Almaguin Highlands Community Guide 2015-16

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

COMMUNITY GUIDE & DIRECTORY

communities building a stronger

ALMAGUIN

enjoy REGIONAL

events

A perfect way to spend the day

CELEBRATE LOCAL

Find your favourite local businesses

SEASONAL living

Activities for everyone, any time of year

Parks

& Trails

Explore the beauty of the region

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WELCOME TO THE

ALMAGUIN

Highlands

CHAMBER PRESIDENT EMILIO FOFFANO Emilio was inducted as President of the Almaguin Highlands Chamber of Commerce in 2013.

President’s Message

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he Almaguin Highlands Chamber of Commerce has had many successes this past year. In early 2015, we received our incorporation and realized our intentions of representing this wonderful region called the Almaguin Highlands. Under the direction of our Strategic Plan we implemented a unique tiered membership system that allows businesses, municipalities, community organizations and interested citizens to provide their input regarding the directions we take towards building capacity within our businesses and our communities.

As president, I truly value the relationships that we have built with the municipalities throughout the region and the support that they have given to the Chamber. The Almaguin Highlands Chamber of Commerce will continue to create and grow strong partnerships throughout the region and with senior levels of government. With our partners, we will continue to deliver on our commitment to the growth and prosperity of the Almaguin Highlands.

Introduction to the

Almaguin Highlands he Almaguin (al-mag-win) Highlands Region of Ontario is located 200KM North of Toronto in the East Parry Sound District. Originally settled in the late 1800s, The Almaguin Highlands is comprised of unique villages, rural townships, freshwater lakes and untouched Canadian wilderness. The name Almaguin comes from its proximity to the world famous Algonquin Park and the Magnetawan River that flows from the Park to Georgian Bay.

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“ I look forward to the Chamber participating in another exciting year for our region. Welcome to the Almaguin Highlands, enjoy and come Celebrate Almaguin! ”

With a population of only 24,000 over 5,200 square kilometers, The Almaguin Highlands is a perfect destination to enjoy a relaxing natural experience, or a playground for your inner adventurer. Whether you are a resident, a returning visitor, or brand new to the area, there are a multitude of ways to enjoy and experience the peaceful, yet exciting surroundings.

The Almaguin Highlands is a region filled with culture. Experience the unique history of our villages and townships by visiting one of our museums. Take in some breathtaking works from our diverse artists and craftspeople. Enjoy some of our local music from a variety of talented musicians.

Find what you are looking for at any number of unique businesses throughout the region.

Looking for an excuse to get outdoors? Walk out your front door and be greeted by a truly Canadian experience. Both residents and visitors alike can enjoy many outdoor activities that the four seasons have to offer. Whether on foot, on skis, on wheels, tracks, or simply on the end of a dock there are experiences waiting to be had and stories waiting to be told.

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Issue | 2015 / 2016

Almaguin Highlands

14

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

communities building a stronger

ALMAGUIN

enjoy REGIONAL

EXPLORE THE ALMAGUIN HIGHLANDS

photo: Anita Oliveira

COMMUNITY GUIDE & DIRECTORY

Find information about the 14 municipalities that make up the region

events

A perfect way to spend the day

CELEBRATE LOCAL

Find your favourite local businesses

SEASONAL living

Activities for everyone, any time of year

Parks

& Trails

Explore the beauty of the region

Unveiling the Highlands Discover the Undiscovered

Aug/Sep 2012 - Issue 02

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COMMUNITY GUIDE & DIRECTORY 2015 | 2016

THIS ISSUE PHOTOGRAPHY ALMAGUIN HIGHLANDS PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT (AHPP) & LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHERS ART DIRECTION & DESIGN TAIJA O’RIORDAN TOP FLOOR WEB & GRAPHIC DESIGN PRINTING MCLAREN PRESS GRAPHICS Bracebridge, Ontario

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MIDLOTHIAN ROAD TOUR

Take a tour along the enchanting Midlothian Road

40 EVENTS & ACTIVITIES Family fun in the Highlands

SIXTY FIVE YEARS OF ART

CONTRIBUTORS DAVID GRAY CEDO ANNA BRANCH WRITER

AHPP PHOTOGRAPHY

KIM BESTER CONTENT PROVIDER

A PUBLICATION OF

The creative evolution of the Burk’s Falls Art & Crafts Club

MAGNETAWAN BOAT TOUR

Get out on the lake and discover some of Almaguin’s landmarks

PARKS & TRAILS

Your adventure awaits in Almaguin

OH NO... IT’S RAINING Rain or shine - there’s always something to do in the Almaguin Highlands

BUSINESS DIRECTORY Find your favourite local spots and services right here

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GRAND ‘OL GAL Bringing Hollywood to Burk’s Falls at the historical Bluebird Theatre

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HUNTERS BAY RADIO Local music to local talk and everything in between.

Hunters Bay Radio is the Almaguin Highland’s Local Radio Station and best music mix in the region.

Tune into Celebrate Almaguin Mondays at 3.30pm.

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Contact us today to learn about how we can support your business or community development goals.

SOUTH ALMAGUIN HIGHLANDS

photo: Nghe Tran

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

The South Almaguin Highlands Economic Development Committee.

Serving Burk’s Falls, Armour Township and Ryerson Township.

Phone: (705) 571-1564 Web: www.burksfalls.net/economicdevelopment.htm

SUMMER EVENTS in Almaguin

Celebrating our region is about discovering, exploring and uniting our communities to revel in the beauty and uniqueness of the Almaguin Highlands. Every season offers special events, activities and festivals that can be enjoyed by the entire family, any time of year!

CELEBRATE IN SUNDRIDGE

CANADA DAY CELEBRATION

photo: Tracy Fowler

Where: Lion’s Park in Sundrige on June 27th, 2015.

Parade, Canada Day Cake, Musical Entertainment, Games, Lakeland Bucket Rides, BBQ, Fireworks.

JUNE | JULY

For more details contact the Sundridge Village Office at: (705) 384-5316

JOIN US IN POWASSAN FOR THE ANNUAL

SUMMER SOLSTICE

Shop a wide selection of handmade craft from local artists and artisans. Meet the artists, see how they work and enjoy cool summer sips during this unique summer event.

When: June 21st, 2015 from 9AM to 4 PM Where: Various Locations around Powassan For details contact: (705)845-6461

“ DISCOVER SUMMER IN THE ALMAGUIN HIGHLANDS REGION. AND celebrate THE BEAUTY OF THAT SURROUNDS US.” photo: Tracy Fowler

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TROUT CREEK

ANGLERS & HUNTERS FISH FRY

JOIN US JULY 1st FOR THE BURK’S FALLS

CANADA DAY CELEBRATION

When: July 1st, 2015 Where: Trout Creek Community Centre (located at 181 Main St. W., Trout Creek) Canada Day Fish Fry, held annually at the Trout Creek Community Centre fish, baked beans, salads. Hosted by the Commanda and Area Anglers & Hunters organization.

Join the Village of Burk’s Falls in celebrating Canada Day at the Stan Darling Park, Ontario St., Burk’s Falls Call (705)382-3138 for details.

OH CANADA POWASSAN CELEBRATES

MORE CELEBRATIONS

CANADA DAY

MAGNETEWAN CANADA DAY

When: June 30th and July 1st, 2015

When: July 1st, 2015 Where: Downtown Magnetawan For complete details please call (705) 387-3947

June 30th - Much Music Video Dance Where: Powassan Sportsplex.

Ages 12 & Under: 6 PM – 8 PM Ages 12 -18: 8 PM – 11 PM July 1st - Celebration at Lions Park From: 12:00PM – 4:00PM Inflatables, Live Music, Sara Carson & Hero, free swimming, hot dogs and cake.

WHITESTONE CANADA DAY

Fireworks: 8:00PM to Dusk Location: Glendale Park

When: July 1st, 2015 | Fireworks at 9 PM Where: Dunchurch Fairgrounds For details please visit www.whitestone.ca

SOUTH RIVER, MACHAR, LOUNT & LAURIER

CANADA DAY CELEBRATION When: July 4th, 2015 Where: South River/Machar Arena Contact (705)386-2573 for details.

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Parade starts at 11:30AM. Ceremonies start at 12:30AM at the Fairgrounds.

Many activities for the whole family.

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SUMMER EVENTS in Almaguin

FUN IN POWASSAN

FISHING DERBY & CANOE RACE When: July 5th, 2015 Where: Powassan Hydro Pond (at the end of Purdon Line) Derby from 8:00AM – 12:00PM Canoe Race from 10:00AM – 12:00PM Register at the Powassan Municipal Office or at the Hydro Pond.

KEARNEY REGATTA photo: Susan Oling

BURK’S FALLS AND DISTRICT

HISTORICAL SOCIETY HERITAGE DAY Join the Burk’s Falls and District Historical Society in Celebrating the 125th Anniversary of Burk’s Falls. Doors open at 10:00AM. When: July 25th, 2015 Where: Watt Farm Museum (827 Chetwynd Rd. Burk’s Falls)

When: CIVIC HOLIDAY WEEKEND Where: Main St, Kearney Fun for the whole family! From land and water sports to dinners and social gatherings, right through to the highlight Fire Works Extravaganza Sunday night, events for all ages.

For details visit: https://www. facebook.com/KearneyRegatta

CECEBE WATERWAYS MAGNETAWAN

LION’S CLUB PICKEREL DINNER When: July 25th, 2015 Where: Magnetawan Community Centre For event details and times please call (705)382-5895

“ EVERY

SUMMER HAS A STORY.”

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REGATTA

When: August 1st & 2nd, 2015 Where: Centennial Park, Magnetawan Enjoy a weekend of great family activities on the water.

For full details a schedules please visit: https://www.cecebewaterways.ca/

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“Just West of Magnetawan”, Marilyn Mason

BURK’S FALLS

Where: Multiple Locations Discover Art in our Nature as you visit various artist’s studios throughout the beautiful Almaguin Highlands.

For details and locations visit: www. almaguinhighlandsartscouncil.com/

Beach in Progresso

ARTSCAPE STUDIO TOUR

, Beryl Stovell

JOIN US CIVIC HOLIDAY WEEKEND FOR THE

FALL COUNTRY JAMBOREE When: August 7th - 9th, 2015 Where: Burks Falls Agriculture Society Fair Grounds A full weekend of country and bluegrass music, camping available starting Aug. 6th.

For full lineup and details visit: www. burksfallscountryjamboree.ca

BURK’S FALLS & AREA YARD SALE When: August 8th, 2015 Where: Multiple Locations For a list of sale locations or to add a location please call the Burk’s Falls Village Office at (705) 382-3138.

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SUNDRIDGE TRIATHALON When: August 9th, 2015 Where: Sundridge Lions Building For registration or event details please contact Melanie Jolliffe at (705)493-2097 or jolliffebuilding@gmail.com

JOIN US FOR THE SUNDRIDGE

SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL When: August 7th & 8th, 2015 Where: Main St, Sundridge Children’s Movie on Friday Night, Saturday 10:00AM-4:00PM is the Main Street Vendor’s Market, Lakefront Activities, Luncheon, Musical Entertainment, Food, Pancake Breakfast, Courtesy Shuttle Bus provided.

For more details call Russell (705)980-1288

ENJOY THE ANNUAL

photo: Tracy Fowler

LORUSSOPALOOZA MUSIC FEST When: August 7th & 8th, 2015 Where: 747 Nippissing Rd, Magnetawan Magnetawan’s annual music festival!

Enjoy a wide variety of genres including rock, folk, blues and soul. Camping available on site.

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SUMMER EVENTS in Almaguin

SOUTH RIVER

100 MILE DINNER

When: August 15th, 2015 Where: South River Machar Arena, South River/Machar Arena, 1 Lincoln Ave, South River. Featuring locally produce meats and cheeses.

This year’s theme is “Fresh from the Farm”

photo: Nghe Tran

To reserve tickets please email: srmasff@gmail.com 2015 ONE SHOT TACTICAL IDPA

PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIP When: August 15th, 2015 Where: South River Machar Arena, South River/ Machar Arena, 1 Lincoln Ave, South River Featuring locally produce meats and cheeses. This year’s theme is “Fresh from the Farm” To reserve tickets please email: srmasff@gmail.com

SPRUCEDALE

SUMMER EVENT SPECTACULAR When: August 15th, 2015 Where: Sprucedale Community Centre 31 William St., Sprucedale, ON Horseshoe tournament, music, entertainment, BBQ and children’s activities.

Call (705)685-7901 for details.

CELEBRATE SUMMER AT THE

KATRINE SUMMERFEST Come and enjoy live music, BBQ and outdoor games.

When: August 15th, 2015 Where: Katrine Community Centre (6 Browns Dr, Katrine) Visit the Katrine Community Centre Facebook page for details.

EMSDALE

AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY FAIR When: August 28th - 30th, 2015 Where: Emsdale Community Park and Community Centre For event details please visit: http://www.emsdaleagriculturalsociety.com 10 ANNUAL

TROUT CREEK

AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY FAIR When: August 21st to 23rd, 2015 Where: Trout Creek Community Centre (181 Main St W. Trout Creek) Light horse show, exhibit displays, baby show, tradeshow, kid’s entertainment, music, pancake breakfast, spaghetti supper and car show on Sunday.

WINDSONG FESTIVAL When: August 28th - 29th, 2015 Where: 509 Memorial Park Dr. Powassan Featuring some of Canada’s best indie artists “up close and personal”. Camping is available from tent to RV, and each year free musical workshops are offered on Saturday before the music begins.

DUNCHURCH

For more details visit: www.windsongmusicfestival.com

When: August 21st to 22nd, 2015 Where: Dunchurch Community Centre and Fairgrounds Featuring a hands on Science North Display, livestock displays, kid’s zone, contests and more.

“ EACH MOMENT OF THE YEAR

AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY FALL FAIR

BRINGS IT OWN BEAUTY.”

For complete details visit: sites.google.com/site/dunchurchfallfair

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photo: Catherine Gauthier

FALL

EVENTS in Almaguin LABOUR DAY WEEKEND

SMOKE N’ SPURS RODEO When: September 4th - 6th, 2015 Where: Powassan, ON The SMOKE ‘N’ SPURS FESTIVAL is an outdoor festival with 3 fun-filled days and nights held in Powassan annually on the Labour Day Weekend.

SEPT | OCT JOIN US IN CELEBRATION AT THE

MAGNETAWAN FALL FAIR

For all details please visit: http://smokenspurs.yolasite.com/

When: September 4th - 6th, 2015 Where: Magnetawan Community Centre (4860 Hwy 520, Magnetawan)

AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY FAIR

For full event details please call (705)387-3947.

When: September 5th - 6th, 2015

POWASSAN

Where: Fairgrounds in Powassan Parade starting at 11:00AM on Sept 5th.

Heavy Horse Pulls, Demolition Derby, Live Music, Exhibit Displays, Vendors & Games, Penny Sale & Bingo, Poultry and Rabbit Show, Car Show & Shine.

ARMOUR, RYERSON & BURK’S FALLS

AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY FALL FAIR

CELEBRATE THE SEASON

When: September 7th, 2015 Where: Burk’s Falls, Armour and Ryerson Memorial Arena (220 Centre St, Burk’s Falls) Many exhibits, crafts, kids activities, inflatables, live entertainment, heavy horse pull and more.

When: September 18th - 20th, 2015

For more details visit www.armourryersonburksfallsagricultualsociety.com

HARVEST FESTIVAL Where: 981 Midlothian Rd, Burk’s Falls The Harvest Festival features a variety of world class performers over four stages.

For complete details visit: http://harvestfestival.org/ SOUTH RIVER | MACHAR

AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY FALL FAIR When: September 11th & 12th, 2015 Where: South River/Machar Arena, 1 Lincoln Ave, South River This year will feature the heavy horse pull, contests, parade, and more. Come and see the unveiling of the new Harvey Pinkerton Heavy Horse Ring.

JOIN US AT THE

STRONG AGRICULTURAL FALL FAIR When: September18th - 19th, 2015 Where: SSJ Arena (14 Albert St, Sundridge)

For events schedule and complete details please visit www.strongagriculturalsociety.com

For details please email: srmasff@gmail.com

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FALL EVENTS

“Morning Sun” by Mary Ann Miners

in Almaguin

9TH ANNUAL

ALGONQUIN WEST ATV CLUB FALL RALLY When: September 26th, 2015 Where: Kearney Legion For online registration and details please visit: http://algonquinwestatv.com

CELEBRATE OUR LOCAL ARTISTS AT THE

ARTSCAPE STUDIO TOUR

Discover Art in our Nature as you visit various artist’s studios throughout the beautiful Almaguin Highlands.

When: September 25th - 27th, 2015 Where: Multiple Locations For details and locations visit: www. almaguinhighlandsartscouncil.com/

ARMOUR, RYERSON & BURK’S FALLS

AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY MIXED SLOW-PITCH TOURNAMENT

When: October 3rd, 2015.

Where: Burk’s Falls Fairgrounds (220 Centre Street, Burk’s Falls) To register or for more information call Dawn at (705)224-3657.

NIPPISSING KENNEL CLUB

ANNUAL DOG SHOW

AHAC

ART SHOW & SALE When: October 30th November 1st, 2015.

Where: To be announced A diverse and vibrant show of art made possible by the talented people in the Almaguin Highlands.

For details and locations visit: www.almaguinhighlands artscouncil.com/

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When: October 9th, 2015.

Where: Trout Creek Community Centre (181 Main St W. Trout Creek) For over 60 years people from all over North America have headed north Thanksgiving weekend to attend the Nipissing kennel club dog show and vie for the top dog.

For more info contact Anne McDougall at chieftainboxers@sympatico.ca MAGNETAWAN LION’S CLUB

HALLOWEEN PARTY

When: October 31st, 2015 Where: Magnetawan Community Centre (4860 Hwy 520, Magnetawan) For details please call (705)382-5895.

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POWASSAN

NOV | FEB WHITESTONE REC COMMITTEE

CHRISTMAS SALE

Find everything on your list for the holiday season!

When: November 20th & 21st, 2015 Where: Dunchurch Community Centre For hours please visit: www.whitestone.ca/calendar/2015-11

photo: Tracy Fowler

CHRISTMAS ARTISAN MARKET When: November 21st, 2015 Where: Multiple Locations Shop a wide selection of hand-made craft from over 20 juried artists and artisans.

Enjoy Christmas Cream Tea in a beautiful century home on this festive walking tour.

For a map of all locations call 845-6461 or find us on Facebook CHRISTMAS

CRAFT & BAKE SALE When: November 27th - 28, 2015 @ 4PM Where: Burk’s Falls, Armour and Ryerson Memorial Arena (220 Centre St, Burk’s Falls) Get your Christmas shopping done early and support local craftspeople and organizations.

Call Wilma at (705)382-2022 for more information and to register.

WINTER EVENTS in Almaguin BURK’S FALLS

SUNDRIDGE

TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY

TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION

When: December 4th, 2015 @ 6 PM

When: December 6th, 2015 @ 4:45 PM Where: SSJ Arena (14 Albert St, Sundridge)

Where: Stan Darling Park, Ontario St, Burk’s Falls

A Parade of Lights will start at 4:45PM and proceed to the SSJ Arena. Lighting of the Christmas Tree, Wagon Rides, Santa, entertainment, refreshments.

Join the Almaguin Highlands Chamber of Commerce in welcoming the holiday season.

SMOKE N’ SPURS

PARADE OF LIGHTS

photo: Nghe Tran

When: December 5th, 2015 Where: Powassan, ON Enjoy beautifully lit floats, tractors, truck & trailers, horse & riders and of course Santa.

Participate in a family skate at the Powassan Sportsplex following the parade.

celebrate 2016

TROUT CREEK

NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION When: December 31st, 2015 Where: Trout Creek Community Centr (181 Main St W. Trout Creek)

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Free skating, horse drawn sleighs, hot dogs & hot chocolate.

Fireworks at 6:15PM.

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WINTER EVENTS

in Almaguin

BURK’S FALLS

WINTERFEST

When: January 16th & 17th, 2016 Where: Burk’s Falls, Armour and Ryerson Memorial Arena “ WHERE THE SNOW IS SO WHITE THAT, ON A SUNNY DAY, IT CAN HURT YOUR EYES.”

Fun for the family including bowling at Riverbowl, games, live entertainment, wagon rides and more! Find Burk’s Falls Winterfest on Facebook for more details.

photo: Nghe Tran

SOUTH RIVER, MACHAR, LOUNT & LAURIER

WINTERFEST

When: February 2016 Where: South River/Machar Arena (1 Lincoln Ave, South River) Many activities for all ages over the Winterfest week. Please contact Anne for full details at (705) 358-2967.

TROUT CREEK COMMUNITY CENTRE

WINTER CARNIVAL

When: February 19th -21st, 2016 Where: Trout Creek Community Centre (181 Main St W. Trout Creek) Tiny Tot Pageant, Jackpot Bingo, Hockey Tournament, Children’s Activities, Dance, Pancake Breakfast.

Find us on Facebook for more information KATRINE FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

KEARNEY DOG SLED RACES When: February 12th - 14th, 2016 Where: Main Street, Kearney, ON From land and water sports to dinners and social gatherings, right through to the highlight Fire Works Extravaganza Sunday night, events for all ages.

For full event details please call (705) 387-3947.

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WINTER KARNIVAL When: February 26th – 28th, 2016 Where: Katine Community Centre (6 Browns Dr. Katrine) Featuring Bowling at Riverbowl, family dance, kids activities, outdoor games, live entertainment and more.

Find us on Facebook for more information

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EVENTS

in Almaguin

SUNDRIDGE

LIONS WILD GAME DINNER

MAR | MAY

KATRINE COMMUNITY CENTRE

JAMBOREE FOR CANCER When: March 26th, 2016 Where: Katrine Community Centre (6 Browns Line. Katrine) Enjoy an afternoon of live music in support of Cancer research.

When: March 5th, 2016 Where: SSJ Arena, 14 Albert St, Sundridge Featuring a variety of wild game themed foods, dancing, prizes, silent auction and family fun.

For all details please visit: http://smokenspurs.yolasite.com/ 7TH ANNUAL ARMOUR, RYERSON & BURK’S FALLS

AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY MIXED SLOW PITCH TOURNAMENT When: April 23rd, 2016 Where: Burk’s Falls Fairgrounds (220 Centre St, Burk’s Falls) To register your team call Dawn at (705) 224-3657.

8th ANNUAL ALGONQUIN WEST ATV CLUB

SPRING RALLY

POWASSAN

maple syrup

When: April 23rd, 2016 Where: Edgewater Park Lodge, Hwy 518, Kearney

FESTIVAL

For online registration and details please visit: http://algonquinwestatv.com

GUN SHOW & EXHIBITION

When: April 30th, 2016 Where: SSJ Arena, 14 Albert St., Sundridge Challenge your PAL. Bring your licence and come out to buy. Over 50 vendors. Air gun and Archery ranges on site.

When: April 23rd, 2016 Where: Powassan, ON The West Coast Lumberjack Show, scottish heavy games, live entertainment, sheep shearing, food and craft vendors, bus rides to the sugar bush, children’s events, antique car and tractor display, pancake breakfasts, baked bean lunch and much more.

For details visit: http://www.eaglelakegunclub.ca/

Information on www.powassanmaplesyrupfestival.ca

COPEMAN TREE FARMS

EASTER EGG HUNT When: Easter Sunday (May 1st), 2016 Where: Copeman Tree Farms, 66 Bloomfield Rd, Sundridge

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photo: Tracy Fowler

SHOOTERS RENDEZVOUS 21st ANNUAL

SPRING EVENTS

in Almaguin

FAB FESTIVAL OF

ALMAGUIN BUSINESS

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Join the Almaguin Highlands Chamber of Commerce in celebrating the businesses of the region for FAB 16! Featuring a trade show, kids events, great food and more.

When: May 28th, 2016 Where: To be announced For location and details please visit: www.almaguinhighlandschamber.com

7th ANNUAL ARMOUR, RYERSON & BURK’S FALLS AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

BALL HOCKEY TOURNAMENT

When: May 28th, 2016 Where: Burks Falls, Armour and Ryerson Memorial Arena (220 Centre St, Burks Falls) To register your team call Dawn at (705)224-3657

farmers markets BURK’S FALLS

MAGNETAWAN

When: Tuesdays 9 AM to 2 PM From: May 12th to Sept. 1st, 2015 Where: 44 Commercial Dr. Burk’s Falls (Legacy Life Centre)

When: Saturdays 10 AM to 1 PM From: June 20th to Oct. 17th, 2015 Where: Magnetawan Lion’s Pavillion

Contact: Wilma Robert @ (705)382-2022

Contact: (705)387-3947

PERRY TOWNSHIP When: Fridays 10 AM to 2 PM From: June 26th to Sept. 4th, 2015 Where: 1695 Emsdale Rd, Emsdale (Almaguin Highlands Info Centre)

SOUTH RIVER When: Saturdays 9 AM to 1 PM From: July 4th to August 29th, 2015 Where: South River Machar Arena (1 Lincoln Ave, South River)

SUNDRIDGE When: Fridays 1 PM to 4:30 PM From: July 3rd to Aug.28th, 2015 Where: 78 Ontario St (HWY 124), Sundridge (Almaguin Highlands Community Living Parking Lot) Contact: Lauren Ryckman at (705) 384-5384 Ext. 28 or lryckman@ahcl.org

POWASSAN When: Saturdays 9 AM to 1 PM From: May 16th to Oct. 10th, 2015 Where: 160 Main St, Powassan

photos: Nghe Tran

“ IT’S ABOUT MAKING CONNECTIONS WITH LOCAL FARMS, FARMERS AND OUR COMMUNITY.”

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EXPLORE ALMAGUIN

With the Magnetawan River on one side, and lush forest on the other, this tour is the perfect place for walking, picnicking, and sightseeing.

TOUR THE MIDLOTHIAN ROAD

Take an enchanting tour along the historical Midlothian Road.

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egin your tour at the Welcome Centre on Hwy 520 located at the falls in Burk’s Falls. The Welcome Centre offers visitors freshly brewed coffee or refreshing ice cream and is a source of information for surrounding businesses and events.

A covered walk bridge allows the spectator to view the falls. If you are in need of water, you can fill your bottles from a municipal well at the end of the parking lot. Near the Welcome Centre is a public dock and boat launch onto the Magnetewan River.

Heading west on Hwy 520, once you pass over the North Creek, turn left onto Midlothian Road. At the corner is the Township of Ryerson office and Garage built in 1989. Annually, in June, the Township of Ryerson hosts a large community craft and yard sale.

Half a mile further is the Burk’s Falls and District Museum opened in 1997

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and is dedicated to the pioneers who first settled in this area. The museum was built in 1893 as a school house and carried on successfully for about 45 years. The museum recently acquired the remnants of the old swing bridge that once allowed large riverboats passage along the Magnetewan River.

A two lane bridge was completed in October 2004.

At 981 Midlothian Road is Midlothian Castle and gigantic concrete sculptures known as “Screaming Heads”. These are the artistic creation of local artist Mr. Peter Camani. Mr. Camani allows visitors to enter his property to walk about to view his sculptures. Mr. Camani’s property hosts many outdoor events and is the home of Midlothian Valley Farm. Midlothian Valley Farm operates on 7 acres of the property devoted to organic agriculture. The farm, in its 6th year, is operated by the Tota family. A farm market is open

from June to October, where you can purchase fresh vegetables, fruits, preserves and home baked treats.

Midlothian Road continues to wind through forest, farmland and 3 historical grave yards ending at Nipissing Road. At the corner is the Cornball store, a convenience store well know for home baked pies and pastries.

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urning right onto Nipissing Road, one can enjoy the public beach of Ryerson Township on Ahmic Lake. Nippissing Road was the first road leading travelers to the north. This road will bring you to the Village of Magnetawan. The Villiage of Magnetawan is the home of the hand operated Dam and locks that allow boats passage from Cecebe to Ahmic

Lake. With the growing water traffic, the need arose of a marker in the river entering the locks and a lighthouse was built. This lighthouse was restored in 1995 by the Magnetawan River Heritage Association and can be viewed at the locks. Just beyond the locks is a pristine public beach, picnic area and local historical museum.

Magnetawan also offers a Farmer’s

Market on Saturday morning, from May to October, at the Community Centre outdoor skating rink.

Heading east out of Magnetewan on Hwy 520 after crossing the Distress River, there will be several access points and look out points to Lake Cecebe before arriving back at Burk’s Falls.

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Just to name a few of AHPP’s talented photographers: Catherine Gauthier Jim White John Rehn Nghe Tran Tracy Fowler Jodi Paul Susan Oling Anita Atta Mammarazzi Oliveira Helen Lam Jim Shedden Barbara Stewart Cyndi Culbert David Lawes Patricia Turpin-Cetinkaya Amy Arra Aggus Hilary Chambers Mel Montpetit Sarah Millward Kathy Kujala Kerri Percival Murdoch Angela Dunnett Andrea Chipman Jantzi Caitlyn Lymburner Chris Bray Diana Brushey Dyane Brunton Karen Stephenson Kathryn Helmond Kathy Kujaka Ivany Kimberlee Still Hall Liana Boom Merry Johnson Olivia Davis Patricia Turpin-Cetinkaya Samatha-Fay Green Tamara Mathews Tammy Drooff Terry Mannella Tray Edgerton Vern Nicholson Victor Martello Wayne Snow

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL THE TALENTED LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHERS AND THE ALMAGUIN HIGHLANDS PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT WHO CONTRIBUTED THEIR WORK THROUGHOUT THIS PUBLICATION.

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A few of the featured artists “Killarney Rock” by Diane Millar, “Barred Owl” by Sharon Stock Feren, “The Sugarbush” by Pauline Langmaid, and “Morning Sun” by Mary Ann Miners

Sixty-Five Years of Art The Burk’s Falls Arts and Crafts is celebrating its 65th birthday this year.

In 1950, 14 area painters joined together to form a club for recreational painters.

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he group met in the basement of the United Church where the membership quickly grew . A number of the new members were teenagers whose enthusiasm and vitality ensured the groups continuation.

The little group from a small northern village quickly began gaining recognition outside the Almaguin area. In 1956, Gladys Stuart and Helen Pink held an exhibition in the Odeon-Carlton theatre in Toronto and many of

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the other members won acclaim in various juried exhibitions throughout the province.

In 1957 the Northern Ontario Art Association started its juried exhibition and the Burk’s Falls group was one of the first to be affiliated with it as they had joined 3 years previously.

Classes taught by respected instructors, lectures on art appreciation and workshops continued to add to the growth of the group and their influence in the provincial art scene.

OUR CREATIVE COMMUNITY The Burk’s Falls Art & Crafts Club

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s the group moved into the 90’s there was increasing interest shown in the club by those who practiced other forms of arts such as knitting, wood carving, potters, quilting, jewellery and soap making. They are now an integral part of the group and evidence of the wide variety of artistic talent in the area.

In 2010, the club took another big step forward when they obtained the use of a historic building in downtown Burk’s Falls to display and sell their products. The Centre with its distinctive bright yellow awning quickly became a focus for tourists and others looking for a unique gift or something for their home. It is located adjacent to Stan Darling Park and the artists can often been seen working there on a painting while visiting with each other and those stopping to observe. They are always willing to encourage new painters or explain their technique.

Visitors to the Centre quickly realize that it is going to take much more than a few moments to see all of the articles located throughout the two floors of the building.

Each one is encouraged to sign the guest book before leaving and there are few parts of the world that haven’t been represented at least once. The Centre is open from May until the end of September and then again for a Christmas sale in December.

The club now boasts approximately 50 members.

Monthly meetings are held at the Burk’s Falls Royal Canadian Legion on the second Wednesday of each month. They have a Facebook page and are in the process of setting up a web site.

The Burk’s Falls area is fortunate to have the Arts and Crafts Club to contribute its talents to the community.

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FESTIVAL OF ALMAGUIN BUSINESS 2015 May, 23 2015 SUNDRIDGE SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL & RBC TRIATHLON August 7,8 & 9, 2015 SOUTH RIVER-MACHAR AGRICULTURAL FAIR September 12, 2015 STRONG AGRICULTURAL FALL FAIR September 18 & 19, 2015

Petra’s Pottery Handcrafted Stoneware  Wedding Gifts  Unique “one of a kind” pieces  Gift Certificates  A new favourite mug

We would like to welcome you to our “off the grid and off the beaten path” gallery/workshop. Open most days.

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Almaguin Highlands Arts Council

The Almaguin Highlands Arts Council reaches out into our community to promote all aspects of visual, performing, literary and media arts.

During the year we host events such as the Artscape Studio Tour on the long weekend of August, and the last weekend of September (Sweater Weather Weekend) and the Artscape Art Show and Sale at the Caswell Resort on October 23rd, 24th and 25th. Our beautiful Arts Directory that showcases our Almaguin artists is available at different locations in our communities for you to pick up and enjoy. If you would like to join us in promoting all the arts visit www.facebook.com/AlmaguinHighlandsArtsCouncil and almaguinhighlandsartscouncil.com

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A GRAND 'OL ‘OL GAL Some of the movies shown had been partially filmed in the area which made for another draw as residents watched for familiar scenery.

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BRINGING HOLLYWOOD TO BURK'S FALLS Historical Bluebird Theatre in Burk’s Falls, ON n 1947, local businessman, Doug Wark, brought Hollywood to Burk’s Falls when he opened the Bluebird theatre. Located on the main street of the village, it quickly became a popular place for residents and tourists during summer evenings and to escape the cold of winter. State Fair was either the first or one of the first movies to be featured. Some of the movies shown had been partially filmed in the area which made for another draw as residents watched for familiar scenery.

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After the passing of Mr. Wark, the Bluebird was owned and operated by another family.

Then in 1982, the village bought the theatre and moved the municipal offices to the front of the building. The big double doors that were used by generations of movie goers were now employed by residents to gain access to the offices and the entrance to the theatre was moved to the side of the building. The cinema, now known as The Towne Theatre continued but as costs of heating the cinderblock building was prohibitive it only operated in the summer months.

The advent of Digital HD for movies made the old reel format obsolete and the little theatre faced another challenge. It seemed that shutting the doors was a very real possibility but with local fundraising efforts and government grants a digital projector and sound system was purchased.

n addition to movies, the building also hosts live musical performances. Internationally known entertainers such as Hawksley Workman, Kevin Hearn of Bare Naked Ladies fame, Imogene Heap, Wendell Furgeson and Katherine Wheatley . Many local and area musicians got their start standing in front of the red curtains and sharing their talents.

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The theatre also provides employment to the area students. Many of them obtained their first experience in interacting with the public, being responsible for the concession stand as well as the admittance fees. he Towne Theatre is, in many ways, indicative of the area in which it is located.

It has survived changes in technology, entertainment preferences and economic downturns because people care enough to stick it out. Citizens, (and the municipal governments) showed their support by volunteering many hours of time as well as money. The biggest factor of all, however, is the spirit of the community. Working together is not a new concept when you depend on your neighbour. As the grand old gal embraces the digital age, she does so without forgetting her past and those who make her possible.

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EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTIFUL AND ENCHANTING PARKS & TRAILS OF THE HIGHLAND REGION

PARKS

Brook’s Falls Park Location: 690 Deer Lake Rd, Emsdale, ON Brook’s Falls is a great place to escape into nature. Sit and relax by the falls, tour the grounds and don’t forget to bring your picnic lunch! Brook’s Falls is an area favourite for visitors and sure to give a great outdoors experience for all ages!

Algonquin Provincial Park (Back Country) Location 1: Rain Lake Access Point (#4) Rain Lake Rd, Kearney Permits & Maps @ Kearney Community Centre.

Location 2: Kawawaymog (Round) Lake, Chemical Rd, South River.

Access Point Office on site for Permits.

Algonquin, the first provincial park in Ontario, protects a variety of natural, cultural, and recreational features. As one of the largest provincial parks, Algonquin is diverse and offers something for nearly everyone. The Almaguin Highlands offers access to the ‘back country’ of Algonquin Park. These access points cater to the more experienced outdoor adventurists.

For park conditions, maps and other information, please visit http://www.algonquinpark.on.ca/visit/camping/ Big Doe Lake Public Beach and Park Location: 1686 Peggs Mountain Rd, Ryerson Township Situated on the North-West Shore of Big Doe Lake. Complete with picnic area, bathroom stalls and gravel boat launch.

Burk’s Falls Community Park and Playground | Location: Houston St (Behind Health Centre), Burk’s Falls.

A great spot for the kids to have fun complete with a playground, shaded picnic area, portable bathroom and badminton net.

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EXPLORE ALMAGUIN Burk’s Falls Skate Board Park Location: Burk’s Falls Fairgrounds, 220 Centre St, Burk’s Falls Offering a variety of features for BMX and skateboarding on a paved surface. Please note that all safety equipment must be worn as this is an unsupervised area.

Checkerboard Park Location: Lakeshore Dr/Pevensy Rd, Sundridge Checkerboard Park is a great spot to start your day on Lake Bernard whether you’re swimming, windsurfing or just relaxing! Complete with a sandy beach, picnic areas and washrooms.

Doe Lake Park (McMurrich/Monteith) Location: On Birch Ct off of Almaguin Dr, Sprucedale This location offer all of the amenities needed for a great day on the lake. Go for a swim on the sandy beach, or have a picnic. Washrooms are available on site. Launch your boat at the nearby boat launch located at 157 Almaguin Drive. photo: Tracy Fowler

Doe Lake Municipal Park (Armour) Location: 1014 Ferguson Rd, Katrine Have a perfect family day on Doe Lake!

Complete with a paved boat launch, public beach, washroom building equipped with a wheelchair ramp, beach volleyball area, basketball pad and net, swings, and playground equipment.

Emsdale Community Park Location: 29 Joseph St, Emsdale The Emsdale Community Park offers a playground area, baseball diamond and ice rink. Located beside the public library and community centre, the park is a great choice for a relaxing day outside.

High Rock Lookout Park and Trails Location: 843 High Rock Rd, Sundridge Be sure to visit High Rock Lookout Park for one of the most spectacular overviews of Lake Bernard; tour the adjacent walking trail to enjoy the lake and grounds. Also features a covered picnic area, open picnic areas and benches Kearney Baseball Diamond Location: 53 Park Rd, Kearney Perfect for a day of pick up baseball with some friends. The on-site parking area can accommodate plenty of cars as well as ATVs and Snowmobiles in-season.

Magnetawan Public Beach and Park Location: HWY 520, Magnetawan Dock your boat at the Magnetawan Government docks or drive to this beautiful beach on the shore of Lake Cecebe. Offers a playground and public washrooms. Also features a paved boat launch at the docks and access to Ahmic Lake via the Magnetawan Locks.

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Novar Community Park Location: 54 McCrandle St, Novar Visit our brand new children’s playground! While the kids are playing, take a walk around the community gardens. Also features an ice rink in the winter.

Pickerel Lake Park Location: 180 Kent Rd, Armour Township Offers public access to Pickerel Lake via a natural, sand and gravel boat launch and beach. Picnic area and public washroom are on site. Pickerel Lake Park is perfect for a day trip and picnic away from the crowds.

Powassan Lions Park Location: Behind the Powassan Sportsplex (433 Main St, Powassan) This park is a perfect place to spend a sunny afternoon. Offers beautiful flower gardens created by the Powassan Horticultural Society. Benches and gazebo available.

Powassan Memorial Park Location: Corner of Main St and Memorial Park Dr East Need a place to have a friendly gathering? We have beautiful flower gardens created by the Horticultural Society. On the warm days there are shady areas with benches for you to relax. Planning to have some entertainment at the gathering? Well, why not reserve the gazebo for free! It comes with lighting and hydro. Please contact the Municipal Office for booking information.

Rainy Lake Beach and Park Location: 636 Old Rainy Lake Rd, Burk’s Falls A great location for a day in the sun on Rainy (Bartlett) Lake. Offers a picnic area, washroom and beach. Sand and gravel boat launch available with free parking.

Richard Thomas Memorial Park Location: Pickerel & Jack Lake Rd (before the bridge), Burk’s Falls Formerly known as Thompson Rapids. Relax and cool off in the Magnetawan River. Offers great scenery, swimming and picnic areas.

South Himsworth Park Location: 7 Glendale Heights Dr, Powassan Perfect place to play a game of soccer, or host a family event in the community centre hall available for rental. Contact the Municipal office for more information.

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Mikisew Provincial Park Location: 301 Park Rd South, South River Mikisew is the perfect family camping destination. The park offers private sunny campsites in two campgrounds, near the shores of Eagle Lake. Tent, trailer and RV campsites are available with or without electricity, on a good variety of campsites, in both campgrounds. The Park is open from May to September annually. For a list of all amenities, please visit http://www. ontarioparks.com/park/mikisew or call 705386-7762.

Sundridge Lion’s Park and Splash Pad Location: 91 Water St, Sundridge On-site is a playground, washroom, large pavilion, boat launch, docks and parking. The newly installed splash pad was installed in memory of Stacey Stillar (Sullivan). Enjoy a day on Lake Bernard with all the amenities you need in downtown Sundridge!

Stan Darling Memorial Park Location: Yonge and Ontario St, Burk’s Falls Also known as the Village Green, Stan Darling Park is a great spot to relax and take in some of our history. Enjoy the shade in the covered picnic area, learn about local celebrity Pete the Bear and remember our Veterans at the captured WW1 machine gun.

Burk’s Falls Heritage River Walk Location: Burk’s Falls Information Center, Ryerson Cres.

Burk’s Falls The Heritage River Walk stretches from the footbridge below the dam to the racetrack at the arena grounds. With the Magnetawan River on one side, and lush forest on the other, it is the perfect place for walking, picnicking, and sightseeing.

TRAILS

Ebertson School Trail Location: 3033 Hwy 518 E or 674 Stoneway Rd, Kearney The Ebertson School Trail follows an abandon side road offering a glimpse in to Kearney’s past. Suitable for hiking, biking, snowshoeing, skiing, four-wheeling and snowmobiling.

Highland Trails: The Pines Location: End of Catherine Ave, Powassan; follow the signs The Pines, including some of the favourite trails in this area, lead up to Powassan Mountain, one of this town’s great natural attractions. A hike to the top of the mountain offers visitors a spectacular view of the surrounding highlands. A trip along the many back country roads in this area will lead you to discover antique treasures, artists, and craft studios.

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EXPLORE ALMAGUIN Forgotten Trails Location: Multiple Locations (See below) The Forgotten Trails Association creates, maintains and promotes safe and ecologically sustainable trails of natural or historical significance in the South River area. These four-season back-country trails are managed for the purpose of non-motorized recreational trail activities. The trails are managed by volunteers and promoted through local resource-based ecotourism initiatives. Visit http:// discoveryroutes.ca/south-river for complete trail listing and trail head locations. You can find the Forgotten Trails Association on Facebook.

Suggested Routes: Beaver Meadow (Mikisew Provincial Park) 2.2km Hiking Trail. Starts at 301 South Park Rd, South River Eagle Lake / South River Circle – 30km bike trail. Starts on Eagle Lake Rd, South River Loxton Beaver Trail – 8.5km multi-purpose trail. Starts on Chemical Rd, South River Tom Thompson Portage – 2km hiking trail. Tom Thompson Park, Ottawa Ave, South River Lake Bernard Trail Locations: Lakeshore Dr, South Bernard Lake Rd, High Rock Dr, Sundridge Experience natural beauty on the Lake Bernard Trail. This biking trail is comprised of rural road sections and offers a moderate to challenging ride. Some sections are paved where others are gravel.

Magnetawan Municipal Trails Location: Biddy St (at the Locks), Magnetawan There are so many sights to see on this short, 3km hiking trail. View sections of Ahmic Lake and Lake Cecebe as they are connected by the Mighty Magnetawan River. The trails connect the Magnetawan Community Park, Village Locks and Historic Downtown Magnetawan.

Park to Park Trail Location: Access off of 1695 Emsdale Rd, Emsdale The Park to Park Trail stretches from Algonquin Provincial Park to Killbear Provincial Park. This trail system has a total distance of over 230km and welcomes both motorized and non-motorized travel.

This trail is a four season trail offering access to snowmobiles in the winter. Start planning your route at www.parktoparktrail.com. Passes available at Algonquin Basecamp located in the Almaguin Highlands Information Centre.

The Pines Trail Location: 62 Big Bend Ave, Powassan Formerly known as the Highland Trail, The Pines is a series of interlocking loops, spanning 4.26km in the Town of Powassan. Starting to the side of the Eastholme Retirement home, the trail winds through a red pine forest that was planted in the 1930s. Interpretative stations are located at various points along the trail which detail the ecology and history of the area. Maintained by the Municipality of Powassan, The Pines is owned by a cooperative of private landowners.

Seguin Recreational Trail (Trans Canada) Location: Perry Township, McMurrich/Monteith Township Enjoy walking/hiking, biking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling. Motorized vehicles are permitted on the trail. Visit http://tctrail.ca to map your route!

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Sprucedale Recreational Trail Location: 31 William St, Sprucedale The trail is approximately 2km and begins on a boardwalk that stretches across a solitary beaver pond and then proceeds into a forest where you will come across broad maples and high ridges. You may encounter deer, moose or beaver and all around you, there will be signs of their activity.

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panning over 175 kilometres from the World Famous Algonquin Provincial Park to the shores of Georgian Bay, the Magnetawan River has played a crucial role in the early settlement and development of the Southern Almaguin Highlands. The ‘Mag’ was an essential trade route that allowed steamships, such as The Armour, and other vessels to bring new settlers and the necessities they required to start building their new lives in Northern Ontario. Stopping at the various museums within the villages attached to The Mag, such as the Magnetawan Museum, will provide a deeper glimpse in to the role that The Mag played in local history.

Today, The Mag serves a more recreational purpose to the visitors and residents of the area. Beginning at the Government Docks in Burk’s Falls, you can re-create the journey of the historic steamships for yourself. Whether by canoe, kayak or motorized boat, this route will take you through a piece of our history as it winds over 40 kilometres through Midlothian Lake, Lake Cecebe, Ahmic Lake and sections of untouched Canadian Wilderness. Along the way you can see many historic

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local landmarks including Pegg’s Mountain, Echo Rock on Lake Cecebe, and the re-built lighthouse on the west end of Lake Cecebe. Before continuing through to Ahmic Lake via the Lift Locks you can stop at the docks in Magnetawan for a rest or to take a tour of the village.

The Mag continues where Ahmic Lake empties through Knoepli Falls. Past this point, canoers and paddlers can access the Magnetawan River Loop (North and South Branches) which can be found on the Canadian Canoe Routes website. Along this route there are various rapids such as the Poverty Bay Chutes and Cody Rapids that will challenge even the the most experienced paddlers. Make sure to plan your route carefully before embarking on your journey!

If you’re looking for your next ‘big catch’, The Mag is home to a variety of species of fish including Bass, Catfish, Perch, Pike, Trout and many more. Don’t forget to keep your eye out for the many great locations for swimming as well! The Mag has some great swimming spots to cool off during your trip.

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2015 AHCC Municipal Information PERRY TOWNSHIP

TOWN OF KEARNEY

Villages Served: Novar, Emsdale Office: 1695 Emsdale Rd. P.O. Box 70 Emsdale, ON P0A 1J0 (705) 636-5941 Open Monday to Friday www.townshipofperry.ca EMSDALE COMMUNITY CENTRE: 32 Joseph St., Elmsdale, ON P0A 1J0 (705) 636-5941 NOVAR COMMUNITY CENTRE: 25 Laurie St., Elmsdale, ON P0A 1R0 (705) 636-5941 LIBRARY: 29 Joseph St., Elmsdale, ON P0A 1J0 (705) 636-5454 RECYCLING & TRANSFER STATION: 775 HWY 592N (705) 636-0588 Open 8AM to 4PM Closed Wed & Thurs

Office: 8 Main St. P.O. Box 38 (705) 636-7752 Open Monday to Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM www.townofkearney.ca KEARNEY COMMUNITY CENTRE: 8 Main St., Kearney, ON P0A 1R0 (705) 636-0527 LIBRARY: 8 Main St., Kearney, ON P0A 1R0 (705) 636-5849 RECYCLING & TRANSFER STATION: 149 King William St., Kearney (705) 636-0588 open 9:30AM to 1:30PM closed Wed & Thurs SAND LAKE TRANSFER STATION: 147 Kallio Rd., Kearney Open 2PM to 6PM Closed Wed & Thurs

MCMURRICH | MONTEITH

Village Served: Sprucedale Office: Township of McMurrich/ Monteith 31 William St. Sprucedale, ON P0A 1Y0 (705) 685-7901 Open Monday to Friday 9AM to 4:30PM www.mcmurrichmonteith.com SPRUCEDALE COMMUNITY CENTRE: 31 William St., Sprucedale (705) 685-7901 LIBRARY: Burk’s Falls and District Public Library 39 Copeland St. Burk’s Falls (705) 382-3327 RECYCLING & TRANSFER STATION: 2161 HWY 518W open 9AM to 5PM April - November 1PM to 5PM December - March closed Wed & Thurs

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ROADS DEPARTMENT: (705) 685-7901

PUBLIC WORKS: (705) 636-5965

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ARMOUR TOWNSHIP

RYERSON TOWNSHIP

Village Served: Katrine Office: 56 Ontario St., P.O. Box 533 Burk’s Falls, ON P0A 1C0 (705) 382-3332 Open Monday to Friday 9AM to 4:30PM www.armourtownship.ca KATRINE COMMUNITY CENTRE: 6 Brown’s Dr., Katrine, ON P0A 1L0 (705) 382-5019

Armour, Ryerson & Burk’s Falls Memorial Arena: 220 Centre St., Burk’s Falls (705) 382-3318 LIBRARY: Burk’s Falls and District Public 39 Copeland St,, Burk’s Falls (705) 382-3327

ROADS DEPARTMENT: (705) 382-5982 LIBRARY: Burk’s Falls and District Public Library 39 Copeland St. Burk’s Falls (705) 382-3327 RECYCLING & TRANSFER STATION: 141 Chetwynd Rd. Burk’s Falls, ON (705) 382-2682 open 10AM to 5PM May - August 11PM to 5PM September - April Closed Wednesday

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Office: 28 Midlothian Rd Burk’s Falls, ON P0A 1C0 (705)382-3232 Open Monday to Friday 8:30AM – 4:00PM www.ryersontownship.ca

RECYCLING & LAND FILL SITE: 141 Chetwynd Rd,, Burk’s Falls (705) 382-2682 Open 10:00AM - 5:00PM (May Aug) 11:00AM –5:00PM (Sept - Apr) Closed Wednesday PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR: (705) 382-3822

VILLAGE OF BURK’S FALLS

Office: 172 Ontario St. P.O. Box 160 Burk’s Falls, ON P0A 1C0 (705) 382-3138 Open Mon, Tues, Wed and Fri @ 8:00AM - 5:00PM www.burksfalls.net

Armour, Ryerson & Burk’s Falls MEMORIAL ARENA: 220 Centre St., Burk’s Falls (705) 382-3318 LIBRARY: Burk’s Falls and District Public 39 Copeland St., Burk’s Falls (705) 382-3327 RECYCLING & LAND FILL SITE: Burk’s Falls offers curb-side pickup within the village limits. Please contact the village office for details.

141 Chetwynd Rd., Burk’s Falls (705) 382-2682 Open 10:00AM - 5:00PM (May Aug) 11:00AM –5:00PM (Sept - Apr) Closed: Wednesday PUBLIC WORKS: Contact main office (705)382-3138 SERVICE ONTARIO: 303 Ontario St., Burk’s Falls (705) 382-9711

COMMUNITIES photo: Jodi Paul

NORTH to SOUTH

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Louisa Moffit, broker

RE/MAX North Country Realty, Brokerage s Burk’s Falls Branch (705) 788-4171 www.louisamoffit.com MUNICIPALITY OF MAGNETAWAN

Office: 4304 HWY 520 P.O. Box 70 Magnetawan, ON P0A 1P0 (705) 387-3947 Open Monday to Friday 9:00AM - 4:30PM www.magnetawan.com

MAGNETAWAN COMMUNITY CENTRE: 4034 HWY 520, Magnetawan (705) 387-3947 LIBRARY: Magnetawan Public Library 4034 Hwy 520 (705) 387-4411

RECYCLING AND LAND FILL SITE: Locations: Chapman Site: 259 Rocky Rd, Magnetawan Croft Site: 218 25th&26th Side Rd, Magnetawan For Hours, Please Call: (705) 387-3947 or visit: www.magnetawan.com PARKS & MAINTENANCE: (705) 387-3947

MUNICIPALITY OF WHITESTONE

Office: 21 Church St. Dunchurch, ON P0A1G0 (705) 389-1855 Open Monday to Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM www.whitestone.ca

Office: 28 Municipal Lane P.O. Box 1120 Sundridge, ON P0A 1Z0 (705) 384-5819 Open Monday to Friday 8:30AM-4:00PM http://strongtownship.com

DUNCHURCH COMMUNITY CENTRE: 2199 Hwy 124, Dunchurch (705) 389-3211

SUNDRIDGE, STRONG, JOLY ARENA: 14 Albert St., Sundridge (705) 384-5571

LIBRARY: Whitestone-Hagerman Memorial Public Library 2206 Hwy 124, Dunchurch (705) 389-3311

LIBRARY: Sundridge-Strong Union Pubic Library 110 Main St., Sundridge (705) 384-7311

RECYCLING AND LAND FILL: York Street Landfill Site: 110 York St. Dunchurch Auld’s Road Landfill Site: 5 Auld’s Rd. RR 2, Dunchurch Phone: (705) 389-1855 Hours: Summer: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 9:00AM to 6:00PM Sunday: 10:00AM to 7:00PM Winter: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday: 12:00PM to 5:00PM PUBLIC WORKS & FACILITIES: (705) 774-3809

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STRONG TOWNSHIP

RECYCLING AND LANDFILL: Site 1: 483 Forest Lake Road Phone: 705-384-9898 Hours: May 1st to Oct 31st 9:00AM to 5:00 PM Nov 1st to April 30th 10:00 AM to 5:00PM Site 2: 950 Muskoka Road Phone: 705-384-5690 Hours : June 30th to Sept 7th Friday - Tuesday 1:00PM to 5:00PM Sept 8th to June 29th Friday, Saturday, Tuesday 1:00PM to 5:00PM MUNICIPAL GARAGE: (705) 384-5819 Ext. 203

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JOLY TOWNSHIP

Office: 110 Main St Sundridge, ON P0A 1Z0 (705) 384-5316 Open Monday to Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM www.sundridge.ca

SUNDRIDGE, STRONG, JOLY ARENA: 14 Albert St., Sundridge (705) 384-5571

Office: 871 Forest Lake Rd. P.O. Box 519, Sundridge, ON P0A 1Z0 (705) 384-5316 Open Tuesday to Friday 9:00AM – 5:00PM www.townshipofjoly.com

SUNDRIDGE, STRONG, JOLY ARENA: 14 Albert St., Sundridge (705) 384-5571

LIBRARY: Sundridge-Strong Union Pubic Library 110 Main St., Sundridge (705) 384-7311

ROADS DEPARTMENT: Contact main office (705) 384-5428

RECYCLING AND LAND FILL SITE: 483 Forest Lake Road Phone: 705-384-9898 Hours: May 1st to Oct 31st 9:00AM to 5:00PM November 1st to April 30th 10:00AM to 5:00PM Village Superintendent and Roads: (705) 384-7227 SERVICE ONTARIO: 2A Ontario St., Sundridge (705) 384-7022 MACHAR TOWNSHIP

Village of South River Office: 73 Municipal Rd. North South River, ON P0A1X0 (705) 386-7741 Open Monday to Friday 8:30AM – 4:30PM www.machartownship.net SOUTH RIVER-MACHAR COMMUNITY CENTRE: 1 Lincoln Ave, South River (705) 386-2622 LIBRARY: South River-Machar Union Public Library 63 Marie St., South River (705) 386-0222

RECYCLING AND LAND FILL SITE: 111 Municipal Rd. North, South River Phone: (705) 386-0001 Open Tuesday to Sunday 9:30AM – 4:30PM ROADS DEPARTMENT: (705) 386-2837

LIBRARY: Sundridge-Strong Union Pubic Library 110 Main St., Sundridge (705) 384-7311 RECYLCING AND LAND FILL SITE: 483 Forest Lake Road Phone: (705) 384-9898 Hours: May 1st to Oct 31st 9:00AM to 5:00PM November 1st to April 30th 10:00AM to 5:00PM

VILLAGE OF SOUTH RIVER

Office: 63 Marie St. South River, ON P0A 1X0 (705) 386-2573 Open Monday to Friday 8:30AM – 4:30PM www.southriverontario.com SOUTH RIVER-MACHAR COMMUNITY CENTRE: 1 Lincoln Ave, South River (705) 386-2622 LIBRARY: South River-Machar Union Public Library 63 Marie St., South River (705) 386-0222 RECYLCING AND LAND FILL: Curb side garbage pickup is available in South River. Please contact the municipal office at (705) 386-2573 for more information.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: (705) 386-0245

MUNICIPALITY OF POWASSAN

Villages Served: Powassan, Trout Creek Office: 466 Main St Powassan, ON P0H 1Z0 (705) 724-2813 Open Monday to Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM www.powassan.net

POWASSAN SPORTSPLEX: 433 Main St., Powassan

(705) 724-2537

TROUT CREEK COMMUNITY CENTRE: 181 Main St W, Trout Creek (705) 724-2813

LIBRARY: Powassan and District Union Public Library 324 Clark St., Powassan (705) 724-5525

Recycling and Landfill Site: 40 Proudfoot Rd. (705) 382-3332 Open 8:00AM—12:00PM PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: (705) 724-3532 SERVICE ONTARIO: 518 Main St., Powassan (705)724-5493

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oh no... it’s Raining “ If you wake up and that liquid sunshine is flowing into your day stop and say to yourself....

Road trip!!!! “

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Written by Lois Cookman

ou see, I don’t see rain the same as everyone else! I see rain as an opportunity to explore!

If you wake up and that liquid sunshine is flowing into your day stop and say to yourself.... Road Trip!!!! This is your day to find out just what is out there in the Almaguin Highlands. So lets imagine that day has arrived and you are looking at a pile of gloomy faces and wondering what there is to do around here!

The Almaguin Highlands run from approximately the town of Novar to the south and the town of Powassan to the north. The majority of the main centres are just off the Hwy 11 corridor. This area of Ontario I believe is the best kept secret. We are not Muskoka and we are not North Bay....but we are the delightful area in between.....so come let’s “ Celebrate Almaguin”.

Let’s start our rainy day journey together by picking an area to the south. We will travel north through some of these very interesting stopping points. So let’s do our road trip on a rainy through the “Villages of Almaguin”. I will pick Kearney to begin with. In the town there is a downtown park on the lake ( and let’s not forget the entrance to Algonquin Park is right there!). Do you remember the days of “frogging” in the park? Put your boots and coat on and go hunting along the shoreline you might just find more than frogs! Bring a bucket! Travelling west the highway towards Emsdale take a turn on Fern Glen Road and follow it along to Brooks Falls. Rain or no rain it’s worth seeing and there is a great playground there too! Now, off we go to Katrine. Stop into the general store and pick up some hot drinks and a treat and head off to the park on Doe Lake east to the town of Sprucedale. Doe Lake! Yes that’s where the Girl Guides of Canada host their Camp! Take a look! Rain never stops children from running and trying out equipment!

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“ I see rain as an opportunity to explore. “ Our next stop is Burk’s Falls. To me this is the most historic town of all the towns. This town boasts of having two things other towns do not have and that’s a theatre and bowling lanes!

What great fun on a rainy day. The arena offers summer skating and day camp programs.

The library is open for borrowing books or what about renting an old time movie! The internet is free and available for use. I know the librarian there can fill your day with exciting programs and books! There are art centres on Main Street that display lots of local artists, and that’s always fun to see unique and interesting takes from creative minds! This is your chance to take home a keepsake of the area.

Burk’s Falls has a covered walking

Rain or shine you can put on a rain coat and travel the adventuresome routes. bridge right next to the art centre and at the end of the bridge stop in and try one of the tasty butter tarts in the Information Centre!

Travel west on Hwy 520 to the village of Magnetawan. Just before you get there you have a chance to visit one of the many museums in the area on Midlothian Road. If you continue down that road you will see something your eyes will not be able to believe...it’s called the “Screaming Heads.” This is a piece of land owned by a retired artist who created from cement sculptures on his property that you have to see to believe! Alrighty back to the Hwy 520 and continue west to Magnetawan.

Maybe this is the day of their Farmer’s Market. Each town has one and they

are on different days, check the web site!

These markets sell fresh produce and local handicrafts....might even meet the town council out shopping! In Magnetawan there is a lock system in use that allows small boats to travel down the Magnetawan river, it’s a very interesting science to watch how that happens! Next to the lock system is the Lions park on the lake. This park has swimming and play equipment for all ages, Participaction Canada set up some workout equipment to keep us all in shape and if you move fast enough you wont get wet!

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ack east to Hwy 124 to “Sunny” Sundridge, yes they boast this title so rain or shine ....its sunny!

The town sits by Lake Bernard which is the largest freshwater lake in Canada without an island.

Great beaches which has a new Splash Pad that is right downtown! Its only rain you can swim in rain! There is a historical house as you enter town that has staff that will take you back in time of the founding of the town. The drive around Lake Bernard will take you past a wonderful look out called High Rock....then over to a great sandy beach to build castles in the rain.....and back to the town for lunch at one of the many restaurants. Its a circle drive.

Let’s head north on Hwy 11 to our next town of South River.

I always think of South River as the place to see the arts!

This town also hosts an entrance to Algonquin Park. Eagle lake is just west of the town with a great sandy beach for kids and a narrows that pleasure boats go by....and let’s not forget a great place to get ice cream! Back in town if you follow the road to Algonquin Park you will go by Tom Thompson park....disc golf any one???

Let’s travel north to Trout Creek. There is a Seniors Centre in the town that prides itself in making quilts! Stop in and see if there is anyone working today. They love to share their stories and have partnered with children to share their skill.

There is a real quaintness of this town.

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Further north on the hwy is our last stop and that’s Powassan. I think I love Powassan for all their walking trails. Rain or shine you can put on a rain coat and travel the adventuresome routes! Throughout the whole area you can search for artists’ studios to visit and learn. The library hosts many events for children and adults and usually have a community show downstairs!

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I realize some of these stops in our road trip seem like sunny day things to do but a lot can be done in the rain!

Don’t let the weather keep you inside. Each town is ready for your visit whatever the weather brings! So don’t sit inside saying “oh no it’s raining!”....say “ great it’s raining we can go exploring!”

The “villages of Almaguin”are waiting for you!

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Motoring in the Almaguin Highlands A perfect way to spend the day.

BY TIM HAINSWORTH

This driving tour is made up of paved and gravel roads and is guaranteed to have something for everyone. Along the way you will pass many places to eat or shop, so make sure to take plenty of time to enjoy the different adventures. Don’t hesitate to stop and check things out! We welcome you to heart of Undiscovered Cottage Country.

We start at the traffic lights in South River, home of Groovy Glass Beads (lampwork glass art) and Corner Wines. Turn East on Ottawa Ave. and drive for two blocks, turn left (north) onto Isabella St. Follow Isabella as it turns into Mill Rd. You can’t miss the two bridges and dam on the South River. After the second bridge, turn around and head back into town. When you get back to Ottawa Ave., turn left (east), past Chocpaw Expeditions (largest dog sled tour company) , The Bear Chair (drop in buy a chair), Highlander Brewery (open for tours), Black’s Guest House and Nature Natives Art Gallery, about 2.9 Km to the entrance of Tom Thompson park.

Tom Thompson Park is the home of the Almaguin Disc Golf Course and boat launch. When you leave Tom Thompson Park turn left, and travel out over the causeway to enjoy some fantastic views of the South River. Now turn around again and head back into town. From Ottawa Ave. turn left on Ena Ave. (just past Chocpaw) and left again (south now) onto Broadway Ave. Follow Broadway until it turns into Sand Hill Rd. Sand Hill Rd. will cross Peacock Rd. Turn right (west) on Peacock Rd. and you will see the ‘dog yard’ for Chocpaw Expeditions. Peacock Rd. ends at the S&J Boundary Rd. Turn Left (south) and follow the Boundary Rd. to its end at Forest Lake Rd. Turn right (west) and follow until you come into Sundridge.

The Lions Park, in downtown Sundridge (food and shopping) has a government dock, public washrooms, beach, playground and splashpad. From here continue south down Main St. Over the railroad tracks and turn left on Mill St. Further down take a left onto Albert St. which you will follow until you come to High Rock Rd. Turn left, cross the tracks again and you will come to High Rock Lookout and Picnic area. This spot affords beautiful views of Lake Bernard.

From High Rock turn left and head back into Sundridge. Stay on Albert St. this time across Highway 124 and through town, past G.F. Preston’s (if you need a bulldozer) until you get to Hill Valley Road.

Turn Left on Hill Valley and cross over Highway 11, continue west.

Turn right on Hornibrook Rd. (north) until it ends at M&S Boundary Road. Turn left (west) on the Boundary Rd. and right (north) onto Park Rd. Park Rd. travels past the Hockey Opportunity Camp and Mikisew Provincial Park. Turn right at the end of Park Rd. and follow Eagle Lake Rd. to ‘the Narrows’. There is an excellent swimming area here and the ice cream at the Narrows Store is the best! Continue following Eagle Lake Road east and you will come magically back to the traffic lights in South River.

PHOTOS ABOVE: Corner Wines in South River, Lake sunset at Tom Thompson Park, Cockpaw Expeditions dog sledding, Monument Bay on Lake Bernard (photo by: Sarah Hicks ), Dock on Lake Bernard (photo by: Andrea Chipman Jantzi )

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We hope you enjoyed your tour!

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Victoria Beach, Lake Bernard - Sundridge Photo: M. Martens - Sundridge

Summer in Sunny Sundridge. There is nothing quite like it. In this, or any season enjoy the beautiful scenery along Lake Bernard and the friendliness of townspeople and shopkeepers alike. Whether you’re returning for the summer or visiting for the first time, rejoice in the natural beauty that this region has to offer. We know that you will enjoy experiences that will last a lifetime. Welcome.

Mac Lang (Sundridge) Ltd. has been part of the area for close to 80 years and we invite you to come and visit us summer, winter, spring and fall. We offer new and used vehicle sales, a complete all-makes service department, body shop, parts and bumper to bumper auto detailing. Mac Lang is pleased to offer you a courtesy shuttle or service loaner and a car wash is included with every visit.

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78 Main Street, Sundridge 705-384-5352 1-800-268-5264 www.maclang.ca to Friday Saturday Sunday Sales Department Hours: Monday 8:30 am - 7 pm 9 am - 5 pm 11 am - 4 pm

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Used Books & Home School Resources

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Almaguin Highlands Business Directory TELEPHONE EXCHANGE NUMBERS Huntsville (Cellular) 788, 380, 571, 783, 787 Astorville Burk’s Falls Callander Dunchurch Emsdale Katrine Kearney

752 382 752 389 636 382 636

Magnetawan Novar Powassan South River Sprucedale South River Trout Creek

387 636 724 386 685 384 723

ACCOMMODATIONS & CAMPING

Edgewater Park Lodge

705-636-5683

Fern Glenn Inn

705-636-1391

Granite Ridge Campground

705-636-1474

Haven Springs Cottages

647-779-3565

Kelceys Mill Cottages

705-389-1612

Knoepfli Inn

705-387-3396

Lakeside Cottages and Resorts

705-382-2606

Lake Bernard Park

705-384-5455

Lake’s End Campground

705-387-1280

Lawton’s Cove

705-382-2550

Lighthouse Landing Camp

705-387-4626

A Touch of Grace B & B

705-783-8261

Lillie Kup Campground

705-382-3410

Ahmic Harbour Bar & Grill

705-387-3333

Lynwood Resort

705-382-6118

AHMIC LAKE RESORT

705-387-9292

Maijac Cottages and Marine

705-349-3993

Maple Brae Cottages

705-636-5390

705-386-2641

Mapleton Retirement Village

705-386-2933

Allendale Tourist Camp

705-387-3791

Mary’s Hideaway

705-386-8407

ALMAGUIN CAMPGROUND

705-382-3802

Mikisew Provincial Park

705-386-7762

Mitchell’s Bed & Breakfast

705-384-0816

www.ahmiclakeresort.com Algonquin Motel

www.almaguincampground.ca Bayview Rest Cottages

705-382-0310

Northridge Inn & Resort

705-384-2252

Bellrose Bed & Breakfast

705-384-7504

Northern Edge Algonquin

888-383-8320

Birch Crest Resort

705-382-3136

Penbrook Resort

705-382-5975

Birchwood Camp

705-382-9430

Pickerel Lake Cottage Resort

705-384-5543

Black’s Guest House

705-386-8390

Princess Motel

705-723-5230

Briminard Bay B & B

705-384-2092

Quiet Bay Log Motel and Café

705-387-0115

Camp Akomak (girls)

705-387-3810

Rainbow Bay Resort

705-386-2265

Camp Chikopi (boys)

705-387-3811

Robertson House B&B

705-724-6498

Camp Katrindo

705-382-2155

Rockwynn Lodge

705-387-0181

Camp Kahquah (bible)

705-387-3923

RUSSELL MEWS APARTMENTS

705-380-1191

Camp Klahanie

705-387-3342

Sandhurst Resort

407-636-7705

Caswell Resort

705-384-7600

Cottages and Inn

705-636-5047

Cutter’s Cove Cottages

705-636-5070

Siesta Cabins

705-384-0925

DAYSPRING COTTAGES

705-382-3427

Family Resort

705-636-5380

Somerville Place B&B

705-636-7545

www.dayspring.ca Deer Lake Lodge

705-386-8848

Southwind Retirement Home

705-386-0846

DOE LAKE CAMPGROUND

705-382-2740

Sprucedale Hotel

705-685-1260

T.J.’s Motel

705-723-5000

RIZZORT www.doelake.on.ca

Tanners Inn & Dining

705-387-4725

DoeView Cottages

705-382-2557

Welcome Pyle’s B & B

705-384-0176

Duckrock Resort

705-389-3322

West Bear Lake Resort

705-685-7044

Duin’s Pineridge

705-382-2027

Westfalenhaus B & B

705-724-2314

Echo Ridge B & B

705-636-5228

Whitestone Lake Resort

705-389-2770

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Woodland Echoes Resort

888-661-3669

Crosswell Marine

705-387-0267

Ye Old Cutter Camp

705-382-9252

Danny’s XTR & Service Centre

705-384-5870

Eagle Lake Marine

705-386-2207

Emsdale Service Centre

705-636-5966

ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS Almaguin Choral Society

705-384-9260

Fetterly Garage

705-636-5375

Angel’s Knits & Yarn

705-386-9393

G.F. PRESTON SALES & SERVICE

705-384-5368

Ash Creek Pottery

705-752-3663

www.gfpreston.com

At Wits End Glass

705-776-9553

Garland’s Service Centre

705-724-2531

Blu Moon Artisans

705-382-4008

Giesler Automotive & Marine

705-724-1515

Giesler Boat Shop

705-724-2100

BURK’S FALLS ARTS & CRAFTS CLUB 705-382-3138 Burk’s Falls and District Museum

705-382-3934

Gilroy’s Tire Sales and Service

705-636-7012

Canvas Back Creations

705-636-9407

Griffith Bros. Service Centre

705-386-2272

Creative Memories

705-724-3460

Groulx Equipment

705-752-2229

Groovy Glass Beads

705-386-9463

Hilton’s Service Centre

705-724-6046

Haviland Studio & Gallery

705-382-1185

705-384-0707

King’s Framing and Art Gallery

705-752-4211

I. E. Smith Bus Lines & Jim Detta Bus Lines

Lin-Cole Clay Art

705-387-3609

J & C Trucking - Flatbed Service

705-724-2758

Nature Natives Art Gallery

705-242-1237

J & J Farm Equipment Repair Inc.

705-724-6565

Northern Crafter’s Collective

705-386-1167

705-382-3806

“Of Trees and Wood”

705-382-6214

KATRINE MARINE www.katrinemarine.ca

PETER CAMANI’S SCREAMING HEADS

705-382-6413

Leigh’s Service

705-636-5933 705-384-5352

PETRA’S POTTERY

705-382-2289

MAC LANG SALES & SERVICE www.maclang.ca Mainly Tires

705-386-8310

Rustic Blessings

705-386-2214

Mason Restorations

705-382-0914

The Back Woods Quilter

705-382-5579

Mel’s Auto Sales & Service

705-382-2945

Southern Exposure Woodworks

705-386-2705

Mikes Service Centre & Shell

705-382-3316

Shifting Earth Studio & Gallery

705-636-9219

Muskoka Auto Parts

705-384-5345

Studio 101

705-384-7184

705-382-0449

Studio by the Lake

705-386-2279

Paul’s Auto Service, NAPA Auto Pro

Studio in the Grove

705-724-3454

705-382-3295

Window of the North Gallery

705-387-3085

Pete’s Small Engine Repair and Saw Sharpening

With Nature’s Help

705-685-9971

Phil’s Diesel Repair

705-382-2224

Whisper Cottage Studio

705-384-7100

Phillip’s Country Service

705-724-1018

Woodland Studio

705-386-2371

Phillip’s Towing

705-724-3016

Pinehill Auto Wreckers

705-636-7278

PNP Precision Mechanical

705-382-2965

Port Carmen Marina

705-387-4200

Powassan Auto Service

705-724-3111

Rickwards Small Motors

705-636-1596

Stack Fuels Ltd

705-384-7781

Stewarts Recreation

705-382-3331

Sundridge Auto Tech

705-384-7960

Sundridge Car Wash

705-787-8392

Sundridge Motor Sales

705-384-5306

Wright’s Tractor & Equipment

705-724-6644

www.petraspottery.com

AUTOMOTIVE, MARINE & SMALL ENGINE Ahmic Marine (Marina)

705-387-3490

Almaguin Custom Canvas

705-387-0202

Another Place Enterprises

705-382-3949

Archie’s Auto

705-384-7200

Black Motor Sales

705-384-5338

Boothill Towing

705-636-5000

Bray Motors Limited

705-384-5333

Buy the Dock

705-492-9770

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Duchesne Electric

705-492-5044

E.J. Williams Surveyors

705-386-2291

Evan Hughes Excavating

705-724-5602

First Choice Landscaping

705-387-1850

Fowler Construction

705-636-0907

Al Langman Construction

705-325-4056

A.M.J Prince Contracting

705-571-0429

Agroff Electric

705-492-7790

Ahmic Maintenance

705-387-4214

Allen Sohm Contracting

705-386-2224

G. Redmond Construction & Forestry

705-386-7715

Almaguin Mechanical

705-384-1892

G Toogood Enterprises

705-723-1099

Ardot Contracting

705-386-8260

Girard Home Comfort

705-724-1924

Arnica Construction

705-382-0183

Grounds Cottage Maintenance

705-387-3692

Arnold Keown Construction

705-724-3935

Aultman Custom Homes

705-724-6669

HEART OF STONE LANDSCAPING AND MASONRY

705-382-6377

Aultman’s Home Heating

705-724-2589

IDV Custom Homes

705-387-1692

Bert Hill Repairs

705-386-8120

J M Construction

705-382-5618

Blair Flowers Construction

705-386-2933

705-387-1800

Bob Sohm Construction

705-386-0531

Jamesway Custom Homes & Renovation

Boden Electrical

705-783-3625

JDK Electric

705-386-7344

Boyes, Ted and Sons Construction

705-382-2920

J. Jolliffe & Sons Contracting

705-386-0233

Jays Home Improvement

705-382-9704

Boyes Electric

705-382-2030

J&S Construction

705-387-4205

BrenMar Enterprises Ltd.

705-384-7680

John Froese Carpentry

705-386-2071

Brian Byers Construction

705-724-3560

Joseph’s Tile & Flooring

705-387-1111

Brian Piper Heating

705-724-5921

Ken Ferris Plumbing & Heating

705-386-0739

Burke’s Plumbing

705-380-0917

Klink Enterprises

705-382-3241

Burksdale Construction

705-685-1492

Larry Geisler Carpentry

705-724-2416

Conditioning

705-724-1118

Larry’s Econo Sandblasting

705-387-3824

C.A. Boyes & Sons Ltd

705-384-0409

Love Glenn Electrical Contracting

705-636-1375

CJ Construction

705-498-7170

Cedar Croft Maintenance

Lyall Brayden Painting & Decorating

705-386-0714

705-387-3027

Ciggies Custom Woodworking

705-723-2343

MTY Electric Ltd.

705-724-6404

Clare Piper Enterprises

705-724-5588

M Willis Construction

705-386-0310

CMI Electric and Heating

705-382-0000

MacFarlane Construction

705-386-2538

Coleson Restorations

705-723-1626

Maple Hill Construction

705-724-5842

Crozier Crete

705-382-5000

Marshall Electric & Plumbing

705-636-5357

DB Wettinspections

705-386-2997

Marshall Well Drilling

705-636-7774

D.T.R. Enterprises

705-774-1080

Mazur Electrical Mechanical

705-636-9408

Darcy’s Drywall & Paint

705-386-1702

McLaren Bros Construction

705-384-5572

Dave McCabe Carpentry

705-840-8348

McMQuillin Maintenance

705-636-7835

Deker Electric

705-387-0515

Michael Moore Contracting Ltd.

705-382-2069

Don Barr Roofing & Supply

705-723-8080

Mosmann Carpentry

705-636-5762

Don’s Handyman

705-387-1982

Muskoka Log Homes

877-487-LOGS

Doug Hall Contracting

705-384-5124

Near North Burner Service

705-387-3479

Dr. Foam

705-386-8804

Near North Cabins

705-386-8848

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East Parry Sound Literacy Council

705-386-0764

705-499-3601

EMPLOYMENT NORTH www.employmentnorth.com

705-384-1110

Nick’s Odd Jobs

705-783-5638

Fairview Early Learning &

705-724-5462

Northern Comfort Modular Homes

855-708-4663

Children’s Centre

Parker Electric & Pole Line

705-382-2798

Land Of Lakes Sr. Public School

705-382-2924

Paul’s Home Renovations

705-636-0555

M.A. Wittick Jr. Public School

705-382-3038

Paul Sowrey Plumbing & Heating

705-636-7416

Mapleridge School

705-472-5751

Peever Masonry/ Muskoka Stoneworks

705-382-3522

705-382-6086

Pink’s Plumbing and Heating

705-382-2301

NORTHERN LIGHTS CANADA www.northernlightscanada.ca South River Public School

Pioneer Nook Woodworking

705-724-9654

705-475-2325

St. Gregory’s School

Pullman Excavating and Brushcutting

705-382-9998

705-724-3482

Purdon’s Heating & Electrical

705-724-3113

Sundridge Centennial Public School

705-472-5101

Rainbow Concrete

705-386-0641

RM Sauve Construction Ltd.

705-724-3205

RANSOME WELL DRILLING

705-382-9355

Ray Coughlin Construction

705-386-0030

Reutin Construction

705-477-5597

Richards Contracting

705-636-1905

RLS Controls

705-384-0011

Rod Blakelock Renovations

705-382-3113

Royal Flush Plumbing

705-387-4500

ROYSTON GROUP

705-792-6000

ROYSTON RESTORATIONS http://roystonrestorations.ca

Near North Custom Concrete

705-387-0957

Neil Brown Well Drilling

705-636-0922

Nick Loney Construction/ Dr. Eavestrough

FOOD AND BEVERAGE 2 Jacks Pizza

705-636-9461

Al’s Diner

705-382-0050

Antonio’s Grill

705-386-2002

Bean There Café

705-386-2326

Bernard’s Bistro

705-707-3030

Blue Roof Restaurant

705-384-7300

British Boy Fish & Chips

705-783-9667

China Garden

705-724-6167

705-382-0924

Danny’s Justa Pasta

705-384-5542

Dee’s Bistro

705-382-2333

STEPHENSON EXCAVATING & HAULAGE Steve Crozier’s Welding & Manufacturing

705-382-2080

Double Decker

705-384-5977

Ducks Nest

705-389-1120

705-724-2698

Echoes Restaurant

705-724-1433

TEKA HOMES www.tekahomes.ca

705-384-2000

Edgewater Park Lodge

705-636-5863

Fox and Kyte Public House

705-783-9667

Trout Creek Log Homes

705-723-5501

Laundromat

705-724-5488

Trout Creek Planning Mill

705-723-5281

705-384-7540

Vic’s Welding and Fabrication

705-636-0700

HA’S RESTAURANT www.hasrestaurant.ca

W.S. Conrad Construction

705-723-5314

Harbour Tavern

705-387-3333

Walter Benn Contraction

705-636-5741

Hawk & Fox

705-724-5767

Weber Plumbing and Electric

705-387-4530

Iron Skillet

705-636-5555

Whitmell’s Sand & Gravel

705-724-3120

Kearney Trailside Cookhouse

705-636-1970

Williams E J Surveying LTD

705-382-2368

Kudo’s Restaurant & Bar

705-724-1400

Wood Products Inc.

705-386-2371

Magnetawan Grill & Grocery

705-387-0001

Marc Anthony’s

705-384-9621

Michael’s on Main

705-384-5447

MIDLOTHIAN VALLEY FARM www.gypsywholefoodswarehouse. com

705-382-3561

EMPLOYMENT & EDUCATION Almaguin Highlands Secondary School

705-472-5563

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705-382-2555

Emsdale Library

705-636-5454

Red Brick Café & Gift House

705-384-2739

Joly Township Office

705-384-5428

Sherri’s Diner

705-386-2490

Kearney Civic Office

705-636-7752

Steirerhut Restaurant

705-384-1417

Kearney Fire Department

705-636-7402

Suds On Main

705-636-1626

Kearney Public Library

705-636-5849

Sprucedale Hotel

705-685-1260

Magnetawan Town Office

705-387-3947

Swisscan Dee Factory

705-724-5000

Magnetawan Public Library

705-387-4411

The Sweet Spot

705-636-5445

Magnetawan Fire Department

705-387-0148

The Swiss Country House Restaurant

705-387-9292

McMurrich/Monteith Office

705-685-7901

Novar Fire Station 201

705-789-8088

The Veggie Stand

705-783-1577

Ontario Provincial Police

705-382-2015

T.J.’s Restaurant

705-723-5000

TIM HORTON’S www.timhortons.com/ca/en

705-382-5151

YETTI’S PIZZA

705-382--9384

Wong’s Delight Chinese

705-386-7733

GOVERNMENT Almaguin Highlands Information Centre

705-636-0003

ARMOUR TOWNSHIP OFFICE

705-382-3332

Armour Township Roads

705-382-5982

Armour, Ryerson, Burk’s Falls Fire Chief

705-382-4010

Burk’s Falls and District Fire Prevention 705-382-2611 Burk’s Falls and District 705-382-2900 Health Centre

Powassan

705-724-2016

Perry Township Library

705-636-5454

Perry Township Office

705-636-5941

Perry Transfer Station

705-636-0588

Powassan & District Union Public Library

705-724-3618

Powassan Municipal Office

705-724-2813

Powassan Fire Station 1

705-724-3522

Powassan Fire Station 2

705-723-5253

Ryerson Public Works

705-382-3822

Powassan Sportsplex

705-724-2537

RYERSON TOWNSHIP OFFICE

705-382-3232

South River, Machar Community Centre 705-386-2622 & Arena South River, Machar Union Public Library

705-386-0222

South River Village Office

705-386-2573

South River Visitor Centre

705-386-0005

BURK’S FALLS AND DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY www.burksfallslibrary.com

705-382-3327

Burk’s Falls, Armour and Ryerson Memorial Arena

705-382-3811

Strong Township Office

705-384-5819

Sundridge Village Office

705-384-5316

BURK’S FALLS VILLAGE OFFICE

705-382-3138

Sundridge, Strong Fire Dept.

705-384-7378

Burk’s Falls Welcome Centre

705-382-0115

Sundridge, Strong, Joly Arena Hall & Ball field

705-384-5571

Sundridge, Strong Union Public Library

705-384-7311

Trout Creek Arena

705-723-5372

Whitestone Library

705-389-3311

Whitestone Township Office

705-389-2466

Whitestone Township Fire Chief

705-389-2466

By-Law Enforcement Officer - Perry, 705-382-0503 Kearney, Burk’s Falls, Strong, Sundridge By-Law Enforcement Officer Sprucedale, McMurrich/Monteith

705-783-6588

By-Law Enforcement Officer – Whitestone, Dunchurch

705-389-2466

Callander Municipal Office

705-752-1410

Community Development Officer Burk’s Falls, Armour, Ryerson

705-571-1564

Emsdale Fire Station 101

705-636-5311

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MEDICAL, HEALTH & PERSONAL CARE

Almaguin Forest Products

705-386-0272

Almaguin Palliative Care

705-636-5912

Appliteck Inc.

705-724-6400

ARNICA IDA MEDICAL PHARMACY

705-382-2111

Arbortech Tree Service

705-724-3640

Burk’s Falls Family Health Team

705-382-4020

Bear Chair Co.

800-421-1406

Clement’s IDA

705-724-3523

Beaver Creek Farms

705-636-7155

Cottage Pain Clinic

705-571-6618

Becker’s Berry Farm

705-724-2305

Dr. Bjork & Stager Optometrists

705-386-2925

Bella Hill Maple Syrup

705-724-3467

Dr. Ford Chiropracting

705-384-0877

Blue Bird Acres Organic Farm

705-493-1264

Dr. Terry Starr Dentistry

705-384-5456

Cambium Group

705-386-2371

De Novo Treatment Centre

705-384-1466

Eastholme Home for the Aged

705-724-2005

Eide’s Residential Lodge

705-724-2748

Cottrell Construction & Forest Products 705-384-7272 705-723-1684

Darren Young Firewood & Logging

GYPSY WHOLE FOOD WAREHOUSE 705-382-3561 www.gypsywholefoodswarehouse.com

Forrestview Farms

705-382-9760

Iron Wheel Farms & Apiary Kent Trusses Ltdc Krause Farms Food & Feed LCBO - Powassan

705-384-1765 HARENA MARIS HEALTH PRODUCTS 855-586-2862 www.HarenaMaris.com Gorham Denture Clinic

Heidi Scott, RMT

705-386-7127

705-349-0999

Glenn Pharmacy

705-724-2741

800-461-7592

K’Tiggaaning Midwives

705-724-2229

705-724-2500

Krep’s Chiropractic

705-384-7123

705-724-2914

LOFTHOUSE MANUFACTURING www.lofthouse.ca

705-382-3637

Long Farms of Laurier

705-723-5664

Longwood Forestry Services

705-723-1108

Mandanoodin Farm MILLER TREE SERVICES www.jonathanmillercontracting.ca

705-382-9804

705-724-5800 Lady Isabelle Nursing Home

705-723-5232

Martel & Mitchell Physiotherapy

705-724-9851

MASSAGE MUSKOKA www.massagemuskoka.com

705-380-0115

705-783-0353

PAYGE WELLNESS CENTRE www.paygewellnesscentre.com

705-787-8337

Near North Industrial Solutions

705-384-1389

Horst Siebert N.D.

705-382-6600

Northern Enable

705-386-2000

Powassan Dental

705-724-2900

Northern Supply Co.

705-723-1234

705-724-1020

Nu-Tec Windows and Doors

705-382-1079

Over the River Orchards

705-724-3144

Powassan Family Health Team (Dr. Houghton/Dr. Woodward/ Dr. Salstone/ Dr. Quinn)

Powassan Farmer’s Market

705-492-7977

South River Medical Centre

705-386-0512

Quality Hardwood Ltd.

705-724-2424

Stay Put Companion Care

705-724-6848

R.C. Weidmark

705-387-4953

Sundridge Pharmacy

705-384-5335

R&R Logging & Construction

705-384-7776

Vita Novus Recovery Centre

877-966-6887

Rockhill Farms

705-382-9851

Schlosser Farms

705-724-3144

South River Planing Mill

705-386-7442

Springhill Farms

705-723-1782

Sugarstone Farm

705-723-2329

Sunshine Herbal Farm

705-723-5222

Swift Canoe & Kayak

705-386-1881

Tim Bryson Forestry Services

705-384-2224

Trout Creek Feed & Tack

705-723-5912

Waveform Plastics

705-386-0000

WOMEN’S OWN RESOURCE CENTRE 705-386-9672 www.womensownresource.org NON PROFIT / COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Almaguin Choral Society

705-384-7546

Almaguin District Snowmobile Club

705-636-9558

ALMAGUIN HIGHLANDS ART COUNCIL

705-384-0590

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Almaguin Highlands Business Directory 705-387-3893

Almaguin Highlands Community Living (Hillcrest) (Glendale)

705-384-5384

Magnetawan Agricultural Society

705-724-9444

Almaguin Quilting Guild

705-386-0753

MAGNETAWAN AREA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION www.magnetawanarea.com

Algonquin West ATV Club

705-999-7262

Magnetawan Friendship Club

705-387-4855

Anglican Church Women’s Group

705-384-7602

Magnetawan Historical Society

705-387-3088

Armour, Ryerson and Burk’s Falls Agricultural Society Trout Creek

705-382-2022

Magnetawan Lions Club

705-387-4597 705-387-4228

705-723-5564

Magnetawan Ridgerunners Snowmobile Club

Burk’s Falls Army Cadets 3313

705-382-1881

Meals on Wheels - East Parry Sound

705-724-6028

Burk’s Falls Brownies

705-380-4955

Near North Snowdrifters

705-384-7491

Burk’s Falls District Food Bank

705-382-3989

Powassan & District Food Bank

705-724-1769

Burk’s Falls and District Historical Society

705-382-3204

Powassan Agricultural Society

705-724-6400

Powassan & Area Figure Skating Club

705-724-2425

Burk’s Falls Girl Guides

705-380-4955

Powassan Girl Guides

705-723-5051

Burk’s Falls Lions Club

705-382-2418

Powassan and District Food Bank

705-724-5693

Burk’s Falls Meals on Wheels

705-382-6286

705-724-2135

Burk’s Falls Rec Committee

705-382-3138

Powassan and District Horticultural Society

Burk’s Falls Royal Canadian Legion Branch 405

705-382-3137

Powassan Meals on Wheels

705-724-6028

Powassan Drop In Centre

705-724-3651

Burk’s Falls Scouting

705-382-5634

Powassan Lions Club

705-724-6405

Christian Horizons

705-386-2625

705-724-2235

Denovo Treatment Centre

705-384-1466

Powassan Royal Canadian Legion Branch 453

Dunchurch Royal Canadian Legion Branch 394

705-389-3130

Sundridge Royal Canadian Legion Branch 467

705-384-5655

Eagle Lake Gun Club

705-636-7935

South River Curling Club

705-386-2966

East Parry Sound Literary Coun.

705-386-0764

South River Horticultural Society

705-386-7150

Emsdale Agricultural Society

705-636-5659

South River Legion Branch 390

705-386-2906

Emsdale Lions Club

705-788-3309

South River Food Bank

705-386-2615

Emsdale Pioneer Museum

705-224-9567

Sprucedale Horticultural Society

705-636-5751

EXPLORER’S EDGE (RTO 12) www.explorersedge.ca

705-646-7673

Strong Agricultural Society

705-384-7110

Sundridge Brownies

705-384-5368

Friends of the Library Sundridge

705-384-1632

Sundridge Food Bank

705-384-1114

Golden Sunshine Club

705-724-3673

Sundridge Girl Guides

705-384-7847

Harmony Guild

705-384-5860

Sundridge Gun Club

705-384-5368

Kearney Lions Club

705-636-7594

Sundridge Pathfinders

705-384-7847

Kearney Royal Canadian Legion Branch 276

705-636-5889

Sundridge Rec Committee

705-384-5346

Sundridge Triathalon Committee

705-384-0775

Kearney Senior Citizens Club

705-636-7752

Trout Creek Agricultural Society

705-723-5564

Trout Creek Friendship Club

705-723-1656

Trout Creek Lions Club

705-723-5217

Young at Heart Seniors Club

705-382-2526

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS www.ontariokofc.ca THE LABOUR MARKET GROUP www.thelabourmarketgroup.ca

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PLACES OF WORSHIP

Eric Hyatt Real Estate

705-724-1775

Hummingbird Realty Inc

705-724-3939

Jackie McAvoy Real Estate Services

705-636-5437

Anglican Perish of the Good Sheppard 705-636-7038

Near North Realty Ltd.

705-384-5262

Bethel Pentacostal Churc

705-386-7706

705-382-6161

Birchdale Community Church

705-636-0140

RE/MAX NORTH COUNTRY REALTY www.remaxnorthcountry.com

Burk’s Falls Baptist Church

705-382-1988

Burk’s Falls United Church

705-382-3325

Chapman Valley Gospel Hall

705-384-5280

Chetwynd Community Church

705-382-5463

Church of Christ

705-386-2551

Church of Christ

705-384-5214

Church of the Holy Spirit

705-636-5334

Faith Chapel

705-685-7114

Gospel Mission Church

705-384-7323

Grace Pentacostal Church

705-724-1720

Higher Heights Christian Fellowship

Almaguin Evangelical Missionary Church

705-386-0651

RE/MAX NORTH COUNTRY REALTY LOUISA MOFFIT 705-382-2132 www.louisamoffit.com Remax Parry Sound/Muskoka Magnetawan Branch

705-387-9700

ROYAL LEPAGE - LAKES OF MUSKOKA REALTY - Burk’s Falls Sundridge

705-382-5555 705-384-2220

ROYAL LEPAGE - DEIDRE LAZAR www.deidrelazar.com

705-380-2668

ROYAL LEPAGE - EMILIO FOFFANO www.emiliosellsmuskoka.com

705-788-6553

705-386-1999

Kingdom Hall

705-724-3193

Royal LePage Real Estate

705-724-1780

Knox Presbyterian Church

705-387-4882

New Hope Fellowship Legacy Life Centre

705-382-0755

Powassan United Church

705-724-2815

A Touch of Grace Custom Furniture

705-783-8621

Powassan Wesleyan Church

705-724-3818

705-384-5555

South River Chalmers United Church

705-386-2308

ACME PET FOODS & SUPPLIES www.acmepetfoods.ca

St. Andrews Presbyterian Church

705-382-2032

Algonquin Garage Door

705-386-7815

St. George Anglican

705-387-3704

Anderson Lumber

705-384-5321

St. Joseph Roman Catholic

705-724-2118

Anderson Windows

705-384-5341

St. Mary’s Anglican Church

705-724-2789

Antique Radio & TV Shop

705-723-5333

St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic

705-636-5334

B&G Variety

705-636-5511

Sacred Heart Roman Catholic

705-723-5352

Bay City Ice Co.

705-724-2227

Sundridge Knox Presbyterian Church

705-384-7452

Berg Woodworking Supplies

705-724-2207

Trinity United

705-382-0044

Berriedale Schoolhouse Antiques

705-382-1181

Trout Creek Baptist Church

705-326-4576

Blu Moon Artisans

705-382-4008

Trout Creek United Church

705-723-5564

Brushey’s

705-724-5493

Zion United Church

705-384-5220

Burk’s Falls Radio and TV

705-382-2726

Canoe Algonquin

705-636-5956

Canvas Back Creations

705-636-9407 705-382-2771

REAL ESTATE Bowes and Cocks LTD

705-382-2567

Century 21 Blue Sky Realty

705-384-4500

CENTURY 21 - COTTAGE COUNTRY 705-382-2933 REALTY www.century21.ca JUDY RANSOME - CENTURY 21 www.century21.ca/judith.ransome

705.783.5871

Century 21 - Blue Sky Region Realty

705-474-4500

COLDWELL BANKER THOMPSON REAL ESTATE

705-382-2323

RETAIL SALES & SERVICE

CIRCLING HAWKS CENTRE www.circlinghawkscentre.com Chiswick Woods COLLINS VALU MART www.valumart.ca CornBall Store CORNER WINES www.facebook.com/ cornerwinessouthriver

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Almaguin Highlands Business Directory Copeman Tree Farms

705-384-5506

Lake Bernard Outfitters

705-384-7948

Cottage Kitsch

705-636-9530

Lasting Impressions

705-382-3261

Cox’s General Store

705-384-1126

Cutter’s Edge

705-382-2026

Dennis TV & Appliances

705-386-2684

de Peuters Decorating Centre

705-384-5828

DISCOUNT TACKLE AND OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT

705-382-9209

Down Memory Lane

705-384-7947

Eagle Lake Narrows Store

705-386-0056

Eclectic Cottage

705-384-1478

Fern Glen Garden Centre

705-636-0927

LCBO Burk’s Falls Callander Dunchurch Kearney Magnetawan Novar Powassan South River Sundridge

705-382-2928 705-752-3511 705-389-3023 705-636-5931 705-387-3761 705-789-1777 705-724-2914 705-386-2541 705-384-7000

Fincham’s Harness and Feed

705-382-2544

Magnetawan Bait and Tackle

705-387-3513

Foodland – South River

705-386-0826

McManus General Store

705-685-7959

FOODLAND - SUNDRIDGE

705-384-5378

MICHELLE’S WEE TREASURES

705-788-4173

Friendly Acres Garden Centre

705-386-2153

Miniature Memories

705-386-0175

Friends With Salad

705-384-1097

Muskoka Trailer Sales

705-783-6947

Garden Market

by Sandhill Nursery

705-382-2442

Northern Lawn Care Service

705-825-1234

Northern Meat Packers

705-723-1234

Giesler Automotive & Marine

705-724-1515

Northern Supply Co.

705-723-1234

Giesler Boat Shop

705-724-2100

Northspring Tack Shop

705-382-4006

Gomoll’s Tim-br Mart

705-724-2023

Nostalgia

705-636-7923

Groovy Glass Beads

705-386-9463

Oley’s Auction House

705-724-6539

Harbour House Emporium

705-746-0144

Original Heat Woodstoves

705-382-0007

Heritage House Gift Shop

705-382-1722

Oshell’s Valu-Mart

705-724-2917

Hi-Way General Store

705-387-4400

Passion Plants

705-386-7991

Highlander Brew Co.

705-792-0808

People’s Value Store

705-386-0706

Hill Valley Equipment

705-384-9700

Phoenix Building Components

705-386-0007

Home Building Centre Burk’s Falls Magnetawan

705-382-3027

Powassan Castle Building Centre

705-724-2749

Powassan Home Hardware

705-724-2810

Home Hardware – Burk’s Falls

705-382-3225

Powassan Kwik Way

705-724-3207

Hubbert’s Maple Products

705-384-7847

Rustic Behaviour

705-387-9966

In Carnations

705-384-9424

Rustic Blessings

705-386-2214

Jaime’s Flowers

705-724-9797

Sat Ent Systems

705-724-3895

Kara Mitchell My Co-op Gaia Gourmet

705-386-7064

Scarlett’s Maple Syrup

705-386-7788

Katrine General Store

705-382-2397

Sears Catalogue Pickup Burk’s Falls Powassan South River Sundridge

705-382-2320 705-382-0122 705-724-2004 705-384-5303 705-386-2302

Slick Depictions

705-571-3213

Soccer Elite & Sports Gifts

705-386-8390

South River Books & Crafts

705-386-0388

705-387-3988

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Kearney General Store

705-636-7999

Kidd’s Home Hardware

705-384-5365

Kimtreelane Soap Co.

705-387-0908

Kirk’s Convenience & Gas

705-685-7851

Kwik Way

705-382-2887

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705-386-2380

ROCCO MORTELLITI FINANCIAL SERVICES

South River Guardian Pharmacy

705-386-0636

Scotia Bank - Powassan

705-724-2942

Sprucedale Quality Meats

705-685-7747

Summer’s Attic

705-387-1452

SERVICES - GENERAL & PROFESSIONAL

Sundridge Appliance & Refrigeration Services

705-386-9191

A & J Storage

705-636-0313

Almaguin Highlands Ontario Inc.

705-571-6881

Sundridge Meats & Deli

705-384-7431

Almaguin Web Services

705-571-6881

Stick & Stone Tack Shop

705-492-0174

AM Paul Funeral Home

705-724-2024

Stovers Hidden Retreat

705-386-0307

A Miron Topsoil LTD

705-783-3493

Swift Canoe & Kayak Store

705-386-0440

Adema Wood & Snowplowing

705-386-1917

Taylor Sales and Service

705-787-8982

Advanced Pole Line

705-636-9393

The Bear Chair Co.

705-386-0757

Alex Passas Mortgages

416-889-1241

The Beer Store

705-386-2322

Alex Preston Sand & Gravel

705-384-7037

The Beer Store - Powassan

705-724-3311

All Bookkeeping Services

705-382-9777

The Flower Garden Burk’s Falls

705-382-1006

All Heart Pet Rescue

705-724-2630

The Flower Garden Sundridge

705-384-7337

All Occasions DJ Service

705-386-2237

The Village Bins

705-384-7025

Almaguin Advertising

705-783-1561

Thorpe Upholstery

705-724-6150

Almaguin Animal Shelter

705-386-0020

Timmie’s Antiques and Collectibles 705-382-2400

Almaguin Building Movers

705-636-5008

Trader Ted’s

705-774-6450

Almaguin Custom Canvas

705-387-0202

Trail Side Adventure Co.

705-783-2005

705-382-9996

Trout Creek General Store

705-723-1050

ALMAGUIN NEWS (METROLAND MEDIA)

Tucks Bait & Tackle

705-384-9845

Almaguin Tree Service

705-386-2177

Vanessa Miller Artistry

705-223-9307

Almaguin Veterinary Services

705-384-0325

West Algonquin Natural Store

705-636-5460

Antique & Estate Appraisals

866-677-7665

WOODEN ROO www.woodenroo.com

705-382-3812

Armour Bathtub Refinishing

705-382-3313

Armour Protective Coatings

705-382-3313

705-384-0884

Art Bakker Mobile Barge & Septic

705-387-0615

Assante Capital Wealth Management

855-840-6999

Beaver Creek Farms

705-636-7155

Bob Basso Upholstery

705-384-7786

Bob’s Broken Bikes

705-382-9848

Bonazza Dry Ice Blasting

705-380-4935

Bren-Mar Enterprises Ltd.

705-384-7680

BROWN’S QUARRY www.brownsquarry.ca

705-499-6277

Burk’s Falls Laundromat

705-382-3999

Burk’s Falls Ready Mix Cement

705-382-6295

South River Kwik Way

705-386-0606

South River Lumber

ZAK’S www.zakssundridge.ca SERVICES - FINANCIAL MORTGAGE ARCHITECTS ALEX PASSAS www.mortgageideas.ca

416-889-1241

Investors Group

705-384-2164

KAWARTHA CREDIT UNION www.kawarthacu.ca Burk’s Falls EMSDALE Powassan South River Sundridge

705-382-2364 705-636-7834 705-636-7834 705-387-3763 705-386-0088

JAMES ZANTINGH www.mortgagejump.ca

705-783-8067

RBC Royal Bank - Burk’s Falls Sundridge

705-382-2699 705-384-5311

Canada Post Astorville

705-752-4462

Burk’s Falls

705-382-3901

Callander

705-752-1380

Dunchurch

705-389-2133

Emsdale

866-607-6301

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Family Tree Photography & Vintage Event Rentals

705-349-1123

Kearney Magnetawan

705-387-3756

Frank Cressey Signs

705-724-2117

Novar

866-607-6301

Highland Children’s Centre

705-636-0202

Powassan

705-724-2934

Homestead Sawmill

705-636-9321

South River

705-386-2927

Hunter’s Bay Radio

705-224-0121

Sundridge

705-384-7753

Hunt’s Supplies

705-382-9347

Trout Creek

705-723-5261

Ian R. McNeil (bookkeeping)

705-386-7032

Canadian Firearms Institute

705-384-5692

Ian Smith Accounting

705-382-2418

Carr Aggregates

705-387-1987

Ibrand

705-243-0121

Christian Horizons

705-386-2625

In Love with Weddings Floral Design

705-724-6192

Claridge Lawn and Grounds Keeping

705-493-2848

Integrity Services and Repair

705-384-7469

705-386-2938

Ivan Farrow Sand & Gravel

705-386-0272

Country Style Picture Framing

705-636-7155

J C L Design

705-636-7319

Cowboy Ferrier Service

705-384-7133

JMI Design Studio

705-724-6408

Craig’s Welding & Fabrication

705-783-3036

Just Say Yes - Weddings & Events

705-471-3191

Cullingham Sand and Gravel

705-384-0403

Kate Hood Photography

705-493-7350

Custom Home Design

705-636-1453

Kelly’s Kleaning and Cottage Maintenance

705-571-0901

David Bolus Horticultural Services Davis Industries

705-387-1816

Kerosene Connection

705-636-9530

Dalene MacDonald CGA

705-382-5250

KHI Photography

705-493-7350

Dave Hall Excavating

705-787-5246

King’s Framing and Art Gallery

705-752-4211

Dean Chartrand & Sons Salvage Co.

705-471-3683

Larry’s Econo Sandblasting

705-387-3824

Depeuters Home Decorating

705-384-5828

Leggett Propane

705-382-0122

L J Trucking

705-636-1800

Lisa Geosler Design

705-724-2442

Despres-Pacey Insurance Brokers Ltd. 705-384-7001 705-724-2932 DeRose Vet Clinic

705-382-2981

Lowes Custom Coatings

705-571-2652

DESIGNS FOR LIVING www.designsforlivingmuskoka.com

705-380-6875

Marshall Lumber Mill

705-636-5971

Marshall Pump

705-685-7449

Diana Manella Graphic Design

705-840-3590

Marv’s Handyman Service

705-386-8594

Dog House Boarding Kennel

705-387-0437

Doggie Paws Spa

705-382-3082

Doug Loney Septic

705-386-2951

Eco-Seal

705-636-5465

MICHAEL A. HARDY PROFESSIONAL 705-384-5770 CORPORATION www.michaelhardylaw.com 705-724-6348 Mid-North Appraisals

Eden Kennels

705-723-1604

ETCHING MUSKOKA www.etchingmuskoka.ca

Miltown Services

705-724-9559

705-349-3824

Near North Burner Service

705-387-3479

Northern Auction Sales

705-384-5944

Falcon Valley Interior Painting

705-382-3707

705-382-0991

Gary Groome Backhoeing

705-636-7764

Gord’s Excavation

705-636-7671

NORTHERN DISPOSAL AND SANITATION www.northerndisposal.ca

Great North Arrow Newspaper

705-389-1612

Northern Edge Signs

705-636-5188

Greg Boothby Earth Moving Gun Guys

705-382-9430 705-384-5692

Northwood Tree Service

705-386-7555

North-Tel Communications

800-555-1212

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OLDHAM LAW FIRM www.oldhamlaw.ca

705-382-3730

Olympic Printing

705-685-7796

Opatovsky Funeral Services

705-382-3222

(Moore Chapel) Sundridge

705-384-5802

Sundridge Laundromat

705-384-7648

Sundridge Storage Units

705-384-2036

SUNDRIDGE VETERINARY SERVICES 705-384-7366 www.sundridgevet.com Tina’s Income Tax & Bookkeeping Services

705-384-2441

TOP FLOOR WEB DESIGN www.topfloorwebdesign.com

705-349-3888

The Tree Guy

705-382-9841

Penney & Company

705-494-7142

PCI Furniture

705-384-9494

Pahapill & Associates

705-382-3227

Paul Fogarty Design

705-386-2245

PEACOCK’S SIGNS AND DESIGNS www.facebook.com/peacocksigns

705-382-9251

Trig Brendstrup Piano Technician

705-384-7824

U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer

705-387-3226

Piggy Banks Storage Units

705-384-0782

Van Der Wijst Law Office

705-382-2746

Pinetree Private Investigations

705-386-7706

Verzijlenberg Veterinary

705-384-0400

Piper’s Technical Services

705-724-6265

W.A Johnston Insurance

705-386-2645

Powell Cunningham Kennedy and Grandy

705-382-3730

Wimberway Kennels

705-724-2676

wMac Photography

705-384-7237

Preston Sand and Gravel

705-386-8077

Wood Art Signs

705-382-6242

Pullman Excavating

705-382-9998

Whispering PInes Funeral Home

705-724-9734

Raney Funeral Chapel

705-386-2624

White and Associates

705-636-9000

Rob Gilson Backhoeing

705-386-0074

Whitmell Haulage

705-685-7931

Robert J. Van der Wijst Law Office

705-724-3520

Whitmell Sand and Gravel

705-382-3133

Rock Bottom Enterprises & Docks

705-382-2625

Royal Flush Plumbing

705-387-4500

Sandra Burke Bookkeeping

705-386-7984

Sandy’s Helping Hand

705-382-5037

SERVICES - PERSONAL

Scott Dingman Septic Service

705-787-5548

Seguin Welding & Fabrication

705-384-9470

Absolutely You Hair Salon

705-386-7295

Arbonne Independent Consultant

705-493-7478

Ashton Aesthetics

705-471-4219

Barb Hairstyling

705-636-5461

Bernice’s Unisex Hairstyling

705-723-1058

Cindy’s Tea and Me Esthetics

705-382-3486

Classy Cuts

705-384-1499

Creative Hair Designs & Tanning

705-724-3201

Crystals with Penny

705-382-6435

Debbie’s Hair Design & Exhale Day Spa

705-382-3110

Heather Hodgeson - Yoga

705-382-0959

Impressions by Elli

705-382-1265

Lang’s Hairstyling

705-384-7785

L’egance Day Spa

705-349-3338

Magic Scissors

705-386-0411

Ma Maison Barber & Hairstyling

705-386-1619

Patricia’s Esthetics & Day Spa

705-571-5543

Pickerel Lake Recovery Centre

877-966-6887

Service Ontario (Licencing and Vehicles) Burk’s Falls

705-382-9711

Sundridge

705-384-7022

Powassan

705-724-5493

Serviceworks Web Design

705-384-0833

Shoreline Office Services

705-845-6461

Silver Screen Printing

705-384-7321

STAN DARLING INSURANCE Sundridge www.standarlinginsurance.com

705-382-2902 705-384-5361

Storage North

705-492-8353

Sundridge Storage

705-384-2036

Sundridge Marina

705-384-7469

SIGNCRAFT www.signcraftcanada.com

705-384-7550

Solid Rock Landscaping

705-384-2706

Spoiled Rotten Dog Grooming & Daycare

705-386-7387

YTB TRAVEL NETWORK OF CANADA 705-636-1907 - KATH ROBERTS www.ytbt.com/kathroberts

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Powassan Hair Styling

705-724-3301

Sharon’s Hairstyling

705-387-4530

Styles To Go

705-636-1259

Village Locks Hairstyling

705-387-7777

Hairstyling & Barbering

705-387-3777

Wildflower Hair Design

705-384-9289

Yolande’s Hairstyling

705-349-2887

SPORTS, RECREATION & FITNESS Algonquin Fitness & Wellness

705-386-7127

ALGONQUIN WEST ATV CLUB www.algonquinwestatv.com

705-999-7262

Almaguin Spartans Hockey Club

705-384-9364

Ahmic Lake Golf Club

705-387-3961

Almaguin Highlands Golf and Country Club

705-382-3635

Beaver Creek Farms & Dogsledding

705-636-7155

Chocpaw Expeditions

705-386-0344

Eagle Lake Golf Course

705-386-0261 705-382-3398

HAMMOND FAMILY RANCH www.hammondfamilyranch.com Highland Recreation

705-384-9468

Fish Tales Guide and Charters

705-386-8338

Glen Bernard Camp

705-384-7062

Hockey Opportunity Camp

705-386-7702

Magnetawan Friendship Club

705-387-4855

Northspring Stables

705-387-3895

Powassan Curling Club

705-724-2247

Powassan Pool

705-724-6994

Powassan Sportsplex

705-724-2537 705-382-3813

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705-386-7465

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705-384-5844

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705-723-5372 705-571-0863

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705-636-5957

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705-382-2526

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With two locations and three lawyers, we provide services spanning most areas of law. We are conveniently located throughout the district of Parry Sound. Each of our lawyers focuses on a particular area of the law and can provide you with the expert advice that you need in a timely manner.

Our focus is on creating long standing relationships with our clients by providing practical, cost-effective and results oriented advice.

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