AGBA Discovery Guide - Municipality of Highlands East
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AGBA Discovery Guide - Municipality of Highlands East
Discovery Guide Guide HIGHL ANDS EAST & AREA Business Directory & Area Guide 2014/15 CARDIFF • GOODERHAM • HARCOURT • IRONDALE HIGHLAND GROVE • TORY HILL • WILBERFORCE Southern edge of Algonquin Park in #myHaliburtonHighlands algonquingateway.com CottageCare_AGBA-2014_ half pg 14-03-10 4:30 PM Page 1 Rentals & Property Management Successful & Worry-Free Cottage Rentals for Owners and Guests. Phone: 705-448-1861 or 416-729-5474 Email: [email protected] www.CottageCareRentals.com Reg #50021188 Published by Box 920, Wilberforce, ON K0L 3C0 algonquingateway.com [email protected] Design by CR ST L IMAGE STUDIO.com HARCOURT, ON crystalimagestudio.com Content Management Patti Ewaschuk Linda Middleton Barbara Kraus Shelley King Ad Sales Don Critchley Owen Trefry Linda Middleton No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner without written permission from the AGBA DG Committee. AGBA Business Association 2-3 Picnic Areas & Beaches 4 Churches4 Member Business Directory 5-13 Communities Yesterday & Today 14-15, 18-19 MAP/Trails/WiFi Spots/Fuel/Restaurants/Accommodations 16-17 Historical Sites & Ghost Towns 20-22 Fishing23 Boat Launches 24 Trails25-27 Rockhounding28 Geocaching29 Hunting Seasons 29 Maple Syrup in the Highlands 30 Health & Safety/Water Testing 31 Landfill/Recycle Locations & Hours 32 MEMBER BUSINESS DIRECTORY Accommodations5-6 Automotive6 Building Supplies 6 Business Services 6-7 Contractors7-8 Fuel / Gas 8 Funeral Home 9 General Store/ Grocery 9 Health & Wellness 9-10 Manufacturers10 Marina10 Pharmacy10 Realtors10-11 Recreation11 Restaurants11 Service Group 11 Specialties12 Storage13 Summer Camps 13 Sustainable Farms/Education13 Tree Services/Firewood 13 Thanks to all of this year’s photographers and contributors: Howland Collection, Canada Science & Technology Museum, www.railwaybob.com Peterborough Airways Ltd., Tammy Donaldson, Linda Middleton, Patti Ewaschuk Thank you to our advertisers who made this publication possible. ADVERTISER INDEX 13 Oaks....................................................................... 8 Algonquin Eco-Lodge....................................12 Algonquin Resort Hotel.................................27 Algonquin Roofing...........................................31 Camp Can-Aqua................................................ 30 C. Bamford & Sons............................................ 26 Cottage Care Rentals & Property Management Inc........................................IFC Cottage Hill Furniture.....................................19 Crystal Image Studio.......................................13 Donaldson Electric.......................................... 29 Haliburton Highlands Tourism.................... 4 Harcort Sand & Gravel ..................................... 6 Harcourt Park Marina.......................................24 Harcourt Self Storage........................................ 9 Highlands Summer Festival .....................IBC Highland Timber Mart..................................IFC Magnificent Hill..................................................... 3 Municipality of Highlands East.................32 Royal Canadian Legion ................................ 28 South Algonquin Trails.................................. 25 Tamarack Lodge & Cottage Resort.......IBC The Terrace Inn.................................................. 23 Wilberforce Agricultural Fair...................... 22 Wilberforce Foodland.....................................21 Wilberforce Pharmacy...................................... 5 Wilberforce Service Centre............................ 7 While every effort has been taken to ensure accuracy, neither the Algonquin Gateway Business Association nor the design/editorial team accept responsibility for errors or omissions. 1 Welcome Much like the majestic moose, the Algonquin Gateway Business & Tourism Association covers a physical area just south of Algonquin Park in the eastern quadrant of the Haliburton Highlands, Ontario, Canada. From west to east it includes the communities of Irondale, Gooderham, Tory Hill, Wilberforce, Harcourt, Highland Grove and Cardiff. Conveniently located less than two and a half hours from the Hwy 401 corridor in several directions, making our area within easy reach. The Algonquin Gateway Business & Tourism Association was formed to promote this spectacular Ontario tourist destination and showcase the many services, events and business opportunities that are available throughout this “Gateway” to Algonquin Park. Members of the Algonquin Gateway Business & Tourism Association are proud of their community and are dedicated to improving business and tourism in the entire region. The area has and always will be a place of serenity, and calls out to many just as it did to those pioneers so many years ago. Who can deny the incredible beauty of the rolling hills, the crystal clear lakes and streams, and the clean northern air? The great outdoors beckon those who are active in canoeing, kayaking, biking, fishing and hunting, hiking or just plain walking – and let us not forget those who are content just catching a glimpse of our incredible and diverse wildlife. If you are visiting the area, plan to stay a while as there is plenty to discover. Check in at one of the comfortable accommodations, check out some unique shopping, and participate in an event or two. For up-to-date event listings, please visit www.highlandseast.ca or www.myhaliburtonhighlands.com Do as little or as much as you want – everyone is welcome in our wonderful four-season wonderland! a l g o n q uin gateway.co m 2 Discover Our Difference! More About the Association offered two sessions, Making Trackable QR Codes and Twitter for Business. The AGBA Discovery Guide has become a standing tradition that every visitor, resident and business utilizes as their go-to reference guide for business and information needs. This guide is made possible by the members of AGBA who advertise - please support them. The Algonquin Gateway Business Association is a community-based business association committed to promoting and improving the local area. The AGBA proudly promotes and supports the area and all its members. Membership is a great value and includes a listing in the business directory section of this guide, as well as the opportunity to advertise within the guide at a very reasonable discounted rate. In addition, membership includes a business listing on the AGBA website and each of the kiosks located in Gooderham, Cardiff, Wilberforce and Harcourt. An AGBA Membership also offers the opportunity to advertise on all kiosks and includes brochure/rack card space at those same kiosks. The AGBA also offers Member2Member Workshops - members teaching fellow members skills in a small, free workshop setting. This is a new venture for the association and to date AGBA has In addition to offering membership advertising opportunities and education, the AGBA also has expectations from its members. Each member is encouraged to follow the AGBA Code of Conduct and apply these principles when conducting business: Pride in AGBA & Community; Commitment to Customer Service; To Hold Necessary Credentials, Coverage(s) and Conduct to Operate Business; Commitment to Local Employment, Culture and Economic Development; Willingness to Charge Competitive Rates and to Support and Protect Our Environment. Visit our website for more details algonquingateway.com We are raising the standards of doing business and expectations throughout the entire area. In addition to plenty of useful area information such as boat launches, Free WiFi locations, fishing, rockhounding, landfill locations and hours and so much more, this guide also provides a list of member businesses categorized by your needs please support our members, you’ll be glad you did! Whether you are a business, resident or visitor, we hope you find what you need in this Discovery Guide and know that choosing a local AGBA business helps in improving the entire area. Discover Our Difference! 3 Picnic Areas & Beaches Dark Lake (Pusey) on Loop Rd and Tall Pine Rd just outside of Wilberforce a small picnic area. Glamor Lake - Glamor Lake Rd off County Rd 503 just east of Gooderham to the end (6.3 km) lovely park, beach & picnic area. Gooderham (Pine) Lake - in Gooderham swimming & picnic area. Paudash Lake North Beach - south of Hwy 118 on North Paudash Beach Rd Park, beach & picnic area. Wilbermere Lake - west of Wilberforce on County Rd 648, small beach area with dock. It is said, the Reeve of Cardiff Township would take 8 days to attend meetings in the days of horse & buggy. . . Three days of getting to Minden, two days of meetings, and the complete trip took 8 days! Just Sayin’ Churches & Ser vices Highland Grove Cardiff St. John Vianney Catholic Church 5408 Loop Rd, Highland Grove Service Tuesday 7 pm-year round Saturday 4:30 pm (4 pm in Summer) Sunday 12:30 pm (Summer) Cardiff United Church 2766 Monck Rd, Cardiff 613.339.2828 Cardiff Catholic Church 2761 Monck Rd, Cardiff 613.339.2852 Wilberforce Gooderham Wilberforce Full Gospel Church 19972 Highway 118, Wilberforce Sunday Service 6:30 pm 705.448.3494 Gooderham United Church 10744 County Rd 503, Gooderham Service Sunday 10 am Harcourt Harcourt Community Chapel 1054 Harcourt Rd, Harcourt 705.448.2273 Sunday Services 9:30 am & 11 am Wednesday 7 pm Prayer & Bible Study www.harcourtchapel.com St. Margaret’s Anglican Church 2323 Loop Rd, Wilberforce Sunday Service 11:15 am www.haliburtonanglican.org Wilberforce United Church 1084 South Wilberforce Rd, Wilberforce Sunday Service 11:30 am Visit #MyHaliburtonHighlands to experience exhilarating outdoor adventure, nature and a vibrant arts & culture scene. To keep up with all of the latest adventures, Like us on Haliburton.Highlands follow us @VisitHaliburton MyHaliburtonHighlands.com 4 Discover Our Dif ference Accommodations Algonquin Eco-Lodge Cottage Care Rentals An award winning wilderness lodge located deep in the forests of southern Algonquin Park. On a private lake and a cascading waterfall, the Lodge is a nature lovers dream. Completely “off grid”even cell phones won’t reach it. Power of the waterfall micro-hydro generators produce enough electricity to power the building and outdoor waterfront hot tub! 40km of cross country ski and horseshoe trails. Swimming, canoeing, hiking and horseback riding. We provide cottage owners with information and assistance so that your property can attract vacation guests and provide those guests with an excellent cottage life experience. Moffat Pond, Algonquin Park Robin Banerjee 905-471-9453 www.AlgonquinEcoLodge.com [email protected] Algonquin Resort Hotel 4727 Elephant Lake Road Harcourt, ON K0L 1X0 705-448-1920 John Lally www.AlgonquinResortHotel.ca [email protected] Lakeside resort, golf course, and cottage home community located on beautiful Benoir Lake. Resort offers beautifully renovated suites. On the southern edge of Algonquin Provincial Park. Cottages available starting from $199,900. with attached garage. Experience Cottage living with fractional ownership starting from $19,900. Bostonian Motel 1164 Dark Lake Road Wilberforce, ON K0L 3C0 705-448-2185 Roberta Walsh [email protected] Just outside of Wilberforce close to grocery stores, liquor store, bank, restaurant and churches. Many events, year-round fishing, swimming, boating, ATV/ Snowmobile trails, public boat launches and hiking trails. Sandy beach on Dark Lake, fire pit, horseshoe pit, donkey ball, BBQ and picnic tables. Units are fully equipped with fridge, stove, dishes, pots & pans, microwave, coffee maker, satellite TV and showers. Open year round. Box 244 Wilberforce, ON K0L 3C0 705-448-1861 Don Critchley www.CottageCareRentals.com [email protected] Pine Grove Point Campground Inc. 4445 Elephant Lake Road Harcourt, ON K0L 1X0 705-448-2387 Sharon Byng & Rob McLaren www.pinegrovepoint.com [email protected] Family oriented, all season, trailer park with services and amenities offered to the public including, a restaurant, gas station, convenience store, showers, laundromat, cottages, camping, and a lovely beach on Benoir Lake. Pine Grove Point is a popular destination for snowmobiling, hunting, ATVing, boating, fishing and hiking. The development of a new water park, open to the public, has created a lot of excitement in the area with new additions coming very season. Tamarack Lodge Cottage Resort & Art Centre 1003 English Circle Gooderham, ON K0M 1R0 Reiner Arnold www.tamaracklodge.ca [email protected] 705-559-5972 Our seasonal resort offers newly renovated, fully equipped cottages for the perfect vacation or weekend retreat. Each cottage has its own deck, outdoor eating space, BBQ. Our private beach on pristine motor-less Tamarack Lake includes umbrellas, canoes, kayaks, peddle-boat, and fire pit for our guests. Come enjoy nature – it’s where you want to be! Artists, seminar groups, corporate retreats, anglers, hunters all welcome! 5 Discover Our Dif ference Accommodations continued The Terrace Inn 1025 Dark Lake Road Wilberforce, ON K0L 3C0 705-448-9874 Alfredo & Rosa Ore 416-243-3177 www.theterraceinn.ca [email protected] Newly renovated, clean, self-catering rustic cottages on the shores of Dark Lake just outside Wilberforce. A family friendly resort with a beautiful sand beach, docks, plenty of green space, new playground and new games room for the adults. Seeking a few days on the trails of the Haliburton Highlands, look no further. Plenty of parking for your bikes, boats or ATV’s. Automotive Bruce Co. Auto Body 19573 Hwy 118 Wilberforce, ON K0L 3C0 Deb Lanktree [email protected] 705-448-9367 Repair and paint cars, boats, ATVs and pretty much anything else! Not.Just.Gas 1014 Mill Street (Hwy 503 & 507) Gooderham, ON K0M 1R0 705-447-2113 Deborah Murphy [email protected] We are a full service gas station with diesel fuel. Open 7 days from 7 – 7. We offer CAA emergency roadside assistance. Oil change, windshield fluid. Equipped for auto & small engine repair; autobody repair & restoration; tire replacement; metal fabrication. Convenience agent for Praxair. Wilberforce Service Centre 2246 Loop Road Wilberforce, ON K0L 3C0 705-448-2626 Don Bamford, Randy Robski Full Service at the pumps, regular and premium gas, diesel, coloured diesel, tire sales & service, auto repair & maintenance services, welding, oil changes and more! Authorized Bottle Return Centre for The Beer Store. Building Supplies Highland Forest Products 2827 Loop Road Wilberforce, ON K0L 3C0 Peter or Judy Pergolas www.hfpwood.com [email protected] Retailer and wholesaler of lumber and building materials and custom milling. Manufacturer of docks and supplier of dock accessories. Docks in stock or custom made in days, full line of dock accessories, cedar and pine sidings for interior and exterior including 2” log profiles and wide plank pine flooring, cedar and pressure treated for decks, fencing and landscaping, also home renovations. Check our incredible pricing! Highland Timber Mart - Harcourt & Gooderham 1004 Chester Court Harcourt, ON K0L 1X0 Bruce Smith www.timbermart.ca [email protected] Business Services Crystal Image Studio 3902 Loop Road Harcourt, ON K0L 1X0 705-448-9397 Linda Middleton www.crystalimagestudio.com [email protected] Graphic design, printing & websites. Specializing in logo design, graphic design and printing of brochures, rack cards, business cards, publications, books, websites, show booths, banners and all types of signage. Cultivating fresh ideas with passion and logic. Crystal Image Studio takes great pride in working closely with clients to develop the project in a timesensitive and cost effective manner. cell 613.334.0809 after hours 705.448.2968 All Types of Aggregate Road & Driveway Gravel Landscaping & Delivery Mulch, Topsoil & Rocks 1029 Aggregate Trail, Box 35 Downtown Harcourt, ON K0L 1X0 Residential & Commercial Property Projects 6 705-448-2268 Lumber and building supplies; hardware; docks and deck; design drawing; kitchen designs; free estimates and delivery; Air Miles Don Bamford 705.448.1785 705-457-3192 Discover Our Dif ference Lifestyle Service Dave Card Contracting Ltd. 10024 County Rd 503 Gooderham, ON K0L 1R0 Joan McCausland [email protected] 705-447-2736 Bookkeeping and Income Tax Returns. What’s Your Sign 68 Crego Street Kinmount, ON K0M 2A0 Glenn & Julie Weiler www.wysign.ca [email protected] 705-488-1818 Signs, magnetics, banners, business cards, shirts, hats Contractors Algonquin Roofing Inc. 1052 Le Roy Drive Wilberforce, ON K0L 3C0 705-448-2734 Frank Packard www.algonquinroofing.ca [email protected] With over 30 years experience we are proud to provide quality roofing services to the Haliburton Highlands and surrounding areas. Experienced in residential and commercial applications. Shingles, metal and cedar are just a few of the products we install. Skylights are our specialty. Fully insured. Certified installers. Extended warranty available. Immaculate clean up! C. Bamford & Sons 4744 Loop Road Harcourt, ON K0L 1X0 Don Bamford 705-448-2968 Cell 613-334-0809 Carson Bamford 705-448-2928 Road building and maintenance. Driveways, trails and lot clearing. Sand & Gravel Copper objects were discovered in 1951 in Harcourt at Farquhar Lake that are estimated to be at least two thousand years old. 1422 Upper Paudash Road, RR 3 Bancroft, ON K0L 1C0 613-334-1665 Dave & Sandy Card www.davecardcontracting.com [email protected] General Contractors let us organize your project from blue prints or your hand drawn designs to completion. Decks, garages, framing or completing homes and cottages and more! 39 years experience with an excellent reputation that you can trust! Registered builders with the Tarion Warranty Company and are fully insured. David Reil Contractor 10019 County Road 503 Gooderham, ON K0M 1R0 David Reil 705-447-2055 David was born and raised in Gooderham. He has been servicing Highlands East for over 20 years. He takes pride in his friendly & reasonably priced plumbing & building business. Donaldson Electric 3875 Loop Road Harcourt, ON K0L 1X0 705-448-3159 Lyle Donaldson www.donaldsonelectric.ca [email protected] ECRA/ESA Licence #7001266 Lyle has been in the electrical business over 25 years and is a licensed Master Electrician. When you hire Donaldson Electric you get the Master Electrician on every job. Professional and prompt personal service Dunford Heating & Duct Cleaning 1009 Watson Road Highland Grove, ON K0L 2A0 705-448-2096 David Dunford [email protected] Sales, service, installation, TSSA inspection & repair of oil, wood & electric furnaces, oil tanks, chimneys & chimney liners, ventilation systems & duct cleaning now available. Fully licensed & insured. Just Sayin’ FULL SERVICE AT THE PUMP • Regular & Premium Gas • Diesel • Coloured Diesel • • Tire Sales & Service • Auto Repair • Welding • • Maintenance Services • Oil Changes & more • 2246 Loop Rd, Box 359, Wilberforce, ON K0L 3C0 705.448.2626 Authorized Empty Bottle Dealer for The Beer Store 7 Discover Our Dif ference Jlake Construction Contractors continued GC Carpentry 3923 Loop Road Harcourt, ON K0L 1X0 George Callfas [email protected] 705-448-9558 Offering services in additions, renovations, interior finishing (floor, stairs and complete trim work, drywall, taping and painting), exterior finishing (wood and vinyl siding, soffit and fascia), decks and custom woodworking. Harcort Sand & Gravel 1029 Aggregate Trail Harcourt, ON K0L 1X0 Don Bamford 705-448-1785/705-448-2968 cell 613-334-0809 All Types of aggregate available as well as landscaping rocks. Delivery available. We also build retaining walls to suit your needs. Hardcore Paint & Stain 1061 Harcourt Road Harcourt, ON K0L 1X0 705-448-9603 Shawn Heasman 705-457-6682 [email protected] www.hardcorepaintandstain.com Box 1095 Bancroft, ON K0L 1C0 Jason Lake [email protected] 705-448-1626 647-857-6234 Sealed-Tite Polymer Roofing 1178 Mumford Road Wilberforce, ON K0L 3C0 Kim Lanois www.SealedTite.ca [email protected] 705-448-9692 RV & trailer roof repair. We find & stop leaks for good, guaranteed! PERFECT SOLUTION for RV’s, Cargo/Box trailers, Straight Trucks, Reefers, Horse Trailers, Utility Trailers, Cube Vans & more! Fuel /Gas Bluewave Energy 27532 Hwy 62 South, RR 1 Bancroft, ON K0L 1C0 Lynn Waugh www.bluewaveenergy.ca 613-332-3535 Local full service heating solution. Dedicated to providing the best possible service - residential & commercial heating oil, propane, responsive delivery times, 24/7 cardlock and more! Monthly Budget Payment Plan. Wide variety of high quality Shell lubricants. Serving Haliburton County, Bancroft and surrounding area since 2007. Your #1 choice for all your interior & exterior finishing needs. Not.Just.Gas InSight360 Home Inspections (See full listing under “Accommodations”) 2825 IB&O Rail Trail Tory Hill, ON K0L 2Y0 705-457-5593 Frank Salaris [email protected] www.insight360homeinspections.com Residential Inspections - Pre-Sale Inspection - Home Maintenance Inspection - WETT Inspection- Onsite Sewage System Inspection. Prospective homebuyers have a trained professional examine current & potential issues. Years of construction experience. I Provide a detailed report at completion of inspection. 8 (See full listing under “Automotive”) Pine Grove Point Campground Inc. Wilberforce Service Centre (See full listing under “Automotive”) Youngdale Fuels 162 Industrial Park Road Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0 [email protected] 705-457-2500 Since 1971 and one of the few Home Town Fuel Suppliers left. Heating oil, lubricants, diesel fuel and gasoline. We have several contractors that work with us in all areas to service our customers. Let’s discuss pricing & discounts & how we can serve you. 4wd fuel delivery, we’ll be there for you! Discover Our Dif ference Highland Meats Funeral Home M.G. Daly Funeral Home 200 Old Hastings Road Maynooth, ON K0L 2S0 613-338-3259 Mike Daly www.dalyfuneralhome.ca [email protected] Family owned and operated full service funeral home. We offer traditional services, memorial services, and private services with the option of cremation, burial, or entombment. Whatever your wishes, a unique selection of quality caskets and urns are available to suit every family‘s taste. Pre-arrangement and prepayment also available. General Store/Groceries Agnew’s General Store 2284 Loop Road Wilberforce, ON K0L 3C0 Mary Barker, Cathy Agnew www.agnews.ca [email protected] 705-448-2211 Downtown Wilberforce, family owned and operated since 1921. “Everything from Soup to Nuts”. Come and explore a true General Store. Hardware, gift section, Linkert Bakery goodies, Northern Gold Maple Syrup, Fudge Factory Fudge and “Well Preserved” Jams & Jellies. Enjoy Eileen’s Ice Cream Parlour and Mistress Mary’s Garden Shed. Geocachers, look for Geocaching supplies at the Cache Stash. Cardiff Country Store 23233 Hwy 118, Box 40 Cardiff, ON K0L 1M0 613-339-2874 Brock & Brenda Park [email protected] Grocery, produce, meat, in-store bakery and deli along with a café. LCBO & The Beer Store outlet. Gas, diesel, fishing tackle & bait. Video rentals & gifts. “Snowmobilers Welcome” Plenty of parking for cars and trailers. 1897 Garnets found in Fishtail Lake area Just Sayin’ 10124 County Road 503 Gooderham, ON K0M 1R0 Terry & Maggie Pitcher [email protected] 705-447-0129 Highest quality butcher cut fresh meat, excellent store made sausages & hamburger patties. Fabulous fresh seafood counter, best selection of fish, scallops and shrimp in Haliburton County. Local made preservative free breads, preserves and in-season fresh vegetables. High quality products and friendly personal service. Wilberforce Foodland 2763 Essonville Line Wilberforce, ON K0L 3C0 Craig & Nelly MacDonald [email protected] 705-448-2811 Grocery store, lottery, firewood, propane exchange, fresh bakery, deli, produce, fresh cut meat in-store, ice, garden centre during season. Health & Wellness Bridging Dimensions 5012 Elephant Lake Road Harcourt, ON K0L 1X0 705-448-1346 www.BridgingDimensions.ca [email protected] In the womb of Gaia’s Den, we offer holistic, earthbased approaches to self-transformation of the physical, emotional, mental & spiritual dimensions through energy work. Workshops, retreats & events. Private & group energy sessions, meditation, healing circles & Reiki. Enrich, expand & empower through Energy Work. North Star Yoga 1203 Outram Road Wilberforce, ON K0L 3C0 Nesta Falladown www.northstaryoga.ca [email protected] 705-448-1597 Yoga studio on Grace Lake focused on the study and teaching of alignment based yoga. Classes are small featuring individual attention for maximum benefit to the student. Morning & evening classes, seminars & retreats. Harcourt Self Storage visit website for unit size & prices www.DonaldsonElectric.ca Lyle Donaldson 705.448.3159 3883 Loop Road, Box 126, Harcourt, ON K0L 1X0 9 Discover Our Dif ference Health & Wellness continued Reflexology Plus 1011 Broadleaf Rd Wilberforce, ON K0L 3C0 29277 Highway 28 S,Bancroft, ON Rosemary Sullivan 647-729-1724 [email protected] www.marketingscents.com Reflexology Benefits - relaxation of mind and body. Raindrop Technique - using Young Living Essential Oils for restoring balance to the body. Vita Flex - “vitality through the reflexes” based on a complete network of reflex points that stimulate all the internal body systems. Reiki Master. Young Living Independent Distributor #1572148 Manufacturers Cottage Hill Furniture & Cabinets Inc. Shop & Showroom 4025 Loop Rd Harcourt, ON K0L 1X0 Store 165 Highland St Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0 Willy & Patti Ewaschuk www.cottagehill.ca [email protected] 705-448-9610 705-457-2277 Creative solutions for your home or cottage. Design, manufacture and install kitchens, bathroom vanities, furniture, Murphy beds, and cabinetry for all areas of the home or cottage. Work with homeowners offering personalized design solutions executed with a high degree of quality and craftsmanship rarely seen today. We use local wood whenever possible and observe environmentally responsible practices. With unlimited design potential, we truly are unique. Hyland Ice Supply A Division of Kemcroft Enterprises Ltd. 1370 Loop Road Wilberforce, ON K0L 3C0 705-448-2973 Mike Croft, Joyce Bowman www.hylandice.com [email protected] Since 1945, manufacturing and distributing high grade packaged ice from the newest, most modern Ice plant in Ontario. We also supply ice merchandising equipment. For all of your packaged ice needs. Wholesale Only. Rideau Docks Ltd. 18627 Highway 118 Tory Hill, ON K0L 2Y0 Owen & Jennifer Trefry www.rideaudocks.com [email protected] 705-243-1635 Selling floating docks, aluminium leg docks & dock accessories. We strive to build top quality docks to suit your needs and budget. We have built our reputation on our customer service. 10 Marina Harcourt Park Marina 2199 Sumcot Road Harcourt, ON K0L 1M1 705-448-2888 Ann Corrigan www.harcourtparkmarina.ca [email protected] Full service marina providing sales and repairs to marine, ATV, motorcycle and snowmobile. Your local Suzuki dealer! Two fully licensed technicians, 0pen on weekends when you need us most! Pharmacy Wilberforce Pharmacy 2165 Loop Road Wilberforce, ON K0L 3C0 Joann or Kaz [email protected] 705-448-1222 Be a part of the Wilberforce family. Have your prescriptions filled with us! It’s easy! Free medical, vitamins & herbal consultations. Weekly blister packs at no additional cost. Free medication review. Realtors Bowes & Cocks Limited, Brokerage 2284 Loop Road Wilberforce, ON K0L 3C0 Darlene Reil [email protected] 705-448-2311 705-447-2055 I have lived in this area all my life and have sold real estate for over 20 years. I have a vast knowledge of the area that I live, work & play in. Coldwell Banker Sarazen Realty Brokerage 3907 Loop Road Harcourt, ON K0L 1X0 Cheryl Bolger [email protected] 705-448-2333 Looking for your Perfect Cottage? Dream Home? Investment Property? I can help you find what you are looking for! Quality service that gets results! I can provide you with the most up-to-date Cottage Country real estate research you need to make an informed decision. John Bower Real Estate Brokerage 2279 Loop Road Wilberforce, ON K0L 3C0 John Bower www.johnbower.ca [email protected] 705-448-2321 Serving the Wilberforce area with a country style Real Estate, working hard for both clients, buyers and sellers, for over 19 years! 1884 total snowfall for Haliburton County 245.9cm Just Sayin’ Discover Our Dif ference Re/Max North Country Realty Inc., Brokerage Paradise Ridge Equestrian Centre Rick Forget, Broker [email protected] Iona Fevreau, Sales Rep [email protected] Steve Pogue, Sales Rep [email protected] Over 50 years of combined local experience. Continued commitment of providing superior customer service and knowledge of the area as well as the benefits of extensive market coverage as only RE/MAX can provide. Full service equestrian facility offering indoor and outdoor boarding, riding lessons, natural horsemanship lessons and we also host a variety of clinics and horse shows. Indoor and outdoor arenas. A beautiful paradise, offering excellent care for your equine friend! Everyone welcome! 2260 Loop Road Four Corners (Cty Rd 503 & Essonville) Wilberforce, ON K0L 3C0 705-448-2222 www.haliburtonhighlands-remax.ca Your Choice Realty Corp. 2825 IB&O Rail Trail Tory Hill, ON K0L 2Y0 Jeanette Salaris [email protected] www.jeanettesalaris.com 705-935-0885 Honest - Reliable - Professional. As a real estate professional my goal is to help make your buying or selling experience a positive one! Let me help you find whatever you are looking for; be it a home, cottage or lot. If you are looking to sell allow me to give you Recreation Greenmantle Farm Mineral Eco Tours 1984 Essonville Line Wilberforce, ON K0L 3C0 Mark & Sandra Bramham www.mineraltours.net [email protected] 705-448-3948 South Algonquin Trails 4378 Elephant Lake Road Harcourt, ON K0L 1X0 705-448-1751 Tammy Donaldson www.southalgonquintrails.com [email protected] Pony rides, half, one, two, three and four hour rides. Summer morning day camp, ages 4 - 74, overnight rides into Algonquin Eco-Lodge. Come and enjoy a unique horseback riding experience. Restaurants South Algonquin Cookhouse 3907 Loop Road Harcourt, ON K0L 1X0 705-448-2322 Cheryl Bolger [email protected] A cottage country favourite place to dine, no doubt!! Our fresh made food, famous prime rib, Sunday Brunch & our fabulous selection of appies as well as homemade pie & rice pudding, never let you down. South Algonquin Diner Non-collecting mineral tour leaders. Our mediumdifficulty tours follow well groomed trails and take about 3 hours. You will be amazed at the diversity of mineral crystals and of the flora and fauna directly connected to the underlying minerals. Gain a much better understanding of the geology here and why we are eager to protect it! Haliburton ATV Association 320 Pine Avenue Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0 Eric Christensen www.haliburtonatv.com [email protected] 1422 Upper Paudash Rd RR 3, Bancroft, ON K0L 1C0 613-335-5588 Sandy Card www.paradiseridgeequestriancentre.ca [email protected] 705-457-8780 HATVA is a not for profit organization that develops and maintains a County wide ATV recreational trail system. Our funding comes from the sale of annual and short term passes, maps, website listings and corporate sponsors. We have several organized rides in addition to working with and assisting other local groups fund raising poker rides, mud bogs, and the winter pond hockey event held in Haliburton. 2269 Loop Road Wilberforce, ON K0L 3C0 705-448-9777 Cheryl Bolger [email protected] Classic fifties style diner offering fresh made comfort food, including an all day breakfast. We specialize in a homemade thin crust pizza that can even be delivered. Fresh baked tarts, cookies and a steaming hot coffee. Service Group Royal Canadian Legion 1007 Burleigh Road Wilberforce, ON K0L 3C0 Mary Dunne [email protected] 705-448-2221 The Royal Canadian Legion is a Not-for-Profit organization and is open to the public and totally committed to serving the needs of our community. Monthly dinners, breakfasts, horseshoe tournaments; fishing derbies year round; cribbage tournaments; Turkey Shoot; Kids Rock Bass Derby; and many dances & other special events. 11 Discover Our Dif ference Specialties Dreamweaver Country Boutique 1151 Dark Lake Road Wilberforce, ON K0L 3C0 705-448-2868 Jan Simon www.dreamweaverboutique.com [email protected] Unique gift shop featuring original creations by the owner and local artists. Known for its one-of-a-kind creations. Specializing in children’s handmade clothing knit, crochet, smocking and silk ribbon embroidery. Handmade jewellery all one-of-a-kind designs. Custom work welcome. Limited Edition Catering and Gift Baskets 2821 Loop Road Wilberforce, ON K0L 3C0 Joyce Bowman Joyce [email protected] 1292 Clement Lake Road Wilberforce, ON K0L 3C0 705-448-8889 Shelley King www.puppeteria.ca [email protected] We believe puppets are a fun and effective tool for communication, teaching, self-discovery, creativity, problem-solving, social change and entertainment. We are happy to custom design a workshop for you and your group. Learn to build your own puppet, bring it to life and use it in your work and play. If you have a child in your life, call us about our magical personalized birthday party puppet show and workshop. Stonegrove Antiques 705-448-2622 I cater meals for parties, weddings, etc. I provide full set up complete with tablecloths, dishes, cutlery, etc. When I leave, everything is clean! Linkert Country Bakery 2804 Loop Road Wilberforce, ON K0L 3C0 705-448-2455 Janet Barker www.linkertcountrybakery.ca [email protected] Primarily a wholesale bakery. Specialize in fruitcake, approx. 30,000 lbs sold from Thunder Bay to Windsor. Pies and butter tarts. No formal store onsite, but always a welcome for visitors, and fruitcake is usually available to buy. 12 Puppeteria 5311 Loop Road Highland Grove, ON K0L 2A0 Brenda Bowen 705-448-2051 Joanne Burroughs 705-448-2218 [email protected] [email protected] Specializing In China & Glass - Tell us your pattern and we will help you complete your set. We also have antique dining room sets and other pieces of furniture. Open May 1 - Thanksgiving 10am-4pm daily, closed Wed. Winter months - by appointment The Tea Cosy 1312 Clement Lake Road Wilberforce, ON K0L 3C0 705-448-2030 Lynda Wootton www.theteacosy.ca [email protected] Specialty Teas/Gift Baskets/Custom Blending Over 30 teas from around the world to try! Whites Teas, such as White Champagne Raspberry; many blends of Black Teas, Rooibos Teas and Herbal Teas or Tisanes. Discover Our Dif ference Storage Harcourt Self Storage Sustainable Farming & Education Highland Maples All metal construction insulated building, in-floor radiant heat available. Units from 10’ x 10’ to 10’ x 30’ for rent on per month basis. Safe, clean, dry storage when you need it at reasonable rates. Family farm where we concentrate on the pure & simple way of food production. Pure Maple Syrup, Raw Honey, free range chickens and eggs are some of the produce we offer. 3883 Loop Road Harcourt, ON K0L 1X0 705-448-3159 Lyle Donaldson www.donaldsonelectric.ca donaldsonelectric@sympatico Summer Camps Camp Can-Aqua 503 Beaver Lake Drive Cardiff, ON K0L 1M0 613-339-2969 Andrew Martin www.canaqua.ca [email protected] Camp Can-Aqua is a summer residential camp located 20 minutes from Bancroft. We offer sleep over camp, day camp and Outdoor Education for children and youth ages -16. With over 20 activities to choose from, covering both land and water, Camp Can-Aqua is an exceptional experience for kids. Camp Eden Woods 6073 Elephant Lake Road Harcourt, ON K0L 1X0 www.campedenwoods.com Lior Gluzberg [email protected] Cindy Baumhour [email protected] Accommodation for 120 people with meal plan facilities. Children’s camp with many activities. South Algonquin Summer Camp 5426 Gelert Road Haliburton, ON Teri Lindsay 705-456-5075 www.southalgonquincamp.com [email protected] Summer horseback riding camp program for boys and girls ages 6 – 17 yrs. Day and residential programs. All about horses. Certified with the Ontario Equestrian Federation’s, Horse Facility Council. We offer camp sessions for everyone! 1247 Ojibway Road Highland Grove, ON K0L 2A0 416-899-4351 Sheldon Lewis www.highlandmaples.ca [email protected] Magnificent Hill 1258 Magnificent Road Highland Grove, ON K0L 2A0 Lea Kitler & Dee Doiron 705-448-9453 www.magnificenthill.ca [email protected] [email protected] Practicing and developing better ways to grow our food and raise our animals in a chemical free environment. Fresh fruits and vegetables in season. Experiential Learning workshops, work stays and events. Accommodations available May through October. Tree Services/Firewood 13 Oaks 5012 Elephant Lake Road Harcourt, ON K0L 1X0 Karen Warner & Rob Watson www.13oaks.ca [email protected] 705-448-3593 Seasoned firewood for sale. Free Delivery. Custom Cuts. Wood Processor for hire. We cut, split & pile a tandem load of logs in the same day at your location. Deck Washing with best cleaning results. New technology & superior equipment. Chemical free. McArthur Tree Service 10785 County Road 503 Gooderham, ON K0M 1R0 705-447-0253 Hugh McArthur - ISA Certified Arborist ON-1517A www.mcarthurtree.ca [email protected] Full service tree care company . Tree pruning, planting, removals, cabling, bracing and tree risk assessments. 13 Our Communities IRONDALE - community furthest west located on County Road 503 Irondale is one of the very earliest of Haliburton Highlands’ settlements, originally called Devil’s Creek. The settlement began in 1870 after large deposits of iron ore were discovered in the area. A general store and post office opened in 1874, a church and school quickly followed. The IB&O (Irondale, Bancroft & Ottawa) Railway was built to transport ore from the mine. In 1880 both the mill and town site were destroyed by a forest fire. In 1881 the mine was taken over by the Toronto Iron Company, who renamed the post office Irondale. By the mid 1880s Irondale had three hotels, boarding houses, two stores, two churches, a miner’s cottage and barrel factory. The mine was operational until 1900. Today Irondale is a small community with a general store, gas station and auto repair shops. Permanent and seasonal residents can be found along the highway and the banks of the quaint Burnt River. Photos Howland Collection, Canada Science & Technology Museum GOODERHAM -east of Irondale, junction of County Rd 503 and County Rd 507 The community of Gooderham, originally named Pine Lake, was founded in 1873. The lake it is nestled against was also originally named Pine Lake, now Gooderham Lake. Stories about the name change in the 1890s vary although all seem to involve the Gooderham & Worts Distillery. Gooderham’s main industries were farming and logging. The first sawmill was completed by 1875 using the waterfall between Gooderham Lake and the Irondale River. By the 1950s Gooderham was home to sawmills, three general stores, a barber shop, confectionery store, lodge and the infamous Skyline Dance Pavilion where people came for miles to dance to a live band. The IB&O railway had a station in Gooderham until the early 1960s. The present community of Gooderham offers a community centre, fire station, library, beach, post office, grocery store, butcher shop, restaurant, gas station, liquor store, and a building supply store. 14 Our Communities Train wreck on the IB&O Railway near Irondale in 1897. Howland Collection, Canada Science & Technology Museum TORY HILL - east of Gooderham, junction of County Road 503 and Hwy. 118 In the quaint hamlet of Tory Hill, one can still see the effect of the railroads on small towns in earlier days. Though the common industries of rock and wood were scattered throughout the outskirts of town, the village of Tory Hill centred itself around the railway. Originally settled in the 1870s, Tory Hill expanded once the railway came through and ran three times a week from 1893 until 1960. In those peak years the community had four general stores, a school, church, cheese factory, town hall, blacksmith shop, two saw/shingle mills and a garage. The community boomed when uranium was discover in the 1950s and three mines opened. The train whistles are no longer heard in Tory Hill but the hamlet still maintains its unique place in history. Today Tory Hill offers great access to the old railway line, now a multi-use trail network. The parkette also offers a play structure for children and parking. Stop and take a hike or just enjoy the parkette. WILBERFORCE - east of Tory Hill on Hwy. 118 then a short drive on County Road 648 (Loop Rd.) The original settlement was South Wilberforce on the shores of what is now known as Wilbermere Lake. After the development of the railway, many settlers migrated the four kilometres north to Pusey, a station on the IB&O later named Wilberforce. Much like Tory Hill, industry for Wilberforce at the time was mining and logging. The Wilberforce Lumber Company built a sawmill where the railway lay along the southern shore of Pusey Lake, now Dark Lake. In the early days Wilberforce featured a church, school, post office and store. The small town grew steadily as its new inhabitants worked in both the mines and logging camps. In 1922 the Red Cross Outpost opened in Wilberforce. It was the first Red Cross Hospital in Ontario and the first hospital of any kind in Haliburton County. In the 1950s mining and logging were both strong industries and the community continued to grow steadily. Today, Wilberforce is a vibrant community featuring a community centre, arena, municipal office, fire station, curling rink, pharmacy, gas station/garage, grocery stores, bank with ATM, LCBO, restaurant, school, library, churches, post office, Red Cross Outpost Museum, Royal Canadian Legion, realtor offices, storage units, convenience store, general store and other unique shopping opportunities. 15 POST OFFICES & POSTAL CODES Irondale - K0M 1X0 8193 County Road 503 Gooderham - K0M 1R0 1032 Gooderham St. 705.447.2410 Tory Hill - K0L 2Y0 Wilberforce - K0L 3C0 2284 Loop Rd. 705.448.2211 Harcourt - K0L 1X0 3895 Loop Rd. County Rd 648 705.448.3788 Harcourt Park - K0L 1M1 Highland Grove - K0L 2A0 Cardiff - K0L 1M0 Monck Road Bancroft - K0L 1C0 Haliburton - K0M 1S0 Maynooth - K0L 2S0 Due to the extensive number of Trails throughout the area and the constant development to the trail network, there are only a select few marked on this map. For more detail on your specific interest, please visit: southalgonquintrails.com haliburtonatv.com General Interest Multi-Use Bridge washed out on trail in 2013 can be challenging to get across the river depending on temperature and water levels. General Trail info South Algonquin Park algonquinmap.com Highlands East Trails highlandseast.ca paudashtrailblazers.on.ca algonquinecolodge.com FREE WiFi HotSpots & Libraries CARDIFF Cardiff Library, 2778 Monck Rd 613.339.2712 GOODERHAM Gooderham Library 1032 Gooderham St 705.447.3163 HARCOURT South Algonquin Cookhouse 3907 Loop Rd Algonquin Resort Hotel 4727 Elephant Lake Rd HIGHLAND GROVE Highland Grove Library 5373 Loop Rd 705.448.2652 WILBERFORCE Wilberforce Library 1101 Holmes Rd 705.448.2510 Royal Canadian Legion, 1007 Burleigh Rd Wilberforce Pharmacy, 2165 Loop Rd Municpality of Highlands East 2249 Loop Rd Agnew’s General Store 2284 Loop Rd 1617 Our Communities HARCOURT - north east of Wilberforce on the Loop - County Road 648 (Loop Rd.) Harcourt found its beginnings as a flagstop on the IB&O Railway that the railway knew as Mumford Station. One of the newer communities in the area, Harcourt was established in 1903 by the founding of its post office and a store. In 1911 a railway station was built in the hamlet of Harcourt. The community grew mostly from the lumber industry. In its early years, Harcourt was home to a lumber mill, school, community centre, store and post office. There were numerous mines in the area including a graphite mine just west of the village. The present community features a restaurant, convenience store/gas station, community centre, post office, church, building supply, storage units, and more. A mere ten minutes north of Harcourt is the south entrance to Algonquin Provincial Park and access to many Provincial Park trails, including the spectacular hiking trail to High Falls. G.W. Martin Lumber, Harcourt, photo Peterborough Airways Ltd. South Algonquin Park Area At the time of his death at age 48, Grenville Martin had assembled one of the largest hardwood operations in North America with mills throughout Ontario and markets around the world. Remnants of the mill can be seen north of Harcourt on Elephant Lake Road. Its head office building is the present-day resort on the same road. Warden Murray Fearey considered G.W. Martin to have had the most impact on the County of Haliburton of any one individual. A tragic plane crash in October 1984 ended the life of this most renowned individual. 18 Our Communities HIGHLAND GROVE - north east of Harcourt on the Loop - County Road 648 This small community is rich in beautiful landscape. It is said to have been named because it was thought to be the highest elevation in Haliburton County. Lumber was the largest industry in the area followed by farming. These hardy farmers were referred to as rock farmers due to the soil conditions. Highland Grove was home to three general stores, a cheese factory, two churches, a blacksmith shop, hotel and school, as well as the railway station. Many of its original settlers came from other now abandoned communities where the railway did not go such as Cheddar and Kidd’s Corners. Today Highland Grove features a community centre, library, museum/ genealogy resource centre, fire station, church, antique shop and a whole lot of community spirit. Be sure to check out the schoolhouse museum, especially if you are interested in genealogy. CARDIFF - furthest community to the east on Hwy 118 just off Hwy 28 Cardiff began as a mining community in 1956, thanks to its uranium deposits that were the focus of the communities economy for several years. Today Cardiff features Ontario’s largest dragonfly and many conveniences such as a school, several churches, a library, fire station, general store, gas station, community centre, public pool, Royal Canadian Legion, summer camp, maple syrup producer/equipment supplier and more. Creative Solutions for Your Home or Cottage Showroom 4025 Store w w w. c o t t a g e h i l l . c a Loop Rd, Harcourt 165 Highland St, Haliburton 70 5 . 4 57. 2 27 7 kitchen & bath • furniture & cabinetry • murphy beds 19 G h o s t To w n s Cheddar Cheddar Rd off Hwy 118 west of Cardiff Settled in 1871 as Wood’s Corners on the colonization road, New Burleigh Road. The settlement had two general stores, a post office, hotel, blacksmith shop, sawmills, two churches, and a school. In 1890 the name changed to Cheddar. Uranium was discovered in the area and in 1932 the Cheddar Mine opened 1 km south of the settlement. By 1942 the mine closed and in the 1950s new roads were built which bypassed this once well placed community. It faded quickly thereafter. Today, it is a fantastic walk on the old road through the forest that reclaimed Cheddar. Catching a glimpse of the almost swallowed stone fences, you can imagine the work that went into clearing the stones from these fields. Along the way you will see remnants of structures and pieces of a community long ago, now swallowed by the forest. One of the original buildings, the old boarding house remains and has been restored as a private seasonal Cheddar - old boarding house & stone fence 2012 residence. For more history: www.ontarioabandonedplaces.com Hotspur Bryans Road just off County Rd 503 Essonville just west of Tory Hill County Rd 4 (Essonville Line) between Founded in 1871, Hotspur was located on Wilberforce & Hwy 118 the colonization Monck Road which ran A small farming community settled in the from Lake Simcoe to the Hastings Boundary. 1870s featured a store, hotel, post office, The still-standing frame school house in school and church. The log Sunday School Hotspur was built circa 1900. There was Hall was home to the Loyal Orange Hall Lodge #1114 Essonville until the early 1900s, also a post office and large hotel beside the Burnt River. Lumbering was a mainstay for when it was relocated to Wilberforce. residents. Settlers of Essonville either farmed or worked in the nearby logging camps. There was little in the way of commercial activity. The post office and school remained until the late 1960s. The church continues to be well maintained and has been designated as a historic site. Directly across from the church is the Pioneer Cemetery, which remains in use. It is said the Kennaway Schoolhouse was moved due to a nuisance bear in the area of the school Just Sayin’ There are other Ghost Towns in the region. Many were mere stops on the IB&O Railway: Maxwells, a flagstop on the IB&O between Irondale and Gooderham; Ironsides, between Wilberforce and Harcourt; Deer Lake Village between Highland Grove & Highway 118; Hadlington, 10 km down Hadlington Rd off Hwy. 118 west of Wilberforce. Many communities started and ended with a mining operation or a sawmill. Please respect private property, including no trespassing signs or symbols during your discovery of Ghost Towns throughout the area. 20 G h o s t To w n s Kennaway North on County Rd 10 (Elephant Lake Rd) to Fishtail Lake Rd Starting out as a farming community north of Harcourt, the settlement began in the 1860s and was abandoned in the 1930s. Kennaway had a schoolhouse, grist mill, livery stable, post office and a hotel. The stagecoach ran through Kennaway on route from Haliburton to Maynooth in the late 1800s. Elephant Lake Rd./Peterson Rd. to Maynooth was rebuilt and improved by G.W. Martin Lumber Ltd. Their mill was on the York River on Elephant Lake Road. The old schoolhouse still stands, now being maintained as a hunting camp. As you drive or walk along the road, look closely: you will see remnants of old structures and cleared fields long overgrown and swallowed by vegetation. South Wilberforce Saunders Rd/South Wilberforce Rd off County Rd. 648 Once a thriving community, home to a mill, general store, post office, school and church. You can still view the United Church, originally built in 1855 in Cardiff and moved beside the school house. In 1904, the United Church log building was replaced. In the 1920s the post office and general store were converted into a dairy. Today it is a blacksmith studio (1306 South Wilberforce Rd) Remnants of the old mill’s rock configuration can still be seen in the river at the concrete bridge. WILBERFORCE DELI • BAKERY • FRESH FRUITS & VEGETABLES CUSTOM FRESH CUT MEATS IN STORE PROPANE EXCHANGE • LOTTO • FIREWOOD & ALL YOUR EVERYDAY NEEDS! Expanded Summer Hours Beside The LCBO In Wilberforce 2763 Essonville Line, Wilberforce • 705.448.2811 www.foodland.ca 21 Historical Sites Kidd Schoolhouse Museum A small collection of local artifacts, including original blackboards from the Tory Hill schoolhouse and approximately fifty local family histories. 5373 Loop Rd, Highland Grove Jane 705-448-9546 or Joanne 705-448-2218 Red Cross Outpost Museum In the heart of Wilberforce you will find this National Historic Site worth a visit. It was Ontario’s first Red Cross Hospital. Artifacts and photos depict the various decades of Red Cross nursing services between 1922 and 1963. Be sure to explore the grounds. 2314 Loop Rd, Wilberforce 705-448-2018 www.redcrossoutpost.org Essonville Church A beautiful little church built in 1888 and still maintained and used today for two special services a year, Christmas and Memorial Day - to which everyone is welcome! It can also be booked for weddings. Designated “One of the 8 Wonders of Haliburton County” 1284 County Rd, 4, Essonville Line 705-448-2760 www.essonvillechurch.org 22 G r e a t Ye a r - R o u n d F i s h i n g Escape the hustle and bustle of life and take advantage of the well over 70 lakes and rivers or streams that our area has to offer. Most water bodies have public access and are available for anyone to use. Lake trout, splake, speckled trout, rainbow trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, ling, perch, pickerel, pike and muskie are just some of the fish in the area. Accommodations, marinas, boat rentals, bait & tackle, ice hut rentals, restaurants, gas stations… everything the angler needs is located right here as well. Several tournaments take place throughout the year for various species of fish. There are even rock bass derbies for children and the young at heart. While we can’t guarantee you’ll catch a lot of fish, we know you’ll have an enjoyable experience. See events listings www.highlandseast.ca The Municipality of Highlands East is currently working with the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, Ministry of Natural Resources, and local hatcheries to ensure the highest quality of our lakes and fisheries. Angler diaries have been developed and distributed throughout the Municipality as well as an online form at www.highlandseast.ca/article/highlands-east-lake-project-anglers-diary. Please fill out the angler diaries and return them to assist in the management of our lakes and fisheries in an ecologically sustainable manner. Our goal is to ensure the enjoyment of our lakes and fish for present and future generations. Newly Renovated Cottage Resort near Wilberforce on the shores of Dark Lake [email protected] 705.448.9874 1025 Dark Lake Road, Box 277, Wilberforce, Ontario, Canada K0L 3C0 Perfect Place for the Whole Family or 416.243.3177 TheTerraceInn.ca 23 Boat Launches With so many lakes in our region, these are only some of the places you can launch small watercraft. Launches are intended for small boats, canoes and kayaks and often have limited turning space and little or no parking. Benoir Lake 4445 Elephant Lake Rd Pinegrove Point Campground - $10 user fee Billings Lake Billings Lake Rd, Gooderham or Glamor Lake Rd to East Wolf Lake Rd Centre Lake Hwy 118 west of Cardiff Contau Lake Contau Lake Rd, Gooderham Cope Lake end of Cope Lake Rd from Loop Rd west of Harcourt take Mumford Rd Dark (Pusey) Lake 2318 Loop Road County Rd 648, Wilberforce Deer Lake at end of Deer Lake Rd off Loop Rd south of Highland Grove Elephant Lake Public Boat Launch 5809 Elephant Lake Rd minimal parking or 5818 Elephant Lake Rd, Silver Springs Cottage Resort w/parking - $10 user fee Farquhar Lake Buxton Rd off Loop Rd between Wilberforce & Harcourt Grace River/Lake Burleigh Rd north off Loop Rd access both Dark Lake & Grace Lake from this launch Jordan Lake South Baptiste Lake Rd Highland Grove Kingscote Lake South Algonquin Park Kingscote Lake Rd off Elephant Lake Rd (Provincial Park Pass required, Pinegrove Point) Access Algonquin Park interior by canoe or kayak from this launch. Motor size limit. Lots of parking & washrooms. Monck Lake Hwy 118 or Loop Rd to Monck Lake Rd Turn on Kinnear Rd Paudash Lake Lewis Drive off Dyno Rd south of Cardiff North Bay North Bay Beach Rd off Hwy 118 west of Cardiff Inlet Bay Ridge Rd south of Cardiff Lewis Drive off Dyno Rd south of Cardiff Fishtail Lake end of Fishtail Lake Rd off Elephant Lake Rd Gooderham (Pine) Lake County 503 west of Gooderham to County Rd 3 to Pine Lake Rd Glamor Lake 2297 Glamor Lake Rd off County Rd 503 just east of Gooderham Salerno Lake 2218 Salerno Lake Rd off Irondale Rd Wilbermere Lake Loop Rd & Earles Rd or Loop Rd & South Wilberforce Rd Fully Licensed Technician Repairs to All Makes & Models Mobile Service Available Your Full Service Suzuki Dealer! 705.448.2888 24 We carry Weeres Pontoons, Suzuki outboards and ATV’s, Tohatsu outboards, Bertrand Docks, CF Moto UTV’s and ATV’s and are your Volvo Penta service centre. Sales location in Wilberforce this summer! www.harcourtparkmarina.ca Tr a i l s Adventure Year Round Multi-Use Trails There are so many beautiful trails and old roads to enjoy we could not attempt to list them all here. These are simply a few favourites. Enjoy this video trail ride South Algonquin Trails Prospector Trail Loop 1 Harcourt - Wilberforce Hiking/Cycling Rating Easy see map page 16-17 This diverse trail has trailheads with parking in both Harcourt and Wilberforce. Just outside of Harcourt there is a lovely wetland full of wildlife. Stand quietly here and you are sure to hear a beaver gnawing at wood, a moose gobbling up lily pads or other wildlife going about their daily life in the wetland. The Wilberforce end offers interesting rockcuts along Burleigh Road. This trails utilizes old railway trails as well as quiet rural roads and back streets of the two hamlets it connects. It passes long abandoned mines, the Harcourt Graphite Mine, Dwyer, Schickler, Tripp and Clark mines. Explore the rockcuts along your way for Black Tourmaline, Blue Apetite and Deep Purple Flourite. Follow the trail markers. For more information on this trail www.highlandseast.ca or pick up the trail brochure. IB&O Rail Trail Wilberforce - Tory Hill & Beyond Hiking/Cycling Rating Easy see map page 16-17 Trailhead on Farr Road just off Essonville Line. The trail follows the edge of a lively wetland with plenty of wildlife. You may hear an Eastern Bittern singing just at sunset. The rock cuts along this trail offer great mineral specimens as well as some tiny creatures. The trail continues over Esson Creek through wetlands and tranquil forest and comes out at Tory Hill. No loop on this trail - you need to turn around and enjoy everything with a fresh new view back to Farr Road. You may find what made those tracks on the way back if you are very quiet. The trail does continue past Tory Hill and become the Homesteader Trail Loop. 2 25 Tr a i l s Groomed X-Country Ski & Snowshoeing Trails The Homesteader Trail Loop Harcourt - Wilberforce Hiking/Cycling Rating Easy/ Moderate and .5km Challenging see map page 16-17 From the Tory Hill parkette head west on Hwy 118 to Gibson Rd. Turn left, follow Gibson Rd to the end where it becomes Wildcat Trail–a little challenging in spots. You’ll come out at Glamor Lake Rd. Turn right to go to the Glamor Lake Park - great for a picnic or swim. On return, go back down Glamor Lake Rd catch the IB&O Rail Trail back to Tory Hill or the trail to MacDuff Rd through to Bryans Rd, Lees Rd, Cordova Rd and back onto the rail trail just west of Tory Hill. You can also enter this trail at Glamor Lake Park. Both entrances have parking, picnic area and washrooms. highlandseast.ca or pick up the brochure. 3 Haliburton ATV Trails Gooderham Trail T3.7 Connects Haliburton Rail Trail & County Rd 3 North access, Koshlong Lake Rd and Koshlong Dam Rd Wolfe Lake T3.8 Loops off Gooderham Trail just north of County Rd 3 south of Telephone Bay Rd and connects back to the T3.7 trail Hadlington Road Area T4.4 This Deep Woods Trail connects Eels Lake with Hwy 118 in the local of Eels Creek Visit haliburtonatv.com for a complete list of trails 4 Algonquin Eco-Lodge see map page 16-17 offers 60 km of groomed & wilderness cross country skiing trails inside South Algonquin Provincial Park - just past 3658 Elephant Lake Rd north of Harcourt. Also offers three dedicated snowshoe trails or the opportunity to cut your own through the wilderness. Donation box at the gate for the trail groomers. algonquinecolodge.com Silent Lake Provincial Park 37 km of groomed cross country ski trails. Fee to use 613-339-2807 Hwy 28 Paudash. Snowmobiling paudashtrailblazers.on.ca 1-800-385-8644 Staging Areas Locations to park your vehicle and trailer. Paudash Trailblazers Clubhouse 10040 Hwy 28, Apsley Dyno Road Just north of Hwy 28 at Dyno Rd & Bolton Point Drive Cardiff Country Store 23233 Hwy 118, Cardiff Harcourt Community Centre Community Centre Rd, Harcourt Lloyd Watson Centre Loop Rd Wilberforce Tory Hill at Hwy 118 & 503 Gooderham Billings Lake Rd & County Rd 503 or LCBO Gooderham at County Rd 503/507 C. Bamford & Sons Don Bamford Road Building, Grading & Maintenance Driveways & Trails • Lot Layout & Clearing Sand & Gravel • Bulldozing & Excavating Basements & Trenching 4744 Loop Road, Box 35, Harcourt, ON K0L 1X0 26 705.448.2968 cell 613.334.0809 Carson Bamford 705.448.2928 Tr a i l s Byers Lake Trail Mountain Biking, Equestrian & Hiking (Bike 1 hr - each way) 7 km trail rated easy for the first 4 km although a lot of uphills and some wet areas. Open to bikes June to Thanksgiving. Trail starts from High Falls parking. 6 Gut Rapids Spur Hiking only (10 min) A hiking trail 4 km up the Byers Lake Trail. It is worth hiking the 4 km to the trailhead. If you biked to this point, leave your bike at the intersection and walk in to see where the York River flows through a narrow canyon. The trail is designed to be walked clockwise (stay left at first intersection). South Algonquin Provincial Park algonquinmap.com Beautiful, detailed maps of the roads, trails, fish and more in South Algonquin. Purchase or download all or the portions you require. High Falls Trail 5 Hiking (30 min one way) see map page 16-17 Stunning view! Easy walk to the base of the falls then the footing gets a little more difficult. Provincial Park Day pass required, available at Pinegrove Point Campground Trail head parking lot 2 km east of Kingscote Lake Rd (& Pinegrove Video of Point) on Elephant High Falls Lake Rd. South Algonquin Park Trails Cycling, Equestrian & Hiking Enter at the Algonquin Eco-Lodge just north of the old lumber mill on Elephant Lake Rd. Stay to the left on dirt road (not on the trail) to parking area and park gate. Walk around the gate onto the logging road. Numerous trails shoot off the main road with lakes, rivers and streams, lookouts and wildlife galore such as deer, moose and wolves. Check with Pinegrove Point Campground or South Algonquin Trails for an “Algonquin South” booklet for more detail on the numerous trails. 4 Silent Lake Provincial Park Hiking Hwy 28 near Paudash. Scen ic 9 Golf Hole Cou rse 4727 Elephant Lake Road, Harcourt, ON Like Us www.AlgonquinResortHotel.ca 19 Beautifully Renovated Suites Cozy Restaurant/Pub Join us Friday Nights throughout the Summer for WING NIGHT 705.448.1920 27 Ro ck hounder ’s Paradise Unleash your inner Rockhound at a local mineral collection site! The Municipality of Highlands East is proud to be the first Municipality in Ontario to secure public mineral collecting sites allowing everyone the opportunity to get outside and appreciate nature in a new and exciting way. Use of municipal collection sites is FREE and we encourage everyone to get out, enjoy the fresh air and beautiful scenery while finding their inner Rockhound. Hobby Mineral Collecting is a fun pursuit enjoyed by people of all ages, the perfect event for a family outing. Adults and children alike will delight in the chance to dig for buried treasure, get hands-on with the unique geology that defines the Highlands region, and bring home colourful gems of your very own! Our area is world famous for fine specimens of green apatite, deep purple fluorite, large crystals of mica, tremolite, zircon, titanite, feldspar, and several rare and unusual species like fluororichterite, and stillwellite. Our sites are FREE to use but you must obtain a permit from the Highlands East Municipal office or Agnew’s General Store in Wilberforce. Once you sign the waiver you will receive directions to the sites, and permission to collect at our sites. Schickler Fluorite Occurrence This site was explored for fluorite in the earlyto-mid 1900s, and you can still easily find gemmy fluorite in colours ranging from colourless to rose-red to deep amethyst purple in white calcite on the rock piles. Associated with fluorite in the calcite are hexagonal crystals of red/green apatite, yellow scapolite, buff coloured feldspar, and green pyroxene. Desmont Mine (Homer Yellowknife Prospect) Here one can find beautiful and unusual mineral specimens. This has been a popular rockhound destination for hexagonal plates of silvery molybdenite, emerald green diopside, and the rare mineral stillwellite These and other minerals are found in orange and white calcite. Gibsons Road East Occurrence (Titanite Hill) This occurrence offers a series of calcite veins carrying large crystals of gem green apatite, buff coloured feldspar, lustrous brown titanite, and black fluororichterite. Easily accessible, and the reward is often great. You will see where other collectors have uncovered parts of these veins, showing you where and how these minerals occur. From there you can pick through what has been left behind, or dig around to find a new vein! Bear Lake Diggings While still in Highlands East, this site is maintained as a public collecting site by the Bancroft & District Chamber of Commerce. Here you will find material similar to that at the Gibsons Road East Occurrence, but crystals can be much larger – apatite crystals over one foot in length have been found recently! Permits are only available from the Bancroft Chamber of Commerce. Permission to Collect and map to the sites Municipality of Highlands East (open weekdays only)- 2249 Loop Rd, Wilberforce www.highlandseast.ca or 705.448.2981 Agnews General Store 2284 Loop Rd, Wilberforce 705.448.2211 Wilberforce Branch 624 Our mission is to serve veterans, which includes serving military and RCMP members and their families, to promote Remembrance and to serve our communities and our country. www.legion.ca 705.448.2221 1007 Burleigh Road, Box 171, Wilberforce, ON K0L 3C0 28 [email protected] Geocaching Treasure Hunting with a High-Tech Twist Geocaching (pronounced Geo-Cashing) is a family oriented game played with a GPS receiver. Individuals known as Geocachers hide small containers holding a logbook and assorted trinkets, and post the location of the hidden caches as longitude and latitude coordinates on the International website www.geocaching.com Fellow geocachers visit the website, type in the name of the town (or the postal code-see map) of where they would like to play the game. From a long list of hidden caches, geocachers choose the ones that appeal to them based on level of difficulty, type of cache and uniqueness. They then enter the coordinates into their own GPS and set off to find the hidden treasures. Once found, players log their visit in the notebook and exchange items. It’s these items that turn the cache into a true treasure hunt. You never know what the previous geocacher has left there for the next person to find. The game appeals to young, old and everyone in between because participants choose their level of difficulty and go at their own pace. Enhance your Geocaching experience with a visit to the Capital!! GeocachingCapitalofCanada.com Hunting Seasons Hunting is allowed on most Crown Land, some private properties and some municipal/ county forests. Anyone using the forest should be aware of the Hunting Seasons and take every precaution to stay visible. We recommend anyone walking, running or biking on the trails or roadways throughout our area during any hunting season wear a Hunter Orange vest, jacket or hat. Ensure your pets also wear a brightly coloured blanket, large bandana or T-shirt. Be more cautious near dawn and dusk when colours such as red and green appear brownish. Avoid wearing white as it can resemble a deer’s tail through the forest. Throughout the AGBA area there are three Wildlife Management Areas 56, 57 & 60. Seasons are not always the same in the three areas. Please consult the MNR website for Small Game, Migratory Bird and nearby Elk Hunting seasons. TURKEY SEASON: Area 60 - Last Monday in April (no season in 56, 57) BLACK BEAR SEASON: Area 56, 57 & 60 - Firearm Season Sept. 1st - Nov. 30st MOOSE SEASON: Area 56, 57 & 60 Firearm Season proposed Oct. 20th, 2014 for 1 week Area 57 - Archery Season Oct. 6th, 2014 DEER SEASON: Area 56, 57 & 60 proposed Archery Season starts 1st day in Oct. Area 56, 57 & 60 - Firearm Season opens 1st Monday in Nov. for 2 weeks This is intended only as a guide For more information visit www.mnr.gov.on.ca 29 F u n -T i m e M a p l e Sy r u p S e a s o n Making maple syrup can be a fun pastime for the whole family. You need hard maple trees, which are best identified in the fall by their leaf shape and gold to red colour. Trees with all crimson red leaves tend to be soft maple and are not desirable. The tree girth at breast height must be at least 9” for one tap, 14” for two taps, 18” for three, 24” for four. Bushy open trees yield a sweeter sap than small crown bush trees. Our 35 taps average 50 litres per run, which yields approximately 1-½ litres of syrup. For sap to run, the ideal temperature is -3 at night and +4 in the daytime. Usually we start 15th-20th of March and end 15th to 20th of April. To tap a tree, you use metal spiles and cans with lids or plastic spiles with tubing and collection buckets. All equipment should be food-grade. Most spiles require a 7/16” drill bit, drilled approximately 3” into the tree in a slightly upward direction. The spiles are driven lightly until a solid sound is heard. If driven too hard, the hole will split and leak. To make 1 litre of syrup, you have to boil 35-40 litres of sap. Boiling vessels should be stainless steel - not galvanized or aluminium, as they impart bad flavours and dangerous chemicals. Heat sources can be wood, electric, or gas. We use two propane gas burners with stainless steel pans. A good source for the equipment and advice is Camp Can-Aqua in Cardiff. It takes us 3 hours to boil 40 litres of sap. We finish indoors on our electric stove. To bring it to syrup, the boiling point should be 7° above the boiling point of water, at current atmosphere. A syrup thermometer set in boiling water works best for determining your boiling point. Once you reach the desired temperature, the syrup needs to be poured through a syrup filter to remove the nitre and clarify. Pour into jars while the syrup is still hot and seal immediately, it will keep indefinitely or keep it in the freezer - it will not freeze solid. Willy Ewaschuk, Maple Syrup Hobbyist - AGBA member, owner of Cottage Hill Furniture & Cabinets Can-Aqua Pure Maple Syrup The way pure maple syrup should taste Available in stores throughout Haliburton & Bancroft Maple Syrup Equipment Sales We carry a full line of Dominion & Grimm Maple Syrup Equipment. Everything for the beginner, hobbyist or professional producer. We have the expertise to get you started and keep you going. 503 Beaver Lake Drive Box 70, Cardiff ON Canada K0L 1M0 30 613.339.2969 Health & Safet y Haliburton Highlands Health Services 7199 Gelert Road Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0 705-457-1392 Haliburton Family Medical Centre 7217 Gelert, Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0 705.457.1212 QHC North Hastings Hospital 1-H Manor Lane Bancroft, ON K0L 1C0 613-332-2825 Telehealthcare Ontario 1-866-797-0000 24 hours/7 days a week FOR EMERGENCY CALL 9-1-1 You will be asked Police, Fire or Ambulance? State clearly which you require Stay on the line and follow instructions from the 9-1-1 operator Haliburton Veterinarian Service 1014 Peninsula, Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0 705-457-2087 Faraday Animal Hospital Hwy. 28, Bancroft, ON K0L 1C0 613-332-1334 W a t e r Te s t i n g How often do I need to test? Test at least 3 times a year What will the Provincial Lab routinely test for? Bacteria: Total Coliform and E. coli. Total Coliform Coliform bacteria are present in animal waste, but are also found in soil and vegetation, which may mean that rainwater and run-off is getting into your well. E. coli E. coli bacteria are only found in the intestinal contents of all animals, including birds and humans. The presence of E. coli bacteria in your well indicates that there is some fecal contamination which may cause disease. Testing procedure: Obtain a 200 ml sample bottle from your local Health Unit or from Highlands East Municipal office, Wilberforce. Well Water Testing Drop-off Highlands East Municipal Office 2249 Loop Road, Wilberforce Spring & Summer Monday or Wednesday from 9 am to noon Haliburton County HKPR District Health Unit 191 Highland Street, Unit 301, Haliburton Spring & Summer Mon. to Thurs. from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Statutory holidays call the office first at 705-457-139, drop-off times may change Your Home's First Line of Defense FRANK PACKARD 1.866.773-ROOF [email protected] www.algonquinroofing.ca 705.448.2734 Serving Haliburton County for Over 30 Years Guaranteed Quality Workmanship • Fully Insured • Free Estimates & Roof Analysis RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL 31 Landfill / Recycle Cardiff Hwy 118 5 minutes from Cardiff Summer Hours: (Wednesday before July 1st to the Monday Labour Day Weekend) Wednesday 2 pm - 4 pm Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 6 pm Open statutory holiday Mondays Winter Hours: (Sat. after Labour Day Weekend) Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 4 pm Gooderham McColl’s Road Transfer Station for Household Waste only. Other items - Monmouth Landfill in Tory Hill. Summer Hours: (Saturday prior to Victoria Day) Monday, Wednesday Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 6 pm Open Statutory Holiday Mondays Winter Hours: (Saturday after Thanksgiving) Monday & Wednesday Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 4:30 pm Open Statutory Holiday Mondays Irondale Summer Hours: (May 1 to September 30) Saturday & Wednesday 8 am - Noon Sunday & Holiday Monday 2 pm - 6 pm Winter Hours: (October 1 to April 30) Saturday & Wednesday 8 am - Noon Sunday & Holiday Monday Noon - 4 pm Hwy 28 south of Eels Lake Landing sign Summer Hours: (Friday prior to Victoria Day) Monday, Tuesday Friday & Saturday 10 am - 5:30 pm Sunday 10 am - 8 pm Long weekend Sunday 10 am - 5:30 pm Long weekend Monday 10 am - 8 pm Winter Hours: (Last Monday of September) Monday, Friday, Sunday 9 am - 4 pm Tory Hill Hwy 118 between Wilberforce & Tory Hill Summer Hours: (Saturday prior to Victoria Day) Monday, Wednesday Saturday 10 am - 6 pm Sunday 10 am - 8 pm Long weekend Sunday 10 am - 6 pm Long weekend Monday 10 am - 8 pm Winter Hours: (Saturday after Thanksgiving) Monday, Wednesday Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 4:30 pm Open Statutory Holiday Mondays Mumford Road Mumford Rd south of Loop Rd Summer Hours: (Friday before Victoria Day Weekend) Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday 10 am- 6 pm Winter Hours: (Last Monday in September) Saturday & Tuesday 9 am - 4 pm Harcourt 1123 Packard Rd off Elephant Lake Rd just north of Loop Rd Summer Hours: (May 1 - September 30) Tuesday & Friday 8 am- Noon Wednesday 8 am - 5 pm Saturday 10 am - 5 pm Sunday & Holiday Mondays 10 am - 8 pm Winter Hours: (October 1 - April 30) Tuesday & Thursday Noon - 5 pm Sunday & Holiday Mondays Noon - 5 pm NOTE: Accepting Scrap TIRES and Electronics (e-waste) FREE for recycling at Harcourt site. Please check website for your Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Always bring your Landfill Card with you. Transparent bags are mandatory for household garbage. Information subject to change without notice. For updates visit your municipal website. www.highlandseast.ca www.dysartetal.ca www.mindenhills.ca 705.448.2981 32 Enjoy Nature - It’s where you want to be! Cozy Cottages • Outdoor Fun • Great Activities • Rest & Relaxation Tamarack Lodge - for whatever discovering the Highlands means to you! 705.559.5972 Tamarack Lake, Gooderham, ON www.tamaracklodge.ca Performances June 30th to August 7th Tickets Available Online June 30 July 4, 9-11 July 6-8 July 14-18, 23-25 July 20-22 July 28 August 1, 5-7 Performances June 30th to August 7th visit website For Tickets or More Information 705.457.9933 Order tickets online Toll Free 855.457.9933 www.highlandssummerfestival.on.ca adventure seekers . . . welcome!! a l g o n quin gateway.co m Discover Our Difference!