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STEP BACK IN TIME
WESTWIND INN A LAKESIDE ESCAPE
FIVE FUN FILLED DAYS
LINDSAY EXPO PETERBOROUGH
PETROGLYPHS AND MUCH MORE!
Dear Friends Welcome to our annual showcase edition of Kawartha Life Magazine. This edition was named "Showcase" when it first started several years ago for one reason. Simply put it is designed to showcase all things that the City of Kawartha Lakes has to offer not only to our residents but also to visitors and those that are considering relocating to the area. Boating and the Trent-Severn Waterway continues to be one of the prime reasons why people want to spend time here. Our system of locks along the Trent Severn have been a top tourist attraction for decades and continues to lure back visitors year after year. There are so many places to visit in the area as well such as Lindsay, Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls and Buckhorn to name a few. We roll out our welcome mat to you. Please experience all we have to offer and I hope you will enjoy our annual showcase edition. We are proud to be a part of this community. Sincerely,
Don MacLeod Publisher - Kawartha Life PUBLISHER: Don MacLeod SALES REPRESENTATIVE: Kim Harrison, 905-240-0076 kimkawarthalife@hotmail.com ART DIRECTOR: Darren Catherwood CONTRIBUTORS: Marjorie Fleming, Karen Y. Hogg, Brian Markle, John Crossen, Geoff Coleman ©Copyright 2013: All rights are reserved and articles may not be published without the written permission of the Publishers. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this paper, the Publishers assume no liability for loss or damage due to errors or omissions. The Publishers cannot be held accountable for any claims or results thereof as advertised in this publication.
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Contents Downtown Lindsay
Fenelon Falls
CLASSICS ON KENT........................................4
A REAL JEWEL ...............................................16
Marjorie Fleming
Marjorie Fleming The Lindsay Exhibition
Kirkfield Lift Lock
FIVE FUN FILLED DAYS .............................18
CHECK OUT LOCK 36 ...................................6
Marjorie Fleming
Marjorie Fleming Destinations
GATEWAY TO THE KAWARTHA’S ..........8
PETERBOROUGH PETROGLYPHS PROVINCIAL PARK .....................................20
Marjorie Fleming
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Kawartha Settlers’ Village STEP BACK IN TIME ...................................11 Marjorie Fleming
What’s Happening LIST OF EVENTS ............................................21 Karen Y. Hogg
TRENT SEVERN WATERWAY AND REGIONAL MAPS...............................12
KAWARTHA
Peterborough
FARMERS MARKETS ..................................22 Marjorie Fleming
Westwind Inn
A LAKESIDE WILDERNESS ESCAPE.....14 Marjorie Fleming
Cover shot: A view looking south from Lock 32 in Bobcaygeon.
Welcome to Kawartha Lakes, On behalf of Council and the residents of Kawartha Lakes, I am honoured to invite you to our community to enjoy your next vacation and the quality of life that we appreciate each and every day. This Showcase Edition of Kawartha Life Magazine will provide you with your Passport to access our community and all of the opportunities that Kawartha Lakes has to offer. Only 60 minutes northeast of downtown Toronto, Kawartha Lakes is the second largest municipality in Ontario at more than 3,000 square kilometers of scenic and adventurous natural countryside. With more than 250 lakes and rivers, Kawartha Lakes is home to many weekend residents that choose to get away from the urban hustle in the Greater Toronto Area and recharge their batteries surrounded by fresh air and good people. You may have heard of some of our larger communities such as Bethany, Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls,
Lindsay, Omemee, Little Britain, Kirkfield, Kinmount, Oakwood, Woodville and Coboconk. Our residents and businesses are open for business and ready to serve you, whether you are looking for a summer camping vacation in one of our Provincial Parks. An ATV experience along our Victoria Rail Trail Corridor, a winter snowmobile or ski vacation or just want to experience the natural serenity of the wilderness, Kawartha Lakes was created for you. Last, but certainly not least, Kawartha Lakes is host to the highest inland navigable waterway in the world at the summit in Balsam Lake. If you are looking for the thrill of a lifetime, try the loop through the Trent Severn Waterway National Historic Site on your own watercraft or on a rental houseboat from one of our local businesses. Kawartha Lakes has everything right here for you to experience. Come and visit us as soon as you can. Warmest regards, Ric McGee – Mayor City of Kawartha Lakes 3
DOWNTOWN LINDSAY
Classics on Kent Marjorie Fleming
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alling all classic car enthusiasts; make sure you include a visit to Lindsay on the July 13th weekend this year to take in a true celebration of classic automobiles. The 9th annual Classics on Kent is a vintage vehicle lover’s dream come true and includes all the best of wheels gone by – custom coupes, hot rods, antique cars, muscle cars, trucks, motorcycles and so much more. If it had wheels and moved it has been lovingly preserved and will no doubt be part of the Classics on Kent event. This two day celebration of classic cars draws thousands of people and approximately 800 vehicles to historic downtown Lindsay every July. The Lindsay District Chamber of Commerce, the BIA and the City of Kawartha Lakes have worked hard to make this classic car extravaganza a popular, entertaining family oriented weekend. As well as a steady parade of vintage autos along Kent St., Lindsay’s main street, the event also hosts “Brit’s in the Park” which showcases the best of British antique vehicles. Additionally, there is now an annual Motorcycle Show plus the event’s latest addition, the Mud Truck Display. Classics on Kent has evolved into an event that not only caters to the auto aficionado but to their family and friends as well and is now one of the largest car shows in Ontario. Downtown Lindsay and surrounding streets and parks are transformed into a mecca of machines and people. The atmosphere is lively and resembles at times a grand street party – there is live music, entertainment and the shops, restaurants, galleries and all other businesses make sure everyone is welcomed and treated to a good time. This is a don’t miss event so be sure to put Classics on Kent on your date calendar for 2013.
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MAKE SURE YOU VISIT LINDSAY SOON As you make your way into, and through, the town of Lindsay, Ontario you begin to realize quite quickly that it looks like it has all the ingredients that make a great place to live and an interesting place to visit. It’s a safe, clean community to raise a family or retire to, it’s historically pretty but also modern, it’s growing but not in a wild, willy-nilly way and it has risen to the challenge of being both and open for business town and a tourist town. Situated on the Scugog River in the Kawartha Lakes region the town of Lindsay is like a welcoming mat for the entire Kawartha tourist region. With its tree lined streets and lovely downtown it serves as an example of what to you can expect from a region of the province known for its scenic beauty. Lindsay is the seat of the City of the Kawartha Lakes and a hub for business and commerce in the region. It has of course all the necessities that a town requires to serve its residents; a hospital, good schools, employment opportunities, a Fleming College campus, a state of the art library, good transit, a historic downtown, lots of community spirit and pride, a good number of well-attended community events and some interesting, beautiful landmarks. Lindsay is though, so much more than the sum of its parts. It started as a small village that progressed around lumber mills and as time passed it grew steadily and developed into a lumbering and farming centre. To this day it retains its roots and is still a large and important agricultural centre for the entire region. The true charm of Lindsay can be seen in its architecture. Downtown Lindsay has a very historic look and feel to it and is distinguished as having the widest main street in Ontario, Kent St. Many of the local businesses have taken up residence in the historical buildings so the downtown retains that feeling of yesteryear, except it has all the modern shops and conveniences that any resident or visitor would need. At the one end of beautiful, wide Kent St. is a well kept and manicured park while at the other end, at the base of Kent Street stands The Academy Theatre for Performing Arts, Winter 2013
with the Lindsay Gallery just steps away. The street lends itself to great outdoor events and festivals and the town’s Chamber of Commerce and BIA have taken every advantage of the street’s fantastic features to create some wonderful regular and annual events. Of the many annual events that Lindsay hosts, Classics on Kent is perhaps one of the biggest and most well known. It’s a two day classic car extravaganza that brings people from all over Ontario. Every inch of space in town is taken up with vintage cars, trucks and motorcycles as well as the thousands of people who throng to the event. Lindsay’s shops, restaurants, galleries, motels, hotels, and campgrounds are jammed packed full of visitors, all there to take part in the many activities that are part of the event. Live theatre at the Academy Theatre for Performing Arts is a big draw for locals and tourists alike, looking for a nice evening on the town. The theatre is not only a wonderful playhouse for local theatre and dance talent; it has over the years attracted many well known and famous actors, comics and musicians. With some fine restaurants and shops lining Kent Street, The Academy Theatre has served as a great cultural centre for a large part of the Kawartha Lakes region. Lindsay is a picturesque community with many things to offer both its resident’s and its visitor’s. It is an open for business, friendly, service-oriented community always interested in welcoming new people and possibilities. Make sure you visit soon. &
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KIRKFIELD LIFT LOCK
Check Out Lock 36 Marjorie Fleming
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he Kirkfield Lift Lock is a boat lift located in the Kawartha’s, near the village of Kirkfield. Situated on the Trent-Severn canal system, Lock 36 is Canada’s second lift lock; the first one, and the bigger of the two, is located in Peterborough, Ontario. Lock 36 was built between 1900 and 1907. At this time, the concept of a hydraulic boat lift lock had never been tried in the rough and harsh Canadian climate so its implementation and completion was considered a significant technological breakthrough. The Kirkfield Lift Lock has undergone a series of renovations in the last 50 years. It is now fully automated which means all lock operations are activated from a single console in the control tower. With progress came further change and necessity dictated that the shops and lockmaster’s houses that had been built along the canal had to be demolished. Lock 36 today is used exclusively for pleasure boats. When traveling through the lock make sure you have a camera on hand as you will have time to take some great pictures as the Lockmaster loads and prepares the lock for transfer. &
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PETERBOROUGH
Gateway to the Kawartha’s Marjorie Fleming
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he city of Peterborough, Ontario is known as the gateway to the Kawarthas, a large recreational region of the province referred to as “cottage country”. Situated in south eastern Ontario the city is about 35 kilometres north of Lake Ontario and centered around a series of rapids in the Otonabee River. The urban area of Peterborough completely surrounds the only lake on the Otonabee, Little Lake, and the Trent Canal runs along the eastern edge of the city, connecting Little Lake to a section of the Otonabee above the rapids. With a population close to 80,000 people Peterborough is the 14th largest metropolitan area in Ontario. Although no longer dominant, manufacturing is still one of the key sectors of the city’s economy, along with food processing, automotive supplies, electronics, aerospace and life sciences/biotechnology. General Electric and Quaker Oats maintain large operations in the city but the Peterborough Regional Health Centre is the largest employer, with Trent University and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources also adding employment opportunities to the region. 8
Peterborough’s history is rich and varied with some shaping its future more than others. Of note is the time Sanford Fleming (now Sir Sanford Fleming) spent in the city from 1845 to 1847. Fleming, inventor of Standard Time and designer of Canada’s first postage stamp left an lasting impression – Fleming College of Applied Arts and Technology was named in honour of him. Also to impact the future was the substantial canoe building industry that grew in and around the city. The Peterborough Canoe Company was founded in 1893 and by 1930 25 percent of all employees in the boat building industry in Canada worked in the Peterborough area. Today the Canadian Canoe Company resides in the city and pays homage to the canoe by preserving, educating and sharing the culture and history of the this important icon of the past. Peterborough saw extensive industrial growth as one of the first places in the country to begin generating hydro electric power, even before the plants at Niagara Falls. Another first for the city (indeed the country) was the completion of the Peterborough Lift Lock after eight years of construction; the dual lift locks remain the highest hydraulic boat lifts in the world.
Known as Lock 21 on the Trent-Severn Waterway, the lift lock was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1979. To this day, there are many landmarks in Peterborough that memorialize Richard Rogers, the conceptual father of the lift lock, such as Rogers Cove on Little Lake and Rogers St. in the eastern part of the city. As a thriving metropolitan area Peterborough is a major shopping destination for the region and is home to three shopping centres. The city also thrives culturally and is home to Artspace, one of Canada’s oldest artist-run art centres, the Art Gallery of Peterborough, the Kawartha Artists Gallery, Peterborough New Dance and Public Energy and the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra. The city also founded and hosts the Peterborough Folk Festival, has a resident professional theater company called New Stages and is well known and respected for its thriving music scene. As the gateway to the Kawarthas Peterborough is rich in heritage and host to a wide array of museums, cultural exhibitions, galleries, Aboriginal heritage attractions and numerous historical sites. As well as a vibrant arts community there is also a vigorous sports and recreational side to the city. Known for its junior level hockey team, the city boasts of graduating 96 players who have played 100 or more games in the NHL. The city is home to every sport imaginable and has great swaths of areas to indulge in outdoor activities. Due to their location on the Trent-Severn Canal, the city has a wonderful perk – a portion of the canal below the lift lock is flooded (weather permitting) and maintained for skating throughout the winter. Peterborough continues to add to its rich tapestry of culture and takes advantage of its geographical good fortune. The city continues to attract, through its diversity, a wide range of business opportunities, arts and cultural mavericks and education seekers. This Kawartha gateway is vey high on the “must visit” list. & Winter 2013
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istory and culture come together at Kawartha Settlers’ Village to present a unique glimpse of a bygone era. The Village sits on ten acres in Bobcaygeon, Ontario and is home to a fascinating collection of 20 historic homes and buildings from the town and the area surrounding it. As you leisurely stroll through the Village you come very close to experiencing what life was like for the pioneers of the Kawartha Lakes region. To dig deeper into the challenges faced by the early settlers visit the Kawartha Settlers’ Village Museum which collects, researches, preserves, exhibits and interprets a collection of local historical artifacts and buildings dating from 1830-1935. The Village has many events scheduled for 2013 but be sure not to miss Settlers’ Day on June 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children can pet farm animals, listen to a story teller or participate in crafts at the Kimble House. For you, there is a day of musical entertainment and artisans; you can talk with wood carvers, a potter, a wood felter or you can visit the rope maker, the blacksmith at his forge, the sheep shearers or the canoe maker. The Kawartha Settlers’ Village is a unique, historically interactive setting that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Make sure you stop in this year for a look at history in action. &
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seemingly endless trails to hike and bike and use of canoes, kayaks, pedal boats and much more are available for the asking. With 35 comfortable rooms Westwind Inn is cozy enough that you can relax and do little if that is your pleasure. This unique resort inn also has a pool, hot tub, sauna and access to the services, by appointment, of a Registered Massage Therapist. With its warm relaxing atmosphere, great hospitality and fine food, the Westwind Inn creates a perfect wilderness retreat. Set in stunning surroundings it is the ideal place to luxuriate while experiencing nature up close. It is truly a short drive, yet a world away. & Winter 2013
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FENELON FALLS
A Real Jewel Marjorie Fleming
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he village of Fenelon Falls has long taken pride in its nickname “Jewel of the Kawartha’s.” Not many villages in Ontario can boast cascading falls, a hydro-electric dam, a great sandy beach, a boat lift-lock, natural limestone walkways, interesting historic architecture, a quaint downtown plus all the amenities necessary to cater to cottagers, campers and tourists. Fenelon Falls has about 1800 permanent residents but all that peace and quiet comes to a screeching halt once the May 24th weekend approaches. This is what Fenelon Falls has been waiting for. It has been a tourist destination for well over a century and is always anxious to greet the thousands of cottagers and campers who return year after year. As the population swells the local residents and businesses make certain that their visitors will be well taken care of. When Fenelon Falls swings into action the village comes alive with the sights, smells and sounds of summer. Boats are hauled out of storage, campgrounds and 16
cottages are readied for the season and all over the lakes and rivers surrounding the village people are getting ready to greet new and repeat guests. Local shops and restaurants gear up for the expected crowds and everywhere there is the feeling that this is going to be the best year yet. Of course central to the village are the falls themselves and Lock 34, Fenelon’s home on the Trent-Severn Waterway. The falls are hidden from view to the passerby because the main road in the village crosses over the river, just upstream. They can however, be easily viewed from a nearby restaurant or from a path on the north band of the Fenelon River. They are definitely worth a visit and are actually quite large when the river is flowing high. Lock 34 is one of the busiest locks on the Trent-Severn and is located beside the falls. The lock allows boaters to enter at Trenton on eastern Lake Ontario and travel all the way to Georgian Bay. Just a short distance from the locks is Garnet Graham Beach Park. The park has a lovely sandy beach and swimming area plus
a playground and picnic facilities. The park is a great place to relax, kick back and let the kid’s play in a safe, clean environment. Everything in the village of Fenelon Falls is within easy walking distance. Visitor’s to the falls, the lock and the Park are just steps away from an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, antique shops, art studios, coffee houses and more. There are several friendly B & B establishments as well as all the hardware, grocery and necessity shops needed to stock up for the cottage or the campground, Surrounding Fenelon Falls are beautiful, bountiful lakes and rivers and tucked into the landscape you will find some lovely resorts and spas, golf courses, campgrounds and cottages for rent. Mixed in with all this beauty and entertainment options are the townspeople themselves. Ever ready to welcome you to their village, they lay out a welcome mat that stretches very far indeed. Make sure you find out for yourself what a “jewel” Fenelon Falls really is. &
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THE LINDSAY EXHIBITION
Five Fun Filled Days Marjorie Fleming » photos courtesy Shelley James Photography
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all fairs are a century’s old tradition and have helped define many cities, towns and villages in Ontario, but perhaps none more so then the Lindsay Exhibition. As the third largest fair of its kind in Ontario, the Lex, as it is called, is the biggest event in the calendar year for the town of Lindsay. This year the Lindsay Exhibition will celebrate its 159th season, running from Sept. 18 to Sept. 22, 2103. As it has grown in prestige over the years the quality of the fair has grown as well. Attracting approximately 50,000 people per year, the Lindsay Ex receives more than 3000 entries in a vast array of agricultural categories; no wonder it draws such crowds from near and far. As one of the few remaining five day fairs in the province the Lindsay Ex has a very full lineup of events and activities for every 18
age group. The Ex kicks off with the incredibly popular Demolition Derby and the large Midway keeps people coming back year after year, attracting visitors from within a huge radius of the town. Whatever your tastes, the Lindsay EX will surely satisfy your cravings for large country fairs. As a huge agricultural event, activities involve something for everyone; young children, school 4H groups, farmers, teenagers, their parents, and their grandparents. All ages are welcomed and entertained and many have made it a ritual for decades. Every year new events and attractions are added but the staples of a great country fair remain – food, games, shows, booths, livestock, rides, contests, kid’s shows, tractor pulls and so much more. Be sure to include the Lindsay Exhibition on you ‘must do’ list this year. & Winter 2013
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DESTINATIONS
Peterborough Petroglyphs Provincial Park Marjorie Fleming
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o see some of the finest rock carvings ever discovered, look no further than Petroglyphs National Park in Woodville, Ont. just northeast of Peterborough. Designated a National Historic Site of Canada, the Peterborough Petroglyphs are the largest collection of ancient First Nation rock carvings in Ontario. Created in the pre-Columbian era the carvings (Petroglyphs) represent aspects of First Nations spirituality and include images of animals, reptiles, shamans, solar symbols, geometric shapes and boats and, it has been said, the Great Spirit itself. The Petroglyphs consist of more than 900 individual images which were carved into a slab of crystalline limestone 55 metres long and 30 metres wide. Of particular interest is the fact that the boat drawings do not resemble the traditional boats of Native Americans but are typical of Petroglyphs found in northern Russia and Scandinavia The Petroglyphs National Park is open daily from May until Thanksgiving. There are interpretive plaques and guides at the site; the rock site itself is a sacred place and is today a place of pilgrimage for local Ojibwe people. Please be advised that, for spiritual reasons, it is not permitted to photograph the rock carvings. &
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WHAT’S HAPPENING
List of Events Karen Y. Hogg
This list is compiled well in advance of the events and may be subject to changes. We recommend that you check times and dates for these events. All phone numbers are in the 705 area code unless otherwise noted.
JANUARY 9—Peterborough Snofest Carnival at various locations throughout the city of Peterborough. Pancake breakfast, outdoor games, sleigh rides, chili contest. Info. 742-0743 12—Homeward Bound Variety Show, 7 p.m. Academy Theatre, Lindsay Info. 878-4618 18-19—According to Hoyle, Lindsay Little Theatre. 8 p.m. 19-20—Haliburton Highlands Dogsled Derby, Pinestone Resort & Conference Centre info 457-5281 20-Mar. 13—Lace UP, Canada’s Passion for Skating. Exhibition focus on figure skating, speed skating and Hockey. Visit www.peterboroughmuseumandarchives.com 25-26—According to Hoyle, Lindsay Little Theatre. 8 p.m. 26—Lindsay Concert Foundation presents Sheng Cai, piano at Glenn Crombie Theatre, Albert St. Lindsay info 878-5625 26—Un Voyage Musical ll, European Tour 8 p.m. Glenn Crombie Theatre, Lindsay Info. Lindsay Concert Foundation 878-5625 or www.lindsayconcertfoundation.com 26-27—Cannington Dog Sled Races & Winter Carnival. Macleod Park, Peace St. Info. www.canningtondogsledraces.com
FEBRUARY 1-3—Polarfest Townships Smith, Ennismore, Lakefield 292-9507 ext. 243 2—My Fair Lady, Academy Theatre, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. 2—Beaverton Winter Carnival, most events in Alexander Muir Park behind the Town Hall. Family skating at the arena, dance in the Legion. Info 426-2051 2-3—Snowcross Championships at Lindsay Exhibition Grounds, (10 a.m.-5p.m. both days) info 324-5551 2-28—Juried Photography Show, Bobcaygeon Gallery more info at www.theboydmuseum.com 9—Sweetheart of a Book Sale, Boyd Heritage Museum, Bobcaygeon. (9-2) Info. 738-9482 9—Otonabee Duo, 8 p.m. Trinity United Church, Peterborough. Info. Lindsay Concert Foundation 878-5625 or www.lindsayconcertfoundation.com 16—Buckhorn Heritage Day at Buckhorn Community Centre Info. www.buckhorncommunitycentre.com 16—Frost Festival, Haliburton Village and Head Lake Park. Info. 457-3700 or www.haliburtonlandtrust.ca 22—First Annual Central Ontario Sportsman Show, Lindsay Fairgrounds, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., shows and exhibits at Farmers’ Mutual Bldg. Info. www.lindsayex.com Winter 2013
23—Apsley and District Lions Club Winter Carnival (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) North Kawartha Community Centre, dog sled races, outdoor games and sleigh rides. 24—Winter Carnival Brunch (9 a.m. -1 p.m.) North Kawartha Community Centre 23—Boyd Heritage Museum Antiques and Collectibles Show. Royal Canadian Legion, Bobcaygeon 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Info. 738-9482 11—Kawartha Lakes Snowmobile Club Annual Family Fun Run at Fenelon Falls Chamber office. Info. 887-1288 or 887-3409 or www.klsc.ca 18—Winterlude Festival at Gaming Nature Centre, Lindsay. Fun winter activities. Admission by donation. Info. www.gamiing.org 24—Winterfest Kinmount, bonfire, skating and more. Events at community centre (8-11) events at fairgrounds (11-4).
MARCH 6-7—East Central Farm Show, Lindsay Central Exhibition Grounds, at the Farmers’ Mutual Exhibiion Bldg. 6th 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. 7th 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. www.lindsayex.com 16—Un Voyage Musical lll – Latin Tour. Glenn Crombie Theatre, Lindsay Info. Lindsay Concert Foundation 878-5625 or www.lindsayconcertfoundation.com 16—Kawartha Concerts presents Ensemble Caprice with Dawn Bailey, Soprano, Glenn Crombie Theatre, Lindsay. Info. 878-5625 22-24—Home and Outdoor Show, Lindsay Exhibition Grounds, over 200 booths all under one roof. Info. www.lindsayex.com 26-28—Taste of Kawartha Country, grade 3 classes learn about food, crops, and domestic animals, open house on 27th, come out learn about the role agriculture plays in food production. At Lindsay Exhibition Grounds or call 324-5551
APRIL 6—Lindsay and District Model Railway Show at Victoria Park Armoury, Saturday 10 a.m. -5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 210 Kent St. W. Lindsay. —Easter Extravaganza, Easter Bunny Headquarters, Slices and Scoops. (9a.m.-noon) info. 887-3409 12-14 and 19-21—Buckhorn Dinner Theatre, Buckhorn Community Centre. Info. www.buckhorncommunitycentre.com &
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KAWARTHA
Farmers Markets
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very year as the Kawartha Lakes Region wakes up from what always seems like a long winter, you can tell it’s over when the area’s Farmers Markets start setting out their stalls in their respective villages, towns and cities. Warm weather and sunshine mean fresh fruits and vegetables so if you are looking to load up on seasonal and fresh produce as well as baked goods and speciality products, the following is a list of where you can find what you need, and when, beginning in the month of May.
Bobcaygeon Farmers Market – Saturday’s from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Bobcaygeon Fairgrounds. (They have enacted the 100km rule so local really means local). 22
Buckhorn Farmers and Craft Market – Tuesday’s from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Buckhorn Community Centre. Kinmount Farmers Market – Saturday’s from 9am – 2pm. Located off Main Street, between the historic Kinmount Railway Station & the Austin Sawmill Heritage Park. Lakefield Farmers Market – Thursday’s from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Smith Community Centre. Accessible by boat, car or on foot. Lindsay Farmers Market – Saturday’s from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. Located on Victoria Street. Peterborough and District Farmers Market – Saturdays from 7am.- 1pm. at Morrow Park, 151 Landsdowne Street West Peterborough and District Farmers Market – Peterborough Farm Gate Sales Association presents Wednesday’s from 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Louis Street Parking Lot, 1 Lewis Street & Winter 2013
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