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8THE LAST RADIO BEACON ON THE BAYFrom the east side of Georgian Bay there remains just one lonely shortwave sentinel ... and it’s known worldwide.

14 DARK WATERSMovie thriller fi lmed on Georgian Bay, theperfect backdrop for this suspenseful tale.

28 GOLF 2016We visit some local golf courses and discover what makes their highlight holes enjoyable challenges.

41ATVS 2016Side-by-sides do more than just go anywhere – they let you bring a friend ... and all your stuff!

64 GOOD EATSWith the unoffi cial start of summer comes indulging on great sandwiches and burgers in our area.

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Beacons of the past8

Your favourite holes to golf28

Maple Lake privacy46

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Movie thriller shot here14

Get grilling!68

23INTO THE WILDWild violets are beautiful – but also valuable for the egg-laying Great Spangled Fritillary butterfl y.

26LOCAL FINDS“Take it outside” – refresh your deck or patio.

36BOAT REVIEWThe Crownline Eclipse E4 XS offers versatile layout and comfortable amenities, with outboard power.

46SHOWCASEPost-and-beam cottage rises for spectacular views.

58TRAVELNewfoundland: it’s for the birds ... whales and ’bergs.

60ARTSCENEAuthors who are inspired by our land visit Parry Sound for special appearance.

62OUT THEREIncredible, edible wild leeks.

68SIMPLE AND DELICIOUSCedar plank salmon with stone fruit salsa.

73VINTAGE SELECTIONSExpand your wine horizons.

78EVENTSMark these on your early summer to-do list!

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EDITOR’S NOTES


BEAUTIFUL VISTASMaple Lake post and beam retreat

May 2016

A bite of summer

Cedar plank salmon, burgers and sandwiches!

The last radio beaconShortwave source gives Bay worldwide attention

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on our CoVerBeautiful post and beam retreat sees owners enjoying their privacy and a great view on the shores of Maple Lake. See story, page 46. (Photo by Dave Opavsky)

Leaping towards summerJACK TYNAN

Spring is a season of rituals. It begins with a sort of euphoria. Released from winter, frogs sing, plants thrust through the soil, bees forage, birds chirp, rivers and creeks rush over their banks …

Sitting on the edge of a marshy pond with a semi-spontaneous picnic lunch on the fi rst truly warm day, something we can only do briefl y between the end of the winter and the beginning of bug season, my partner and I heard a patterned rustle in the forest leaves behind us. There was a rhythm to it, growing a little bit clearer with each beat. Something was coming.

Turning, we spotted a green frog, leaping out of the forest on a mission – hopping without hesitation, joyfully it seemed, from somewhere in the trees until it reached the pond, and leapt into the cold water. Then we heard more rustling, and behind us another frog appeared, and made its own rhythmic path through dried leaves to the pond. Over the course of about 30 minutes, fi ve frogs emerged in what looked like a sort of migration. We could have sworn they were smiling as they fl ew into the water. During that same sit, we watched pairs of geese, a pair of swans, a beaver, ducks, a turtle – suddenly there, in a spot where only footprints in the snow indicated any signs of life a few weeks earlier.

Alongside nature’s sudden reawakening, we also rush into spring. On the fi rst truly

warm day, everyone is outside. En masse, we’re lighting barbecues, gleefully doing yard work, throwing baseballs with the kids, going for walks, jogs and bicycle rides, cleaning the car and fi lling local restaurant patios – generally basking in the warmth of the sun we missed so much.

Easing into spring and summer isn’t really a thing. We don’t ease into it at. Like those frogs, we leap into it. And the rituals, based on a mix of simple gratefulness – we survived another cold one – and a sort of nostalgia built over months spent indoors, are important to us.

There’s a sense of romance, energy and excitement at this time of year.

At the North Star offi ce, as we assemble Parry Sound Sideroads and Shorelines, our May edition is part of that spring ritual.

For this edition, we’re writing about golf courses, butterfl ies, Georgian Bay beacons and burgers. We’re exploring a unique cottage, looking at the latest in boats and ATVs, and talking about wildfl owers and leeks.

Just like sitting on the edge of that marshy pond, watching the frogs emerge, the May magazine is a chance to embrace the signs of an approaching summer, all at once, and feel a sort of rush. Enjoy this issue. We hope you feel it to.

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THE LAST RADIO BEACON

ON THE BAYThe long-ago voices of Georgian Bay have been silenced … or have they? From the east side of Georgian Bay there remains just one lonely shortwave sentinel.

by ian baineS


opposite page: Western island lighthouse, with the remains of the radio tower behind. The Western islands are 25

kilometres due west from Kah-She island.

above: Starvation Bay at night. The beacon antenna wires are visible.

(Photos by ian Baines)

Navigation has always been a diffi cult thing on Georgian Bay. As long as there have been ships, there have

been shipwrecks. Vessels lost in the fog, pitch black nights or driving snow often end up on the jagged rocks that line the shores and ring the Thirty Thousand Islands that we call home. As sailing vessels gave way to steamships and cargos and passenger lists grew, the cost in human lives and property became truly staggering. Of the 15,000 commercial vessels that have plied the Great Lakes throughout history is it estimated that about 4,000 are still there. On the bottom.

Government stepped in and built a chain of lighthouses starting in the early 1800s – most of which still stand as proud guardians of safe shipping lanes. The lighthouse keepers who kept the sperm oil lamps lit or the kerosene wicks trimmed are now gone. Technology has replaced them with

solar-powered, automated lamps that fl ash their location over the water from dusk to dawn. And who has not been mesmerized by the sweeping fl ash of a distant lighthouse many miles away? It provides a comforting reassurance about where that dangerous shore lies – as long as you can see it.

No matter how bright the light, or big the lens, this is not much help during fog or snow, or beyond the dozen-or-so-mile-range of the lamps. Most of the Great Lakes are well beyond sight of a lighthouse. So beginning in the 1930s, radio beacons were installed alongside the light stations. The new science of shortwave radio brought increased range and accuracy to every light station. Soon almost every lighthouse had its tall, red and white metal tower that fl ashed out a programmed Morse message, over and over. The messages were simple, merely a short identifi er such as “L” or “R” or “YQA.”

In the Parry Sound area, the lighthouse and radio beacon tower at Snug Harbour were a well-known way of identifying where you were. Snug Harbour’s beacon could be heard across Georgian Bay, and well beyond.

Marine maps carefully identifi ed the frequency and the Morse identifi er for each light station alongside the details of the lighthouse height and fl ash rate. If you could see the light and count the time between each would tell you which lighthouse it was. Farther away you would tune to the lighthouse beacon and use your ship’s aerial to log its direction. With two radio signals, simple triangulation told you where you were on the map. It was simple, low tech and for over 50 years, it was the easiest way of fi nding where you were on a dark and stormy night.

As the ship got close enough to the lighthouse the radio beacon would come

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booming through the speaker and the direction and strength of the signal told you where to watch for the flash of the lighthouse. Sometimes in the snow, you could only see the light when you were almost on top of it. But the radio beacon was easily heard 50 or 100 kilometres away. Great Lakes steamers had wireless cabins, and the operators in those kept a steady ear on the bearing of all lighthouse beacons within range, sometimes monitoring over a dozen and updating the chart using the bearing of each.

The Bay used to be ringed by these radio beacons, each beside a lighthouse. There were a few more at the entrances of important harbours. Others inland were located at airports or on a prominent hill. As time passed and GPS technology became the norm, the need for both the lighthouses and their radio beacons declined. First to go were the beacons. One by one the tall red and white metal towers came down and the radio signals they faithfully sent out in all-weather were silenced. There are no more radio beacons on the Bay, although a few airports still keep one alive, mixing nostalgia with navigation.

Shortwave radio beacons are definitely not the modern digital systems that airports use as part of the instrument landing systems. The VHF signals used by airplanes to navigate have been around for a few dozen years and are special to flight paths and airport approach control. And the old beacons are not to be confused with modern cell towers that dot the landscape. All of these are much higher frequency, shorter range and super high-tech.

No, the radio beacons that once surrounded the Bay were much simpler, employing shortwave signals that could be easily heard with a portable shortwave radio and a good pair of ears. If you could count out the slow Morse code identifier, sent over and over, and read the frequency on the radio dial from the deck of a heaving ship on a dark night, you could find that beacon on the map and quickly figure out whether you were near the rocks. If the beacon was super loud, watch out ... you were too close!

Alas, the government-run navigation beacons that once ringed the Bay are long gone. The lighthouses are mostly still there, but the radio signals that identified each are not. GPS has had its way. Of course, this is a

good thing as navigation is now automatic and safer. The long-ago radio voices of Georgian Bay have been silenced … or have they?

From the east side of Georgian Bay there remains just one lonely shortwave sentinel. It is not a navigation beacon of the old type, nor is it run by government. In fact, it has no official purpose. But radio hams around the world still tune in to one unique shortwave radio beacon that runs on Kah-She Island. Located near Twelve Mile Bay, this ham radio beacon is privately owned and operated. It is part of a network of world-wide shortwave radio beacons that are used, not for navigation (although of course they could be) but to determine how radio

The Kah-She island radio beacon (above) . at right, the beacon antenna, with the beacon transmitter itself located in the shed. (Photos by ian Baines)

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signals are propagating long distances. Kah-She Island is a modest bit of rock and

pine which has a long history connected to navigation on the Bay. Just three kilometres from Kah-She is the spot where the 300-foot steamship Waubuno was driven on the Haystack Rocks on the night of Nov. 22, 1879 with the loss of all 23 souls aboard. The island itself is home to a steamship dock that served the steamships since the 1890s. The restoration of this dock was covered in an article (by Nora Alexander) published in Sideroads a few years ago. Today, Kah-She has a cottage dating to 1906 and is home to the Baines family from Kingston.

The owner is a long-time licensed radio ham who has maintained a life time interest in radio beacons. He remembers hearing all the navigation beacons around the Bay at night on his shortwave set from the shores of Lake Ontario back in the ’60s. They were a source of wonder – distant Morse letters amongst the crashes of static, coming all the way from all over Georgian Bay.

It just made sense that he would set up his own beacon on the Bay, and in a sense, become the last of the radio beacons that once proudly called the Bay home. Operating a very low-power shortwave transmitter, the beacon puts out a tiny five watts (about the power of a flashlight, a small one at that). It sends Morse identifier KAH over and over, day and night, year round. During

The steamer Stoney Lake at Kah-She doc, circa early 1900s. opposite, inset, left to right: roger and nora alexander from Parry Sound, with ian and nancy Baines from Kah-She island. (Photos courtesy ian Baines)

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the long winter it runs unattended for six months. Power outages, freezing storms and complete isolation do not prevent Kah-She Island from being heard. And it is heard around the world!

As the sunspots flare and the northern lights dance, so too does the radio ionosphere conduct very weak shortwave signals a long way. All the way to Australia for example – 16,000 kilometres away. Radio listeners from Brazil to Russia, Germany to Japan, and New Zealand and all over the U.S. hear the tiny Morse signal from Kah-She Island. They report in via email or web site to say when they heard the beacon and how well it was coming in. Dozens of them have heard it, at all times of the day and throughout the year. With the age of computers and the internet, numerous

automated radio receivers throughout the world monitor the frequency and report its reception automatically. This tells other “hams” that Georgian Bay is coming in loud and clear. And those who wonder just where this little mouse of a transmitter is located, can look it up on Google and see the story of our rocks and a bit of our history.

Georgian Bay is once again on the radio map and famous (just a little bit) amongst the radio hams who hear the shortwave radio call and Google the web page with its maps, photos and story of this part of our Bay.

Just Google “VA3KAH.” The VA3 part of the call identifies an Ontario station. The latter part is obvious. And if you have a shortwave radio, tune in to Georgian Bay’s last radio beacon. u

About the authorIan and Nancy Baines have resided on Kah-

She Island since 2000. The old fishing camp and steamship dock have been lovingly restored thanks to a reliable Stanley barge and considerable help from local contractors and friends from Moose Deer First Nation. They divide their time between granddaughters in Kingston and wonderfully long summers on the Bay. Nancy puts up with the inevitable wires and antennas in the trees that come with running the beacon and simply tells visitors that her husband is a radio nut. One of the best parts of running the radio beacon is the many emails, often with pictures, from far away countries that hear it. Our part of Canada seems to hold a special fascination with those who write. Many express a desire to come and see the Bay for themselves after hearing the signal from Kah-She Island.

Georgian Bay is once again on the radio map and famous (just a little bit) amongst the radio

hams who hear the shortwave radio call and Google the web page with its maps, photos and

story of this part of our Bay.

Kah-She island from about 400 feet. The 1890 steamship dock is below and the 1906 fishing camp to the right. The beacon is hidden in the trees between the dock and the pond inside the island. (Photo by david Carter)

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A decade after the mysterious suicide of her mother, a young lady in her 20s returns to the family’s secluded

Georgian Bay island retreat, to help her siblings care for their ailing father. Set to inherit a large portion of the family’s estate, Jenibel Heath quickly becomes suspicious that her siblings are plotting against her. She struggles to maintain her sanity, trapped by the waters of the Bay on all sides, cut off from all contact with the world.

Jeff Kopas’ most recent fi lm project, The Bequest, follows Jenibel, played by Shenae Grimes, and her return to her family’s secluded fl y-in lodge, run by her father, played by Gil Bellows.

The script for the fi lm was co-written by Kopas and Doug Taylor and is produced by

Kopas, Ryan Reaney and Robert Budreau. Kopas explained how Georgian Bay came to serve as the backdrop for the fi lm, when he was interviewed in October during fi lming.

“I’ve wanted to make a fi lm here since I was a kid,” said Kopas. “I’ve got a cottage that’s a 30-minute boat ride from here in Pointe au Baril on an island and I’ve been up here since I was six.”

The Bequest is a shift from Kopas’ fi rst feature fi lm, An Insignifi cant Harvey, which he describes as a quirky drama.

“I wanted to move more into a thrill-type piece. The good thing about thrillers is you can kind of stretch your muscles in all different directions – you can have humour, you can have character drama, but also you can have a little bit more commercial

sensibility to it,” said Kopas. “For years I’ve been wanting to write a really smart and logically sound thriller, ones like Black Swan or Awakening and fi lms like that – they’re all fi lms that you want to watch again ... There’s no holes in them, which is actually really, really hard to do. And so that was the world that I wanted to try and play in.”

The story line deals with regressed childhood trauma. The Georgian Bay fall worked as a remarkable backdrop for the fi lm and proved an interesting setting to unearth long-buried issues.

“I wanted to do something about family values and the themes of inheriting this into your family but more this idea that we can’t actually be at peace until we resolve the kind of traumas or sins even of our childhood.

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thriller, fi lms that you want to watch again ... There’s no holes in them,

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Four upper photos by Paige Phillips. Bottom right, courtesy The Bequest.

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“As we were taxiing to take off, two bears were coming off the island and

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Photo courtesy of The Bequest.

“As people, as an adult, until you face and deal with the traumas you have as a kid – whether it’s being bullied at school or having a learning disability or whether it’s a family thing – until you actually confront that as an adult, you never really find peace. It’s that idea of dealing with your inner issues.”

The film challenged the actors, as did the cool Georgian Bay fall, with a scene that covers Bellows with thousands of bees and a float plane scene with Grimes.

“One of the most terrifying, but in retrospect, enjoyable, things that I have done so far was going up in the float plane, which I’ve never done before,” said Grimes, who starred in The CW’s modern update of 90210 for five seasons.

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“That first take-off was like, ‘Oh my god, I’m on the water right now in this machine that I can’t comprehend how it’s staying afloat’ – let alone about to take off into the sky.

“And then we were up and it was just ... crazy. As we were taxiing to take off, two bears were coming off the island and went for a swim, literally in front of our plane, and then turned around and swam back to shore and got back on the rock. I was like, ‘This is incredible. As terrifying as this moment is – it’s pretty amazing, pretty impressive.’”

This film also stars Don McKellar, Krystal Nausbaum and Ken Mitchell – the only cast member that Kopas knew prior to filming, having gone to summer camp together.

The film was shot at a privately owned island on Georgian Bay and talent stayed at Bigwood Island. Filming wrapped at the end of October. Kopas hopes to preview the film at TIFF in September before it hits theatres. The film was privately financed, along with support from Super Channel and the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund. u

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INTO THE WILD

The importance of milkweed plants to the Monarch butterfly is well known, but all butterflies and moths have

caterpillar food plants and all are equally fussy about which plants their caterpillars will eat. The caterpillars of our large, showy Great Spangled Fritillary butterfly eat wild violets.

Wild violets appear in May and the flowers and leaves are present for a few weeks into early June, and then wither and disappear. Low growing (some only three inches in height), they are most noticed when they grow in larger patches with many flowers present. They can easily be overlooked when growing near larger spring flowers like trilliums and they are much less common.

They can be found in mixed woods or along gravel roads or other roadsides with some shade. Our gravel lane is close to one kilometre in length but wild violets only grow in one small, heavily shaded portion. They could also be found in grassy fields where animals browse but not in highly disturbed areas such as plowed farmland.

There is not total agreement among taxonomists about how many species of violets exist. In our northern area most of our violets have blue or white flowers. It can be quite difficult to identify them to species without a magnifying glass and a comparison of properties such as hairs on the petals. Over the years there have been a few field guides to wildflowers and though they

Wild violets of spring

Food of Great Spangled Fritillary caterpillars

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The great Spangled Fritillary sips nectar from a Joe Pye Weed flower in mid summer.

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The spangles on the underwing of this fresh great Spangled Fritillary give mirror-like silvery reflections.

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are useful, most are not up-to-date on the latest name changes. The leaf shape varies. One very attractive white violet, Lance-leaved Violet, grows on more-or-less bare ground in wet areas and is easily identified by its habitat and upright narrow leaves. Most violets have rounded leaves.

The Great Spangled Fritillary is a large, colourful butterfly. “Spangled” refers to a group of silvery mirror-like spots on the underside of the hind wing. These are visible when it holds its wings together above its body. When the butterfly is basking in the sun, the wings are open and spread apart revealing the topside. It has an attractive orange and black pattern. Adults fly in mid-to-late summer. During this time the females mate and lay eggs. Their violet food plants have withered, but somehow the female fritillary knows exactly where they grew and deposits eggs in litter on the ground near that spot.

The eggs soon hatch into tiny caterpillars which then crawl into a sheltered, insulated spot in the leaf litter. They spend the fall and winter there. The next spring, when violets begin to grow, the tiny caterpillars emerge to feed on the leaves and flowers. They only feed at night, crawling off the food plant to hide in the litter during the day, so they are seldom seen. Over the next few weeks they eat, grow, and shed skin several times. Then they form a pupa attached to the side of a rock or piece of wood on the ground. After

Wild violets appear in May and the flowers and leaves are present for a few weeks into early June, and then wither and disappear.


about two to three weeks, the adult butterfly emerges from the pupa and takes flight.

The caterpillars eat only violets, but the adult butterfly sips nectar from summer flowers when spring blooming violets are not available. In mid-to-late summer they can be found nectaring on Milkweed, Joe Pye Weed, Bull Thistle, and many others, even some in cultivated gardens. Adults live for about a month and are only seen in the summer.

Professional entomologists, working in universities, who study Lepidoptera (the group of all butterflies and moths) will often search for butterflies laying eggs, then collect the eggs and plants the eggs are laid on. They will then rear the caterpillars on the food plant. Sometimes they will offer the caterpillars other plants of related species, to determine which plants the caterpillars will accept as food. They keep careful records of the length of time involved in each phase of the life cycle and describe and photograph all stages: the egg, caterpillar, pupa, and adult. When the adults emerge, they are mint fresh and at their brightest, with every scale new and in place. Usually the adults are killed and added to university collections. Studies of preserved specimens are important to learn about variations in appearance of each species and can lead at times to the discovery of new species.

Hobbyists also collect butterflies and moths and study life cycles. The freshly emerged adults are stunning and great to photograph. It sometimes takes an hour or so for a newly emerged adult butterfly to extend its wings and fully pump fluid through the wing veins. They are reluctant to fly before this. In the wild, for a while, they cling to a surface of the pupa skin they just

emerged from, then start to crawl around, possibly fluttering with difficulty to a nearby plant until ready to take flight. Some hobby collectors kill the adults then add them to private collections. Sometimes they are sold to collectors. This collection of adult butterflies is discouraged as it has led to the extinction of some species. It seems rather harmless though if eggs or caterpillars are raised to adults, photographed, and then released unharmed back into the area where they were collected . Many enthusiasts post the life cycle information of species they have reared on butterfly and moth websites of educational institutions,. These are valuable contributions to science.

Information about any other plants the Great Spangled Fritillary caterpillar eats in the wild is still very limited, in part because of the difficulties of studying them at night when the caterpillars are feeding and also in part because there is so few people studying them.

To identify butterflies I would recommend the new Swift Guide to Butterflies of N.A. by Jeffrey Glassberg. It is the official publication of the North American Butterfly Association and covers all the species in North America including those in our area. The butterfly photos are large and there are more of them than in any other field guide. Range maps indicate which ones live here. I also recommend the excellent new field guide, the ROM Field Guide to the Butterflies of Ontario by Peter Hall et. al. covering all species in Ontario.

Knowing some of the butterflies, caterpillars, and plants and how they depend on one another, can bring great enjoyment, and increase our appreciation of how wild flora and fauna are connected in nature. u

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Every hole in a golf course is unique in some way. Some holes just occupy space. Some have legitimate flaws that leave you cursing with anger and frustration. Thankfully, such holes are relatively rare. On the flip side are the holes you look

forward to playing, ones whose reputations precede them and which often become a course’s signature hole. These are the ones you remember fondly later, the ones you brag about at the water cooler Monday morning, the ones you dream about reliving.

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This summer, bring your game to The Ridge atManitou. Just a short trip from the cottage, you’llfind an oasis of sportsmanship, fine dining andwarm hospitality in the midst of northern Ontariowilderness.Designed by renowned golf-course architectThomas McBroom, the course at Manitou is hewnout of theCanadian Shield and flows through rock,forest, and meadowland. Playing over 6,800 yardsfrom the back tees, the Ridge is best described aschallenging enough for accomplished golfers, yetforgiving enough for novices.“The layout is one of McBroom’s best, flowingnicely from hole-to-hole, challenging yet fair,”says Drew Rachar, General Manager at the Ridgeat Manitou. “Hole 18 is the showpiece, withLake Manitouwabing Lake in the background,but Hole 11 is another standout. Here the rockyoutcroppings of Georgian Bay give way tomeadows of an old farmer’s field before onceagain returning to rugged terrain. The change ofscenery nicely breaks up the course.”Some dramatic changes to the course have beenmade for 2015, the most notable being Hole 8. Anexisting pond was been significantly expanded toprovide an extra challenge for golfers familiar withthe layout. The hole plays completely different now,with water on the left and bail-out on the right.Other changes for 2015 involve an attempt to lureentire families to the club for an afternoon on thelinks. “We’ve made so exciting changes to ourannual pass called the Ridge Passport,” explainsRachar, noting that the Passport an opportunityfor savings for frequent golfers. “The changeshave been made to make the course more family

friendly. At the Ridge we’re shifting our focussomewhat to become more family oriented inorder to get more juniors involved in the sport.”A Ridge Passport can be purchased for singlesor spouses, for weekdays only or good every dayand offers the option to participate in member-only events and tournaments. A junior passport(youth 17 and under) can be added to any adultpassport for an additional $200 (weekday) or$300 (everyday). You’re at the cottage as a family,so why not hit the fairways together as well?Amidst a scenic backdrop of rolling forested hillsand the crystalline waters of Lake Manitouwabing,an elegant meal awaits at The Ridge at Manitou,courtesy of new Executive Chef Ron Thoma.Born and raised in Switzerland, he has spent30-yearsworking inthefinesthotelsandrestaurantsacross Europe. His preference for fresh foods andmaking dishes from scratch blends perfectly withthis Parry Soundgolf club,making for amemorabledining experience.There are several dining options at the Ridge atManitou, something for every budget or taste.A screened in porch provides a casual place forgolfers to unwind and enjoy a few drinks after aday on the links. Enjoy casual dining inside in a barand adjoining lounge built around a three-storystone fireplace. Finally, the Ridge and Manitou’srestaurant offers casual upscale dining with floorto ceiling windows looking out onto the lake.TheRidgeatManitouofferstheperfectexperience;world-class golf paired with superb off-the-linksfun and stunning, pristine wilderness. It’s the bestof cottage country.- Sponsored content


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The Ridge at Manitou

This summer, bring your game to The Ridge atManitou. Just a short trip from the cottage, you’llfind an oasis of sportsmanship, fine dining andwarm hospitality in the midst of northern Ontariowilderness.Designed by renowned golf-course architectThomas McBroom, the course at Manitou is hewnout of theCanadian Shield and flows through rock,forest, and meadowland. Playing over 6,800 yardsfrom the back tees, the Ridge is best described aschallenging enough for accomplished golfers, yetforgiving enough for novices.“The layout is one of McBroom’s best, flowingnicely from hole-to-hole, challenging yet fair,”says Drew Rachar, General Manager at the Ridgeat Manitou. “Hole 18 is the showpiece, withLake Manitouwabing Lake in the background,but Hole 11 is another standout. Here the rockyoutcroppings of Georgian Bay give way tomeadows of an old farmer’s field before onceagain returning to rugged terrain. The change ofscenery nicely breaks up the course.”Some dramatic changes to the course have beenmade for 2015, the most notable being Hole 8. Anexisting pond was been significantly expanded toprovide an extra challenge for golfers familiar withthe layout. The hole plays completely different now,with water on the left and bail-out on the right.Other changes for 2015 involve an attempt to lureentire families to the club for an afternoon on thelinks. “We’ve made so exciting changes to ourannual pass called the Ridge Passport,” explainsRachar, noting that the Passport an opportunityfor savings for frequent golfers. “The changeshave been made to make the course more family

friendly. At the Ridge we’re shifting our focussomewhat to become more family oriented inorder to get more juniors involved in the sport.”A Ridge Passport can be purchased for singlesor spouses, for weekdays only or good every dayand offers the option to participate in member-only events and tournaments. A junior passport(youth 17 and under) can be added to any adultpassport for an additional $200 (weekday) or$300 (everyday). You’re at the cottage as a family,so why not hit the fairways together as well?Amidst a scenic backdrop of rolling forested hillsand the crystalline waters of Lake Manitouwabing,an elegant meal awaits at The Ridge at Manitou,courtesy of new Executive Chef Ron Thoma.Born and raised in Switzerland, he has spent30-yearsworking inthefinesthotelsandrestaurantsacross Europe. His preference for fresh foods andmaking dishes from scratch blends perfectly withthis Parry Soundgolf club,making for amemorabledining experience.There are several dining options at the Ridge atManitou, something for every budget or taste.A screened in porch provides a casual place forgolfers to unwind and enjoy a few drinks after aday on the links. Enjoy casual dining inside in a barand adjoining lounge built around a three-storystone fireplace. Finally, the Ridge and Manitou’srestaurant offers casual upscale dining with floorto ceiling windows looking out onto the lake.TheRidgeatManitouofferstheperfectexperience;world-class golf paired with superb off-the-linksfun and stunning, pristine wilderness. It’s the bestof cottage country.- Sponsored content

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We asked course managers, owners and head golf professionals: “Which hole is your favourite?”

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Parry Sound is blessed with an embarrassment of riches when it comes to excellent courses. They are so well-designed, in fact, that there doesn’t seem to be consensus among the public as to which holes are the best. So we decided to turn to those who know the courses most intimately for help. We asked course managers, owners, and head golf professionals a simple question: “Which hole is your favourite?”

Play their courses this golf season ... and see if you agree.

Muskoka WoodlandsOpened in 2001, Muskoka Woodlands

is a nine-hole course specifi cally for those of intermediate skill or who merely want a relaxing afternoon on the greens, free from nerve-wracking obstacles. That said, this 2,392-yard, par-34 course has enough challenges to entertain even skilled golfers.

Owner Peter McDermott designed and built the course himself – during his years in construction he worked on many golf courses, so simply applied what he liked – and so picking a favourite hole is like naming your favourite offspring. Nevertheless, he points to the second hole as the one that he’s particularly fond of.

“It’s a par 3 with a high tee deck looking down on the hole. It appears longer than it is. I think it’s a good blend of safe and daring,” he says.

McDermott then laughs: “And every once in a while, a train will rumble by to make you jump just as you’re teeing off. That doesn’t happen on very many holes anywhere.”

Parry Sound Golf and Country ClubParry Sound Golf and Country Club was

founded as a nine-hole course in 1929, then was re-designed and expanded into an 18-hole course in 1982, when Thomas McBroom carved an additional 18 holes from the Pre-Cambrian Shield. It’s a course the proudly maintains its traditions, but with near-perfect modern layout.

Among the holes designed by McBroom is the 13th, which Brent Robinson, Head Professional and Manager at Parry Sound Golf and Country Club, instantly hails as his favourite.

“Number 13 is our signature hole. It’s a short par 4, reachable from the tee with


a 270-yard shot, with a spectacular rock face right behind the elevated green,” he explains.

It’s a nearly perfect hole because it involves strategy. Do you want to challenge the green? If you are a long driver and are having a good day, you may want to test your mettle. Or you could lay up short and try a longer approach shot. The choice is yours.

“It’s a beautiful hole, but also a challenging one. Depending on your game that day, sometimes it’s easy to play and sometimes it’s really hard,” enthuses Robinson.

ridge at ManitouWith its immaculate grounds, fl awless

layout by renowned architect Thomas McBroom, and gorgeous vistas looking out onto Lake Manitouwabing, The Ridge at Manitou is widely considered to be one of Parry Sound’s premier golf courses. Picking one hole from among the 18 – each unique

in its own right – is a real chore. Even General Manager and Course

Superintendent Drew Rachar struggles to select just one.

“The sixth hole is my personal favourite. I just love the way it fl ows, where the bunkers are laid out, and the background of trees against which you play. But if I had to pick one hole as our best I would say the 18th,” Rachar explains.

There are no real wrinkles on the hole; it’s just a fun, aesthetically pleasing way to end the game.

“It’s a challenging par 5, and yet Average Joe Golfer can par or bogey the hole. With the lake and clubhouse in the background providing a spectacular view, it’s a real scenic way to end a day on the greens ... a great fi nishing that leaves golfers on a high.”

Seguin Valley Golf CourseRather than attempt to completely tame

the landscape, Seguin Valley Golf Course incorporates the rugged contours of the Canadian Shield into its 18-hole design. As such, it’s a uniquely beautiful course.

Even with a stunning, brand-new clubhouse/restaurant to compete for one’s attention, it’s the seventh hole that has patrons talking – and gushing – about.

“The seventh hole is one of our signature holes,” explains Gail Burrows, manager of Seguin Valley.

“The stunning par-3 hole plays over McCrae Lake, where the 180-yard-long bridge that curls from tee to green was constructed at a cost of $350,000. Many a golfer has donated a ball to the lake in an attempt at the over-159-yard carry off the tee. The fl oating drop zone mid-bridge-span offers some reprieve from the intimidation of clearing the lake.”

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Since the fi rst bowrider rolled out the factory doors on March 25, 1991, Columbia, South Carolina-based

Crownline Boats has grown to become one of North America’s best-known fi breglass boat brands. Today, the company offers a diverse lineup of more than 30 different models including bowriders, cuddy cabins, cruisers and small yachts.

While it has long been associated with sterndrive power, Crownline also manufactures a growing lineup of outboard-powered models – including its all-new Eclipse E4 XS, modelled after the already popular E4 sterndrive model. By combining the versatile layout and comfortable amenities of its popular Eclipse line with the advantages afforded by outboard power, Crownline has come up with what promises to be a major winner – especially for boaters here in Ontario, who often like to enjoy the water early or late in the season.

Why the move toward outboards? Thanks to some innovative engineering, modern V6 and V8 outboards now provide comparable power to sterndrives, but at a fraction of the weight, which means faster top-end speeds, quicker time to plane, and signifi cantly better fuel economy. New four-strokes and direct injection two-strokes don’t smoke like

your p a r e n t s ’ outboards did, and they’re easier to maintain than a sterndrive – an important consideration here in Ontario, where we need to put the boat into winter storage each year. Outboards also allow more interior cockpit space since the engine is bolted to the back of the transom, rather than mounted in front of it.

The E4 XS was a natural model for Crownline to offer with outboard power. The sterndrive version has long been one of the company’s most popular models, with its stylish design and seating for up to 13 passengers. That seems a bit surprising given the boat’s open layout, but you don’t have to spend long aboard the E4 to realize there’s a lot more to this boat than meets the eye.

The main cockpit utilizes an innovative and elegantly styled, L-shaped bench seat with comfortable, ergonomically designed high seatbacks for optimum comfort. Stretching across the stern and forward along the port side, it faces a wide companion seat located along the starboard side of the cockpit, creating a spacious area that’s ideal

for lounging or conversing.

One example of this boat offering more than meets the eye can be found on the transom portion of that big L-shaped cockpit seat. Look carefully and you’ll notice a small button located on the seat base which operates it electrically, allowing it to convert from a traditional forward-facing transom seat to an aft-facing sun lounge. Hold the button down a little longer and it goes completely fl at, creating a spacious sun pad. In its sunpad or aft-facing lounge position, this is the ideal spot to dry off after a swim. The large swim platform with its soft touch fi nish includes a stainless steel four-step boarding ladder and a ski tow as standard equipment, along with a transom shower to spray the sand off your feet and help keep the boat interior clean. A transom walk-through allows easy passage back into the cockpit without disturbing anyone fl aked out on the sunpad, while a convenient storage compartment to the

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An available bow filler cushion offers even further flexibility, allowing this space to convert to a sunpad.

port side of the swim platform is the ideal spot to store wet ski tow ropes and other similarly sized items.

Amidships, the driver and navigator sit on pedestal-mounted bucket seats with flip-up bolsters, which can spin around to provide additional cockpit seating when not under way. An integrated, 100-quart cockpit cooler keeps plenty of cold beverages close at hand.

The cockpit flooring is sensible non-skid fibreglass, with a snap-in carpet or soft-touch matting available for greater comfort. Stainless steel beverage holders integrated into the sidewalls are an elegant touch.

One thing the E4 has going for it is storage space. Replacing the traditional sterndrive engine with an outboard opens up a huge amount of space under the transom seat, with additional, easily accessible storage compartments located under the companion and bow seats as well. There’s further storage in the cockpit floor, large enough to easily accommodate wakeboards or skis. This compartment includes a unique sliding drawer arrangement for convenient storage of the removable cockpit table – yet another example of there’s more to this boat than initially meets the eye.

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The passenger console conceals a spacious head with screened port window, a porta-potty, and cabinetry with a sink and countertop.

The neatly designed helm console offers full instrumentation above a stylish tilt wheel with polished spokes. There’s also a standard four-speaker Jensen waterproof AM/FM marine stereo with Bluetooth connectivity. It sounds great, but can nonetheless be upgraded to a Polk Audio system that will please even the most discerning audiophiles.

The passenger console conceals a spacious head compartment with a standard light, opening screened port window, a porta-potty, and cabinetry with a sink and solid surface countertop. The porta-potty can be upgraded to an electric flush head if desired. Spanning the twin consoles is a graceful, flowing, walk-through windshield with a bow closeout beneath. Being able to close this up in cool weather allows the boat to be enjoyed much earlier or later in the year for true three-season use.

Up front in the bow, oversized seats accommodate even the tallest passengers in comfort. You’ll find ample under-seat storage here too, while optional flip-up armrests and stainless steel grab handles and cup holders add some extra utility. An available bow filler cushion offers even further flexibility, allowing this space to

convert to an additional sunpad. There’s also a small bow platform, which conceals an additional four-step stainless steel boarding ladder that’s essential any time you beach the boat for a picnic.

Rated to handle outboard of up to 300 horsepower, the E4 XS rides on Crownline’s F.A.S.T. Tab vented hull, which is constructed with reversed chines and a performance pad for quick acceleration, fast planing and nimble handling – even with a full load aboard. It also just looks great, combining with the aggressive bow rake to give the boat a sleek, aggressive stance that absolutely fits with its playful personality.

Because Crownline has long advocated the value of being able to personalize your boat, the E4 XS also comes with an extensive list of available options, including a Bimini top, a variety of canvas packages, stereo upgrades, a keychain remote to activate the courtesy lights (great feature!), LED lighting, underwater lighting, and a number of tower options for wakeboarding.

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All-terrain vehicles, or ATVs, have long been a part of life in Ontario. With their ability to easily navigate

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The perfect vehicle for winter snow clearing and all-summer fun, it’s fair to say that side-by-sides have revolutionized travel in Ontario. And just in time for summer, we offer our look at some of the top new models for 2016.

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When Bill and Barb Wilcox walked the 3.3-acre property that jutted to a point on the west side of Maple Lake, felt the soft give

of pine needles beneath their feet, and sensed the towering centuries-old pine trees above them, they knew this is where they were going to build their dream cottage.

It certainly wasn’t the dilapidated one-room cabin that was on the property that caught Bill’s attention. For the Toronto resident who has been cottaging in the Georgian Bay area since the ’60s, the 1,133-foot waterfront and private, natural surroundings, as well as the fact that he couldn’t see another cottage were most important.

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“I liked the property for a number of reasons,” he shares. “The waterfront footage, the land. It’s a point of land that I was particularly interested in. The waterfront, itself, is sort of rocky, Georgian Bay-ish. The land is Muskoka in the sense of coniferous trees … It’s quite natural looking if you walk around the property. It almost looks like a west coast property.”

Soon after the purchase was made in the fall of 2012, the building on the property was torn down to make way for a custom Western Red Cedar post-and-beam bungalow with walk-out lower level. At almost 2,000 square feet in size, the notable cottage takes a prominent spot on the property that is not visible from the road.

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Bill chose the features and details he liked from different builds and took the lead on designing every aspect of his own cottage with the help of a designer at Linwood. It’s been an ongoing project since the end of 2012 but for Bill, it’s been a labour of love.

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This massive wood-burning fireplace with firebox is unique

in that its stone extends to two different heights of ceiling and stretches eight feet wide.

“Building a Linwood (Home) is a treat from the builder’s perspective, and all our customers certainly have been very satisfied.”

Upon entering the impressive post-and-beam foyer of the cottage, the Great Room lays just to the left in the open concept floor plan, boasting a wall of windows with an awe-inspiring view of the natural surroundings, including the lake around the property.

“It’s a fabulous view of the lake. You get the lake on all three sides. It’s a point of land, so you’re straight out; you look to the right, you see lake; you look to the left, you see lake,” notes Bill. “I’m a morning person. So first thing in the morning the glorious sunrise is right there. I like watching the sun rise in the morning.”

At their highest, the walls stretch 19-and-a-half feet to a vaulted pine ceiling that follows the interior lines of the roof. At 35 feet in length, the main beam across this room weighs 1,600 pounds and required a crane to position it. True to the visual elegance of post-and-beam style, the wood adds a rustic touch, while clean lines and fresh white walls give a contemporary feel in every room of the cottage.

Although Bill admits that he and Barb are not quite finished the final touches on the cottage – they are taking their time finding the perfect furniture and having special pieces made – he notes the black accents throughout that tie the rooms together, including black connections at each of the beams, hardware in the kitchen and black cast iron fireplace.

This massive wood-burning fireplace with firebox is unique in that its stone extends to two different heights of ceiling and stretches eight feet wide. The impressive mantel, made of 200-year-old barn beam was a treasure that Bill found and couldn’t resist at a mere $60.

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“I found that mantel (and) I literally hauled (it) up myself from Midland,” he chuckles.

Wide-board ash floors with tones of grey that match much of the stone in the fireplace flows throughout the main level, connecting the Great Room, kitchen and dining area.

A vaulted ceiling, combined with floor-to-ceiling windows, give an expansive feel to the kitchen, which stands out with pale green cabinets and backsplash, as well as a charcoal grey on the range hood and island. The post-and-beam structure, pine ceiling and classic butcher block counter on the island, again, evokes a rustic feel but granite countertops and chef grade stainless steel appliances bring in the modern.

It’s here that great gatherings take place around the island or dining table that looks out over the lake.

A screened in porch, just off the kitchen, provides the perfect place to enjoy a cold beverage or meal in early summer, without fear of mosquitoes. The room provides a 270-degree view of the outdoors and it’s where Bill and Barb enjoy much of their time when they are not appreciating the views and sunshine from their wrap-around deck.

“I really wanted three things in the deck. I wanted it covered; I wanted it open; and I wanted it screened,” explains Bill. “That was my goal, was to have all three for different seasons.”


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At almost 1,000 square feet, this massive deck has a railing with tempered glass so it does not interfere with the views and can be accessed from four different points in the house, including the notable master bedroom next to the Great Room.

Here, reclaimed pine plank floors stained a warm chestnut, combined with pine on the accent walls facing the lake, create an intimate setting despite the sizeable space. Eight-foot patio doors open to the deck and reveal an inspiring view of the lake.

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Two additional bedrooms and a second washroom, also at this end of the cottage, offer guests a quiet retreat if they want to get away from the main group.

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The water is calm with the clouds reaching down so low over the water it’s hard to distinguish between the sea and sky. The boat’s skipper has turned off the engine and we wait – hoping the humpback whale we saw moments ago will come closer to the boat. The soft “pisssh” sound of the whale exhaling reaches us just before we spot him swimming towards the bow of the boat.

He rolls and his big eye looks up at us with the same curiosity we feel for him. I feel in awe and somewhat humbled such a majestic animal wants to share a moment of his time with us.

This whale watching experience was in Newfoundland, home to the highest concentration of humpback whales in the world during the summer months. But that’s not all you’ll find in Newfoundland. For nature lovers, our most easterly province has an embarrassment of riches.

A good place to start is just a half hour drive from St. John’s – Bay Bulls and the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve. The four islands here are home to North America’s largest concentration of Atlantic puffins – over 250,000 pairs of them. And there are many other bird species, including black-legged kittiwakes, common murres and the second largest colony of Leach’s storm petrel. With more than four million birds, the air is filled with flying birds and the islands with nests.

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The most popular bird is the Atlantic puffi n. My fi rst reaction when I saw puffi ns was, “They’re so small.” At only 18 centimetres (six to eight inches) in height, it’s a common reaction, according to Kate Jewer of O’Brien’s Whale and Bird Tours. “And puffi ns aren’t very good at fl ying” said Jewer, “so it’s quite comical to watch them try and take off from the water.”

The birds return around May to breed and raise their young. Puffi ns nest in burrows and you can see many of them standing guard at the mouth of the burrow. And there are plenty of puffi ns fl ying and in the water, where they are much more graceful, as they dive up to 200 feet for food.

O’Brien’s has been operating boat tours in the Bay Bulls area for 32 years. On the tours, birds are the one guaranteed sighting. The rest is up to Mother Nature. Depending on when you visit Newfoundland, you may be lucky enough to see what some call the “triple treat” – whales, ’bergs and birds.

July, I’m told, is the best month to see the whales. Most of my visits to Newfoundland have been in the spring and I’ve only occasionally seen a whale during my visits. The whales are

very intent on feeding in the spring, after months away from their food source. By July they are more playful and more plentiful. Besides Humpbacks, there is the possibility of seeing minke, fi n or

orca whales. Dolphins and porpoises are also spotted from time to time.

Witless Bay doesn’t have icebergs every year, but there is always the chance. Icebergs will often ground themselves on the ocean fl oor and stay put for a while – perfect for a boat tour. To fi nd out if and where there are icebergs, check out icebergfi nder.com. Because icebergs are often on the move and they melt, the site is updated regularly by “berg-spotters” as well as satellite data. The icebergs’ locations are shown on a map, giving you some direction on where to go to see these unique and very cool (pun intended) attractions.

Icebergs and whales can be seen in many places along the eastern coast of Newfoundland, from St. Anthony down to the Avalon Peninsula. Cape Bonavista and Twillingate also offer boat tours with the possibility of seeing whales and bergs. And some of the best bird-watching sites include Cape St. Mary’s, Baccalieu Island Ecological Reserve and Cape Bonavista.

Like icebergs themselves, seeing the “triple treat” of Newfoundland is just the tip of the iceberg. Attractions here go well beyond the natural. History, culture, culinary delights and even golf. This corner of Canada is a safe, friendly and colourful travel destination. And no money exchange needed. Check it out at newfoundlandandlabrador.com and start planning. u

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A good place to start is just a half hour drive from St. John’s – Bay Bulls and the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve. The four islands here are home to North America’s largest concentration of Atlantic puffi ns – over 250,000 pairs of them.

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All Canadians have an identity that includes, and is infl uenced by, the landscape of this great country.

Anyone living in Parry Sound is very aware of our beautiful vistas. Here, the rocks and water of Georgian Bay are part of our lives every day. Landscape also infl uences and inspires our Canadian writers.

On Thursday evening, June 23, two of Canada’s most respected writers will read from their most recent novels, as the Charles W. Stockey Centre welcomes Katherine Govier and Helen Humphreys.

Govier has spent much of her life on Georgian Bay. She has written about Parry Sound and Georgian Bay in many of her short stories and in her novel Angel Walk. But, the landscape in which Govier was raised is that of western Canada, near the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. For many years she has divided her time between Ontario and Canmore, Alberta. The Three Sisters Mountains are part of her Alberta landscape, and the landscape in which she has set her most recent novel, The Three Sisters Bar & Hotel.

Govier speaks of this novel as one that was “begging to be written.” The early 1900s brought more and more exploration and development to the Rocky Mountains, further threatening way of life of the native people as much of the land was incorporated into a national park. The Three Sisters Bar & Hotel is a book about a big place, full of eccentric characters. Many were lost in this wilderness, including a

family whose history spans a century of great change in the magnifi cent landscape of western Canada.

Helen Humphreys is known for her many novels, most set in the recent past of the 20th Century. Her novel The Evening Chorus takes place during the Second World War, in a prisoner of war camp in Germany and a small town in rural England. The Evening Chorus is the story of young love and the natural, but sad, passage of time.

Landscape has always been a signifi cant feature of Helen Humphreys’ poetry and fi ction, and is at the very centre of her most recent book, The River. The river is a section of the Napanee River that runs through the property where Humphreys has lived for many years.

A writer who closely observes the world around her, here in a beautifully meditative book, Humphreys writes about the natural history of a landscape that has become part of her everyday life. Observing the river through the changing seasons over a period of years, she also refl ects on the changing history of the river from the Algonquin – “the people who lived beside the river for thousands of years, and whose history was intertwined with that landscape” – to the present time.

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When you really stop and think about it, the Georgian Bay area serves up a pretty impressive basket of edible, local plants for us to enjoy. Tapped maples give us

syrup, blueberries picked from between the rocks and even wild strawberries and raspberries are all popular menu items. But have you tried wild leeks? Seasonally, they’re one of nature’s fi rst spring bounties to grow. Finding and harvesting them isn’t complicated and they’re outstanding on the table.

Spring weather can be pretty variable from year to year, in terms of how long the snow takes to recede, how much rain falls and the average temperature. For the most part, the prime wild leek season runs from mid-to-late April. This is actually a magical time to be outside, foraging around. The forest fl oor is typically matted and compressed, from the weight of the winter snow. Scanning the ground for signs of new, green life is easier now than at any other time. Days are mild and nature is literally reawakening. Birds and wildlife are everywhere. And don’t forget, we’re still weeks away from the fi rst big explosion of blackfl ies. It all adds up to comfortable time spent in the outdoors.

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the prime wild leek season runs from mid-to-late April. This is actually a magical time to be outside, foraging around. The forest fl oor is typically matted and compressed, from the weight of the winter snow. Scanning the ground for signs of new, green life is easier now than at any other time. Days are mild and nature is literally reawakening. Birds and wildlife are everywhere. And don’t

sustainability. Kids that get their hands dirty outside are likely to grow into adults

Leeks really kick things up. They’re a nice

addition to salads, soups or stews, too.

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• Trim and clean 25 to 30 leek bulbs.

• Cut into thin strips.

• Add to non-stick pan over medium-high heat with 2 tbsp bacon grease or olive oil

• Sauté until clear and tender.

• Cover pan, remove from heat

• Set barbecue to medium heat, add trout filets (that have been deboned with skin on) to well-greased cookie sheet.

• Brush with maple syrup, salt and pepper or favourite spice mixture

• Fork-check fish at thickest portion after 20 mins. fish should flake easily when done.

• Remove fish from pan and place on large platter.

• Top filets with leeks and serve.

who value our natural world ... an important connection to forge at a young age.

Look for leeks to spring up in scattered patches. Little dips or ruts in the forest floor are good areas, as they tend to hold good soil and moisture. Like most wild plants, don’t expect to find one here or one there. Leeks grow in nice little patches and where you find some, expect to find more close by. They’re one of the first plants to shoot up from the forest floor and their bright green leaves are easy to spot in that sea of dull-coloured deadfall and leaves.

Below the green tops and under the soil, brilliant, white bulbs grow, in a distinct spring onion shape most are familiar with. Size varies, from not much bigger than a fingernail to much larger. On the warmest and calmest days, you’ll actually be able to smell them. Once you’ve found a patch, take care not to squash or damage it, and pick only what you’ll use. Working from

the outsides inward keeps patches healthy. Try not to completely pick a patch clean, also. Rotating between them allows them to flourish.

Leeks can be pulled or dug from the soil. Grab the stalk as close to the base as you can and gently wiggle it free, being sure to take the bulb cleanly out. A small garden trowel can also be handy. Shake excess soil back into the patch and try to disturb it as little as possible. A small pail is perfect for gathering your harvest. Once home, use small scissors to clean your leeks.

Clip the upper leaves away, as well as the root section or ‘beard’ growing under the bulb. You’re left with a brilliant, white piece of outstanding, organic food. Use a second pail filled with icy water to rinse the finished leeks in. We’ve always used crystal water dipped right out of Georgian Bay to rinse ours.

Leeks are equally good raw as cooked

or preserved. A mix of sweet onion and pungent garlic, they’re incredibly flavourful. They have a touch of mild heat or spice when eaten raw and mellow noticeably when pickled or stewed. Anywhere you’d add onions or garlic to your cooking (and who doesn’t?) wild leeks are excellent! Minced over hotdogs or hamburgers at your first barbecue of the season, leeks really kick things up. They’re a nice addition to salads, soups or stews, too. Slivered into a pan with a bit of oil, they make a fantastic accent to grilled meats and fish, especially.

Pickling leeks is very easy using any number of methods. Served with cheese, crackers, olives and other goodies, they’re a perfect snack all season. There’s something irreplaceable about being able to responsibly harvest and enjoy foods with your own two hands. Not so long ago, this was a way of life for many families in the local area. Living off the land is a tradition we can all enjoy. u

Family-Style Grilled trout with leekS

Linda Bushey carefully harvests wild leeks from a nice patch along Highway 69, south of Parry Sound. With their broad, leafy top, these edible gems are easily spotted along the forest floor.

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Burgers and sandwiches are a taste of summer in Parry Sound

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Nothing says “summer” better than a good burger or sandwich. You don’t want to take time away from the glorious afternoon for a lengthy sit-down lunch, but a hand-held delight hits the spot – quick to eat, full of flavour, and best of all something you can take with you in the car, off to perhaps a scenic lookout lunch as you enjoy the fresh air.Not the kind of quickie sandwich you get at a fast food drive-thru, but an honest-to-goodness burger, wrap or sandwich. If that’s your idea of a perfect summer afternoon meal, point your car toward one of these great spots for a taste of the season.

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Smoked meat Sandwich, croSSroadS reStaurant

Julie Lalonde has to ponder the question for a moment. What’s the best hand-held item on your menu? There are too many good options to choose from.

“People really loved the “Rosseau Burger,” which features a thick beef patty with Swiss cheese, bacon, caramelized onions, and lots of great flavour, but my favorite is our smoked meat sandwich,” says Lalonde, who owns and operates the Rosseau restaurant with her husband, Richard.

Everything is made in-house. The beef brisket is marinated for 24-48 hours in their own brine so that it emerges with more flavour per bite than you’ve ever experienced anywhere. After 12 hours in the smoker sealing in the flavours, the beef is finally ready for your sandwich.

“We shave the beef, top it with Swiss cheese and caramelized onions, add some house-made maple mustard, and serve it on fresh rye bread – the rye adds sourness that offsets the beef, and adds a bit more bite. It’s a natural match,” says Lalonde.

The Crossroads smoked meat sandwich is a party on a plate.

hamburger, brunSwick SportS grill

If you want a good burger, you want to go to Brunswick Sports Grill. Burgers are their thing.

“We are one of the trendiest spots in town, with live music on Fridays and Saturdays and great wings, but we’re best known for our burgers,” enthuses Stanley Gan, who purchased the restaurant in 2014 and oversaw renovations last April. “People rave about our burgers – eight-ounce, thick, Texas-style burgers that are the biggest in town.”

As we know, size doesn’t always count for everything. In this case, the thick patties are backed up by Texas-sized taste as well.

Beyond the “Classic,” there are a number of mouth-watering burger selections to choose from. The “True North” burger is piled high with thick cut, perfectly crisped, aged Canadian bacon. “Old Smoky” is a smoked, bacon-infused burger with jack cheese and hot peppers on a pretzel bun. “Beef on a Bun” sees the patty topped with juicy, slow-roasted beef and then a layer of cheese, while the towering “Mushroom and Onion Stack” boasts a pillar of crisp onion rings, mushrooms, and aged Canadian cheddar, atop pretzel buns.

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“Old Smoky” is a smoked, bacon-infused burger with jack cheese and hot peppers on a pretzel bun.

Smoked meat sandwich, Crossroads restaurant.

“We shave the beef, top it with Swiss cheese and caramelized onions, add some house-made maple

mustard, and serve it on fresh rye

bread.”


grilled reuben, orr'S Fine meatS

Meet your new favourite Reuben: it doesn’t get much better than the sandwich at Orr’s Fine Meats. Indeed, according to deli manager Sarah Priaulx, it’s the best-selling sandwich on a menu, with a lengthy list of tempting offerings.

The traditional Reuben sandwich is made with juicy corned beef, sauerkraut, Russian dressing and warm, melting Swiss cheese between two slices of rye bread. What makes the Reuben at Orr’s so special?

“The secret is that everything is done on the grill – including the sauerkraut and bread – and that the corned beef is sliced right here, so it’s as fresh as you can get,” explains Priaulx. Freshness extends to the rye bread – fresher than a June morning – which nicely complements the corned beef, pulling together all the flavours.

You know how Reuben’s can be soggy? Not so here. The sandwich is firm and holds together well, perfect to eat on-the-go during a road trip. Every bite screams summer.

buFFalo chicken wrap, wellington'S pub and grill

The walls of Wellington’s Pub and Grill are lined with evocative black-and-white photos celebrating Parry Sound’s rich history, but sometimes they go unnoticed by diners. Why? You try taking your eyes of the restaurant’s buffalo chicken wrap once it arrives. It’s a feast for the eyes as well as the mouth, with a thick, juicy lightly-breaded chicken breast, topped with lettuce and tomato, in a fresh wrap and served alongside golden fries.

This riff on the all-American classic reaches new heights thanks to unique Wellington twists. “The wrap is made with your choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing, both made in-house, both of which are wonderfully flavourful,” explains manager Meggie McNabb.

“We also made our buffalo sauce in-house, with your choice of mild, medium, or – for a real zing – hot. It’s really the buffalo sauce which brings the punch of taste that makes the wrap really stand out.”

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Sarah Priaulx, of orr’s Fine Meats, shows off their reuben sandwich.

It’s a feast for the eyes as well as the mouth, with a thick, juicy lightly-breaded chicken breast, topped with lettuce and tomato, in a fresh wrap

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As spring changes to summer, it is time to brush off the grill and get outside! Most recipes for the grill centre around a nice piece of fish or meat but sometimes vegetables can be

the star. Grilling lettuce might seem like a strange idea but the smoky charred bits have a hint of sweetness that pairs so well with a classic Caesar salad dressing.

Not to be left out, salmon is always a great choice for the grill. It is a meaty fish that stands up to strong flavours like a spicy, smoky rub and tart stone fruit salsa. See you on the deck!

1 salmon fillet (2 lbs), cut into portions

2, 12” cedar planks

Spice rub for salmon4 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp ginger1 tsp cumin1 tsp salt½ tsp black pepper, freshly

ground

Salsa1 large jalapeno pepper2 nectarines2 red plums, not too ripe1 yellow bell pepper5 tbsp parsley, finely chopped2 limes, juice and zest 2 tsp honey2 tbsp olive oilSalt and pepper

METHOD1. Soak the planks submerged

under water for 2 hours. 2. Preheat the grill to 400 f.3. Prepare the spice rub by

combining all the ingredients.4. Seed the jalapeno pepper

and cut into a small dice and place in a medium-sized mix-ing bowl. Cut the nectarines, plums and yellow pepper into a small dice, and place in the mixing bowl. Add the parsley, lime juice and zest, honey and olive oil. Mix thoroughly, season with salt and pepper to taste, and set aside.

5. Rub 2 teaspoons of the spice mix onto each salmon

portion. 6. Place the planks on the grill.

They are ready for the salmon when they are start to smoke.

7. Lay the salmon on the planks, skin-side down (if they have a skin) and grill for about 8-10 mins with the lid of the grill down. grill the salmon until the flesh is firm, opaque and the edges are slightly browned.

8. Let the salmon rest for a few minutes off the heat (still on the cedar planks.) Serve the salmon portions with the stone fruit salsa.

Cedar Plank Salmon with Stone Fruit SalSaServes 4

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Grilled CaeSar SaladServes 4-6

4 hearts of romaine lettuce¼ cup Parmesan cheese, divided in half6 anchovy fillets packed in oil, finely chopped1 small garlic clove, minced2 large egg yolks3 tbsp fresh lemon juice¾ tsp Dijon mustard¼ cup olive oil (plus extra to drizzle)½ cup grape seed oilSalt and pepperCroutons, lemon wedge (optional)

METHOD1. Preheat the grill to 400 f.2. While the grill is heating, prepare the dressing. In a large bowl, add the anchovies,

minced garlic, egg yolks, lemon juice and Dijon mustard. Whisk the ingredients until thoroughly combined.

3. Start by whisking the olive oil into the egg mixture, drop by drop. Once a few table-spoons have been added and the mixture is emulsifying, increase the rate to a very thin stream. If you notice the mixture separating, slow down and give it a good whisk. Switch to the grape seed oil and continue until all the oil has been added. Whisk in half the Parmesan and season with salt and pepper to taste. You can make this dressing up to three days ahead, storing in the fridge.

4. To prepare the romaine for grilling, cut the heads in half and trim off any brown bits. Be sure to leave the stem at the end intact to hold the leaves together.

5. Drizzle a little olive oil on the cut side and place cut side down on the grill.6. Once the leaves start to char, remove and serve immediately with the salad dressing

drizzled and remaining Parmesan sprinkled on top.

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8 oz semi-sweet chocolate1 cup butter3 eggs1 cup sugar1 tsp vanilla¾ cup flour1 ½ tsp baking powder1 tsp saltBlueberries1-2 tubs of Belly Ice Cream’s ‘Obscene

Chocolate Brownie’

METHOD1. Line a 8” x 8” pan with parchment paper

and set aside. Preheat the oven to 350 f.2. Melt together the butter and chocolate

in the microwave. This should only take 3 mins at most, stir the mixture every minute. Set aside to cool slightly.

3. In a large bowl, stir together the eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Once thoroughly mixed, stir in the melted chocolate and butter.

4. Place the flour, baking powder and salt into a sifter or mesh sieve and sift into the batter. Stir until combined, with no lumps, and pour into the prepared pan.

5. Bake in the oven for 20 mins, take the pan out of the oven and rap the pan against the counter to release any air bubbles. Place back in the oven and bake for another 10 mins, until set.

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Most of us grew up either drinking products made by one of the big Canadian breweries and it was only the “cool kids” that branched out with a Moosehead or a Creemore … but these days there’s a beer revolution going on and people aren’t happy drinking the same-old same-old. Craft beer is huge and it seems you can’t walk into a bar or restaurant these days without seeing a new name on one of the taps.

The same can be said for wine and wine drinkers. Although this revolution has been going on a lot longer, it’s taken some time for us to catch up with it. Let’s face it, the LCBO isn’t exactly a leader in this department, and who can really blame them? They buy for an entire province and it’s only a small minority that wants to try something new … but if that minority turned into a majority, then we’d be seeing all kinds of interesting wines and regions coming out all the time.

So I say, get out of your wine rut and try something you’re not completely comfortable with, or that you’ve never even heard of before! Who knows? Maybe you’ll fi nd your next favourite. u

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Naiscoot Lake$205,900 Cozy 3 season 3 bdrm boat accesscottage. Propane & solar powered. On demandhot water. Private setting. Miles of crown landto explore. File #1212

Private Island$299,000 This special Island has beautiful rock outcropping,fantastic views & excellent privacy. Open concept 400 sq. ft.pine cabin, & septic system. Deed main land parking inSkerryvore less than 5 mins away. File #1273

Treasure Island$325,000 Vacant 10 Ac Island. Offersoutstanding privacy & deep water. A short boatride from Pointe Au Baril. Ready for your dreamcottage. File #395

Pointe Au Baril$460,000Well maintained 1 bdrm cabin & 2 sleepingcabins. Generous 4.39 acres w/ 265 ft of waterfront.Hydro, & recent septic. Easy access from Pointe AuBaril marinas. Close to the Ojibway Club. File #1088

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SPRING FED RANKIN LAKE!3000 sq. ft. 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, Open

concept Design with Vaulted ceilings, Finishedwalkout Lower level, Outstanding garage/shop

for all the toys. $799,000

DESIRABLE SPRING FED OTTER LAKE!Turnkey cottage nestled amongst the pines, Pine

sunroom, Rare boathouse at water`s edgew/roof top sundeck, Miles of boating enjoyment.

$399,000

375` OF GEORGIAN BAY WATERFRONT!Ideal home/cottage, 2700 sq. ft., 3 BR’s, 2 baths,MBR w/ensuite, Hardwood floors, Family room

w/Fireplace & w/out to waterfront.Large heated garage. $679,900

EXECUTIVE GEORGIAN BAY WATERFRONT!Gorgeous western sunsets, Dream gourmetkitchen, Screened sunroom, 4 BR’s, 4 baths,Sunken hot tub, Finished walkout lower level,

Detached double garage. $1,395,000

BED & BREAKFAST IN PARRY SOUND!Prime location overlooking Georgian Bay,

3 bedrooms with ensuite baths + Private owner’squarters, Across from the Waterfront, Marinas,Performing Arts Centre, Restaurants. $399,900

PRISTINE SHAWANAGA LAKE!4 season family cottage w/3 BR’s, Updated bath,Spacious LR & DR overlooking lake, Gradual

slope to water`s edge, Garage for the toys, Greatfishing, swimming & boating! $369,900

GEORGIAN BAY DRIVE TO COTTAGE!4 large BR’s, Open concept kitchen/dining area,Stunning sunsets, Child friendly lot w/ sandy

beach, Docking for multiple boats and water toys.$199,900

LAKE MANITOUWABING EXECUTIVE!2400 sq. ft. ranch bungalow, gourmet kitchen,

open concept, Great Room w/fireplace,3 BR’s + walkout lower level, Heated &

Insulated garage. $729,000

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58 Parkway ave., Nobel$475,000

Beautifully maintained century home withGeorgian Bay view. 4 br, 3.5 baths, original trim,hardwood floors, up to date oil heat, insulation,

drywall, shingles, siding. File #1202

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22 Lake Drive, Magnetawan • $149,900

Stunning 10 acre building lot on Crawford Lk. with 808'

of owned shoreline, stunning views and gentle sloping lot

to waters edge. Possibility of year round access. Bernice

Jackson File #1333

20152012-2013

Direct:705-346-2121

Immaculate 2 bedroom turnkey cottage with wonderful views greatswimming/fishing and miles of boating on spring fed Otter Lake. Yourcompany will enjoy the spacious, bright Bunkie with it’s own living room.Some other features include; large storage shed, lift at water’s edge, as wellas storage shed for the water toys/bar fridge, and screened in Gazebo. Lessthan a 5 minute boat ride from Otter Lake Marina and listed thousands ofdollars below its competition makes this property a must see! File#1280

3 isLanD 236, Otter Lake • $279,900

77MaY 2016

EVENTS

SUMMer The Parry Sound Singers present ‘A Ticket to Cruise’ at the Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. 6-7

Canada day Celebrations July 1

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mAYCarling Market season opener. Market offers a variety of crafts, woodworking, jewelry, artwork, household décor, boutique-style items, second-hand treasures and local produce.

The foley Agricultural Society hosts its annual plant sale at the foley Community Hall.

Second annual Open Streets Parry Sound from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. James Street will be closed to vehicular traffi c for a variety of activities. 5

JUneA Night Out in Downtown presented by the Down-town Business Association. James Street will be closed from 5 to 10 p.m. There will be food ven-dors, music, and a beer garden. Downtown stores will stay open late and offer special promotions.

10The Rotary Club of Parry Sound hosts the 15th annual Dragon Boat festival at Waubuno Beach. 11The Whitestone Public Library hosts a Strawberry Social at the Dunchurch Community Centre from 1 to 3 p.m. 15

The 13th annual RACH 3-Pitch Tournament at the Kinsmen Park, Parry Sound. 17-18

Katherine govier and Helen Humphreys read from their most recent books at the Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. in the Summer Reading Series. 23Seguin family fun Night at the Rosseau Waterfront. 24

Celebrate Canada Day in the Town of Parry Sound at the Stockey Centre grounds. food vendors, activities for the whole family start at 11 a.m. 1

JUlYThe Caring Market hosts Kid’s Day, featuring activities and crafts for the market’s younger visitors.

Canada Day fi re works celebration in Orrville at the Orrville Ball Diamond.


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