoline for an hour. Imagine coming for an aerobic workout and practice any time you feel like it, or join our Aircross Fitness class led by a certified instructor. Imagine jumping to the beat of the music and under a galactic laser show during the Friday night public jump. Imagine bringing in your colleagues Raining? Come on in... for a team building session. Bored? Do something exciting... Birthday Parties Aircross Fitness Classes, Public Jump and Special Needs Jump, Summer and Holiday Camps, Classes for children ages 4 and 5
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TOP: Tidal Wave (painted and heated cellophane, dimensional paint, beading, hand-dyed cord hand-stitched on silk) ABOVE: Belly of the Beast (hand-dyed silk and cotton, embroidery, beading, smocking on wool felt)
Last year Alexiou entered the International Quilt Festival in Houston, Texas. The annual show draws more than 50,000 visitors and features quilts from all over the globe, including Australia, Europe, Africa, China, Japan and South America. She submitted an ambitious project that took her almost three years to complete—the Seven Deadly Sins, illustrated and in quilt form. She wasn’t even sure it would qualify for entry. Not only was it juried in, it went on to win one of the show’s major prizes. Alexiou currently teaches fibre art at the Markham Guild of Village Crafts. “We start out with a piece of fabric and then we play with it,” she says. Fibre art pieces evolve and grow as you work on them, she explains. “It’s a challenge. There’s mystery. You don’t know what it will be until it’s done.”
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For more information on Christine Alexiou and her art, visit christinealexiou.com. holiday 2014
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Get a sneak peek at Santa Claus during the Annual Stouffville Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade, beginning at 2 p.m. Dec. 6. The parade runs on Tenth Line from North Street to Main Street and west on Main Street ending at the Ninth Line.
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Goingg beyond the typical health food store supplements • clothing • pottery • organic & gluten free products...
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Housed in the redesigned 1896 Market Hall & Theatre building, we were created in 2009 to provide an arts space for Stoufville.
BRANDS YOU CARRY: Films from TIFF, current jazz, pop, RnB artists, community theatre.
PEOPLE ARE SURPRISED TO KNOW: That 19 on the Park was not originally a church! Despite resembling one in some respects it was originally a theatre, a cinema, at one point a garage & a bowling alley!
SECRET TO YOUR SUCCESS?: We strive to bring what’s up and coming in music, art & theatre in a welcoming and affordable environment.
We bring art & culture to Stouffvillians of all ages and interests from music, theatre, dance, children’s, comedy, art, award winning cinema & creative camps.
OUR MOST POPULAR REQUESTS ARE: Venue rentals for special occasions such as weddings, bridal events, landmark birthdays and other functions. The versatility & unique aesthetic of 19 on the Park always receives compliments.
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That we offer indoor and outdoor wedding locations. Ceremonies and receptions can be held in our main hall, in the courtyard in front of a Victorian Farmhouse, and on the property in front of a log cabin or heritage barn.
We take pride in our modern facility, beautiful grounds and excel in customer service. We do our best to go above and beyond expectations and deliver service that is sure to please!
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Our inspiration to be the best comes from our clients. If we are not able to surpass their expectations we would not stand out in their minds as a great place to book an event. We want them to keep coming back to hold more events with us ... from engagement photos ... to wedding shower ... to wedding ... to baby shower ... to first Birthday!
We are a community museum with over 16,000 artifacts in our collection. We offer the community access to our archives, rotating exhibits throughout the year, and a serene and historic location for meetings, events, and weddings.
OUR MOST POPULAR REQUESTS ARE: Outdoor ceremony in our courtyard in front of a beautiful red brick 1880’s Victorian Farmhouse.
PRODUCTS TO TRY: Unique photo locations in our heritage buildings. Bridal parties love taking pictures at the desks in the heritage schoolroom, or in the parlour of our farmhouse. Photos by Lisa MacGregor Photography
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Growing arts and culture by
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hen you think of York Region, do you think of it as being a culturally vibrant and alluring place? Do you even think of York Region, which is comprised of nine distinct municipalities, as having a recognizable cultural identity? Interestingly, many people who live in York Region are not aware of what the region has to offer culturally. Do you even care? Whether you are conscious of it or not, arts and culture play a fundamental role in your life. Think of the music you listen to, the films you watch, the books you read or the visual art and images that surround you in a day. Your life likely has been touched by restaurants, festivities, artists, cultural venues and spaces in your community. For many of us, arts and culture enrich our lives with meaning and joy, give us a sense of belonging and connect us to our community. Arts and culture are key factors in the quality of life of where we live. They are a major attractor of people and investment and the sustainability of our communities. A vibrant arts and culture sector: • builds community pride and social cohesion; • embraces and celebrates cultural diversity; • attracts local economic development by offering a higher quality of life; • provides tangible economic benefits through job creation and spending on arts and entertainment; 74
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• gives a place personality, making it distinctive and welcoming; and • provides a competitive advantage that builds a community’s brand over time. These benefits of a lively cultural sector are well understood by big cities. What is lesser understood is that these benefits are easily transferrable to smaller communities and even to new suburbs that can be mistakenly thought of as cultural wastelands. Regions, towns and smaller municipalities can have as vital an arts and cultural sector as big cities. It’s simply a myth that big cities alone enjoy and reap the benefits the sector provides. Ontario’s Prince Edward County is a case in point. This rural community neighbouring Kingston, Ont. experienced an economic renaissance after years of stagnation, simply by repositioning itself in the 1990s as a unique cultural place. Municipal planners implemented a cultural vision that leveraged the county’s array of arts and culture assets and focused on quality of place. As a result, Prince Edward County’s economy boomed, attracting millions in investment and tourism revenues. Jobs followed. Arts and culture transform places. Hamilton, which has been associated
with the steel industry, is in the midst of a grassroots cultural awakening. Hamilton has become a mecca for the creative community, attracting artists and new businesses. Fuelling this is the city’s monthly Art Crawl along James St. North, which draws thousands. Communities, no matter the size and location, that place a high value on arts and culture receive large dividends. They become more desirable to live in, their brands grow stronger and they thrive economically. Arts and culture shape quality of place, as well as the lives and attitudes of people, like us, who are affected by the place in which we live. So what can a place like York Region do to develop the creative, economic and social potential of its arts and cultural sector? Many of York Region’s cultural assets are localized and not well known across the region. Also, York Region competes with the strong pull of Toronto, a mega cultural centre, to its south. Arts and culture is seeded at the grassroots. People who live in York Region need to see it as culturally vibrant. This not only requires increasing their knowledge of what there is to see and do in their own backyard but also getting them to actively participate in the discovery, promotion or creation of regional cultural experiences. The truth is York Region is a culturally happening place. It boasts unique festivals, museums, galleries, art shows, restaurants, live music and community events. York Region is rich in creative capital. It is home to emerging and renowned visual artists and artisans, authors, singersongwriters, dancers, actors, producers, designers, graphic artists and more. York Region has a rich, culturally diverse and growing population. It is characterized by over 200 distinct ethnic groups with more than 60 languages spoken. Stats Canada data shows that Markham is the most diverse city in Canada. The York Region Arts Council’s mandate is to grow the arts and culture sector in York Region. How important is arts and culture to you? What should we do as citizens, artists, cultural providers, advocates and planners to grow our culture and regional identity? Please tell us your views; email us at info@ yorkregionartscouncil.com. We are looking forward to hearing from you. For information about arts and culture in York Region, visit yorkscene.com, brought to you by York Region’s partners in tourism—the York Region Arts Council, the Regional Municipality of York, Metroland Media Group and Central Counties Tourism. Nancy Bodi is the executive director of the York Region Arts Council.
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The Bloom Park Towns presentation centre is located at 7077 Bathurst Street, Unit 1; one block north of Steeles Ave. in Thornhill and is open Monday – Wednesday from 12 noon to 7 pm, Thursday and Friday by appointment and weekends from 12 noon to 6 pm. Visit www.menkes.com or call 416-730-1600 for more information on this spectacular community. Visit today for the best selection.
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Sizes range from 2,039 to 2,087 sq. ft. and prices are from the high $600’s. These design-forward 3 bedroom homes feature private backyards to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Every townhome has its own single car garage with a driveway and direct access from the garage to the home (as per grade).
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anadians are no strangers to the fact that many people near retirement are facing large financial burdens. With the recent economic challenges, people fear that they will never be debt free and as a result, most will have a lot of catching up to do if they wish to meet their retirement goals. Yet there is a home ownership option that is making its way to the forefront of real estate choices, one that has the ability to help ease this burden. Land leasing, a different kind of home ownership for retirement offering increased flexibility and lower capital outlay. On average, Canadians plan to retire at the age of 59 but are now forced to postpone till 63, according to a survey by the BMO Wealth Institute. A vast number of those surveyed do not feel assured that they will be financially stable during retirement as most people will be carrying debt into their retirement. As mortgages comprise the biggest component of household debt in Canada, homeowners are faced with the harsh reality of sacrificing the things they dreamt of doing because they feel a sense of enslavement to their debt instead. The home ownership option of land leasing is emerging as a way to escape large mortgage payments during retirement since it provides a simple solution for people who are looking to unlock the money tied up in their current house. Essentially, with land leasing, people own their home and lease the land that it’s on. From a financial standpoint it means people don’t have to come up with a huge down payment or saddle themselves with a massive mortgage. From a lifestyle standpoint it could mean unlocking some of the capital in one’s current home to travel, buy a second “winter” home or reinvest for later years. “The idea of retirement should come with thoughts of comfort and ease, 78
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not worry and burden,” said Rob Tallis, Vice President Sales, Marketing & Construction with Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities. “Living in a Parkbridge retirement community means surrounding yourself with like-minded people who are at a similar life stage, creating a social family of sorts. Further these truly are communities with an array of amenities and activities that make retirement not just the end of work life, but rather the beginning of that next big stage in life”. Land leasing isn’t just an affordable option, it is a lifestyle option, enabling people to enjoy the things that matter most in life. Parkbridge communities are a great example of what a land leasing company can do for you.
PARKBRIDGE For more information on the concept, or options available, check our out our website:
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IT TAKES A COMMUNITY TO CALL A PLACE HOME. At Parkbridge, you’re not just buying a house. You’re buying a home. A home in a community that opens its arms and its doors to your next big stage in life. A place where the word “neighbourly” isn’t taken lightly, and where friends become your social family. It’s all the great things about affordable homeownership, without all the maintenance, or debt, so you can live life to the fullest for less.
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lengrove on the Park is destined to transform a neighbourhood! With luxury condominiums and fabulous amenities, this incredible, central Stouffville location is a sought-after community. There is a luxury full size swimming pool, fitness room, party room, games room, heated underground parking, elevators and much more. Private change rooms with showers. Pool connecting to outdoor terrace. GLENGROVE on the PARK has been planned to ensure an abundance of green space within it’s footprint. With our elegant low rise building (2-4 story) and lovely existing homes, it is a testament to the design integrity of the community. The focus is green and comfort providing the true “THE PARK”!!! The premium
central location offers the best of Stouffville. 150 condos suites; Phase II now; 8 & 9 FOOT ceilings with walkout patios; pet friendly. Exceptional deposit arrangement; $20,000 on smaller suites & $30,000 on larger with terms! Suites as low as $259,900. 626SF to 1429SF; parking and guest suite. Occupancy fall of 2015. Visit our fully decorated sales centre, open 6 days weekly. Foundational work is almost complete. GLENGROVE ON THE PARK’S central location enables you to be anywhere in Whitchurch-Stouffville, Markham and Toronto within minutes. Highways 48, 407 and
404 and the newly widened Ninth line are nearby allowing fast travel north-south, east-west. These are true condominiums and are not stacked. Elevators & indoor parking, no stairs in the suites. Condos are an effective way to downsize and be free from a home and yard work! Come and see!!
GLENGROVE ON THE PARK Visit the Sales Office today! 481 Rupert Avenue, Stouffville 905-640-7571
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Park Avenue homes One-Of-A-Kind Residence Is A Dream-Home-In-Waiting For luxury-lovers, Park Avenue Homes offers a magnificent new detached home in prestigious Old Newmarket. Measuring in at 3,800 square feet and priced from $1.49 million, The Isabelle on Park is steps to the Town’s newly revamped Main Street and just around the corner from Upper Canada Mall. From cafés and fine dining to the Farmers’ Market, new skating rink and access to public transportation, the family-oriented amenities in this prime area are vast and varied. The Isabelle is situated on a 50’ by 140’ lot in the midst of old-growth trees. The home’s unique façade features timeless craftsmanship with high-end stone and the smaller bricks. Superb appointments include top-notch appliances, hardwood throughout, crown moulding, 10-foot main floor ceilings and a fully finished basement with a private entry. Like its parent company, Oxford Homes, Park Avenue Homes has earned a reputation for industry excellence.
Call To View 905-392-7486 info@pahomes.ca www.pahomes.ca
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Vaughan skater a rising star
Having laced up his first pair of skates at the age of five, Roman Sadovsky has come a long way in the 10 years since. Today, the 15-yearold Vaughan figure skater is one of Canada’s brightest prospects in his sport. “Both my parents got me into skating and I think at the time they just wanted to keep me busy,” recalls the Bill Crothers Secondary School student with a laugh. Like a lot of young Canadians, Sadovsky first put on his skates with the intention of playing hockey. “Initially I wanted to play hockey, which is pretty much every Canadian boy’s dream,” he says. “But then some of the instructors suggested that I should try out figure skating.” He followed up on their suggestion—and has not looked back. While young Roman also took part in gymnastics and swimming, at the age of nine, he made the decision to focus his efforts. “I realized that I needed to focus on one sport to really be good at it; so I decided to pick figure skating because I found it more interesting and something I really enjoyed,” he explains.
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at the junior division,” said Wainman about Sadovsky’s eye-opening experience at the Canadian Figure Skating Championships this past January. “A lot of those skaters in the competition Roman watched and looked up to, and then all of a sudden he was on the same ice surface as them. It just made the whole experience an amazing one for him,” she says. “To go out there and do two great performances was just icing on the cake.” Sadovsky agrees his performance at the national competition has been the highlight of his young skating career. “It was just a great experience skating in front of so many people; and it was just priceless bowing to thousands of people who were standing and cheering for you,” says Sadovsky, who received standing ovations after both his short and long programs. With the 2014-2015 season just getting underway, the skater recently enjoyed a taste of international success on the junior circuit, when he recorded a first place finish at a Junior Grand Prix event in the Czech Republic in September. “Standing on top of the podium with the Canadian anthem playing, that’s when I realize that I’m bringing a gold medal home back to my country. And I just have that sense of pride,” says Sadovsky of his recent triumph. While Wainman believes Sadovsky is capable of earning podium finishes at the senior level of international competitions, she stresses there’s more work to be done first. “We’re still in skill development. Over the next year or two, we’ll be working on triple axels and quads,” she says of her star pupil, who trains six days a week. “We’re also working on improving his skating and his spins and choreography. But he’s definitely progressing in the right direction.” Looking ahead, the talented young figure skater says he has visions of representing Canada at future international competitions as well as the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea. “I just need to keep training as hard as I can, but also I just need to trust my coach, trust myself and trust in my abilities,” he says. holiday 2014
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NARS Virtual Domination Cheek Palette, $75 Make-up shopping during the holiday season gets better thanks to limitededition collections like this one, which features some of the most popular blush and bronzing powders from NARS. Plus it comes in a pretty little compact that will complement any holiday outfit. (Sephora)
CND VINYLUX Weekly Polish in Grand Gala, $12 This weekly polish system with natural light technology will get you through a whole week or more of chip-free, glossy nails without a salon visit. It dries in just 8-1/2 minutes so you can get back to your glass of eggnog quickly. (Trade Secrets)
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As our social calendars begin to fill up with holiday fêtes, there will be plenty of occasions to sparkle and glitter with red lips, luscious lashes, glossy hair and luminous skin. From the office party to New Year’s Eve, these latest and greatest holiday beauty picks are what we’ll be reaching for to get us through the holiday season in style. Add a few to your wish list this year and be ready for every festive photo and invitation—no matter how last minute. You might even get some inspiration for your holiday shopping list.
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Saje Natural Wellness Sleep Well Kit, $35 If there’s something in short supply during the holidays, it’s quality sleep. Make the most of the hours you can get in between gift-wrapping and baking with this kit including bath salts, essential oils and an eye shade to promote a deeper and more restful sleep. (saje.ca)
Heirloom Mix Lipstick in No Faux Pas, $21 This matte lipcolour will transform your day or night look into one that’s definitely merry. (MAC counters)
Limited Edition imPRESS Press-On Manicure by Broadway Nails in Glitz & Glamour, $11 When you need to glam up an outfit in a pinch, these nails will give you a dose of holiday sparkle. Removal is easy and won’t damage nails. (drugstores)
tweezerman ProCurl eyelash Curler, $26 Make room in your party clutch for maximum curl with the ultimate lash curler. It’s easy to use, won’t crimp lashes and is designed to give a lasting natural curl to even the smallest lashes. (Hudson’s Bay)
B. Balenciaga eau de Parfum, $120 Santa has arrived early, bringing Alexander Wang’s first fragrance for Balenciaga. A woody fragrance with notes of lily, violet, green leaves and cedarwood, it will add some Parisian chic to your holiday outfit. (Sephora)
sally hershberger Major Body 3-in-1 Volumizing spray, $13 Caffeine will be the secret weapon to get through the holiday party circuit—for you and your hair. Created by a celebrity hairstylist, this caffeine-infused volume spray will build sexy volume for the night and instantly refresh yesterday’s do with all-day hold to get another day out of your blowout. (drugstores)
Ultimate aqua Blanc Brightening mask, $32 If you’re suffering from post-summer sunspots, this brightening mask is for you. The power formulation targets dark spots and inconsistent skin tones to reduce hyper-pigmentation. (racinne.ca)
Moroccanoil 2000 Professional series tourmaline Ceramic hair dryer, $220 Harsh winter weather won’t give you another bad hair day thanks to this ceramic tourmaline dryer that generates frizz-repelling negative ions. Its powerful heat and airflow will dry your hair faster into a smooth and shiny finish. (amazon.com)
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Gifts for people on the go by
Jennifer Ettinger
Shopping for some innovative and fun gifts for your “active ones” this season? Here are my favourite finds for staying warm, looking chic and making use of the latest technology: New Balance Chameleon Jacket, $170 Perfect for the fitness enthusiast who wants warmth without sacrificing speed and agility, this jacket features the latest in Polartec Alpha insulation, which creates airflow, removing moisture and trapping warmth. The extended back hem is reflective, perfect for evening runs. (newbalance.ca and running specialty stores)
CAT B15 smartphone, $99 Looking for a phone that can take the elements while offering your favourite technology? This phone is shock, dust, scratch, drop (from 1.8 metres) and water proof (for 30 minutes in up to one metre of water). (Rogers, with two-year contract)
3mm Reversible Yoga Mat, $20 If your mood changes, shouldn’t your fitness mat do the same? This reversible mat is: • lightweight and durable, making it easy to transport • textured with “sticky” surface to keep you from sliding in Downward Dog • latex free for those with sensitivities; and • packaged with a free downloadable yoga practice. (Canadian Tire, Shoppers Drug Mart, Target)
Jabra Sports Pulse Wireless Earphones, $200 This product takes training to the next level by combining an in-ear biometric heart rate monitor, immersive Dolby Digital sound and real-time voice coaching. The earbuds are encased in carbon fibre and are sweat and stormproof, taking away any excuse to miss a training session. (Best Buy, Future Shop)
Kra Co. shea butter, $25 Take care of your skin while supporting women around the globe. Founded by GTA residents Pina and Lucy Santoro, Kra Co. is a natural shea butter, churned by the hands of a group of women they support in Ghana. Proceeds returned to various communities for development and support. (thekra.co) 88
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Gaiam Metro Bag, $40 For the woman on the go, this stylish bag offers function and fashion. Key features include: • inside zippered pocket for your wallet and key ring holder; • large snap pockets on the outside for your phone and other essentials; • cinch cord on the underside of the bag to keep your mat securely in place; and • side pocket for your water bottle. (Canadian Tire, Target) Aurora resident Jennifer Ettinger is a fitness and style expert. For more information, visit fityourstyle.com.
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While travelling in the Arctic, I was given the opportunity to travel to one of my favourite spots close to home, Kesagami Wilderness Lodge. Accompanying me on this fishing adventure was my friend and part-time fishing mentor, Duncan. Duncan knows all there is to know about fishing. He can tell you the perfect bait for every fish in every lake in Ontario. He eats, breathes and dreams about fishing. Duncan also just happens to be 12 years old. After a long trip from the Arctic to Greenland and back home, I quickly switched gears and set out on the 10-hour drive to Cochrane. The long drive passed quickly while I was schooled on fishing in Northern Ontario by Duncan. Being from Bermuda, I was brought up with deep sea fishing. When I first discovered Kesagami Wilderness Lodge, the idea of fishing on a lake in Northern Ontario didn’t register as something I would be interested in. Fighting with 500 pounds of marlin, salt water, sun and tropics formed my vision of what fishing was, what fishing should be. What on earth would I want with a lake in Northern Ontario? How wrong I was. The only establishment located on Kesagami Lake, amid a sprawling and unspoiled wilderness, Kesagami Wilderness Lodge is Ontario’s premier trophy northern pike lake. Accessible only by float plane in the summer months, Kesagami Lake is shallow (average two metres or seven feet) and tannin rich, creating ideal conditions for a world-class pike fishery. The lodge’s strictly regulated catch and release program has ensured the quantity, size and sustainability of the fishery. Our trip to Kesagami began in the quaint town of Cochrane. We arrived at the Cochrane Air Services airbase to board the plane. The flight from Cochrane is about
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45 minutes and is almost as memorable as the lodge itself. If you get a chance to fly in Northern Ontario, you should take it. I was amazed at the absolute wealth of land and lakes. Flying low enough to view the vast wilderness below, Ontario bush pilots are hailed as some of the most experienced and safest in the world, in part due to the abundance of lakes available to land on in a moment’s notice. After a breathtaking flight, we landed on Kesagami Lake. For a brief moment, Duncan and I stopped discussing fishing in order to enjoy the natural beauty of the area, the pristine environment and the remote location of the lodge. Kesagami Wilderness Lodge was built in the 1980s and is managed by Charlie McDonald, a professional photographer and avid angler. Kesagami functions on a nineweek summer season and is staffed mainly by university students looking to earn some well-deserved money and, of course, have a little bit of summer adventure. The fly-in “American plan” lodge is both welcoming and luxurious, a stark contrast to the wilderness that surrounds it. The remote nature of the lodge, coupled with the nineweek full-on schedule for the staff, lends to a family atmosphere. Always professional and courteous, staff members address each guest by name and assure your every need is met. McDonald met us at the dock and, after a quick tour, we were shown to our room to freshen up before dinner. Kesagami offers two different options for accommodation. Guests can opt to stay in the hotel section, in rooms with private bathroom or in rustic cabins with woodstoves and shared facilities Once refreshed and rested, we made our way along a wooden walkway to the spacious lodge.
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Equipped with a recreation area including a pool table and shuffleboard, a bar, a massive fireplace, stained glass window and a television with hundreds of videos, for those rainy days, the lodge offers an exceptional level of comfort and services. Fortunately for me, all Duncan wanted to do was fish or discuss fishing. For children who are not as interested in fishing, Kesagami Lodge offers an array of unplugged family fun. Formerly owned by the world-famous restaurant Michelbob’s Ribs, the lodge’s dining room serves meals that are fullcourse, varied, hearty and delicious. Guests can still enjoy Michelbob’s world-famous ribs as well as thick, tender New York strips, old-fashioned roast turkey with all the trimmings, juicy prime rib, mouth-watering desserts and, of course, hearty breakfasts. No meal is complete without a visit with the chef, Frank. Offering a much-appreciated splash of eccentricity, Frank is a unique character who loves his job almost as much as socializing with the guests. After dinner, we retired for the night; sleep
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is important before a big day of fishing. The following morning, after breakfast, we prepared for fishing and boarded the boat. Expecting a small canoe, I was pleasantly surprised when we got into a huge, stable, square-back Scott canoe, with plenty of room for anglers, gear, camera equipment and lunch. Guides are available for a reasonable price and, in addition to Duncan, I was lucky enough to be paired with a fantastic one. From the onset I could tell our guide knew and truly loved his job— a good thing seeing as I couldn’t remember the last time I had been in a boat on a lake. A plus to having a guide is that everything is taken care of—from fishing gear to lunch. Our guide uncovered the secrets of Kesagami Lake. He brought us to assured fish-catching locations, cleaned walleye, which are OK to keep as long as they are eaten that day, and prepared an amazing shore lunch that I will not soon forget. A special part of the Kesagami dining experience is, of course, a shore lunch built around fresh-caught walleyes. Served piping hot with potatoes, beans, coffee or other beverage on the shores of beautiful Kesagami Lake, shore lunch is an integral part of any Canadian fishing experience. If you don’t hire a guide, you can have a lunch kit packed ahead of time and enjoy a do-ityourself shore lunch.
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In total, we caught a few hundred walleye and more than a hundred pike, a number of them measuring more than a metre (40 inches). If you’re heading to Kesagami for the fishing, you will not be disappointed, although the lodge offers alternatives as well. Catering to everyone from avid fishermen to couples just looking to relax for a few days, Kesagami offers a range of activities including canoeing, nature walks, bird watching, abundant wildlife photography opportunities and swimming (if the weather permits). The natural beauty of the area, the unspoiled, pristine environment, fresh air, unpolluted waters, abundant wildlife, serenity, solitude and quality time with family and friends make staying at Kesagami a memorable experience. For nature photography or wildlife viewing, it is hard to imagine a site more bounteous than the Kesagami area. McDonald, our guide and all the staff at Kesagami made our trip truly memorable and I would recommend a guide to any novice angler looking for an experience beyond just catching a trophy fish. Kesagami was an adventure we will not soon forget. Not only did we have an amazing few days, but we forged friendships and memories that I’m sure will last a lifetime. Duncan was even offered a job, once he graduates high school.
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