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Rideau Valley Guide Your Complimentary Annual Guide to 2018-19 Events, Attractions and Services in the Rideau Lakes Region Published by The Review-Mirror in cooperation with Westport and Rideau Lakes Chamber of Commerce
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Inside Page
Rideau Canal ..................................................................2-3
Westport Rideau Lakes Chamber of Commerce............4-5
MUSICwestport ..............................................................6-7
Chaffey's Lock has a strong bond with history ...............8
Rideau Lakes Studio & Garden Tour.................................9
Visitor Information Westport & Elgin..............................9
Lyndhurst Turkey Fair.....................................................10
Westport Heritage Festival ..............................................10
Skate the Lake .................................................................11
Delta Celebrates the Season............................................11
Maple Syrup ...............................................................12-13
The Westport and Rideau Lakes Chamber of Commerce oper-
Hiking & Cycling Opportunties ................................14-16
Chaffey's Craft Market ....................................................16
Antique Boat Show Westport..........................................16 ates the centre daily in June, July and August and on reduced
Rideau Lake Artists..........................................................17 hours during the shoulder season.
Blues on the Rideau ........................................................17
Festival of Small Halls .....................................................18
Maberly Sundance Artisan Festival.................................19
Lombardy Bluegrass Festival ...........................................19
Welcome
Seeley's Bay Canoefest ....................................................20 The Rideau Valley the Rideau has something
Queen's Biology Station..................................................20 Guide for 2018-19 is pub- to offer year round.
Chaffey's Area Lake Association .....................................25 lished by The Review- For more about the area,
Canada Day Events .........................................................26 Mirror in conjunction please visit the Westport
Elgin's Red Brick School Events ......................................27 with the Westport and Welcome Centre at 1
Elgin Days .......................................................................28 Rideau Lakes Chamber of Spring Street in downtown
Frontenac Frolic ..............................................................28 Commerce. Westport or go to
Maberly Fair ....................................................................28 We hope you enjoy it www.therideaucalls.com.
Chaffey's Lock Events .....................................................29 and refer to it all through The Westport centre hous-
Athen's Farmersville........................................................30 the year as you enjoy all es public washrooms and
Athen's Cornfest..............................................................30 the Rideau region has to showers.
Angling Opportunities ....................................................31 offer. Rideau Canal lock sta-
Museums ....................................................................32-33 From festivals and tions and several business-
Counties' Must See Gardens ...........................................34 events to museums and es in the area also have
Music in Shillington Park ...............................................34 recreational opportunities, information on display.
Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour .................................................35
Delta's Old Stone Mill .....................................................36
Delta Fair .........................................................................37
Rideau Valley
Lombardy Fair .................................................................37
Lansdowne Fair ...............................................................37
Mirror
Rideau Lakes Flying Club................................................38
Seeley's Bay Frost Fest .....................................................38
Lyndhurt's Culture Day ..................................................39 GUIDE
Foley Mountain Conservation Area ...............................40 is published annually by
The Review
Mon O'Kel has an interesting history ............................41
Perth's Classic Theatre Festival .......................................42
Business Directory......................................................43-44
Maps 43 Bedford St., Westport, ON
18,000 copies distributed through
Elgin ............................13 Seeley’s Bay..................32
Regional Map .........22-23 Chaffey’s Lock .............34 The Review-Mirror, tourist information
Portland.......................28 Delta ............................35 centres, locks, retail outlets,
Newboro......................29 Lyndhurst ....................39 accommodation providers and special
Jones Falls....................31 Westport ......................41 events throughout the year.
On the cover: Aerial photo from a drone video of the
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Cataraqui Trail (cataraquitrail.ca); Antique boat show in
at 273-8000 or 1-800-387-0796
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Lock (Courtesy of Rideau Tours, www.rideautours.ca); Box 130, 43 Bedford St., Westport, Ontario K0G 1X0
MUSICwesptort; Canadian Canoe Museum trek through the www.review-mirror.com
Rideau Canal.
Rideau Valley Guide 1
Canal in
operation
since 1832
The British built the Rideau Canal
between 1826 and 1832 to create an alter-
New for 2018, Parks Canada is offering a 50 per cent discount on seasonal lockage per-
native route linking Upper and Lower
Canada as protection from the conse-
quences of an American attack. mits for canoes and kayaks.
The 1814 Treaty of Ghent ended the War
of 1812 but not the potential threat that an
invasion across the St. Lawrence from New
York State could sever the trade route
between Upper and Lower Canada.
The canal linked Ottawa, then Bytown,
with the great lakes via Kingston and after
the building of the canals on the Ottawa
River, secured the route to Montreal.
Communities along the St. Lawrence
from Cornwall to Kingston and local militia
along with British soldiers played a role in
engagements which began after the United
States June 18, 1812 declaration of war on
Great Britain.
The end of the war brought changes to
the townships around the present day
Rideau Lakes with the settlement of British
soldiers around Perth and surrounding
townships as well as an influx of British
Original Art
immigrants.
In 1826 Colonel By of the Royal ‘Portuguese Fishermen’
Engineers was appointed to supervise the
construction of the waterway joining the
Rideau River in Ottawa to the Cataraqui
River in Kingston.
By accomplished the engineering feat
with the use of dams which flooded hun-
dreds of acres of land that once submerged
became the lakes linking the locks.
To construct the canal By hired indepen-
dent contractors to complete 23 different
Poster Art
sections. The contractors were required to ‘Original reproduction of 1917
complete a single section within a two-year Navy Recruiting Poster’
time period, a standard some were unable
to meet. The work was supervised by the
Royal Engineers.
Thousands of labourers were required
for the backbreaking tasks of clearing the
land, quarrying the stone and hauling the
stones through the forest to the construc-
tion sites.
The large stones making up the lock Signed and Numbered
walls were set in place with the use of hand
cranes. Much of the skilled rock work was
done by French Canadians and British
Prints
stonemasons who had experience on other ‘The Rolling Stones’
lock projects. The unskilled labour was gen-
erally made up of Irish immigrants and
French Canadians.
33 Church Street
Continued on next page
Westport, ON 613-273-8018
2 Rideau Valley Guide
Close to 70,000 boats in 2017
The canal opened in 1832 Site. In 2000 the Rideau was
and achieved commercial suc- named a Heritage River and in
cess carrying supplies and raw 2007 it was a point of pride that
materials and finished goods the waterway was named as a
from the enterprises which the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
canal supported. Almost all of the lock stations
The coming of the railways use the same technology that
in the 1870’s began to erode the was used in 1832.
canal’s monopoly to transport You can camp at one of
goods and Smiths Falls became the lockstations with the
a railway centre. facilities of a well-serviced
The railway also brought camp site. Twenty-two lock-
more access to the Rideau for stations – all except Ottawa
recreation and in the late 19th Locks and Smith Falls
century waters along the Combined - offer camping to
Rideau became renown for boaters, cyclists and hikers
their bass fishing. As tourism for a low fee (Boaters paying
and fishing grew so did the for overnight mooring camp
number of summer homes and for free).
cottages while boats became For more information on
motorized. Post WWII saw the canal, go to www.rideau-
more development in the info.com. Lockage permits can
1950’s and 60’s. be ordered online from Parks
In 1925 the Rideau Canal Canada at www.pc.gc.ca.
The southern section of the Rideau Canal, from the Narrows
2018 Hours of Operation
was named a National Historic
to Jones Falls, above, sees the most trafic in the system.
Dates Days
May 18-June 21 Monday - Thursday
Another Great Summerr,, anoth
a er Great Summer Read.
e Rejoin RJ Harrison
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
as he continues to solve mysteries on the Rideau, in the Gilmore House
Friday-Sunday, Victoria Day
Mysteries: Old d Bones
Bonees, Fligght Plaan and now, Back Story.
B
9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
June 22-Sept. 3 Monday - Thursday
Available for sale throug
o hout Eastern Ontario,
including locations on the Rideau River System.
9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Friday-Sunday, Holidays
For storre locationss, to Gilmore House Mysteries
9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.
Book 3
o der p
or print books or
Sept. 4-Oct. 8 Monday-Friday
to buyy e-books visit
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
www.brli
brlindsayimagist.ccom
Saturday, Sunday, Thanksgiving
Ba
ack
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
or click St
tory
Beveridges lockstation will also provide a full upon arrival ser-
vice under the same hours as the rest of the Rideau Canal.
Brian R Lindsay
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Rideau Valley Guide 5
MUSICwestport announced most of
The 12th annual with new music currently being presents a timely statement sur-
MUSICwestport Free Outdoor recorded with multi- GRAM- rounding the repression of
Festival is Sat., Aug, 11 from 12- MY® Award-winning producer, human rights and false promis-
7 p.m. Joel Moss and CFMA Producer es in the U.S. and around the
There are some new ideas of the Year, David Gillis. globe. www.arianagillis.com
and surprises this year, includ- Freedom, the first song
ing food, stages, bands, kids released from these sessions, The Steadies
zone and more! The Steadies are a high ener-
The wandering minstrel is gy power trio from Saskatoon,
yet to be announced but will who mix pop-rock and dub-
delight, no doubt. A few more funk with rock steady and reg-
artists are still to be announced gae influences, creating their
but here is the line-up so far. own genre, "island rock". Their
newest full-length album Love
Ariana Gillis Revolution is an ode to the
The praising quotes on her band's roots and offers an elec-
site are typical of the excite- trifying collection of radio-wor-
ment Hamilton’s Ariana Gillis thy originals and festival style
was creating from the earliest party anthems. Previous releas-
stages of her career. But after es have earned the band a Top
sustaining a serious concussion 50 commercial radio hit and a
in 2015, Ariana believed that Western Canadian Music
she would never be able to Award nomination.
write and perform music again. Ever the road warriors, The
Well, she’s proving herself
wrong, as after an extended The Steadies Continued on next page Abby Stewart
period of recovery she's back
6 Rideau Valley Guide
their 2018 lineup
Steadies play upwards of 100 Greg Ball
shows each year, making them Whether it’s from behind
one of the busiest bands in the bar, from on the stage, or
Saskatchewan. just walking the streets of his
In March 2016 the band adopted hometown of
went on tour opening for Bob Kingston, Greg Ball is a keen,
Marley's legendary band The honest, and often an acerbic
Wailers, winning over large observer of the fascinating
sold-out crowds across Western character traits of the people
Canada.
The Bank Street Bonbons
around him.
Steadies' Frontman Earl For more than 20 years he
Pereira, got his rock n’ roll pedi- has used his songwriting as a
gree as a founding member of way to interpret and process
the popular Canadian band these observations. With much JSB Balfour Campbell Kick off Friday August 17,
Wide Mouth Mason. help from his tight-knit group Jamie Campbell (former 7-11pm at The Cove.
He was named one of band member and co-writer in
of talented bandmates, Ball has
Roch Voisine’s band) and Dave Jaron Freeman-Fox
Canada’s top bass players by composed his most revelatory Canadian Folk Music Award
Canadian Music Magazine and and most sonically diverse Balfour (former host of
O’Reilly’s pub Wednesday winners, The Opposite of
has been featured on MTV, album yet, (his 4th album) Everything, combine bluegrass
Muchmusic, and the Ryan night jam and MC of Stewart
“Spoiled Sunday”, due for with Indian music, African
Seacrest Show, as well as in Park Festival) share a love of a
release on May 11th on the beats with sea shanties, or
publications like Rolling Stone well crafted song and strong
Ching Music and Cadence klezmer with the blues. Now
Magazine and The National harmonies. Both local elemen-
Music labels. after 6 whirlwind years on the
Post. www.thesteadies.ca tary school principals, together
www.gregball.ca road, the band is preparing for
they play with the band Dog
Day afternoon. June 8th they the release of their followup
The Bank Street Bonbons Abby Stewart will be performing a duo album “Hoop Snakes” in 2018.
The Bank Street Bonbons is Abby may be young, but she www.theoppositeof
acoustic show on the patio.
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tures outside the traditional such a short period. From shar-
bounds of the genre. The ing the stage for a duet with
Bonbons draw upon west Hunter Hayes, Dan + Shay,
african, afrobeat, hip- hop, and Dean Brody, Dallas Smith or
1970's funk rhythms and struc- Aaron Pritchet or opening for
tures as it's main muse. With a Hunter on his Canadian tour
stellar group of musicians, the dates or completing a set at
Bonbons released their debut some of Canada's biggest music
full-length release entitled festivals, her star is on the rise.
“MOVE!” in the fall of 2017. Her versatility and passion
In a world dominated by for music shines through
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synthesized effects, they throw of her radio friendly originals, a
it all back to the raw purity of Taylor Swift or Band Perry lyric
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Rideau Valley Guide 7
Chaffey’s Lock holds a strong bond with history
The Chaffey’s Lock & Area Heritage development. They are critical to village
Society Board completed a visioning exer- vitality and many of the project elements
cise last year resulting in the development have been outlined in the Rideau Corridor
of the society’s goals and objectives for the Visitor Experience Opportunities Report
next 3 years 2018-2020.
and also in the recent Rideau Heritage
The Society’s purpose is to promote and
Route Economic Development Impact
celebrate the Heritage of Chaffey’s Lock in
a thriving community. Study.
The Chaffey’s Lock Heritage Society For more information about the
Chaffey’s Lock & Area Heritage Society
Chaffey’s Lock is along one of the
operates the Chaffey’s Lock Hall, hosts and
most scenic sections of the canal.
facilitates events for the community, oper- contact President Dave Brown at 613-359-
ates the Lockmaster’s Museum, maintains 5466.
a community website (portal) and coordi-
nates community projects.
The community projects for the
RIDEAU LAKES 326 SUNNYSIDE ROAD
upcoming three years will be focused on !
Signage, Beautification and Celebrating
! GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB WESTPORT, ONTARIO
CALL 613-273-2937 1-800-835-0570
our Heritage. Signage and wayfinding are
the best ways to inform visitors and con-
!
nect them to the community of Chaffey’s
Lock and its unique assets with the poten-
tial of increasing visitation and enhancing "Our goal is to proovide
economic impact. The beautification members, guests and nd
efforts will provide a strong sense of place
and instill community pride for residents visitors, with a chaallenging
and visitors alike. Chaffey’s Lock holds a
strong connection to its history and the golf experience in a warm
planned activities will celebrate this
authentic heritage. and friendly atmo osphere"
osphere
Signage along the Cataraqui Trail in the
Chaffey’s Lock section will be developed. !"#$%#&'()&#*&&+(,##%*%(%+'( '(-"+./#0+1(
Several small trail signs directing visitors
from Chaffey’s Locks to the 5 Cataraqui 2"'&%$(3%4&/(5067(8(90$+#:;(96 9 $)(Visitor information available
in Westport and Elgin
This summer visitors look- 4; Saturday 9:30-12:30 and
ing for local information, Sunday from 1 – 4.
public wifi access and a public Public washrooms are
washroom can find all three available and can also be
at the Welcome Centre in accessed from the side
Westport as well the Rideau entrance off the Main Street
Lakes Library in Elgin. parking lot.
Public washrooms are also
Rideau Lakes Community available in Delta at the Old
Town Hall in Portland in the
Information Centre
Chaffey’s Lock artist Eleanor Pinsonneault was on the 19th edi-
basement of the community
tion of the Rideau Lakes Studio tour last year.
Elgin Library Branch hall on Water Street and at
26 Halladay Street. lock stations.
Community information
will be on display at the
Rideau Lakes Studio and Garden branch as well as at the
Newboro, Delta, Portland and
South Elmsley branches
Westport
Welcome Centre
The Westport and Rideau
Tour Canada Day weekend which have more limited
opening hours. Wifi access is
also available as well as public
Lakes Chamber of Commerce
operates the centre daily in
June, July and August and on
Local artists are opening June 30 and Sunday, July 1,
their doors as the Rideau from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. washrooms which in the reduced hours during the
Lakes Studio Tour celebrates At some studios you will summer months are open shoulder season. A public
its 20th annual show. meet surprise guest artists outside of library hours. access computer is available.
What better way to spend Library hours are Monday, Public washrooms are avail-
who are unadvertised but are
the Canada Day Weekend 5-8; Tuesday, 1-8; Wednesday, able beginning the May long
invited by their hosts. The
than prowling the nooks and 10-4; Thursday, 1-8; Friday 1- weekend to late fall.
goal is to have more than one
crannies of the Rideau Lakes artist at a stop to make your
area and checking out the tour experience more enjoy-
gems to be found on this able. You will find paintings,
year’s Tour. candles, pottery, quilts, weav- Historic
This tour has become one
ing, woodworking, sculpture
of the most successful tours
in the area and the artists are
and jewelry for your home
and garden.
HOTEL KENNEY Since 1877
looking forward to celebrat-
ing this amazing event. The Free brochures guiding
you through the tour are World Heritage Site on the Rideau
Tour continues to attract new
artists while maintaining a available at most area stores, Waterway at Jones Falls, Elgin, Ontario
core of favorites. restaurants and welcome cen-
Located in the heart of the tres. For more information
Rideau Lakes district concen- visit our website at
trated around the villages of www.rideaulakesstudioand
Portland, Newboro and gardentour.com, call 613-272-
Chaffey's Locks, the 2018 3630 or email svallent@rip-
tour will be held on Saturday, net.com .
19th century
A romantic country inn where President Taft
once was an insider, and at a spot which
Lyndhurst
Queen Victoria’s daughter, Princess Louise,
613.928.1196
proclaimed was “by far the loveliest place in all
www.greengecko.ca
of Canada.” Truly Canada at its quiet, beautiful best.
www.hotelkenney.com
Truly unique shopping! hotelk@rideau.net
613-359-5500
Rideau Valley Guide 9Westport Heritage Festival
focusing on ancestry
This year the Westport Heritage Festival is putting its
emphasis on heritage with displays and activities at the library
on Saturday, June 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
There will be the opportunity to search your family history
through archival displays, research materials and advice.
The village archives is located in the basement of the library
where there will be heritage displays on both floors that day.
Some of the activity will be spreading to the adjacent park-
ing lot next door and the Welcome Centre including the sale
of reproductions of some of Alice Ruth Hinther’s Westport
inspired folk art, a barbecue by the Friends of Lockwood Park
Voyageur canoe rides were one of many popular attractions and the launch of Westport Arts Council’s Adirondack chairs.
at the Lyndhurst Turkey Fair.
Lyndhurst celebrates
community with Turkey Fair
September brings the forming on the outdoor
busiest and most anticipat- stages throughout the vil-
ed day of the year to lage.
Enjoy our fully licensed and
Lyndhurst when the com- An Elvis impersonator or
newly renovated clubhouse
munity’s annual Turkey Fair two traditionally makes an
attracts an estimated 5,000 appearance each year.
any time - no clubs required
people to the village. Volunteers raise funds for
Lyndhurst is famous for the event by selling num-
its stone arch bridge but it’s bered Turkey Fair buttons
the Turkey Fair, which keeps qualifying button-holders
visitors coming back. for draws of gifts through-
out the day. Proceeds
$20for 9holes, $30for 18holes
This year’s event on
Saturday, September 15 from the event are given to Memberships,GroupDiscounts,
marks the 25th anniversary groups in the community to andCouponBooksAvailable
of the event which has kept enhance their programs.
its tradition of a day of free The theme of a turkey
family fun. fair comes from a rural tra- 613.273.6463
Every year visitors return dition, which was part of www.evergreengolfcourse.com
to enjoy the free horse- village life for many years.
drawn hayrides, all-day Raising turkeys and other golf@evergreengolfcourse.com
entertainment, craft shows, fowl was a source of extra
463 Wolfe Lake Rd, R.R.2, Westport, ON K0G 1X0
an antique and classic car income for many of the Just 4 miles west of Westport on Wolfe Lake Rd.
show, boat rides, exhibits, local farmers who in late fall
yard and produce sales, and came together with buyers
more. to sell their birds.
Organizers, who have a The sale of the birds
shoestring budget, begin brought reason to congre-
each spring to organize the gate and celebrate. Spring/Fall Special
2 for 1 Green Fees with mandatory 4 for 3
day requiring the coopera- Today's turkey fair re-cap-
Valid
OfferMonday to Friday anytime fromfrom
season open
power cart rental Four golfers can play
to June
open 15 and Sept.
15 and15 to season15close. Valid for Valid
ValidMonday
Monday to
to Thursday untilthe
theend
endofofthe
the
tion and enthusiasm of vol- tures some of that excite- valid Monday to Friday anytime season for the price of three.
the 2018 season.
for theNot valid with other
Void ifpromotions. 2018
2017season.
season. Not
Not valid with other
otherpromotions.
promotions.
unteers and organizations ment and anticipation for close.
to June
Valid 2017
September
Season.
to season
detached.
Thursday until
valid with
from across the community. visitors and organizers. V id if detached
Activities start at 10 on A full schedule of events
Saturday morning and so when it becomes available 10% OFF
does the continuous live will be on their website at food purchases in the restaurant
music from a variety of www.turkeyfair.com. Valid for the 2018 season
musicians who will be per-
10 f
Rideau
f
Valley GuideDelta celebrates the season
with over 90,000 lights
Delta becomes a busy place view the sites. Parking is
Saturday nights in November available from the boat
and December when visitors launch on the park entrance
come to Lower Beverley Lake road.
Park for Celebrating the Stop by for a visit at Santa’s
Season. workshop and lakeside cot-
An evening stroll or wagon tage and leave your letter for
ride brings the pleasure of Santa. Please bring your own
seeing trees and buildings in camera for a photo with Mr.
the park all magically lit with and Mrs. Claus. Hot
over 90,000 lights.
Chocolate and donuts are
Christmas carols play
available next door.
throughout the park with var-
Meals will be available
ious festive displays being lit
for your pleasure. each evening at the United
Free wagon rides will be Church starting at 4 p.m.
Skate the Lake was held in February in 2018 as they hosted a
available throughout the park Handicapped accessible park-
contingent of Dutch skaters.
leaving from the Delta Fair ing is available on Church
grounds from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Street.
On the event days tours The festival takes place on
are also offered of the Old Saturdays: Nov. 17, 24, Dec.
Skate the Lake moves Stone Mill.
People are encouraged to
1, 8 and 15. More informa-
tion is available at www.bev-
back to January for 2019 walk throughout the park to erleylakepark.com.
Skate the Lake XIV is 10K, 25K and 50k races in
scheduled to take place the past along with curling
Saturday, Jan. 26-27, 2019. and children’s activities. For
The event, also known as updates on what’s in store
the International Big Rideau for 2019, check out
Lake Speed Skating www.portlandoutdoors.com
Marathon, will once again in advance of the event.
bring skating enthusiasts Registration opens in
together for a variety of November.
races including the popular Skate the Lake is orga-
5x1k team relay in which nized by the not for profit
participants are encouraged group Portland Outdoors on
to dress in costume. the bay of Big Rideau Lake
There have also been 5K, in Portland.
Treats to make you Smile!
Equator gourmet coffee,
tea & espresso,
coming to Small Halls
Kawartha Dairy ice cream
& frozen yogurt treats,
across the Rideau Region!
Saint Cinnamon
And Waffles of Westport!
buns,
september 13-30, 2018
Find us on Facebook, Twitter or tickets and info:
www.vanillabeans.ca to get the scoop!
Open May to October
ontariosmallhalls.com
34 Main Street, Westport
(Across from BMO)
613.402.1425
Rideau Valley Guide 11Maple syrup is king every spring
duction.
Maple Weekend During Maple Weekend,
participating maple syrup
The Ontario Maple Syrup
Producers’ Association producers demonstrate how
(OMSPA) celebrates the sweet- maple syrup is made, from
ness of the season by hosting tree to table, while inviting
the the 5th annual Maple visitors to experience the cen-
Weekend, during the first turies-old craft of maple sug-
weekend of April 2019 across aring.
Leeds, Grenville, Lanark and A list of participating
Frontenac. Maple Weekend maple syrup
This free, two-day, family- producers is available at
friendly event is the perfect w w w. m a p l e w e e k e n d . c a ,
way for visitors to take part in along with further details
a weekend activity celebrat- about specials and activities
ing Ontario’s maple syrup for visitors.
industry.
Maple Weekend
launched by the Lanark &
District Maple
was
Syrup
Delta Maple
Producers’ Association as a
pilot project in 2015, and has
Syrup Festival
The Delta community
Close to 2,000 people attend the pancake brunch during the
since evolved into a much-
welcomes visitors for the
anticipated weekend activity
two-day Delta Maple Syrup Festival every April.
52nd edition of the Delta
for families and individuals
Maple Syrup Festival in April
Continued on next page
looking to experience the best
of Ontario’s maple syrup pro-
Thur-Sat 8am-8pm 10 am to 5 pm
Sun-Wed 8am-6pm 7 Days a Week
12 Rideau Valley Guide2019, usually the third weekend. maple products from local producers. producers who are finishing off anoth-
The all day pancakes at the agricultur- The event takes place at the commu- er busy season, with many reporting a
al hall is just one reason to visit the fair- nity hall north of Hwy 7. third consecutive bumper crop where
grounds. For more in advance of the event go the sap started running as early as
In the upstairs hall crafters display to www.maberly-fair.ca. February in 2018. Producers have boil-
their wares while outside maple produc- ing and bottling to prepare the newly-
ers offer up the year’s production of designated 4 grades of syrup, as well as
maple products.
On Saturday and Sunday on the
Festival of the Maples taffy-on-ice, maple sugar, candies and
whole array of maple-flavoured condi-
The Festival of the Maples marks its
grounds, they usually have face painting, 43rd anniversary in 2019, with maple ments and concoctions.
bean bag toss, mini putt for kids and a syrup producers, business vendors, In addition to the maple syrup pro-
bouncy castle, milling demonstrations at community groups and entertainers all ducers, the festival features a wide
The Old Stone Mill and blacksmithing set to welcome spring – and thousands array of retailers, food vendors, farm
demonstrations. of visitors – to Perth the last weekend products, artisans and community and
A giant used & new book sale takes of April. charity exhibitors from 9 a.m. til 4
place in the Old Town Hall on Saturday The festival has grown in populari- p.m. The day also kicks off with a pan-
and Sunday. ty, but stayed true to its roots. The stars cake breakfast at the Perth Legion from
More information on the maple festi- of the show remain the local maple 7 to 11 a.m.
val can be found at the agricultural soci- The main stage at Herriott Street
ety website at www.deltafair.com. and Gore features live music all day.
Producers can also enter the annual
maple products competition run by
the Lanark & District Maple Syrup
Maberly Maple Producers Association. Awards will be
handed out for top producers at the
Syrup Festival festival’s main stage during the open-
ing ceremonies.
The Maberly Agricultural Society For more, go to perthchamber.com.
hosts the 27th annual Maberly Maple
Festival in April, usually on the second
Saturday.
The annual event is a celebration of
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cakes topped with syrup from Maberly
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maple baked beans and sizzling
sausages.
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Rideau Valley Guide 13Plenty of opportunity for hiking and
leading past the old lime kiln and black-
Foley Mountain and the smith's shop to the cemetery and the
Rideau Trail community’s heritage wall, looping back
to the Chaffey’s Lock Road.
The view from Spy Rock is just one The Cataraqui Trail, part of the
the conservation area offers on its 800 TransCanada Trail, is accessible at
acres of property on the Upper Rideau’s Chaffey’s from a modest parking lot 1
north shore. The area is accessible from km west of the locks across the swing
Cty. Rd. 10 north of Westport. bridge on the Opinicon Road.
More than nine kilometers of trails
form looped routes through a variety of
landscapes in the park. Rock Dunder,
One of the best loved sections of the
Rideau Trail runs through the park. Morton Hwy 15
Trailhead signs are available at the main Seven kilometers of trail for interme-
parking area and at the Interpretive diate and experienced hikers meander
Centre at the east end of the park where through the 238 acre tract which
a trail offers access through a mature for- includes over two kilometers of shoreline
est to views of the lake. Entrance fee is $6 and access to one of the most breathtak-
per car which may be paid online with ing views on the Rideau Waterway. The
the PayByPhone website or app. Season trails are located on property owned by
passes are also available. the Rideau Waterway Land Trust which
The Rideau Trail, was created in 1971, closes the property from Nov. 15 to May
goes from Ottawa to Kingston and 15 for the protection from overuse. Its
The Rideau Trail cuts through Foley
includes 387 km of marked trail operated use is also limited to daylight hours.
Mountain Conservation Area overlook-
by the Rideau Trail Association. It is An entrance fee of $10 per vehicle
ing Westport.
marked by red triangles while side trails goes towards maintenance and oversight
are marked by blue triangles. of the property. It includes a variety of
Visit www.rideautrail.org where the landscapes including exposed rocky
event schedules are updated regularly.
Chaffey’s Lock ridges, igneous rock cliffs, shallow rock
undercuts and glacial erratics, meadows
The Marion Dunn Heritage Trail offers and bare rock barrens. The passes are
Cataraqui Trail a walk to the Chaffey’s Lock Cemetery available online at Eventbrite.
The Cataraqui Trail, part of the from Chaffey's Lock Road, about 30 The entrance is across from the
TransCanada Trail, passes through metres south (towards the lock) from the Township of Rideau Lakes sign at Stanley
Chaffey's Lock, crossing over the canal Community Hall. It follows an old road Lash Lane south of Morton.
on a 1912 railway bridge. The Chaffey’s
section is one of the most scenic parts of
the abandoned CN Railway line which
runs 104 km from Strathcona near
Napanee to Smiths Falls.
The best access point near Chaffey’s
(with room for parking) is near the inter-
PADDLE BOARD RENTALS
section of Indian Lake Road and the
Opinicon Lake Road, about 1 km west of
Morning, Afternoon, Daily or Weekly
Chaffey's Lock. From there it is a pleas-
ant walk back towards Chaffey’s to the
bridge which crosses the canal just north
of the locks. The trail can also be
accessed from Hwy. 15 north of Elgin, a
site where there is ample parking, and
from Portland at Harlem and Station
Roads and on Cty. Rd, 10 north of Perth
Road Village.
The trail is available to hikers, cyclists,
and in the winter skiers and snowmobil-
ers. Its gentle gradient makes it easy to
hike, ski or cycle. For those travelling
without their own bicycle, bikes are
available for rent in Chaffey’s at Rideau
Tours.
For more about the Cataraqui Trail Pick up at: LAKE EFFECTS
including maps and access points 16 Bedford St., Westport, Ontario
cataraquitrail.ca.
613-273-7799 • www.lakefxstore.com
14 Rideau Valley Guidecycling across the Rideau region
Jones Falls Provincial Parks
Several loops can be made Three provincial parks lie
on the site including one on the Frontenac Arch and
from a trail from the main together protect close to
parking lot on Jones Falls 10,000 hectares.
Road north to the Stone Arch
Dam and down along the Frontenac Provincial Park
locks to Hotel Kenney and Frontenac Provincial Park
back to the parking lot. is a rugged landscape of 22
Another less accessible trail lakes, cliffs, wetlands, valleys
leads from the lockmasters and ponds southwest of the
station and along some rocky Westport area with its main
terrain parallel to the turning entrance at Sydenham. The
basin to the blacksmith shop. north entrance, 20 km south-
east of Westport can be
Mill Pond accessed from Devil Lake
Road to the Kingsford Dam
Conservation Area Road where there is a parking
Frontenac Provincial Park offers varied hiking trails.
lot. It provides the closest
Hwy. 15 North of Portland access to the popular 12 km
via Briton Houghton Bay Rd. Tetsmine Lake loop trail, one
Six kilometers of trails ated by the Rideau Waterway www.explorethearch.ca of a dozen looped trails which
meander through mixed Land Trust offers a number of recreation- range from Arab Lake (1.5
hardwood forest and some (http://www.rwlt.org). al trails within the territory as km) to the 21 km Slide Lake
wetland. The Lime Kiln trail The gently-graded trail is well as heritage walking and Trail.
Continued on next page
leads to the site of a kiln, part accessible by wheelchair. It is driving tours, and cycling and
of the property’s history of open May 15 to Nov. 15. paddling routes.
agricultural use which
includes a maple bush for
syrup production. Frontenac Arch
On site is a boat launch to The Frontenac Arch
Mill Pond, a kilometer long
small pond off Big Rideau
Biosphere is recognized by Celebrating Our 23rd Anniversary
the United Nations as having
Lake as well as a picnic shel- exceptional environmental
ter, parking lot and latrines. and human qualities. Five
Entrance to the area is free. eco-regions join on the arch,
a natural bridge of land run-
ning north and south joining
Sugarbush Island the Cambrian Shield to the
Sugarbush Island Walking Adirondacks.
Trail (2.8 km) is west of Elgin Trails within the Arch
on Davis Lock Road. The trail- include those in provincial
parks and on crown land,
PATIO
head is about 7 km from Hwy.
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conservation authority lands,
L ENCE BO
15. The trail leads to a view of
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land trust lands, municipally
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the Murphy Bay Wetlands
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(Opinicon Lake) and is oper- owned property as well as on
some private property.
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Rideau Valley Guide 15Parks offer miles of trails
Charleston Lake Murphy’s Point
Provincial Park Provincial Park
The main entrance is on
Cty. Rd. 3 south of Lyndhurst The 1,238 hectare park
and offers over 20 km of trail includes remnants of a mining
including short trails and the industry in Lanark County
10km Westside Trail. A trip up which exploited one of the
Blue Mountain, the highest ele-
region’s many minerals, mica.
vation in Leeds Grenville can
The Manotick Classic Boat Club returns to Westport Aug. 11.
be taken with a paddle and Tours of the mine are held reg-
hike to the trailhead or ularly from June to Labour Day.
accessed by an unopened road A number of trails run through
Antique boat show back in Westport
allowance to the south. the park including 6.5 km of
Access is on Warburton
Road from Cty. Rd. 3 to the cor- the Rideau Trail. Cross Country
ner of Blue Mountain Road ski trails are groomed in the After a 17-year absence, the Manotick Classic Boat Club
where the trail begins. park each winter. brought their annual boat show back to Westport in 2017, and
are coming back again this year.
The 43rd annual Ottawa International Antique & Classic
Chaffey’s Craft Market Boat Show will be in Westport Harbour Saturday, Aug. 11 from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The show was first held in Westport in 1991 and was here
The Chaffey’s Community is This market takes place on
gearing up for another season. five more times in the 90s until it made its last Westport
the front lawn of the Opinicon
Planning started last fall for appearance in 2001.
Dining & Resort. . After moving to Merrickville in 2002, the event returned to
music events, the Lockmasters’ For the craft market contact,
Museum exhibits, and the Manotick, where it stayed until last year, when it was held at
contact Marilyn Benn at 613- the new docks in Rideau Ferry.
annual Craft Market Aug. 4 359-5916 or Founded in 1975, the Manotick Classic Boat Club (MCBC)
from Aug. 4 from 9 a.m. to 4
marilyn.clcf1010@gmail.com. promotes the appreciation of historic, antique and classic
p.m.
For Chaffey’s Lock events boats. The over 100 members of MCBC are a group of people
“One of the keys for success
contact Gay Henniger at 613- from different backgrounds who share a common interest in
for all of our Chaffey’s Lock &
359-5706 or ghenniger@live.ca. the preservation and the enjoyment of these fine craft.
Area Heritage Society Events, is
our volunteers. We have had
many Board members, com-
mittee members and event vol-
unteers who have worked tire-
lessly for many years”, said Gay
Henniger, Event Coordinator.
This year Tricia Acton, who
has run the Craft Market for 10
years, has decided to take a rest
for a few years and it was very
difficult to fill her shoes.
However, Marilyn Benn, an
Indian Lake year-round resi-
dent and owner of The Drapery
Den stepped forward eagerly
when asked if she might be
interested.
The applications were dis-
tributed in early March and
about 70 per cent of the 50
spaces have already been
booked for the event.
This is a popular outdoor
market of high quality and
handmade art and crafts. One
of the key requirements to
becoming a vendor is that the
artist or craftsperson must be
present in the booth to answer
questions and describe their
unique approach to their work.
16 Rideau Valley GuideRideau Lake
Artists paint
the summer
The Rideau Lakes Artists’ and then stroll over (or take
Association switched things the shuttle) to the Park and
up last summer when we enjoy the many wonderful
introduced our new summer musicians at the festival.
show, Paint the Summer, at You will be able to meet
Downchild Chuck Jackson and the Hogtown All-Stars.
Algonquin College in Perth, with the artists and discuss
7 Craig Street. their ideas and inspirations
Their combined effort to while also getting to know
launch a show in a new
venue was a great success.
The College was perfect for
the dynamics of this suc-
cessful art association. Each
Blues on the Rideau
year the show supports a Some of Canada’s top Blues acts pay a monthly visit to
viewing our wonderful orig- The Cove in Westport from October through May as part of
inal paintings in oil, acrylic, local charity and this year it
is Interval House. We hope the Blues on the Rideau series.
watercolour and batik for
to have some of their repre- Many JUNO award winners and nominees have
which our Association is
sentatives on site to answer appeared over the past 12 seasons including David
well known and being
any of your queries. The Rotundo, Jack de Keyzer, Harpdog Brown, Robin Banks and
inside was like being in a
Gallery, no weather concern show will be open for your
Steve Strongman.
and lots of room to move convenience on Saturday,
The 2018-19 line-up will be posted on their site at
around and relax. July 14th and Sunday, July
www.bluesontherideau.ca.
They will again host the 15th from 10 am to 4 pm.
show, and coordinate it There is plenty of free park-
with the Town of Perth’s ing and refreshments are
ever popular Stewart Park readily available in the
Music Festival. Our popu- Town. Admission is free.
lar tradition of “People’s
For more information be
Choice” returns and will
sure to look for our
Adams Street, Westport
have a music theme for your
enjoyment. You will be able brochures in local business-
to see wonderful original es, view our website at
paintings in oil, acrylic, www.rideaulakesartists.com,
watercolour, batik, among or visit us on Facebook.
others, together with many Come say hello to these
other art forms including great artists and enjoy their
needle felting, pottery, talents in this great spacious
sculpture and alcohol inks, facility.
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Rideau Valley Guide 17Festival of Small Halls
returns for 2018
Ontario Festival of Small all shows in last year’s install-
Halls bringing big music to ment sold out. The celebra-
small, cherished places in the tion of exceptional live music
Rideau region.
The Ontario Festival of is taking place in intimate set-
Small Halls is promising to tings to enliven those authen-
ignite local stages in the tic spaces, attract visitors to
Rideau region once again this new regions and build com-
fall with a flurry of big music! munity.
Internationally-renowned
For all venues and artists,
musicians will fill the beloved
community spaces with community events and
incredible sound from Sept. meals, tickets and more infor-
13 to 30, 2018. mation, please visit
The Festival of Small Halls www.ontariosmallhalls.com;
is setting the stage to wel- stay in touch by phone at
come big name musical acts
Fred Penner played the Morton Community Hall for the 2017
to communities along the 613-402-1425, or connect
Festival of Small Halls.
Rideau, while also showcas- with the Ontario Festival of
ing great local talent. Almost Small Halls on social media.
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18 Rideau Valley GuideBluegrass in Lombardy
Victoria Day Weekend
The Lombardy Fairgrounds becomes a Bluegrass lover’s par-
adise Victoria Day weekend May 17 to May 20 with the 3rd annu-
al Eastern Ontario Bluegrass Festival.
Performances include award winning or nominated bluegrass
D
bands and musicians from the Central Canadian Bluegrass
Awards, former winners and nominees and more.
Day, evening and full day passes are available and rough camp-
Duncan’s
ing is available on site. Full information including ticket purchase
is available at www.eobluegrass.com.
"Glass Addict" Jolanda van Vliet-Noble brought her works to
the Sundance Artisan Show last year.
Sundance Artisan Festival
brings together unique artists
Celebrating its 12th year, A mixture of new and
the Sundance Artisan Show in returning exhibitors means
Maberly, brings 3,000 or more there is always something new
visitors to the grounds of the
to see for returning visitors.
Fall River Restaurant in
Maberly on Labor Day week- Exhibitors are spread along a
end, September 1-3. row at the restaurant level
The juried event brings an where a dining area features
interesting mix of artists from fine food and live musicians.
Sales & Service
the area, Quebec and farther
A whole other level of artists
afield in Ontario for a show of
quality work. can be found below that, on a
Participating artists value path parallel to the Fall River
and care for our environment below.
by utilizing as much reclaimed Hours are Saturday and
or natural materials as possible.
Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and
Blended with our local talent
this group exhibits a unique Monday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
More information is available
duncans@kingston.net
experience in originality and
design. at sundancestudio.ca.
Rideau Valley Guide 19Queen’s Biology Station open house
The Queen’s Biology Station on Lake Research at Queen's University
Opinicon welcomes the public to an open Biological Station on Lake Opinicon has
house Sunday June 24 from noon to 3 p.m. been helping unravel mysteries about local
when children and adults can learn more flora and fauna for over 60 years.
about the area’s wildlife. The station’s holdings of 5000 acres
Birds, fish, turtles, snakes and other
include six small lakes and extensive shore-
creatures are part of the mix of more than
a dozen projects scientists will be interpret- line on Lake Opinicon and Hart Lake.
ing to the public, family and friends. Presentations on Wednesday night are also
The event includes displays and demon- available for the public to attend.
strations as well as refreshments in the cen- Information on them becomes available on
tre’s dining hall. their website at https://qubs.ca/
YOur One StOp SHOp fOr Spring & Summer fun!
Featuring a huge
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•Pontoon & Fishing Boats
Paddlers lined up for the poker run at
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the 2017 Canoefest. •Personal Watercraft
and major brand name
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fishing equipment.
Includes all
Seeley’s Bay regulation equipment.
Canoefest NEW
MENU
Seeley’s Bay’s Red Canoefest returns
FRESH
CUT FRIES
Full menu including
on Saturday June 2 with a morning full
•Burgers •Sausages
of activities on and off the water begin-
•Ribs •Chicken Burgers
ning with a pancake breakfast.
and Fingers, and more.
Paddlers can join in a game of chance
on the beautiful Rideau waterway
around Seeley's Bay with a Silent Poker
Run. Paddlers fast or slow, in a team or
solo have the same chance of winning a
prize in this off-beat poker run which
GARDEN CENTRE
“Premium Plants for Georgeous Gardens”
begins at 10:00 am.
•Perennials •Fertilizers (incl. organic)
Paddlers leave and register from the
•Annuals •Pest Control Products
paddling station at Centennial Park just
off Haskin’s Point Road where there is
•Shrubs •Growing Mixtures
also parking.
•Seeds •Soils
The Kids 'n Cops event is a great way
and much more
for kids 4-14 to learn about fishing and
this year is hosted by celebrity angler
Just Fishing’s 'Big' Jim McLaughlin with
help from local police services. There
will be giveaways and prizes and the
VISIT OUR ICE CREAM SHOP
kids can enjoy a complimentary BBQ in
RAZZLES
• Soft Serve & Hand Scooped Ice Cream
Centennial Park. The fun begins at 9:00
• Floats & Milkshakes • Sundaes & Splits • Fireworks
at the public dock and runs to 11:00.
The pancake breakfast, which run
Open April to October from 8am - 8pm
from 8:00 to noon is free for those regis-
All 4 centres located at 9912 Cty. Rd. 10
tered for event and is $5 for non-partic-
613-273-7268
ipants.
at the intersection with Cty. Rd 42
Full registration information is avail-
able at www.redcanoefest.com.
20 Rideau Valley GuideAt ChaffeyʓÄÀ´¼
BOAT TOURS
GOURMET PICNICS
KAYAK
613-583-4783 PADDLEBOARD
www.rideautours.ca & BIKE RENTALS
Scheuermann Vineyard and Winery
is a family enterprise and offers a truly
fine local experience for all.
Stay a while and enjoy the view of Sand Lake,
the rolling vines, wine tastings, wine/beer
by the glass, wood-fired pizza, and wood-fired
entrees on weekend evenings.
Open Daily at 11am Victoria Day Weekend through to
Thanksgiving. Winter hours by appointment
613-449-6548
and
Tea Room
25 Church St. at Spring St.,
Westport, ON
613-273-7893
Rideau Valley Visitors’ Guide 21Perth ● Sm
●
7
●
● Maberly
Otty Lake
Lombardy
36
● 6 ● Stanleyville ●
●
10
Christie Lake
● Otter
Lake
1
●
Pike Lake
Toledo
Farren
Lake Crosby Lake
Bolingbroke
●
36 15
●
14
● ●
Big Rideau
Lake ●
Westport
Bobs Lake
Portland 8
Wolfe ●
●
Newboro
Lake
Chantry
Upper Rideau Lake
Forfar
●
42 ●
●
Burridge Philipsville
●
Crosby
●
● ●
Fermoy 42
●
Delta
● Upper
● Elgin
●
9 Athe
Beverley
Newboro Lake
Lake
Chaffeys ●
Lock
●
15
Lower
● ● Beverley
Jones Falls
Lake
Lyndhurst
Devil Lake
Sand
Char
Opinicon Lake ●
Morton
Lake
● ●
●
3
Charlesto
Lake
●
Seeleys Bay
●
Perth Road
●
Village
Dog Lake
10 15
32
● To 1000 Islands Bridge
11
●
To Kingston
Cranberry
Lake
● & U.S. Route 81
& Hwy. 401 ● To Kingston To Gananoque
Loughborough & Hwy. 401 & Hwy. 401
Lake
401 Ivy Lea
Gananoque
●
I-81
To To
ronto
Kingston
●
401
22 Rideau Valley Visitors’ Guidemiths Falls
29
●
●
Maple Shores Estates
29
● Golf & Country Club
Lake
Eloida
Lots of golf.
Brockville
ens
Enjoy our picturesque Scottish-layout 18-hole
● executive course, a short five minutes drive from
Elgin, on Lower Beverley Lake.
• an Audubon designated Cooperative Sanctuary
Program for Golf Courses property (pending),
rleston
entering its 21st season
• 18 holes typically takes
on
2 ½ hours to play
al
tre
401
• season starts early May
on
M
To
• boat over to our
welcoming 100 foot dock
• Golf carts and Clubhouse available
Call (613)213-1126 to book your game.
To find out more about the country and waterfront
lots available contact Ian at 613-808-0542
or ian@coveredbridgedev.com.
u.S.A.
United
● States
Maples Shores Estates Golf & Country Club
305 Coons Rd, Elgin, ON K0G 1E0 coveredbridgedev.com
Rideau Valley Visitors’ Guide 23A
Chaffey’s Area Lake Association (CALA)
The Chaffey’s Area Lake inherit a physically and
Association (CALA) has two emotionally healthy Rideau
member & public informa- Lakes environment that is
tion sessions planned for the same or better than that
the spring and summer of which originally attracted
2018. Everyone is welcome! us (or our ancestors) to this
CALA Executive feels that special place. CALA pro-
these presentations will be duces an online newsletter
of interest to all community quarterly to keep members
members and visitors to our and partners informed re:
fair hamlet. Lakes issues. The CALA
CALA’s first event is hap- Executive attends local Lake
pening at Chaffey’s Lock Networking meetings and
Hall (1631 Chaffey’s Lock Workshops along with rep-
Road) on Saturday May 19th resentatives from many
at 9 a.m. Please join us for a other Eastern Ontario Lakes
continental light breakfast, Associations. This provides
a social time, and a presen- an opportunity to share and
tation by two longtime local gather information to pass
fishing guides –Chuck on to members.
Acton and Bill Mather. Bill CALA also administers
and Chuck will regale you the Lake Partner Program
with fishing stories and for the Ministry of the
advice, plus explain riparian Environment for five lakes
water rights. Members will in the Chaffey’s Lock area
be admitted for free, with a and has six volunteers tak-
small fee ($5.00) at the door ing secchi readings and
for non-members. water samples once a month
Membership renewals and from May to October.
new memberships will be CALA member and water tester, Bob Lackenbauer, a summer The CALA membership is
resident on Clear Lake.
warmly welcomed. For $25.00 per year per family.
those of you who will not be For further information
able to join us but wish to about CALA, memberships,
They have ordered an arranged.
renew your membership, we or either of these two
introductory CD re: CALA is a not-for-profit,
have internet transfers set planned events for visitors
“Cottage Succession volunteer organization that
up this year. Details in your and community members,
Planning” that we will lend serves the community of the
Spring Newsletter. please contact Gay
out to members. If there is Rideau Lakes, near Chaffey’s
Their Annual General H e n n i g e r
sufficient demand for a Lock. CALA exists so that
Meeting takes place at (ghenniger@live.ca) or 613-
screening of it, that can be future generations will
Chaffey’s Lock Hall on 359-5706.
Saturday July 7 at 9 a.m. A
pancake breakfast will be
followed by a question and
answer session with Rideau
Lakes Township Mayor Ron RENT all 5 stunning lakefront cottages or just one
Holman and any other
declared candidates for pontoon rentals & ice fishing
mayor at that time. With a
municipal election this fall
year round: Weddings, family reunions, executive retreats
we felt that there may be
some issues relevant to
waterfront property owners
that the mayor should
address. Watch for updates
in “ChaffeysLocksRocks” on
Facebook.
CALA will be represented
with a booth near the annu-
al Chaffey’s Craft Market on
Aug. 4 to provide informa-
tion and membership 613 273 9193 bobslake.com
advice. We hope you will
come by and say hello!
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