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Heritage

The Buckhorn area is steeped in history, with all the conveniences of modern life.

The hamlet of Buckhorn is nestled in the Municipality of Trent Lakes and the bridge across the Trent-Severn Waterway links to the Township of Selwyn.

The Curve Lake Anishinaabe (Ojibway) community traces their origins to 1829 when a small band settled around Curve Lake and Mud Lake. The community officially became a reserve in 1837. You can trace the roots of the Indigenous People with a visit to the Curve Lake Cultural Centre, or attend their annual Pow Wow in September.

The Municipality of Trent Lakes is the amalgamation of former townships Galway-Cavendish and Harvey. In 2013, the township became Trent Lakes, to reognize the role of the tourist and cottage industry to the Trent-Severn Waterway system.

Exploring the beautiful lakes and rivers,

Friday & Saturday 9 - 5

Sunday 11 - 4 you can find remnants of the logging industry that brought early settlers and workers to the Buckhorn area. If you’re hiking the historic trails, you can get a glimpse of the majestic granite rocks and tall trees that make this one of Mother Nature’s splendours.

In 2019, Buckhorn received the designation of Trent-Severn Trail Town, connecting nine communities along the Trent-Severn Waterway.

ARTS & CULTURE

Because of the beauty of our natural landscape, the Buckhorn area is home to many worldrenowned artists.

We also attract hundreds of art lovers every year to attend our special events and artists’ studios.

The Buckhorn Festival of the Arts at the Buckhorn Community Centre in August features more than 80 artists from across Canada showcasing their paintings, sculpture, jewellery and photography. The annual Youth Art Competition and Amateur Art Competition at the Festival ensures the next generation of “great artists” get recognition for their talent. Visit www.buckhornfineart.com.

Studio tours take place throughout the area, usually in the summer and fall. Many are self-guided tours where you can discover where and how our artists live and work. Some will let you in on their creative process and share their passion for their work.

The Whetung Ojibwa Centre at Curve Lake is where to go to experience and purchase art from Indigenous artists. It offers a spectacular collection of Native crafts as well as Fine Art, Jewellery, Moccasins, Leather Work and Sculptures from Curve Lake First Nation and across Canada. One can literally spend hours browsing through the gallery rooms.

Sights Of Interest

While you’re in the area, don’t forget to stop by one of these particularly interesting landmarks and attractions.

Curve Lake Cultural Centre

Created in 1988, Curve Lake Cultural Centre is a source of knowledge dedicated to keeping traditions and ceremonies alive within the community. The Cultural

Centre is a place to immerse yourself in the history and culture of First Nations people. Visitors are welcome to learn about a unique way of life and community members who want to reaffirm their own cultural awareness. For more information, visit curvelakeculturalcentre.ca.

Buckhorn Wall Of Honour

Beside Lock 31, the Wall of Honour is a memorial to our soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Afghan War. The two granite benches amid the beautiful garden is the perfect place for some quiet reflection.

Petroglyphs Provincial Park

Chinese

Hours: 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Closed Tuesday

Visit our website at: www.codyinnrestaurant.ca

1953 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn 705-657-8812

The Petroglyphs Provincial Park is located just 30 minutes from Buckhorn. It has the largest known concentration of Indigenous rock carvings (petroglyphs) in Canada, depicting turtles, snakes, birds, humans and more. This sacred site is known as “The Teaching Rocks”. The location of the site was kept hidden from non-First Nation people until 1954, when it was rediscovered accidentally by a prospector. Visit www.ontarioparks. com/park/petroglyphs.

ADAM & EVE ROCKS

A short drive or stroll down Adam & Eve Road, atop a short hill, are the remnants of the glacial activity in the area thousands of years ago. These two glacial rocks are named after the original man and woman in Christianity. Folklore has it that if a young couple can hold hands and each touch one of the rocks, their lives will be blessed.

THE CODY INN

The Cody Inn sits on top of the hill across from Lock 31. The original house was built in 1905 as a private residence and in 1921, was converted into a hotel named The Windsor House. It became well-known as a luxurious fishing lodge and folks from as far away as the States came to stay. In 1975, the lodge was purchased by Francis

Cody, who renamed it Cody Inn which it remains today. In 2000 the Inn was turned into a restaurant that offers up some of the best Chinese food in the Kawarthas!

BUCKHORN BUCK

This statue of Buckhorn Buck was erected to commemorate the namesake of the town of Buckhorn. The area has a huge population of Whitetail Deer, making this the hunters paradise in the fall. It’s the town’s unofficial mascot and is popular with those looking to take a selfie!

Events Listing

MAY

May 20 & 21 - Buckhorn Spring Craft Show www.buckhorncommunitycentre.com

JUNE

June 27 to July 15 - Bargain

Barns at the BCC

Open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9am to noon (except July 1 - hours are 10am to 4pm)

JULY

July 1 - Canada Day

Celebrations at the BCC www.buckhorncommunitycentre.com

AUGUST

August 19 & 20 - Buckhorn Festival of the Arts www.buckhorncommunitycentre.com

SEPTEMBER

Mid-September - Fall Dinner Theatre Tickets on Sale www.buckhorncommunitycentre.com

September 8 & 9 - Quilting at the Lakes www.buckhornquilters.com