GoodLife Georgian Bay Summer 2017

COLLINGWOOD | WASAGA | BLUE MOUNTAINS | MEAFORD | THORNBURY & SURROUNDING AREAS

Summer 2017 GoodLife Georgian Bay edition

CeleBRATE CANADA! Sweet treats, patriotic wear, leisure-time tips and more!

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Let me show you the beauty of Georgian Bay living.

“Having lived in Wasaga Beach for over 30 years, I know the beauty of Georgian Triangle living and have shown many clients what an extraordinary place it is to live, work and play. Whether you are buying or selling, I can connect you to the perfect place to call home.”

FEATURE PROPERTY | STUNNING RIVERFRONT HOME Located on a large 76’ X 230’ foot lot on the Nottawasaga River, this 3,390 sq. ft. home features 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a spacious living room & great room with fireplace and a gourmet eat-in kitchen with 2 islands. The lower level is fully finished with a recreation room, bedroom and bathroom. The landscaped lot with gated entry has in-ground sprinklers, private riverfront docking and a breakwall. Don’t miss your opportunity to own this special riverfront home. | Offered at $ 1,289,000

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in every issue

food & Drink

travel

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39 in the kitchen with...

Heavenly Café in Collingwood

66 playful Palermo

Living well ews, tips and N fun facts

82 like a local Boardwalk Trail, Collingwood

48 decadent devilled eggs Twists on the summer classic

52 Transport Yourself Visit a Greek island by way of a

home

few delicious recipes

20 Modern meets rustic

This Duntroon home marries the best of drama and style

32 the real dirt on eco-gardening

Tips to kick up the green factor in your garden

Health 58 foot loose

Get your toes in tip-top shape

with our DIY pedi tips

his chic Buenos Aires district T should be on your travel list

72 travel smarts How to successfully navigate

connecting flights

74 savouring ste. Anne’s A short drive from home brings you to a place where you can really change gears

feature 78 feat of clay

What’s behind pottery’s growing

resurgence?

Find the recipe on p. 43

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editor’s note

GOODLIFE GOODLIFE Publisher Dana Robbins

Regional General Manager Simcoe - York - Muskoka Shaun Sauve General Manager Simcoe Elise Allain

Let’s Celebrate Canada!

It’s Canada’s 150th birthday and we here at GoodLife couldn’t be prouder! We’re showing that pride, starting with our beautiful celebratory cover. Learn more about Heli Vogrin, the baker/artist behind that show-stopping cake below and starting on page 39.

She also shares some recipes for Canada-themed treats to help you celebrate.

If you’re in the mood for something more savoury, we’ve got you covered. Our tasty twists on summer’s classic devilled eggs (page 48) are sure to be the hit of your next picnic or barbecue.

Or, enjoy the distinct flavours of Greece, starting on page 52.

The outdoor season has many of us thinking about how to keep our gardens looking pretty, without harming the environment.

Our guide to eco-gardening (page 30) has plenty of practical advice on how to do just that.

Of course, the summer months are often the time many of us take badly needed vacation days. Whether you choose to stay close to home, grab a quick getaway or seek a more exotic escape, we’ve got you covered. If you’re seeking serious indulgence, read about how to enjoy a relaxing spa getaway at Ste. Anne’s in Grafton (see page 74). And adventure seekers will want to flip to page 66 for insights on taking in Buenos Aires.

However you choose to spend your summer, we at GoodLife wish you a very happy Canada Day! Jacqueline Kovacs

About our cover

Editor Jacqueline Kovacs Copy Editor Deanna Dority Advertising Manager Pamela Amero Graphic Design Nick Bornino LuAnne Turner Jennifer Dallman Brenda Boon Advertising Representatives Pamela Amero Kate Harcourt Mary March Jen Martin Christine Murray Wendy Sherk Chelsey Simon Patty Vance Christine Murray Mary March Vic Dellamora Photography Contributions Jim Craigmyle, Mike Guilbault Photography, Ellie Kistemaker Editorial Contributions Liz Bruckner, Ericka Engel, Andrew Hind, Andrea Karr, Leslee Mason, Julie Miguel, Rachel Naud, Dawn Ritchie, Doug Wallace 11 Ronell Cres.

Collingwood, ON L9Y 4J6 Phone: 705-444-1875 Fax: 705-444-1876 for advertising inquiries please email pamero@simcoe.com or call 705-444-1875 DIGITAL EDITION: www.goodlifemagazine.ca follow us twitter.com/goodlifebarrie Statements opinions and point of view expressed are those of the writers and do not necessarily represent those of the publisher, advertisers or GoodLife Georgian Bay. GoodLife is published four times per year: spring, summer, fall and winter.

For our deliciously beautiful celebratory cover cake, Collingwood’s Heli Vogrin of Heavenly Café hit all the right notes — summery strawberries, authentic Belgian chocolate and her own unique flair for artful presentation.

Small wonder Vogrin’s work has earned her such clients as Pusateri’s and Whole Foods. “You meet interesting people,” she says. “That’s the best part of this business.”

You can “meet” Vogrin yourself, and try some of her Canada-inspired recipes, starting on page 39.

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living well Show Your Pride!

It’s our big 150th birthday, so why not wear your true patriot love on your sleeve — or your neck, or your back, or…well, you get the idea.

Here are four very different, very Canadian items we love.

Canadian Penny Leaf Necklace: Pick your penny’s year based on your own special day and wear a piece of dual history. $67, citrussilver.com

“Happiness Is…Canada” T-shirt: Select yours from a variety of colours and logos from a company founded by 95-year-old Second World War vet Gordon Carton. $39, happinessisinc.ca

Dog Bandana: Why should humans have all the fun?

Let Fido show his/her Canada Day pride with this handmade cotton scarf from PuppyRiot. $13, puppyriot.ca

Enamel Pins: Go for the Canada flag, “True North Strong and Free,” the moose — or all three! Just a few of the fun creations

by Toronto’s Carolyn Draws. $10 each, carolyndraws.com

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living well | Home

Pioneer Style at Your Table Fans of the Food Network Canada have watched Ree Drummond of The Pioneer Woman serve up hearty comfort creations for hungry ranchers. Now, fans can enjoy home-cooked meals on their own piece of pioneer cooking with Drummond’s signature dishes line offered at Walmart Canada. From a vintage dinner set to a flea market rolling pin, The Pioneer Woman collection includes 200 items, ranging from $5 for single pieces to $100 for a 10-piece cooking set. walmart.ca — Rachel Naud

The Pioneer Woman Vintage Bloom 12-Piece Dinnerware, $79.94

Sit Pretty

$13,017

The average amount Canadians planned to spend on home renos in 2016. Landscaping, including decks and patios, was a focus for 42 per cent of us looking to soak up as much summer as possible.

Want to add a pop of colour and sophistication to your outdoor living space? This Charivari bench from Fermob (fermob.com) is a great way to refine any space with its sleek urban design. Designed by Juliette Liberman for her final graduation piece from École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, the bench was originally made from wood. The new metal incarnation maintains Liberman’s goal of a light appearance with a feeling of constant motion.

The shade is close to Pantone’s Colour of the Year, Greenery, which would mesh well with the earthy tones of summer. $7,593.05, yliving.com — R.N.

Day Spa Delivery For most of us, enjoying a sauna happens away from home, at a spa or health club. But now thanks to Gregory Wolfson, owner of Casa de Sauna, you can have a sauna experience delivered right to your home.

“I was exposed to sauna culture all my life,” says Latvia-born Wolfson, who has lived in Canada for 25 years. “It’s huge in western and northern Europe.” Benefits of quality sauna time include relaxation, improved circulation and relief for aching joints.

Whether you want to heat up a fabulous backyard party or craft a romantic setting for two, this mobile sauna company delivers, taking care of everything from setting up and firewood accessories to towels, hats and even an outdoor shower. Saunas seat eight people and rent for $199 per day, with multiple-day packages available. casadesauna.com — R.N.

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Real Estate Teams

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From a Buyer/Sellers perspective, the advantages of working with a Real Estate Team revolve around the efficiency of the organization moving the transaction to closing and the idea that each Real Estate professional can be focused on buyer and seller solutions.

There are several hats that a Real Estate Professional must wear when helping Buyer and Sellers. All of these duties from marketing, advertising, lead generation, etc are put on one Agent or Sales Professional. Having a Real Estate Team represent you allows for customization in an area of expertise, allowing you as a consumer to obtain the highest level of service in all aspects of your purchase/sale.

Consumers can benefit from the diversity of each team members experience in different geographic areas and technical savvy. The meteoric rise of social media has had a significant impact on traditional real estate marketing and some agents are better at it than others, a team can share each other’s strengths and fortify each other’s weaknesses.

Nadene Milnes & Kristina Tardif Sales Representatives Office : 705-617-9969 ext. 529 Email: team@signaturesold.com www.signaturesold.com

For a Seller it can never hurt to have another person on the team handle all the marketing and social media campaigns that sellers these days want to be part of. It is also beneficial to have more than one perspective when pricing a home and working through feedback to ensure no details are missed.

Realtor teams offer access and a collaborative approach to the evaluation process for buyers and sellers, as well as the ability to leverage the experience and expertise of more than one real estate professional. A team can bring a competitive advantage to a buy or sell transaction by simply having more resources to tap, more people, more ideas, more perspectives. Every consumer has a personal preference, but if the collaborative process, an all access pass, depth of combined experience and real estate wisdom are on your must have list, a Real Estate Team may be a good fit for you.

Article reference: www.FORBES.com Not intended to solicit those already under contract.

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living well | Food & Drink

Try It! RHUBARB

Its co-starring role with strawberries in the muchloved pie aside, there are myriad reasons to love this stalky beauty. Case in point: One cup of rhubarb a day can significantly lower your risk of developing heart-related diseases and dementia, minimize stress, lower blood pressure and slow cartilage deterioration. The best way to boost your intake? Beyond eating it raw (dipped in honey or sugar, of course!) and including it in traditional favourites like strawberry-rhubarb crumbles, pies and cakes, try this: Cut stalks into small pieces and bake at 450°F for 10 minutes before adding to a greens-and-goat-cheese salad, or make a bowl of chilled rhubarb soup for a sweet-and-sour treat! — Liz Bruckner

Drink in SPRING Nothing says warmer days are here quite like sipping that first cold drink on your patio, balcony or porch. Toast the season with a refreshing frozen lemonade with cocnut rum!

Here’s how: •P lace 4-6 cups of ice into a blender.

• Add one 6-ounce can of frozen, concentrated lemonade.

• Add ½ cup of coconut rum.

• Blend until the drink has a slushy consistency, garnish as you wish and enjoy!

Getting FLAX? Maybe you’re familiar with the benefits of flaxseed oil. One of its omega-3 fatty acids, alphalinolenic acid, is thought to reduce the risk of high cholesterol and heart disease. It’s also associated with brain development, memory improvement, a stronger immune system, smooth skin and shiny hair. But because flaxseed oil also has a low smoke point, it’s been a tricky superfood to cook with. Until now.

BG Health Group recently launched Alligga Flaxseed Cooking Oil, an all-natural, coldpressed oil with 60 per cent omega-3 content and a 485°F smoke point, making it perfect for sautéeing, roasting, stir-frying and baking — all with a healthier twist. See bghealthgroup.com/ products/alligga.

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Raise a Chef Looking to nip picky eating in the bud?

Encourage your little chefs to get their hands sticky in the kitchen. Studies show involving kids in meal prep and cooking makes them more likely to try new foods, and it also helps foster smart nutritional decision-making. Plus, it’s a ton of fun!

To get started, check out White Hat Kitchen in Barrie. It offers hands-on, educational cooking and baking programs for kids ages six and up, as well as summer and PA day camps, birthday party programs and more. See whitehatkitchen.ca.

— L.B.

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living well | Health

Shake Off Cravings

Boost your smoothie with whey

The type of protein you eat at breakfast can impact weight loss, according to a study from Tel Aviv University. It found that whey, which is a by-product of cheese production and found in many dairy products, was more effective at controlling blood sugar than other sources of protein such as eggs, soy or tuna. In an article in the Independent, Dr. Daniela Jakubowicz, professor of medicine at Tel Aviv university, said that the whey protein diet significantly suppresses the hunger hormone ghrelin. So, power up that morning smoothie to feel fuller longer. — Rachel Naud

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Want to catch some extra zzzs? Try sleeping outdoors.

A report from the University of Colorado Boulder found that a short weekend trip to the woods is enough to reset our circadian clocks. The increased exposure to natural sunlight in the great outdoors increases melatonin levels, the hormone associated with sleep and wake cycles.

— R.N.

Brain Boost For a healthy, strong body, you have to challenge yourself. And it seems the same applies to the brain, according to a study published in JAMA Neurology. The findings indicate that adults aged 70 and older who engaged in mentally stimulating activities had a decreased risk of developing mild cognitive impairment, the middle stage between a healthy brain and dementia. How do you challenge your brain? It’s as easy as learning a new activity or craft, and by staying socially active and involved in your community. The trick is finding something that interests, engages and challenges your mind. — R.N.

Take a BITE out of aging You may associate collagen with fighting wrinkles, but did you know this body-produced protein is also found in hair, nails, bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons? As we age, though, our natural production of this protein slows and collagen fibres become prone to breakage, resulting in wrinkles, aching joints, and ligament and tendon injuries. But now there’s a tasty way to fight back. NeoCell Beauty Bursts not only deliver collagen, but also moisturizing hyaluronic acid and reinforcing vitamin C, all in a chocolate-mint- or fruitpunch-flavoured chew. $19.99, NeoCell.com.

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Condos at Balmoral Village, Collingwood’s Only Adult Lifestyle Village

Near the shores of Georgian Bay in Ontario’s four-season playground, the best of your life is about to begin. Balmoral Village is an inspired Age In Place community that offers five different living options as well as a Clubhouse, Recreation Centre and Medical/Wellness Centre. “I would not build something if I wouldn’t live there myself,” says Thomas Vincent, master developer. “You can’t replicate this opportunity anywhere else in Ontario. At Balmoral Village we have created an urban village, a private enclave; a community of care. I invite you to visit today and see for yourself.”

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living well | Travel

Stopover: The Azores On your way to Europe this summer? Consider a pit stop halfway there. The nine islands that make up the archipelago of the Azores used to be one of Europe’s best-kept secrets. Lush and green, despite being made up of 1,766 volcanoes, this autonomous region within the Portuguese state has made great gains since the 1970s, when it was still a relatively poor fishing outpost.

Island life teems with opportunities for visitors to sail, dive, deep-sea fish and explore more than 120 geotourism sights — everything from volcanic caves and ravines to hot springs.

The whale-watching is phenomenal, as the Azores is one of the world’s largest whale sanctuaries. The best time to go is August and September, when the rain is down and both the air and ocean temperatures are high. Check out flights to Ponta Delgada via SATA airlines at sata.pt.

— Doug Wallace

Flight Plan For the best value, book flights these many days in advance: • 57 - Domestic • 77 - Caribbean • 90 - Americas • 140 - Europe • 160 - Asia

Gadget: The HumanCharger Travellers, athletes, business people and regular folk alike can now “bio-hack” their way out of jet lag. The world’s first bright-light headset sends UV-free white light to receptors in your brain, helping you maintain the natural rhythm of your body clock. Cuts jet lag in half.

About $300, amazon.ca — D.W.

Turndown: The Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana Talk of Cuba continues to swirl among travel industry insiders, much of it about how prominently the U.S. will feature in the future of the island’s tourism. Wonderful, then, to hear about more solid plans: the forthcoming opening of a Kempinski hotel this summer in the UNESCO-designated Manzana de Gómez building in the heart of Old Havana. Built in 1910, the heritage property was Cuba’s first European-style shopping arcade.

The 246 rooms and suites are kitted out with a refreshing modern-traditional design. Throw in lavish original architectural flourishes and vaulted ceilings, and you’ve practically got a movie set. Three restaurants, a rooftop terrace and swimming pool with sweeping views of Old Town, and a spa by Switzerland’s Resense luxe up the luxury even more. The cigar lounge is a no-brainer. Visit kempinski.com/en/havana/gran-hotel-kempinski-la-habana.

— D.W.

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When warmer days finally arrive, and you want nothing more than to be out enjoying them, don’t you wish your lawn could just cut itself? Newsflash: It can. Meet the Automower, the first robotic lawn mower, capable of working around the clock, day in and day out. Think of it as a Roomba for lawns. Launched by Husqvarna in 1995, the quiet, battery-operated Automower continuously cuts grass within boundaries you decide, and can handle small, simple lawns or large, complex properties — with no harmful exhaust emissions. There’s even an app so you can track the Automower wherever you are. And when its battery is low, it automatically returns to its charging station. Ranging from 18 to 25 pounds, the Automower comes in two sizes: the 315, for up to 1/3 acre, and the 450X, for up to 1¼ acres. Pricing starts at $2,199.99. For more information, go to husqvarna.ca.

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Modern — Meets —

From its feng shui entrance to the viewmaximizing great room, this Duntroon home marries the best of drama and style

By Dawn Ritchie | Photography by Mike GuilbaUlt

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ason McLean of Method Contracting directs each of his builds with a theatrical bravura. So, when it came to creating his own home on a 4.8-acre spread in Duntroon, his approach was no different. The prologue to this production is an expertly staged entryway, separated from the great room by a sleek floating wall. “It’s feng shui,” McLean says. And then the real drama begins.

In front of the wall, an oversized antique school bench from the 1800s awaits visitors. It’s the spot to shrug off coats and boots. “We found [the bench] at an antique shop in Collingwood,” he says. It was a 10th anniversary gift to his wife, Allison.

Above it hangs a lively piece of modern art,

deliberately chosen to deliver the theme of the residence — modern meets rustic.

Helping McLean bring that theme to life was architectural technologist Pam Farrow. “We’ve done seven homes with Pam,” McLean says. “She gets it.” He and Farrow tend to have three or four site meetings where they discuss flow, his visions on capturing views and the lifestyle routines that will affect the design of the home. “How the kids come in from school, where you dump your hockey equipment and so on,” McLean says. “With Pam, it’s very quick. She’s 80 to 85 per cent there on the first drawings. Extremely talented.

We do some tweaks, elaborate on what we want and she always delivers.”

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Definitely a family space, the kitchen includes an island that extends to create a breakfast bar that comfortably sits a family of four. The nearby workstation accommodates two so that young learners doing homework can be near mom and dad during dinner prep.

The live-edge dining table is also close by for seamless entertaining.

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The kitchen is striking yet functional, with such appliances as a Pro Line KitchenAid refrigerator and Wolf stove. It’s meant for serious cooking with scratch-resistant cabinetry breathtaking views That delivery is evident with a glance to the left at the dazzling modern kitchen, designed for visual impact. The work of Mckee Kitchens, it features glossy grey and walnut cabinetry and black industrial statement pendants above the Corian-topped waterfall island.

Moving into the great room, you are met with a breathtaking view of Georgian Bay, framed by a proscenium of floor-to-ceiling, triple-glazed, German-engineered windows.

The space is a vision of utility, with a true conversation pit complete with throws, cushy pillows and side tables all within reach. The furnishings are a mix of mid-century modern and rustic.

A magnificent Napoleon NZ8000 woodburning fireplace has a guillotine door that rolls up invisibly into the wall. The firebox is ensconced within a polished limestone surround that stretches to the vaulted barnbeamed ceiling, inset with 5¼ tongue-ingroove pine board.

And while McLean’s attention falls to the home’s structural achievements — his stateof-the-art mechanical room, reverse osmosis water system, acoustic sound batting insulation, standing seam steel roof and not a stitch of MDF anywhere — his wife’s interests lean toward the interior design elements. “I build them,” McLean says. “She makes them pretty.”

Join us on our patio for hot summer days,sizzling summer nights and an unforgettable dining experience!

careful use of colour Allison, after all, studied interior design at Georgian College. Her work demonstrates her preference for crisp, clean lines and a careful attention to the use of colour. Adherence to the principle that every room deserves a punch of red, for example, is obeyed in this home.

Cushions, artwork, occasional chairs and even a vanity in the powder room all sport a crimson hue.

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Throughout the house, the walls are minimally adorned with art, instead calling attention to the home’s beautiful views.

The couple also has a prefernce for crisp, clean and neutral decor with pops of colour.

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The walls are minimally adorned with art, leaving a blank canvas that forces the eyes instead to the view. There’s so much light flooding in from the windows, that McLean decided to paint the walls a classic grey.

“Lighting is a big thing,” he says. “You have so much brightness in there, you don’t want it to be too stark.”

Returning to the kitchen, you begin to truly appreciate the functionality of the space.

Appliances include a Pro Line KitchenAid refrigerator and eight-burner Wolf stove. A set of red lounging chairs in front of the island enlivens the area.

As much as it’s a show kitchen, it is also for true cooking. The high-gloss cabinetry sports a scratch-resistant coating. The uppers open from below and all hinges are self-closing.

Massive double free-standing pantries on the far wall are separated by a workstation that seats two. There’s even a cozy ottoman by the window.

“I wanted a workstation for my kids so I can monitor them doing homework while preparing dinner,” McLean says. “And sometimes I want to be around my family, so I’ll do some paperwork there, away from the water.”

Made for family The kitchen island was extended to include a walnut breakfast bar that comfortably seats this family of four. “It’s intimate and cozy,” McLean says. And this is where the family eats most of their meals. The larger live-edge walnut dining table, built by Adam Garbutt of AG Designs, is reserved for entertaining.

The main-floor master holds another floating wall that divides the sleeping quarters from the industrial-styled closets, and allows the bed to sit in the centre of the room, taking advantage of the countryside views.

The spa-inspired ensuite offers similar views. Here, a soaker tub and walk-in shower stall with a massive rain showerhead eases all stresses. All fixtures are Riobel.

The south-facing den also on the main floor is used more as a study room. It has a lower ceiling for intimacy. An old drafting table with architectural legs was a thrift store find, says McLean, who preserved it by topping it with tempered glass, secured with two steel rods on either side.

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A floating wall in the master bedroom divides the sleeping area fom the industrial-styled closets, and allows the bed to be positioned for maximum views.

The spa-inspired ensuite with soaker tub offers a similar outlook on the property.

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home | House Tour as a crafting space and games area. The heated floors are polished concrete, and a second wood-burning fireplace cozies up the evenings.

This is where the family tumbles together as the day wanes. “We play pool, arcade games, and set up the racetrack,” McLean says. “It’s nice to bundle up with a hot fire and chill out in a different room.” It’s the perfect final scene to McLean’s theatrical production, but the epilogue takes us outside the main residence.

When speculating on land purchases, McLean has a very strict criterion. “It has to have a view or waterfront — open spaces,”

he says. “We get people out of the city to the country. Everyone wants those big panoramic views, but they’re hard to come by.”

Out on his land, apart from the attached two-car garage, McLean has an additional three-car detached garage for boats, trailers, motorcycles and his collectibles. It is the mother of all man caves, complete with a workshop, fitness room, transom windows and a wood stove for that rustic feel. The brief journey to it is scenic, with long views to Collingwood’s beautiful harbour. And that is what McLean believes truly brings the curtain down.

“We want to get people out of the city and into the country,” McLean says.

“Everyone wants those big panoramic views, but they’re hard to come by”

McLean’s additional three-car garage holds boats, trailers, motorcycles and collectibles. The mother of all man caves, it boast a workshop, fitness room, wood stove and transom windows.

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Dislike drills?

You’ll love Collingwood Laser Dentistry Even as a first year dental student at New York University in 1995, the future Dr. Irfaan Salyani was interested in how to incorporate innovative laser technology into dental procedures. When Dr. Salyani opened Collingwood Laser Dentistry in Collingwood this year, he became the first Georgian Triangle dentist to use a laser and subsequently the first to offer patients drill-free dental service.

Dr. Salyani’s move to Collingwood came after over 20 years of continually learning and practicing the latest dental technologies to give his patients the most comfortable experience possible as well as high quality services. At Collingwood Laser Dentistry, patient care begins with the elegant waiting area in a charming vintage house and continues with friendly service from the knowledgeable staff.

For many people, a dental appointment without drills or injected anaesthetics is a dream come true. Dr. Salyani uses the LightWalker laser by Fontona instead of a drill for most services including root canal, tooth decay removal, cavity preparation, gum and bone surgery, tongue-tie corrections, biopsies and periodontal therapy. The laser, which can be used on both teeth and gums, causes less bleeding, faster healing, less post-operative pain and less chance of infection than conventional dentistry methods.

It could be said that Dr. Salyani is practicing the dentistry of the future, now.

“The difference between laser dentistry and regular dentistry is like the difference between a Rolls Royce and a Hyundai,” said Dr. Salyani. “We can do many things without taking out a drill such as fixing cavities, cutting bone and soft tissue, and other procedures. I can use the laser as a scalpel. We also use laser for aesthetic and cosmetic issues, and to treat snoring and sleep apnea. We look at our patients holistically. We don’t want to put a bandage on a problem - we want to fix the problem. We can help patients with musculoskeletal disorders, pain and migraines by checking to their jaw alignment as well as checking for tooth decay.”

Dr. Salyani learned the snore-stopping Snorlase laser treatment from renowned laser dentist Dr. Harvey Shiffman in Florida. The effective treatment stops or reduces snoring and sleep issues quickly and painlessly.

“Basically we treat snoring using a non-surgical approach,” explained Dr. Salyani. “The major cause of snoring is a collapsed jaw. When you have a collapsed jaw, you don’t have enough room in your mouth, so your tongue postures itself further back and less air way is available. Snoring is caused by the uvula vibrating and being stretched. The laser targets the

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uvula and causes the overstretched, broken down collagen in its tissues to reform through neocollagenesis. As a result the tissue shrinks back, leaving more room to breathe. It’s the only safe and non-surgical procedure. There’s no needles, it’s virtually pain free and you can go back to work right away.”

The well being of every patient is a prime consideration at Collingwood Laser Dentistry.

“For a person who is nervous of the needle or drill, the laser is a great option for them,” Dr. Salyani said. “ Our practice is focused on alleviating pain and making the dental experience comfortable and relaxing.”

To further help patients relax without medication, Collingwood Laser Dentistry offers NuCalm, an innovative neuroacoustic software technology that blocks stress. Blocking stress also strongly improves their healing ability. Other cutting edge services offered to patients include clear Invisalign braces and the convenient Snap On Smile as well as teeth whitening, veneers, orthodontics and dental implants.

Dr. Salyani has also developed a new and innovative periodontal program that specifically addresses the various bacteria associated with periodontal disease. Dr. Salyani uses the HAINS test to help in the diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease. By using the laser with WPT-Wave periodontal therapy, Dr. Salyani can help treat periodontal disease.

“What we are focusing on here at Collingwood Laser Dentistry is giving our patients the very best quality of life and health as well,” said Dr. Salyani.

“We look beyond just dentistry.”

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Eco-Gardening Kick up the green factor in your garden this year with our roundup of earth-friendly tips and tricks

By Andrew Hind

Flawless flowerbeds without a hint of pest damage, and lawns of pristine green even at the height of summer used to be a source of immense pride for gardeners. Today, however, many of the best and most knowledgeable gardeners know this picture-perfect image is actually not the ideal, because it can only be accomplished through practices that are at odds with the health of the planet — including heavy watering, and using chemical pesticides and herbicides.

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Instead, many gardeners are now willingly accepting the occasional blemish in their yards because it means they are being good custodians of the environment.

Eco-friendly, or green, gardening is about more than having a chemical-free plot. It’s about creating your own healthy ecosystem where everything is intertwined, and where ultimately the garden requires less maintenance and less expense in upkeep.

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with weak plants, which are prone to disease and pests,” she explains. “Spacing is important as well. A garden that is too crowded fosters disease, so you’re just asking for trouble.”

Instead, Polman recommends native plants, as they are adapted to the region, or cultivars specifically bred for hardiness. She also points to drought-tolerant plants, such as hens and chicks, sedum and some grasses, which require little maintenance.

Control your pests Those who garden will have their share of clashes with critters. It’s inevitable: a garden will be home to everything from slugs to insects to rodents. But don’t race out for that pesticide spray, Lidstone cautions.

“I think people need to adjust their mindset when it comes to pests. We should be looking for diversity, not a surgical-type garden, and pests are a part of a balanced garden ecosys-

soil when planting,” Polman says. “Manure and compost are great, because they assist in water and nutrient retention, and add nutrients to the soil. Sandy soil is difficult to grow in, as it won’t retain moisture or nutrients, so you’ll need to add triple mix.”

Adding organic material is incredibly beneficial. That’s why many gardeners have a compost bin in their yard to transform kitchen and yard waste into nutrient-rich material.

Bonus: You divert material from landfills while benefiting your garden.

“Soil is like humans in that it tends to revert back to old habits, so you need to amend soil on a yearly basis for best results,” Polman says. “If you do, you’ll water, weed and spray for pests less often, because the plants will be healthy.”

Control your weeds Unsightly, and crowding out our flowers and

The pros recommend opting for native plants, cultivars bred for hardiness, as well as drought-tolerant plants such as sedum, and hens and chicks (left).

Pick your plants Knowing and accepting what will work in your garden’s conditions is half the battle.

Delicate, exotic plants that require special pampering shouldn’t make it past your garden gate, at least not in any large number.

“People typically plant by colour, but I think they should plant by drinking habit,” says Debra Lidstone, landscape designer and installer at Barrie Botanix. “Grouping droughttolerant plants together and thirsty plants together elsewhere makes better use of water and leads to better results. People put far too much thought into colour and less thought into the habits and needs of a plant.”

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tem. Keep in mind that bad insects are food for the insects we think of as good insects,” she says. Lidstone reminds us that it’s okay for there to be holes or spots on leaves, and asks us to consider: “We love butterflies and plant flowers that attract them, and yet people don’t stop to think that butterflies begin as caterpillars that eat leaves. Not every bad bug needs to be removed; we need to establish an acceptable threshold and maintain a healthy balance.”In many cases, troublesome insects can be hand-plucked, washed away with water or deterred by companion planting.”

Companion planting is an age-old practice in which a certain plant is grown near another to ward off an offending insect. Zinnias, for example, are often planted near cauliflower, because they tend to attract ladybugs that help protect the vegetable from pests. Entire books have been written on the subject, and it truly does work.

Create healthy soil Healthy soil is the foundation upon which a successful garden rests. “Always amend your

grass, weeds are the bane of the garden. Most people are quick to reach for the herbicide, but chemicals aren’t an Earth-friendly solution.

The greenest approach? Pull them out by hand and lay down lots of mulch. “Adding several inches of organic mulch — but not cocoa mulch, which gets mouldy and clumps together — will keep weeds down. It also holds moisture in the soil and improves the soil by adding nutrients as it decomposes,” explains Derwyn Miller, president of the Newmarket Garden Club.

One word of caution: Make sure to keep the mulch away from the trunks of trees and the crowns of perennials. This will help prevent rot and keep rodents from making a home near the roots.

A real green thumb It’s easy and rewarding to make natural, healthy changes to your garden. It’s beneficial to the environment, and your garden will actually grow better for it. Consider what changes you can make — and enjoy the pride of having a real green thumb.

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Derek Hamilton has been a full time, professional realtor for over 30 years specializing in sales and marketing of properties in Southern Ontario. For the last 10 years, Derek has called Collingwood his home and now includes the Georgian Triangle area including Collingwood, Thornbury and The Blue Mountains as his area of expertise. He understands the importance of online digital marketing and is committed to being a leader in the industry. As a testament to his real estate and customer service skills, Derek has been a consistent Platinum and President’s Gold winner since 1990 and a member of the prestigious Lifetime Award Of Excellence. Prior to his real estate career, Derek was a skilled carpenter/builder so is no stranger to home construction.

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nity Market Cafe & Studios is a hub in the city of Barrie for healthy food, local artwork, music, positive community activism, consciousness and events. Located at 25 Toronto St. in the heart of Barrie, Unity houses the largest selection of local art and hand made goods, a cafe focused on fair trade, organic and local foods and as well a "class A" recording studio.

The cafe serves soups, salads, panini's, wraps, baked goodies, smoothies, all day breakfast, a large selection of loose leaf teas, and specialty coffees. All made in house by Chef Stacey Kilvert, the delicious and healthy food also offers vegan and gluten free options. With It's lovely vibes and artwork Unity gives it's patrons not only fantastic food but also an enlightening experience and hence it's nickname "The Inspiration Station" given by owner and operator Shane L.S. Dennis.

The back of Unity Market is a recording studio and home to The Lab Studio and Sprout Wise Media. Book rate for the recording studio is $45/hour with an audio engineer. The live floor of the recording studio is also a fantastic rehearsal space for bands and drummers. With microphones, a PA head and speakers to plug into, as well as other instruments and amplifiers, the space is sound proof and acoustically treated professionally for quality rehearsal time.

Unity has many weekly and monthly ongoing events including: weekly community clean ups and improv jams and monthly events like poetry nights, drum circles, guitar circles and art jams. For a list of dates and times of the events please visit www.UnityMarket.ca See You here at Unity Market where the Community's heart lives

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food & drink Fresh Outlook Slap on the sunscreen, get your small bills ready and grab your reusable bags — it’s farmers’ market season! They’re the spots to hit for local, seasonal and super-fresh fruits and vegetables. You can taste the difference, says Robert Chorney, executive director of Farmers’ Markets Ontario. “Fruits and vegetables are harvested fresh from the farm and sold directly to the consumer at the market within a few days.” Contrast that with store-bought produce, which is typically picked a week to 10 days before it lands on shelves.

Taste is just one benefit, of course. Farmers’ markets put money into the local economy, have a reduced carbon footprint and give you an opportunity to chat with the folks who grow your food. And along with featuring the best that Mother Nature has to offer, the markets offer an abundance of other goodies — everything from honey and preserves to baked goods and meats, and more.

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I n T h e K itch e n with

Heavenly Café How Heli Vogrin brought a delicious touch of Paris to Collingwood

By DAWN RITCHIE Photogr aphy by Mi ke Guilbault

I Heli Vogrin is the baker/artist behind our Canada 150 cover cake.

f you’ve been to Paris, you can’t miss how important café life is to the culture. Parisians believe in lingering intermittently throughout the day to savour a sumptuous meal.

It’s one of the things that makes life worth living.

Heli Vogrin has brought a little piece of that Paris philosophy to Collingwood in her quaint European-styled bistro, Heavenly Café, which serves French breakfast and lunch classics, organic Kicking Horse coffee and handcrafted desserts that would make any Parisian feel right at home.

Cheesy French onion soup, savoury croque-monsieur sandwiches, thick and juicy French toast, goat cheese frittatas, oozing cinnamon buns, decadent chocolate desserts and legendary carrot cake are all served here to tickle the taste buds and satiate ravenous appetites.

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in the kitchen | Heavenly Café Inside, the café has all the earmarks of a typical European eatery, with an eclectic selection of bistro tables and comfy wingback chairs in corners or by windows. The atmosphere is friendly and unforced. You can grab quick takeout or sit and drink in the Parisian vibe.

It all began with a truffle. While in the throes of a busy fashion career, Vogrin attended a demo for basic chocolate-making and was immediately smitten. Before she knew it, she was diving deep into the mysterious method of tempering chocolate and eventually developed her own line of hand-rolled truffles. That journey would lead her to cast aside the career in fashion and become a force in the gourmet sweets industry, where she’s established a vast customer base across Canada, including Pusateri’s, McEwans, Whole Foods and the high-end gift basket market. But Vogrin’s longing for more face-to-face interactions with her customers gradually inspired a new venture — her delightful café bistro.

“I love meeting people and talking to them,” Vogrin says. “We have some people who come in every day for their coffee and morning breakfast, or a couple of times a week for lunch. You meet the most interesting people. That’s the best part of this business. People are happy and smiling because they are having something good.” That “good” includes creations that are free of preservatives and artificial flavours, and chocolate desserts that are prepared with authentic Belgiun chocolate.

The café’s day begins at 8 a.m. (10 on Sundays), when luscious breakfast crepes and brunch platters jump-start customers’ mornings. The feeding frenzy continues until the supper hour, which is filled by soups, wraps, quiches and tasty ciabatta buns stuffed with brie, figs, toasted walnuts and arugula. A lemon bichon and frangipane torte or macaron afterwards helps to sweeten the day.

The café closes at 6 p.m. most days (5 p.m. on Sundays), but with its newly acquired liquor licence, Heavenly Café has plans for themed “International Happy Hours,” starting at the end of June.

“We’ll feature a country with a special cocktail and pair that with traditional finger food,” Vogrin says. “For Mexico, the de rigueur margarita and quesadilla, of course.” For Estonia, (Vogrin’s heritage), a vodka-cranberry cocktail and savoury pirukas, a flaky pastry filled with meat, mushrooms and carrots. Happy hours for Italy will offer Prosecco. Find out more on Heavenly Café’s Facebook page.

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Canadian Maple Syrup Chocolate Chunk Cookies 1 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled for at least 5 minutes 1 ½ cups light brown sugar ½ cup white sugar 2 eggs room temperature 1 tsp vanilla extract ¼ cup maple syrup 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (unbleached, if possible) 2 tsp cornstarch 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1 cup coarsely chopped good quality Belgian semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips In a large bowl, stir together the melted butter and sugars. Add eggs, one at a time, stirring and whisking with a fork to combine. Stir in vanilla and maple syrup.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

Gradually add the flour mixture to wet mixture, stirring until completely combined. Stir in the chocolate chunks and chips. Cover the bowl with clear wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350°F and line 2 cookie sheets with parchment Scoop 2 tablespoons of cookie dough, roll into a ball, keeping them a little taller than wide, and place each on the cookie sheets, keeping them about two inches apart.

Bake for 13-15 minutes (they may look slightly underdone, but if the edges are turning golden brown, then take them out). Allow to cool completely before removing from the parchment.

Makes about 24 large cookies

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Five Questions With Heli Vogrin When did you first become interested in cooking?

When I was a small child, about 10 years old, just helping my mom.

Probably cakes were the first thing I liked to bake. I loved sweets when I was little. I didn’t get into cooking until I was in my late teens, I’d say. You start dating, get engaged and start cooking for your spouse.

Who is your favourite chef?

That’s a hard one for me: Wolfgang Puck, chocolatier Jacques Torres, his stuff is amazing in Paris right now. Pierre Hermé…. They’re all so amazing.

What would you say is the most common mistake people make when cooking?

They don’t measure properly. You have to do things in a certain order, especially in baking. In cooking you can throw and taste and adjust, but you can’t do that with baking. When you’re making cookies for instance, if your butter’s too soft, it’s going to turn out different. Also, always use the best quality ingredients. Measure first, then put them in.”

What is your signature dish?

Croque-monsieur.

What do you order when you dine out?

I like to try new things, different things, seafood, something with a wine sauce. I tend toward the more European fine cuisines, lobster thermidor, coquilles St. Jacques, steak l’entrecôte or a really good risotto. I love risotto.

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in the kitchen | Heavenly Café

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strawberry-stuffed French Toast 8 ounces cream cheese, softened ¼ cup 14% sour cream ¾ cup icing sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup sliced strawberries ¼ cup white sugar

Vanilla Cinnamon French Toast Batter 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch thick slices 3 large eggs (room temperature) 1 ½ cups milk (full milk is better, but 2% will work too) 1 tsp vanilla extract

In a mixer, cream together the cream cheese, sour cream and icing sugar. Beat at low speed, scraping sides down, and then beat at medium speed for approximately 2 minutes.

Heat a skillet and add a pat of butter to the pan.

Slice berries. Toss lightly with the ¼ cup white sugar.

When the skillet is hot, place the coated French toast in and cook each side 2 to 4 minutes till golden brown.

Dip the French toast into the batter coating both sides.

Whisk the milk, eggs, vanilla and cinnamon

Serve immediately with extra berries on top as a garnish, sprinkle icing sugar on top and serve with real maple syrup.

Spread a thin layer of cream cheese filling to cover a slice of bread, making sure to spread it to the edge. Arrange berries in even layer on top leaving a ¼-inch gap around the edges. Spread another layer of cream cheese filling on another piece of bread, and gently press the cheese side onto the other side with the strawberries. Press down all around the edge to make a seal around the berries.

Makes eight servings.

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food & drink | Recipe

Devilled Eggs

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It can be tough to top a classic recipe, but these tasty twists on this summery staple will add panache to any picnic or garden party.

Follow our directions for Classic Devilled Eggs and then mix up half with one of our savoury variations Recipes by Julie Miguel Photography by Michael Rao

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Classic Devilled Eggs

12 1/4 cup 2 tsp 1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp Pinch

hard-cooked eggs, peeled mayonnaise Dijon mustard salt pepper paprika (optional)

Cut eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks and place in a medium-sized bowl. Set egg whites aside.

Mash yolks with a fork, then stir in mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper.

Spoon or pipe yolk mixture into egg white halves. Sprinkle paprika overtop, if desired.

Serve immediately, or cover and store your eggs in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Makes 24.

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BLT-Style Devilled Eggs 12 classic devilled eggs 12 Boston lettuce leaves, washed 6 cherry tomatoes, halved

4 strips cooked bacon, each cut into 6 shorter strips Place 1 devilled egg on each lettuce leaf. Add half a cherry tomato followed by two bacon strips to each egg. Serve immediately, or cover and store in refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Makes 12.

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Dilly Pickle Devilled Eggs 12 classic devilled eggs 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped 12 small cocktail pickles Sprinkle dill over devilled eggs, then top each with a cocktail pickle. Serve immediately, or cover and store in refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Other topping options: • bacon, blue cheese, chives • smoked salmon, capers, lemon zest • ham, cheddar, green onion • crushed potato chips

Makes 12.

Elevate Your Eggs-perience Now that you’ve kicked your devilled eggs up a notch, why not take that taste to the next level by pairing them with the perfect wine? If you like bubbles, pop open a dry cava or prosecco.

Or, opt for a light white, such as La Crema Sonoma Coast 2014 Chardonnay ($29.95, Vintages, LCBO), with its hints of apple, white peach and nutmeg.

Bon appétit!

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food | A Taste of Greek

Transport yourself Visit a Greek island...

by way of a few delicious dishes RECIPES & PHOTOS BY EMILY BLACKMAN

W

ith spring here and the snow in Muskoka finally melted away, it is a wonderful time to dream of the sundrenched Aegean sea and Greek islands. What better way to transport you there than by preparing a few delicious Greek dishes such as moussaka and marinated olives?

The eggplant in the moussaka really takes on the flavours of the spiced ground beef and adding ricotta helps lighten the texture of the dish. Hummus such a great dish to prepare at home. You can add in your preferred spices and is super simple to make.

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Spiced Hummus INGREDIENTS 2 ½ cups dried chickpeas Water for soaking and cooking 2 tsp baking soda 2 tbsp salt 1 large onion, halved and peeled 12 cloves garlic, divided 4 bay leaves 1 ½ cups tahini 1 lemon, juice and zest ¼ tsp ground cardamom ½ tsp ground cumin Salt and pepper for seasoning Paprika

Earl Grey-soaked Yogurt Cake

Olive oil for garnish Method In a large mixing bowl, place the chickpeas and fill the bowl with water. Soak overnight, adding extra water if needed.

In a large pot, place the drained chickpeas, baking soda, 2 tbsp salt, onion, 4 cloves of garlic and 4 bay leaves. Cover with water and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for at least an hour. The chickpeas need to be very soft to blend into a smooth purée.

Drain the chickpeas, reserving the cooking liquid to add to the hummus later.

At this stage, if you can remove as many of the skins off the chickpeas as possible, you will produce and much smoother hummus. Don’t worry if you miss some, they will still blend up pretty well.

Place the chickpeas in the bowl of a food processor or blender and add tahini, the 4 cloves of cooked garlic, and 8 cloves of raw garlic. Add enough cooking liquid to reach the top of the beans and blend for 1 min or until nice and smooth. If the hummus is too thick, add more cooking liquid to loosen the mixture.

Once you are happy with the texture, add in the lemon, cardamom, and cumin, then blend until mixed. Check the seasoning and add any extra salt and pepper to your taste.

Serve the hummus with a nice drizzle of best quality olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika.

INGREDIENTS Butter or oil and flour for greasing the pan 1 cup Greek yogurt 2 eggs 2/3 cup canola oil 2 cups sugar, divided into 1 cup each 1 ½ cups flour 1 tbsp baking powder 1/3 cup Greek yogurt ¼ cup blueberry jam 1 cup water 2 Earl Grey tea bags Icing sugar for dusting

Method Preheat the oven to 350 F Grease (with butter or oil) and flour a 9” round cake pan.

In a mixing bowl whisk together 1 cup of yogurt and the eggs.

Whisk in 1 cup of the sugar and oil then set aside.

In another bowl whisk together the flour and baking powder. Then fold the dry ingredients into the wet and stir until just combined.

Pour the batter into the cake pan and smooth the top.

Place the cake in the middle rack of the oven and bake for 50 mins. The top will be golden brown and the cake set all the way through when done.

While the cake is baking, mix together the 1/3 cup yogurt and the jam, then make the Earl Grey syrup.

To make the syrup, place one cup of sugar and one cup of water in a small sauce pan and heat over high heat. Stir and once the sugar has dissolved, place the tea in the pot and heat for another 2 mins.

Remove from the heat and let the syrup cool in the fridge.

Once the cake is finished, take the cake out of the oven and place it in the pan on a cooling rack for a few mins to cool. Using a dinner knife, run it between the edge of the cake pan and the cake to release it from the side of the pan. Cover the cake with a large plate and tip upside down to remove the cake from the pan.

Flip the cake off the plate and onto the cooling rack, let cool to room temperature.

While the cake is cooling, prick it with a fork all over. Then brush 4 tbsps of the cooled syrup over the cake.

Using a fine mesh sieve, dust the cake with icing sugar while still on the cooling rack, then transfer to a cake plate and serve with the jam and yogurt sauce.

Makes 8 servings.

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food | A Taste of Greek

Lemon and Dill Marinated Olives INGREDIENTS ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 1 tsp honey 1/3 cup olive oil 1 tbsp dill, chopped 1 tbsp parsley, chopped 2 tbsp red pepper, finely diced

Method In a bowl with a lid, combine the lemon juice, honey, olive oil, dill, parsley and salt and pepper. Stir together until thoroughly mixed.

Stir in the olives and red pepper. Cover the bowl and set aside to marinate for at least an hour. (They will last in the fridge for at least a week.)

Pinch of salt and pepper 1 cup black olives

Skillet Moussaka Serves 4

INGREDIENTS 1 eggplant, sliced into ¾” thick slices Olive oil for drizzling and 2 tbsp for cooking 1 onion, diced 1 lb of ground beef 1 tbsp tomato paste 4 sprigs fresh oregano, stem removed

the mixture constantly, let it brown to a nice light tan to medium-brown tone. (This should take a few minutes.)

Turn the oven to broil, put a rack in the top position and broil the eggplant for 4 mins a side, or until they have started to brown.

Add in the milk and stir to combine. Switch to a whisk and stir while the milk comes to a boil – this will prevent lumps in your sauce. Once the sauce begins to bubble and the texture is nice and thick, you can remove from the heat. This should will take about 10 mins.

3. Remove the eggplant from the oven and set aside. Then preheat the oven to 350 F. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil starts to shimmer, add in the onions and beef.

1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp allspice 1 tsp honey

Once the beef is just cooked through, add the tomato paste, fresh oregano, cinnamon, allspice, honey and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for another 5 mins over medium-low heat until the mixture is fragrant and any excess water has evaporated.

Salt and pepper 1 1/3 cups ricotta 2 tbsp flour 2 tbsp butter

Add in the past, pepper and nutmeg and stir to combine.

Layer the eggplant slices over the meat and spread the ricotta over the eggplant. Then pour the béchamel sauce over the ricotta and place in the top third of your oven. Bake for 30-40 mins. Once the top is nicely browned, it is ready to serve.

Taste the mixture and add in any needed salt and pepper. Take the mixture off the heat and set aside.

1 ½ cups milk ¼ tsp nutmeg ½ tsp salt and pepper

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Method Place the eggplant on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper.

To make the béchamel sauce, heat the butter and flour over medium heat in a small saucepan. Stirring

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health | Beauty Spot

Foot Loose

Get your toes into tip-top shape for sunshine-filled days and sultry summer nights

By Andrea Karr

Super Soaker First things first: Take a shower or soak your feet in warm water for up to 10 minutes. This will soften the skin to make pushing cuticles back and filing dry patches much easier. “Just don’t soak your feet for too long, because you don’t want them to be so flooded with water that you can’t tell the difference between dead and live skin,” Khan says.

Clip-N-File Clip your nails straight across. Don’t cut them too short; otherwise, you might encourage a nail to grow into the skin — known as an ingrown nail — rather than out and over. Also refrain from letting your nails grow beyond the end of your toe, which can cause irritation when wearing shoes. No matter the length of your toenails, try to avoid narrow, tight footwear, which can put unwanted pressure on your feet. Next, file your nails to smooth and shape them as necessary.

Push Comes to Shove Use an orange wood stick or cuticle

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pusher to push back overgrown cuticles and clean underneath the edge of each nail, “especially around the corners of the big toe,” Khan says. “Clean outwards so you’re getting out all the gunk and dead skin instead of shoving it in, which could lead to an ingrown nail.”

If you’ve cleaned out under your nails and you still have a bad ingrown toenail, put a tiny bit of cotton under the corner of the nail to relieve the pressure and help the nail grow out.

with a finer grain to smooth everything out. “Don’t over-file,” Khan says, “because you could worsen cracks or cause bleeding.”

Scrub-A-Dub-Dub Rub away dead skin and rough surfaces with a sugar scrub, which will also help lotion to absorb more easily into the skin.

Don’t forget to rub between your toes, around your nails and over your heels. Extra points if the scrub smells good enough to eat!

Buff Stuff Give your nails a good buff to create a rough surface to which the polish can adhere. Also buff the cuticles and skin around the nails so that you have to trim as little skin as possible with cuticle nippers. “The rule is to nip anything that’s white and wavy or sticking up,” Khan says.

“Make sure you don’t touch live tissue.”

Filing System Once you’re done grooming your nails and cuticles, file the bottoms of your feet — the heels in particular. Use a rougher grain first to remove excess dry skin, then file

Balm Dot Com The one area that most people forget to moisturize is their feet — but you can avoid cracked, dry heels if you consistently apply a rich balm or body butter. If you need a quick fix before donning open-toe shoes, rub cuticle oil into your heels and nails and they’ll look better in a snap.

Squeaky Clean Before you even consider applying base coat, rub each nail with a cotton pad or ball soaked in nail polish remover. This step will remove lotion and oils from your

Photo courtesy of CND

Summer is coming, so it’s time your feet come out of hibernation and go on full display.

Think that means your salon bill has to skyrocket? While a professional pedicure is a luxurious treat, you can also achieve wonderful results at home, thanks to this step-bystep guide to the perfect pedicure courtesy of editorial nail artist Nargis Khan. Check out her handiwork on Instagram, @nailsfromnars.

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nails, both of which would make your nails slick and compromise the longevity of your pedicure.

Paint Job After placing separators between your toes, apply a base coat to protect the nails from yellowing, and then brush on two coats of colour and one layer of top coat to seal in your hard work.

For a better-looking result, make sure that you hover your brush rather than dragging it over each nail. Also important: Use an appropriate amount of polish for the size of the nail — a baby toe, doesn’t need much! Toss any goopy or stringy polish.

Waiting Game Let your pedi dry for a good hour, especially if you’re going to put shoes on. If you must go out when the polish isn’t 100 per cent dry, apply cuticle oil to each nail and wrap your toes in cling wrap to prevent smudging and denting.

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Warm spring and summer days don’t linger long enough, which is why it’s so important to get out and experience the nice weather while we have it. So, while not all of us have a cottage in the woods to escape to, anyone in Simcoe County can bask in the great outdoors on these day hikes.

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Playful

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Exotic, elegant and oh so sexy, this chic Buenos Aires district should definitely be on your travel short list

By Doug Wallace

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ands up: How many of you have at least some of the Evita soundtrack burned into your mind? The musical brought Buenos Aires to the attention of so many who would otherwise have thought South America was just one crime-ridden, financially challenged region after another. This enthralling sprawl of urbanity is the Paris of South America. Here’s a brief list of ways to play in BA, things to do and where to get them done.

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Recoleta Cemetery (above) has been called one of the most beautiful in the world. If that weren’t enough reason to spend some time there, it’s also the final resting spot of Eva Peron, presidents of Argentina and even a granddaughter of Napolean. Its history dates back to 1732.

Photography: Doug Wallace (top); Home Hotel (lower left); Tegui (lower right)

Buenos Aires is a beautiful city of contrasts. From the iconic Casa Rosada, with its stunning balcony (above) where Eva Peron so famously spoke, to the humble and numerous parrillas, where barbecue is the order of the day. Taking in both experiences, by the way, is well worth your while.

If you plan to be in the centre of it all, it’s hard to miss the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral (top), overlooking Plaza de Mayo. For a bite try the tricky-to-spot Tegui restaurant.

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Set up camp There are many neighbourhoods to hit, but establish home base in the fashionable, comfortable Palermo, which is divided into three sub-hoods: Palermo Viejo, Palermo Soho and Palermo Hollywood. From there, break up your days visiting other parts of town. The core (Microcentro), San Telmo, La Boca, Recoleta and Barrio Norte, just to scratch the surface. Our pick of the boutique bunch in terms of Palermo hotels is Home Hotel (homebuenosaires.com), whose name really suits it — fantastic decor, a cool spa, a terminally cute back garden and pool, and some of the best cocktails in town.

For best value, though, consider renting a condo and getting a bunch of friends to travel with you. There are many websites that can set you up comfortably and easily, in particular, Buenos Aires Habitat (buenosaireshabitat. com). Try to find something chic with a rooftop pool — great for reviving the soul after an afternoon in the considerable heat.

See the sights Take time for the obligatory Buenos Aires must-dos, even if some of them are merely a breeze-through. Don’t miss the Plaza de Mayo, a key commercial area bounded on one side by the Casa Rosada, the pink presidential palace with the world-famous balcony (and just try not to sing that song). Trip through the chaos of Florida Street, hopefully side-stepping the pickpockets. The Japanese Garden is a perfect chance to get away from it all for an hour or so, as is the Museo Evita (museoevita.org.ar), which is filled with memorabilia and some pretty cool souvenirs.

Set aside a solid two hours for the marvellous Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires, or MALBA (malba.org.ar). The café there is top-notch, should you want to schedule your visit around lunch. Note that most art galleries and museums are closed on Tuesdays. Recoleta Cemetery (recoletacemetery.com) exhibits a maze of above-ground crypts old and new, where lie the city’s well-to-do. The mix of architecture makes for interesting snapshots and the beauty is surprisingly un-creepy. This is where Eva Peron is buried, so make sure you get the obligatory photo. And if you really need to see an overpriced tango show, by all means: try Rojo Tango at the Faena Hotel + Universe (rojotango.com). Polo lessons, soccer games, flea markets, city tours, sky diving… The sky

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Looking for a refreshing break? Try the perfectly chic back garden at Home Hotel.

is the limit in this town. If there’s time, a short trip to the Pampas, a sail through the River Plate or a train ride to the little town of Tigre are all within easy reach.

Treat the tastebuds Palermo’s restaurant highlight award goes to Tegui (tegui.com.ar), for gorgeous meals in a glam setting. Tuna carpaccio with shaved foie gras, veal tartare, sea bass, stuffed quail, amazing desserts. Patrons are buzzed in through a graffiti-strewn entrance, enhancing the mystique. Make La Cabrera (lacabrera. com.ar) a priority, the top steak place — or parilla, is constantly busy to overflowing. Bio Solo Orgánico (biorestaurant.com.ar), a small organic vegetarian restaurant, is a delightful fresh-flavour experience, and a huge break from the barrage of beef.

For cocktails, Frank’s (no website, Arévalo 1445) has a Get Smart-type entrance, where you gain entry by dialling the “secret code” in an American phone booth, the back of which then opens out onto a ’20s-style lounge.

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in drinks fashionable from that era, and the well-dressed mixed crowd is interesting and friendly. For more pre-club congregating, head closer to the centre of town to step back in time at old Argentinian mansion-cum-restaurant bar Milión (milionargentina.com.ar) and see the town’s beautiful people at play.

Hit the shops Palermo Soho is one of the best shopping regions in Palermo, home to all the top boutiques in town, all kitted out in former industrial buildings and spruced-up old mansions. Set your sights on Jorge Luis Borges, Armenia, Honduras, Gurruchaga or Malabia streets and take it from there. The open markets on Plaza Serrano and Plaza Armenia are busy on the weekends with both tourists and

locals, if you like that sort of thing.

Take Care Palermo is relatively safe and quiet, but elsewhere, beware of the bling! Flashy jewellery and watches say, “I have money” and “My bag likely has a nice phone in it.” Bank machines are few and far between, so stock up when you see one, unless it’s at night (never a good idea). Expect lineups, especially midday. Tread carefully: The concept of picking up after your pet has not reached Argentina. Described by the guidebooks as a “relaxed atmosphere,” customer service is hit and miss. Shoppers and retailers actually chat, sometimes for many minutes. Be prepared to watch servers bus a table for a full five minutes before wandering over with a menu. Have fun!

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By Doug Wallace 1. Whenever possible, try to leave plenty of time between your flights just in case your starting leg kicks off behind schedule. A good rule of thumb is to aim for at least 90 minutes.

2. Carry-on luggage is always preferred. If you do have to check a bag, keep in mind that you may need time to collect it from the carousel and recheck it through to your final destination.

5. Never take the last flight out of anywhere, or you could find yourself settling into a nice bourbon at one of the airport’s cardboard motels.

6. Never assume the airline has built in the necessary time to connect.

Find out what the minimum connection time is at your connecting airport.

7. Smaller connecting airports will have fewer problems, fewer people and less traffic than the insanely busy JFKs and LAXs of the world.

3. Build in time for possible security checks at the connection. Don’t assume you’re going to just saunter over to your next departure gate. You may even have to change terminals.

8. Consider the weather in the connecting city. There is more chance of a weather delay in New York than in Miami.

4. Book the flights as far in advance as possible, and go with the morning routes. You’ll have a much better chance of correcting a connecting problem if it occurs early in the day.

9. Never buy two separate tickets.

If your first flight is delayed, you will have to eat the cost of the missed second flight. Or, book flights within the same alliance.

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10. Try to sit at the front of the plane for your first flight so that you can make a quicker exit.

11. If you’re a worrier and like to leave several hours between flights, sit down and enjoy a nice steak before your next flight. So civilized.

12. You can also plan for an even bigger window and do something bigpicture: take a city tour, go downtown for a quick shop or get a massage at the airport spa. (Warning: Don’t take a nap without setting an alarm!)

13. It’s smart to mentally prepare yourself for delays. Sometimes no matter what, things are just not going to go your way — and there’s nothing you can do.

14. Can’t handle it? Then bite the bullet, pay the extra money and simply fly non-stop.

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Savouring Ste. Anne’s A short drive from home brings you to a place where you can really change gears

By Jacqueline Kovacs

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eed to unwind and recharge, but don’t have the time to fly somewhere exotic for a week? Consider looking closer to home. Ste. Anne’s Spa in Grafton, with its world-class spa services, range of relaxed accommodations, first-rate dining and more, has everything you need to feel indulged and recharged — all in a couple of days.

Plus, you can customize your experience to suit your needs. Enjoy your own personal escape, plan a romantic weekend with your partner or do what I recently did — a “girls’ getaway” with my sister, Sandy. Read on to find out how you can create your own blend of wellness classes, dining and deeply relaxing spa treatments for the perfect mini-vacation.

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travel | Getaway Get into the groove Make time at the outset to get acquainted with all this resort has to offer. Ste. Anne’s sits on 400 acres of farmland and includes the Main Inn, with treatment rooms, a restaurant, relaxation and eucalyptus steam rooms and more; the Ste. Anne’s Bakery; horse stables; herb and rose gardens; and Maison Santé, which houses workout equipment, a sauna and a hot tub.

Worth trying: wellness classes. I was skeptical at the start of our 30-minute Yoga Nidra class. I struggle with turning off my hamster-wheel brain, even when I’m exhausted, so I was pleasantly surprised to find my body relaxing, part by part, as I lay on the yoga studio floor, listening to the instructor’s soothing voice.

Savour local flavour Ste. Anne’s mouth-watering meals feature local ingredients whenever possible. The mojito tuna tartare, an appetizer infused with mint and rum and served on butter lettuce, melts in your mouth. The duck confit, which features spinach, shallots, apples and toasted walnuts, is a popular choice. Beef lovers may wish to ask about the daily beef feature, created with Ste. Anne’s own grass-fed cattle. All menus include vegetarian and vegan options.

For another kind of local experience, consider a stroll to the bakery, where you can find cheese, soap, salvaged lumber cutting boards and other delights from nearby farms, along with organic tea, coffee, freshly baked bread, cakes and treats.

With its mouth-watering menus, range of comfy accommodations, world-class treatments and wide variety of on-site indulgences, Ste. Anne’s is a relaxing, customizable getaway that is close to home.

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Settle in Sandy and I enjoyed the quiet of Sentosa East, a short walk from the Main Inn and a world away from grocery shopping, taxiing kids around and the bleeping of smartphones. Our room in the triplex had two cushy queen-size beds, a sitting area, a fireplace and a generous deck with a view of the countryside. The overall unit includes a shared kitchen, living room and outdoor hot tub.

Larger parties or whole families can take advantage of cottages, like the fourbedroom Vista Lago or the Maison Santé Nook. Need a room for just one or two?

Stay in the original 150-year-old Massey family structure and enjoy a room with a whirlpool tub and wood-burning fireplace.

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No escape to Ste. Anne’s would be complete without indulging in at least one of its treatments. And why stop at one? Sandy and I treated ourselves to facials and massages.

My “Express Facial” was 45 minutes of head-and-shoulders heaven, with a hand-andarm massage thrown in for good measure.

My sister’s one-hour “Signature Facial,” meanwhile, included a foot and head massage.

As for the essential oils lingering in her hair post-treatment, she declared it was totally worth it.

I had my own oiled-hair experience the next day during my 75-minute aroma stone therapy massage. After custom blending three essential oils, my therapist gently massaged me from head to toe using warm stones on my skin. I left feeling more relaxed than I can remember.

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Feel it to believe it And that, after all, is the point of the Ste. Anne’s getaway. You disconnect from the stresses of regular life and reconnect with the moment. The fact that the moment may be breathing in eucalyptus-infused steam or drinking in the sensation of warm rocks gliding on your tired shoulders, all the better.

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What’s behind pottery’s growing resurgence?

By Dawn Ritchie | photos By Mike Guilbault

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mug has to do more than hold coffee these days.

It must have a personal story, be handcrafted and locally made. Yes, pottery is experiencing a renaissance, and the millennial disruptors are driving the movement.

Ceramics studios have sprung up from Toronto to Haliburton, with Groupons for classes selling out faster than concert tickets. There was even a BBC reality show on the phenomenon, The Great British Pottery Throw Down, in which a rather fetching group of contestants fought for the crown of Top Potter, including hunky winner Ryan Barrett, whose resumé lists “male model” as his day job.

Throwing pots — the term for shaping ceramics on a spinning wheel — is downright sexy, sensual, slippery and satisfying. Classes in pottery surged in popularity in the ’90s after Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore revealed how

erotic mucking around with clay could be in the movie Ghost. But the demand for lessons ebbed in the decade that followed. That is, until fairly recently, when a pushback against cheap, mass-produced wares took hold and the Maker Revolution was born.

This return to the earth and handmade objects has much to do with the new appreciation of imperfection. It’s an aesthetic the Japanese call wabi-sabi, a celebration of natural processes, asymmetrical flaws and objects created through the inexact workings of hands. The upshot is that pottery is having its moment, and designer boutiques can’t get enough of it.

“Taking a pottery class is something people tend to have on their bucket list,” says potter Ken Loverock of Fergusonvale Pottery and Crafts in Phelpston. “You take a box of clay and turn it into functional, useful items.”

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Yes, pottery is experiencing a renaissance and it’s millennial disruptors who are driving the movement

Loverock operates one of the few studios in Simcoe County and reports a substantial uptick in students for his popular six-week classes. “We have a waiting list now,” he says.

“You have to book early, because the small class sizes sell out fast.”

Suppliers, like the Pottery House in Oakville and Tucker’s Pottery Supplies in Richmond Hill, also find business booming. Frank Tucker has noticed significant growth in the hobbyist area, especially in the past five years.

“Our customer base used to be education facilities and professionals,” he says, “but now retiring boomers are looking for something to do and we’re having a lot of younger people coming in, people in their teens and 20s.”

Two of Fergusonvale Pottery’s students, Crystal Vivian and Teddy Cowell, enrolled in class for their weekly date nights. “We were looking for other date-night alternatives, instead of going to the movies,” Vivian says.

“We just wanted to get out, learn a new skill, and bond and grow together.” As new parents, the couple also wanted to steer clear of the bar scene. “Drinking and the hangover the next day — not good,” says Cowell, who has discovered he has a talent for turning out small urns. “He's working on a gravy boat next,” Vivian adds, laughing. The couple loved the experience so much they’ve been encouraging their friends to try it.

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Ken Loverock (above) says people like Crystal Vivian and Teddy Cowell (above right) feel a deep sense of achievement in the creative process.

ceramics and glass design arts program at Georgian College.

“For professionals, it’s a tough way to make a living,” Loverock says, thankful that his shop has the advantage of being on the route to cottage country. “People know us because of that.” But social media is beginning to change that narrative. Loverock’s son recently set up an Instagram account for the shop, and no sooner did he post a photo of a product that he informed his father he had to box it up to ship to a customer.

“People who buy pottery want handmade stuff,” Loverock says. “Our kilns fire at such high temperatures, we don’t need lead. There are so many safe glazes out there now. People want clean items to eat off.” And worries about lead and toxins in products coming from overseas have helped fuel safety concerns.

There’s also a deep sense of achievement in the creative process. “When students come back to pick up their pieces after they’ve been fired, they can’t believe how great they look,” Loverock says. “I always hear, ‘Holy cow, I didn’t think it would look that good!’”

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Men with Knives also offers two unique event venues to clients: Small groups looking for an in town venue can enjoy a private dining or meeting experience at their commissary kitchen- The Larder. Large groups looking for an unforgettable wedding or corporate event space are invited to visit their partner location, Alpine Ski Club, the region’s newest 48,000 square foot facility nestled along the escarpment and overlooking Georgian Bay.

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Boardwalk Trail, Collingwood Whether for a casual stroll or a serious walk, it’s hard to beat this boardwalk. Popular with locals and tourists alike, the Boardwalk Trail connects to Collingwood’s attractions and experiences, as well as the Georgian Trail — all within view of the iconic grain elevators and, of course, beautiful Georgian Bay. Enjoy the recently restored boardwalk as you head to the Waterfront Trail, or en route to the Collingwood Arboretum or the Labyrinth. One caveat: Bicycles, just like dogs, must be walked.

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