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PLACES TO SEE & THINGS TO DO

Arts, Heritage & Culture

Ah! Arts and Heritage Centre 35 Church St., Warkworth 705-924-4450 www.ahcentre.ca Special events and exhibitions that reflect the diversity of artistic practice today, with a nod to the past, an interpretation of the present, and speculation about the future.

Campbellford-Seymour Heritage Centre 113 Front St. N., Campbellford 705-653-2634 Call for hours of operation. Promised Land Animal Sanctuary 1969 Burnbrae Rd. E., Campbellford 705-977-6897 www.promisedlandsanctuary.org Farm sanctuary in Trent Hills, providing a safe haven for neglected, abused, homeless and older animals in need. Virtual or on-site public tours by appointment throughout the year, based on current pandemic restrictions. Westben Concerts at the Barn 6698 County Rd. 30, Campbellford 1-877-883-5777 www.westben.ca Welcome back to Westben! Experience live music again at The Barn or at the new Willow Hill amphitheatre or even around the campfire. Intimate and safe concerts outdoors in the beautiful nature of Westben’s 50-acre farm. Season 22 features jazz, classical, folk, fiddle, rock and comedy. Join us and experience music in a natural setting. Also check out Westben’s digital Concerts at The Barn, behind-the-scenes podcasts, and more.

Self-Guided & Guided Tours

Ferris Provincial Park 474 County Rd. 8, Campbellford 705-653-3575 www.friendsofferris.ca Guided trail walks on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. from May to November, beginning on the east side of the Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge. Well-maintained trails in a beautiful natural setting.

Schoolhouse Gardens 403 3rd Concession Rd. W., Warkworth 705-924-3255 ssnumber6percy@gmail.com Open June through August for guided walking group tours of a 1.5 hectare garden with more than 400 varieties of peonies. Reservations required. Canadian Peony Society member. Trent Hills Flavour Trail Located throughout Trent Hills www.visittrenthills.ca/flavourtrail 705-653-1551 or 1-888-653-1556 Experience the sweet and savoury side of Trent Hills on this self-guided driving tour of more than 25 specialty food and beverage locations.

Trent-Severn Waterway Driving Tour 705-653-1551 or 1-888-653-1556 www.visittrenthills.ca/tswdrivingtour Locks 8 through 18 of this 386-km waterway stretching from Lake Ontario to Lake Huron are located in Campbellford and Hastings. Take a self-guided driving tour of the Trent Hills section to learn more about this Canadian National Historic Site that celebrated 100 years in 2020. TrueNorth Daylilies 59 Hutchinson Rd., Warkworth 705-924-1071 www.truenorthdaylilies.com Tour the property and discover daylilies by the thousands. You choose, we dig. Open May, June, July and August. Hostas new and favourites, ornamental grasses, hardy perennials, soils and fall garlic. 2021 plant list available on our website. COVID-19 safety precautions are in place.

Sports, Recreation & Entertainment

Aron Theatre Co-operative Inc. 54 Bridge St. E., Campbellford 705-653-3390 www.arontheatre.com Celebrating its 10th anniversary as a community-owned not-for-profit enterprise, the Aron Theatre Co-op is hoping to re-open this fall (2021) with new air ventilation, filtration and purification equipment. We want to thank our members for their ongoing support. Memberships are available for purchase on our website. Blades of Glory Hastings, ON 705-653-4144 www.bladesofglory.ca Blades of Glory uses swords to make a point, with sword fighting classes, Ancient History theme park, Medieval Festival, Dungeons & Dragons experiences, and shows.

Hastings Field House 97 Elgin St., Hastings 705-653-2252 www.trenthills.ca An all-season facility with activities that include a golf driving range, basketball, soccer, tennis, ball hockey, a walking track, and much more.

Pine Ridge Golf and Country Club 4020 County Rd. 30, Warkworth 1-800-465-3040 www.golfpineridge.net Established in 1957, this public golf course stretches over 6,000 yards with challenging greens and a creek. Open to all levels of golfers. The dining area and indoor washrooms are currently closed but the pro shop remains open. Social distancing and safety protocols are in place.

Salt Creek Golf Links 353 Norham Rd., Warkworth 1-866-924-1521 www.saltcreekgolflinks.com 18-hole, par-66 course with beautiful natural topography and relaxed atmosphere. No pressure for speedy play. Families are welcome. Warkworth Golf Club 14267A County Rd. 29, Warkworth 1-877-881-0667 www.warkworthgolf.com Scenic 18-hole golf course that hosts members and leagues as well as charity, company and family tournaments. If the voices in your head are telling you to play golf, play WGC. There are new rules and safety protocols put in place to protect against COVID-19.

MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES

Campbellford Veterinary Services 176 Bridge St. W., Campbellford 705-653-2750 www.campbellfordvet.ca Full service small animal practice, providing preventive and emergency medicine, routine and orthopedic surgery, dentistry, pain management, and rehabilitation. COVID-19 protocols and precautions are in place.

Campbellford and District Curling & Racquet Club 381 Front St. N., Campbellford 705-653-4433 www. campbellfordcurlingandfitness.ca Fully equipped facilities for rent: A/C lounge, full kitchen and bar, plus a large ice surface venue with bar for large summer events. We also offer a four-sheet curling rink, two squash courts and a quality fitness facility with saunas.

Deal Taxi Ltd. 705-778-7979 Serving Trent Hills, Havelock, Norwood and Marmora. Quality service at a fair price. Call toll-free at 1888-778-7979. All drivers have masks and gloves, and cabs are sanitized and disinfected after each rider. Cash and E-transfer only. Forgrave Financial and Desjardins Financial Security Investments Inc. 49 Doxsee Ave. S., Campbellford 705-653-2528 www.forgravefinancial.ca As an independent financial services firm, Brooke Allan and her team can assist with a variety of diverse investment and insurance products. Contact them by phone or email during the pandemic.

Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge Health Unit 200 Rose Glen Rd., Port Hope 1-866-888-4577 (Covid related inquiries ext. 5020) Provide programs and services to help keep our community healthy by preventing illness, protecting against disease and promoting healthy lifestyles, working with other agencies, health care providers and partners to address social conditions so that everyone can have has an equal opportunity to be healthy.

Johnston’s Pharmacy 6 Front St. E., Hastings 705-696-3606 www.remedys.ca/johnston Neighborhood pharmacy offering fast friendly service that is patient focused. Free blood pressure monitoring, medication compliance packaging, compression stocking fitting, and MedsCheck; we'll also synchronize your medication. Monday to Friday 9 am to 5:30 pm and Saturday 9 am to 3 pm.

Ken’s Stereo & TV 14 Crowe Bay Heights Rd., Campbellford 705-653-3290 www.kenstereo.com A family-run home electronic business to help connect and solve TV/satellite problems. Satellite installation and repair available. Currently open for curbside pickup only.

Kinch Eddie Litigation Professional Corporation 45 Bridge St. E., Campbellford 705-653-4023 www.kinchlitigation.com Local litigation law firm: Superior Court, family law (court/agreements), estate litigation, employment law, and paralegal representation involving small claims, provincial offences and traffic tickets. Please call ahead if attending in person, we are currently dealing with most client needs by phone or video call. Monday – Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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