Lindsay Transit is offering a new Sunday service to residents effective July 7, 2019. (Photo courtesy City of Kawartha Lakes)
The City of Kawartha Lakes has announced that Lindsay Transit will begin offering service on Sundays beginning on July 7th.
The new Sunday service will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
An additional specialized transit service route will also be offered on Sundays, and can be requested through the current booking process for specialized transit service.
“We have identified a further need for our community regarding weekend operations that we hope this new addition of service will help fulfill,” says fleet and transit services manager Todd Bryant.
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The regular Lindsay Transit service that operates Monday to Saturday will continue under the same hours of operations, running from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
As well as implementing Sunday service, Lindsay Transit will also be operating an additional specialized transit service (LIMO) on Saturdays between 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Lindsay Transit’s “blue” route has also been extended to now include six new stops. Previously, the final stop was located on Parkside Drive; effective in July, the service will now continue south to Logie Street, turning around at Deacon Crescent (until construction is completed) and heading back towards Queen Street East.
Toronto hip hop artist K-OS (Kevin Brereton) and Vancouver-based funk band Five Alarm Funk perform a free, sponsor-supported concert at Peterborough Musicfest in Del Crary Park in downtown Peterborough on July 3, 2019. (Photos: Andrew Francis Wallace and Five Alarm Funk / Instagram)
When Fred Anderson brought Canadian jazz great Moe Koffman to Del Crary Park for the inaugural presentation of what was then called the Peterborough Festival of Lights on July 1, 1987, he planted the seed for what would blossom into an annual multi music genre summer concert series that has brought 600-plus artists to Peterborough since.
Peterborough Musicfest presents K-OS with Five Alarm Funk
When: Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at 8 p.m. Where: Del Crary Park (100 George St. N., Peterborough) How much: Free admission
Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets (lawn chairs are available to rent for $4/chair). VIP seating available for sponsors. No smoking, alcohol, or pets permitted. There’s no public parking at Del Crary Park, but there’s neighbourhood street parking nearby and ample parking in downtown Peterborough.
Today presented under the banner Peterborough Musicfest, music genres including rock, pop, country, folk, bluegrass, swing, big band and classical music have been given their due in a big way since that inaugural concert.
We can firmly add hip hop and soul-infused funk to that list, with the double-bill of three-time Juno-awarded rapper K-OS with frenetic supergroup Five Alarm Funk, both performing at Del Crary Park on Wednesday, July 3rd.
With two platinum certified albums — Joyful Rebellion (2004) and Atlantis: Hymns For Disco (2006) — highlighting his recording studio resumé, K-OS is a household name among fans of the rap genre and a bona fide pioneer of the Canadian hip-hop scene.
VIDEO: “Crabbuckit” – K-OS
Born in Toronto with the less-hip-hop-like name of Kevin Brereton, K-OS’s early musical influences were as diverse as they were numerous, ranging from Michael Jackson and The Beatles to Depeche Mode and A Tribe Called Quest.
At the urging of his friend Nigel Williams, a member of The Pocket Dwellers, K-OS dipped his toe in the musical career waters. That resulted in his 1993 debut single “Musical Essence”, released in 1993 while he was a student at York University.
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It wasn’t until 2003 that K-OS had enough material for a full-length album and Exit followed, peaking at #75 on the Canadian albums chart. What followed for K-OS was a game changer in the form of Joyful Rebellion. The album and its second single, “Crabbuckit”, was rated the most downloaded hip hop/rap album and track on the iTunes Store in Canada.
It didn’t hurt matters that Rolling Stone critic Karen Bliss described K-OS as “a destined supertstar” while placing Joyful Rebellion on her top 10 album list for 2004. In 2005, that album saw K-OS bring home three statues from the Juno Awards.
VIDEO: “Sunday Morning” – K-OS
“When your stuff gets played on the radio and you’re no longer in control of it, that’s when you think, ‘OK, this is no longer me just making music in a studio,” says K-OS in a September 2015 interview with Ian McBride of VICE.
“I was walking in the CBC building on Front Street (in Toronto). A lady was walking towards me. She was walking really fast and it was making me a little nervous. When I moved to the right to get out of her way, she moved to the right, then I moved to the left, and she moved to the left, and then all of a sudden she was like, ‘Crabbuckit! Oh my goodness!'”
“I was like, ‘Thank you.’ She didn’t look like someone I’d hang out with. She didn’t look like someone I knew. That’s when you start realizing you’re affecting things just outside of your reality.”
VIDEO: “The Man I Used to Be – K-OS
It’s a tough act to follow a platinum-selling album, whatever the music genre, but K-OS did just that, repeating the feat with Atlantis: Hymns For Disco, which also scored platinum status with the help of the single “Sunday Morning”, which peaked at #19 on the Canadian Hot 100. Three more albums have followed: Yes! (2009), BLack On BLonde (2013) and, the latest, 2015’s Can’t Fly Without Gravity.
“Everybody wants to be something that eludes them,” says K-OS on the evolution of his musical style.
“I went through a lot of stages when I first started rapping. I was really about trying to change things. Up until Atlantis, all the music I made, I wanted to go out there and change reality, mostly because I hadn’t lived reality. I didn’t know you couldn’t do that. Joyful Rebellion was a little bit of me starting to realize that — ‘OK, you could rebel but you’ve to got to have a good time. It’s a joyful rebellion.'”
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“From Atlantis on, then Yes!, and Black on Blonde, I decided, ‘OK, look, I’m gonna not try to be anything other than myself.’ The music got a little bit more complex, it got a little bit more dangerous, it got a little bit cooler. I loved that stage because those three records saw me step away from ‘Three-time Juno Award winner’ and all the music industry stuff.'”
“Can’t Fly Without Gravity, hopefully, is the new way for people to look at, at least in the hip hop community, the negativity that happens when you try to transcend the forces that pull you down.”
VIDEO: “Dance Dance Party Party” – Five Alarm Funk
Five Alarm Funk’s sound, meanwhile, can be best summed up by the suggestion that you check yourself for a pulse if you haven’t found yourself moving in some form once the band gets going.
Formed in Vancouver by drummer Tayo Branston and guitarist Gabe Boothroyd, Five Alarm Funk brought together musicians with a shared love of groove-driven performers such as James Brown, Tower of Power, and Frank Zappa.
Since that humble beginning more than a decade ago, Five Alarm Funk has graced stages across Canada via six national tours and has released six albums, the latest being 2017’s Sweat which features the fiery rhythms, punchy hornsm and gang-chant vocals that sum up the irresistible essence of the band.
VIDEO: “We All Scream” – Five Alarm Funk
“Our goal is to create all out, feel good dance parties from the moment the music starts until the very last note,” the band relates in a March 2017 interview with Emily Frewin of Canadian Beats Media.
“We have always been known as a live band first. The stage is where the spirit of Five Alarm Funk lives. To be up there giving everything you have to your music, band mates and audience is one the most exciting and fullfilling experiences for us. The shows are a constant barrage of groove, melody, intensity and fun. Be prepared to dance, smile, laugh and get in a killer workout.”
Along with Branston and Boothroyd, the band’s current configuration features Eli Bennett and Jens Christiansen (saxophone), Oliver Gibson (guitar), Tom Towers (congas), Carl Julig (timbales), Kent Wallace (trumpet) and Jay Smith (bass).
VIDEO: “Widowmaker” – Five Alarm Funk
“We always aim for a positive and fun group dynamic. Through the years of touring together we’ve learned the fine points of each other’s strengths and weaknesses. Learning how to not bother people is a very important trait in the bus. One thing that has helped keep the band tight and happy in such close confines is everyone is delegated specific duties that have to be done to create a successful atmosphere.”
In other words, the band that plays together … plays together, and in Five Alarm Funk’s case, very well.
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As a returning sponsor of Peterborough Musicfest, kawarthaNOW.com will be giving away VIP seats to every one of this summer’s concerts again this year.
While the concerts are free to all, VIP seats are not available to the general public — only to festival sponsors. You are guaranteed a chair near to the stage for the best view.
The giveaways are exclusive to subscribers to our weekly e-news. For your chance to win, sign-up to our weekly e-news at k-n.ca/subscribe.
Peterborough Musicfest is presenting 16 free-admission, sponsor-supported concerts featuring a total of 21 acts during its 33rd season — each concert staged on Wednesday and Saturday nights at Del Crary Park.
Overseen by general manager Tracey Randall and staff, a board of directors, and numerous volunteers, Peterborough Musicfest’s stated mission is to “provide diverse, affordable live music to enrich cultural and economic prosperity in our community.”
For more information on this concert or the entire 2019 season, visit www.ptbomusicfest.ca or phone the Peterborough Musicfest office at 705-755-1111.
Find out what went on behind the closed doors of 19th-century settlers when Lang Pioneer Village presents "Bedrooms and Backwoods: Secrets of the Village at Night", a special romance-inspired event taking place on July 6, 2019 (National Kissing Day) at the living history museum in Keene. (Photo courtesy of Lang Pioneer Village)
Lang Pioneer Village in Keene is celebrating National Kissing Day on Saturday, July 6th with a new romance-inspired event called “Bedrooms and Backwoods: Secrets of the Village at Night”.
During the event, which takes place from 7 to 10 p.m., you will experience the romantic life of 19th-century settlers, including their courtship practices, and find out above love letters, birth control, bundling, calling cards, scandalous affairs, breaking promises, and more.
You can take a romantic horse-drawn wagon ride through the village, which will be lit with the soft glow of lanterns and candles, and be serenaded by traditional melodies performed by Al Kirby, Michael O’Toole, and Cheryl Cassleman on the Weaver Shop porch.
As well as learning about the romantic practices (and more) or 19th-century settlers, couples can take a horse-drawn wagon ride through the lantern and candlelit village, be serenaded by live music, and more. Due to the adult nature of some of the topics being presented during the evening, this is a 16+ event. (Photo courtesy of Lang Pioneer Village)
You can learn about the rules of courting in the South Lake School House, and discover the church’s view of Victorian romance in the Glen Alda Church.
You can also stop by the Keene Hotel for a delicious cold drink in the Keene Hotel Bar Room, a baked treat from the Keene Hotel Kitchen, or a cool treat from the Lang Snack Shop.
And there are lots of opportunities to take a romantic photo with your sweetie with the scenic backdrops of the historic village and the Grist Mill Bridge over the Indian River (be sure to tag @langpioneer on Twitter with #kissedinthecounty).
Note: Due to the adult nature of some of the topics being presented during the evening, attendance at this event is restricted to people 16 years of age and older.
Admission to “Bedrooms and Backwoods: Secrets of the Village at Night” is $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors, with all taxes included.
Doug Varty as British pop-rocker Rod Stewart in tribute act Forever Young, which performs a free, sponsor-supported Canada Day concert at Peterborough Musicfest in Del Crary Park in downtown Peterborough on July 1, 2019. (Photo: Spitzky Media)
At a time when Elton John is embarking on a three-year retirement tour and has just seen the release of a biopic, his pop-rock rival Rod Stewart is still doing his thing and doing it well, as evidenced by the 2018 release of his 30th studio album and a pending Las Vegas residency.
Peterborough Musicfest presents Forever Young (Rod Stewart tribute)
When: Monday, July 1, 2019 at 8 p.m. Where: Del Crary Park (100 George St. N., Peterborough) How much: Free admission
Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets (lawn chairs are available to rent for $4/chair). VIP seating available for sponsors. No smoking, alcohol, or pets permitted. There’s no public parking at Del Crary Park, but there’s neighbourhood street parking nearby and ample parking in downtown Peterborough.
Yes, raspy-voiced Stewart is more than holding his own 50 years after launching his solo career and Doug Varty, for one, is grateful.
“When my band and I used to play Rod Stewart covers in pubs, people would ask me if I was lip-synching to a track,” says Varty, a lifelong guitarist, singer, songwriter, and recording artist.
“When I assured them it was really me singing, they insisted that me doing a Rod Stewart tribute show would be a big hit. Though a little reluctant to wear the wig and the shiny suits, I quickly learned to embrace the opportunity to become someone else for awhile.”
VIDEO: Doug Varty as Rod Stewart
On Monday, July 1st at Del Crary Park — Canada Day — Peterborough Musicfest presents Forever Young, Varty’s polished and highly acclaimed tribute to the 74-year-old singer whose signature 1971 hit “Maggie May” remains a must-have staple in countless record collections around the globe. Admission, as always, is free to the 8 p.m. concert.
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When he’s not paying homage to the Grammy-awarded and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-inducted Stewart, Varty is a highly respected blues-rock singer and guitarist who has toured the globe. Having shared stages with Tina Turner, Rush, Bob Seger, and the late Roy Orbison, Varty’s talent and resulting reputation precedes him, whether performing original music or taking on his Stewart persona.
Varty is no stranger to recording studio success either, as evidenced by strong reviews for Feel Free, his 2012 album of original music.
“Feel Free brings to mind classic, Bon Scott era AC/DC with opening track Kickin’ Ass a straightforward blues boogie romp that is pretty hard to dislike, all knuckledusters and cheap beer,” raved Fireworks Magazine in the United Kingdom.
VIDEO: “Hot Legs” by Rod Stewart performed by Forever Young
“Raspy, take-no-shit vocals, soaring guitar and a constantly pounding bass give the Doug Varty Band a streamlined but hard-hitting sound that sees the three-piece storm through Feel Free, a rather glorious dose of blues rock, littered with great vocal hooks and memorable riffs,” chimed in Powerplay Magazine, another UK publication.
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For sure, it’s those same “raspy” vocals that are at the centre of Varty’s remarkable covers of Stewart classics such as the aforementioned “Maggie May” as well as “Hot Legs”, “Tonight’s The Night”, “Forever Young”, and a host of other commercial radio classics that are the hallmark of Stewart’s extensive catalogue, both as a member of Faces (1969 to 1975) and as a subsequent solo act with record sales totaling more that 100 million.
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While the concerts are free to all, VIP seats are not available to the general public — only to festival sponsors. You are guaranteed a chair near to the stage for the best view.
The giveaways are exclusive to subscribers to our weekly e-news. For your chance to win, sign-up to our weekly e-news at k-n.ca/subscribe.
This is a sort of Jekyll and Hyde thing: there’s Doug Varty, and then there’s Rod Stewart portrayed by Doug Varty. Assuming the latter role, and the resulting audience appeal, isn’t rocket science, he says.
“As some of the live music audience gets a little older, they want to go to something they know and understand will be a good night out,” he explains. “They want to go to a sure thing. They may not know who Doug Varty is, but they know what they’re going to get when they see me as Rod Stewart. You don’t have to convince them to have a good time.”
Peterborough Musicfest is presenting 16 free-admission, sponsor-supported concerts featuring a total of 21 acts during its 33rd season — each concert staged on Wednesday and Saturday nights at Del Crary Park.
VIDEO: “Maggie May” by Rod Stewart performed by Forever Young
Overseen by general manager Tracey Randall and staff, a board of directors, and numerous volunteers, Peterborough Musicfest’s stated mission is to “provide diverse, affordable live music to enrich cultural and economic prosperity in our community.”
For more information on this concert or the entire 2019 season, visit www.ptbomusicfest.ca or phone the Peterborough Musicfest office at 705-755-1111.
The Sheepdogs, including Bailieboro's own Jimmy Bowskill (second from left), are performing a free sponsor-supported outdoor concert at Peterborough Musicfest in Del Crary Park in downtown Peterborough on July 24, 2019. (Photo: Matt Dunlap)
Summer is finally here and that means it’s outdoor concert season in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. There are free concerts every Wednesday and Saturday at Peterborough Musicfest in Del Crary Park, live music in other parks in the Kawarthas and, of course, lots of opportunities to see bands perform in local pubs and bars.
Here are some highly recommended concerts coming up in July.
Live music at Elmhirst’s Resort in Keene every Tuesday in July
Perched right beside Rice Lake, the Wild Blue Yonder Pub & Patio at Elmhirst’s Resort (1045 Settlers Line, Keene, 705-295-4591 or 800-461-1940) has become a summer hotbed for live music. Every Tuesday night in the summer there is a show open to the public and resort guests.
This July, the lineup is as strong as ever: July 2nd will be the blues, jazz, and R’n’B stylings of Rob Phillips and Charlie Earle; July 9th features folky tunes with The Pine Saps; on July 16th it’s a mix of great originals and covers with Nicole Lisa Craig; July 23rd will feature the music of Chris Culgin and Derek Bell, an excellent duo mixing bluegrass and roots influences with an array of instrumentation; and, last but not least, on July 30th it’s hometown heroes Fred Stillman & Keene Country.
All concerts are free of charge. Shows begin around 7 p.m., with a lovely BBQ dinner available for purchase as well as a delicious array of great beverages.
VIDEO: “Be My Baby” performed by Charlie Earle
K-OS with Five Alarm Funk at Peterborough Musicfest at Del Crary Park on July 3
Get ready for a full-on high-energy dance party on Wednesday, July 3rd when Peterborough Musicfest presents an unreal double bill of Toronto hip-hop artist K-OS (Kevin Brereton) along with Vancouver funk all-stars Five Alarm Funk.
The evening in Del Crary Park will be full of music with deep grooves and contagious beats.
The show begins at 8 p.m. Admission is free for all Musicfest concerts, thanks to Musicfest sponsors, but you’ll need to bring your own lawn chair.
VIDEO: “Crabbuckit” – K-OS
VIDEO: “May the Funk Be With You” – Five Alarm Funk
Blue Hazel and Little Rapids at The Twisted Wheel in Peterborough on July 5
On Friday, July 5th, check out some eclectic folk-inspired music at The Twisted Wheel (379 Water St., Peterborough) as Blue Hazel (Caitlin O’Connor and Meisha Browne) and Little Rapids share the stage.
The show is perfect for those who appreciate an earlier start as it begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.
If you can’t make it to the Friday show, Blue Hazel will also be playing the previous night at The Garnet (231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-874-0107) along with Steven Hees and Nathan Miller.
VIDEO: “The Track of My Tears” performed by Blue Hazel
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Sylvan Shore at Millennium Park in Bancroft on July 10
Bancroft is the place to be on Wednesday, July 10th when Mineral Capital Concerts presents Haliburton duo Sylvan Shore (Kate Hall and Andrew von Zuben) at Millennium Park (166 Hasting St. N., Bancroft).
Sylvan Shore performs music with an alt-folk and country sound, with hurtin’ country tunes, uplifting originals, and even spoken word pieces. Hall and von Zuben’s songwriting and harmonies are sure to appeal to listeners.
The show is free and begins at 7 p.m.
VIDEO: “Weather Vane” – Sylvan Shore
Rick Fines at Austin Sawmill Heritage Park in Kinmount on July 11
kawarthaNOW favourite, Peterborough’s blues music hero Rick Fines, will take the stage at Austin Sawmill Heritage Park (4072 Haliburton County Rd. 121, Kinmount) on Thursday, July 11th.
Fines is known for his great songwriting and blues guitar skills. Bring the entire family for this excellent show close to the shores of the Burnt River. There are plenty of picnic tables and benches but you might want to bring you own lawn chairs or blankets.
The show begins at 6:30 p.m. and is completely free.
VIDEO: “Driving Home” – Rick Fines
The Calrizians at The Garnet in Peterborough on July 17
It does not really get more summer than surf rock.
On Wednesday, July 17th, The Garnet (231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-874-0107) plays host to The Calrizians.
The Toronto band plays surfy instrumental tunes that’ll make you want to get the board out.
Admission is $10 at the door (or pay what you can) and the show starts at 9 p.m.
VIDEO: “Rambunkshush” performed by The Calrizians
RöckBïtür at the Red Dog in Peterborough on July 20
I usually don’t like to plug tribute shows in this space; however, there’s one coming up that’s hard to resist.
On Saturday, July 20th, The Historic Red Dog Tavern (189 Hunter St. W, Peterborough, 705-750-1710) will host four local musicians performing as RöckBïtür.
Playing the music of Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, DIO, Van Halen, Motley Crüe, and many more, the band features Brandon Humphrey and Liam Archer (from Broken Harmony) as well as Taylor Beatty and Eric Piil.
Wear your biggest hair and best ’80s outfit to truly seize the night. The show will begin at 10 p.m. and you can get tickets at the door.
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The Sheepdogs at Peterborough Musicfest at Del Crary Park on July 24
There may not be a bigger rock band in Canada right now than The Sheepdogs, who take to the Fred Anderson stage in Del Crary Park in downtown Peterborough on Wednesday, July 24th for a free concert at Peterborough Musicfest.
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As a returning sponsor of Peterborough Musicfest, kawarthaNOW.com will be giving away VIP seats to every one of this summer’s concerts again this year, including The Sheepdogs!
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The Sheepdogs’ classic retro vibes are accessible to many, including those who were there the first time, their kids, and maybe even their grandkids.
The band, which formed in Saskatoon in 2006, is comprised of brothers Ewan and Shamus Currie, Ryan Gullen, and Sam Corbett, along with Balieboro’s own Jimmy Bowskill, who joined the band in 2015.
“He joined us on tour, learned our whole set basically in one rehearsal, and has been with us ever since,” says Gullen, the band’s bass player.
The band has been touring the U.S., Europe, and Canada with abandon since their last release Changing Colours came out last year.
The show begins at 8 p.m. at Del Crary Park and is entirely free, thanks to sponsors. Rock on!
VIDEO: “Nobody” – The Sheepdogs
VIDEO: “Saturday Night” – The Sheepdogs
TorQ at Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion in Haliburton on July 24, 25 and 26
The Highlands Summer Festival in Haliburton mainly stages live theatre performances, but this year the festival is also welcoming Canadian percussion ensemble TorQ to the stage at Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion (5358 Haliburton County Rd. 21, Haliburton).
Renowned for their engaging performances, members Richard Burrows, Adam Campbell, Jamie Drake, and Daniel Morphy are committed to making percussion music accessible to audiences that span generations.
TorQ will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24th and Thursday, July 25th, and a 2 p.m. matinee on Friday, July 26th.
Julie Doiron, Apollo Ghosts, and Jose Contreras at The Garnet in Peterborough on July 28
Fans of great Canadian music, rejoice! On Sunday, July 28th, there will be a triple bill of epic proportions as Sackville, New Brunswick’s Julie Doiron (formerly of Eric’s Trip), Vancouver’s Apollo Ghosts, and Toronto artist Jose Contreras (By Divine Right) take the stage at The Garnet (231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-874-0107) for TWO shows.
The early show begins at 6 p.m., with a late show starting up at 10 p.m.. Get onto the ticket list for either show at The Garnet. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
Seating is limited with only 35 tickets available for each show.
Team Alpha Pi Phil Delta Chapter pulls a fire truck during a previous Pulling for Dementia Fire Truck Pull. In this annual fundraiser for Alzheimer Society of Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Haliburton, teams of 10 to 12 people compete to pull a 44,000-pound fire truck the greatest distance in the least amount of time. The 2019 event takes place on Friday, September 13th in the parking lot of the Peterborough Memorial Centre. (Photo: Alzheimer Society of PKLNH)
Not unlike the determined three little pigs of fairy tale lore, they will huff and they will puff come a Friday this September, but nary a house will come down.
Instead, the goal of their collective exertion will be to pull an 44,000-pound fire truck, via pure muscle and a lot of sweat, the furthest distance in the least amount of time, raising dollars in support of the delivery of local programs for those dealing with dementia.
Alzheimer Society of PKLNH presents Pulling for Dementia Fire Truck Pull 2019
When: Friday, September 13, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Memorial Centre parking lot (151 Lansdowne St., Peterborough)
Create a team at pullingfordementia.wordpress.com. Teams are comprised of 10 participants (12 if all women). Each team must raise at least $1,000 before the event to participate in the fire truck pull.
The 2019 Pulling For Dementia Fire Truck Pull — organized and hosted by the Alzheimer Society of Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Haliburton — will be held Friday, September 13th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot of the Peterborough Memorial Centre at 151 Lansdowne Street.
The fifth annual event will go rain or shine, although it may possibly move inside the Morrow Building if the weather does not cooperate.
According to local agency fund development coordinator Jen Johnstone, the event remains the ultimate team building exercise.
“We get a lot of corporate participants,” says Johnstone. “It’s a really fun way for people to get out of the office and do something for a good cause. Everyone is working together. It’s a great way for them to do that but also be philanthropic at the same time.”
To date, the event has raised close to $103,000, which has been allotted to the provision of services across the four counties the agency serves.
The push now, says Johnstone, is to publicize the event well in advance of the summer vacation period so those interested in pulling a team together can do so now. Close to half of the hoped-for 30 teams have already registered, the fundraising commitment being a minimum of $1,000 per team.
Men’s and mixed teams are comprised of 10 members; female teams are allowed 12 members. Team registration is open at pullingfordementia.wordpress.com.
The event format is simple, notes Johnstone. Every team only pulls the fire truck once, timed for the distance they cover. There is a practice round prior to the real McCoy, where teams are taught the proper technique to get the best result and avoid any injury.
A team uses a front-pull strategy during a previous Pulling for Dementia Fire Truck Pull. Before pulling, teams are taught the proper technique during a practice round to get the best result and avoid any injury. (Photo: Bianca Nucaro / 705 Creative)
“We’re very aware of injury prevention,” stresses Johnstone.
Central to the training aspect will be the return involvement of Cobourg-based Lutheran minister Kevin Fast, who will again serve as honorary event chairperson.
Dubbed the world’s strongest priest, Fast holds numerous Guinness World Records for feats of strength, including his pulling of a 188.83-ton Globemaster III airplane, several fire trucks and, for good measure (and because he can), a house.
“A lot of people have claimed, especially my competitors, that I cheat, that I have divine intervention,” noted Fast in a 2016 interview with kawarthaNOW prior to that year’s fire truck pull event. “But I work hard at it and I was gifted with some ability.”
Cobourg-based Lutheran minister Kevin Fast (left) is billed as the world’s strongest priest and holds several Guinness World Records for feats of strength. Pictured at the 2016 Pulling for Dementia Fire Truck Pull, Fast is once again the honorary chair for the 2019 event, which takes place on Friday, September 13th in the parking lot of the Peterborough Memorial Centre. (Photo: Paul Rellinger / kawarthaNOW)
When all is said and pulled on event day, besides big-time bragging rights, one team will be awarded the trophy for fastest pull time but, Johnstone notes, trophies will also be awarded within the division’s teams based on their origin.
As well as raising funds, one of the benefits of the fire truck pull event is that it raises awareness about a key focus of the Alzheimer Society: living well with dementia.
“You can live a very positive life with dementia,” Johnstone explains. “This event really highlights that, in that it’s a positive event that builds really great connections with the communities we serve while helping reduce the stigmas associated with Alzheimer’s disease.”
At the Pulling for Dementia Fire Truck Pull, which takes place on Friday, September, 2019 in the parking lot of the Peterborough Memorial Centre, trophies will awarded to teams based on their composition, and one team will be awarded the trophy for fastest pull time. (Photo: Bianca Nucaro / 705 Creative)
Dementia is the overall term for a set of symptoms that are caused by disorders affecting the brain. Those symptoms may include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving, or language, severe enough to reduce a person’s ability to perform everyday activities. A person with dementia may also experience changes in mood or behaviour.
Dementia is progressive, which means the symptoms will gradually get worse as more brain cells become damaged and eventually die. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia. While the disease is most common in adults 65 years of age or older, it is not a normal part of aging and it also affects adults under 65.
The push for more fire truck pull team registrations comes just a month after the agency’s other major annual fundraising event, the IG Wealth Management Walk For Alzheimer’s that was held on May 25, 2019. In addition, Johnstone and her society colleagues recently moved to new office space in the lower level of Peterborough Square. An open house will be held in September, she says, with the date to be announced.
Team registration is open now for the 2019 Pulling for Dementia Fire Truck Pull on September 13, 2019. Teams must raise a minimum of $1,000 to participate in the pull. (Graphic: Alzheimer Society of PKLNH)
But for now, the big focus is on the fire truck pull, which has Johnstone excited.
“I’m new to the organization but I’ve heard a lot of from everybody about just how much fun the day is,” she says. “Like anything we do in terms of our fundraising endeavours, we’re always evaluating, making sure what we’re embarking on is raising as much money as we can for the amazing cause that we’re serving.”
“It’s been a fantastic event and we’ve very fortunate to have had four great years so far.”
How far and quickly can you and your co-workers or friends pull a 44,000-pound fire truck? Find out by entering your team for the 2019 Pulling for Dementia Fire Truck Pull on September 13, 2019. (Photo: Alzheimer Society of PKLNH)
The Alzheimer Society of Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Haliburton provides services supportive services at no charge to families and individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, throughout all four counties including the communities of Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Lindsay, Haliburton, Minden, Cobourg, Port Hope, Campbellford, Havelock, and Millbrook.
It is estimated that more than 7,500 people in that catchment area have Alzheimer’s disease or some other form of dementia. That number is expected to grow to more than 15,500 by the year 2036.
The society also provides a range of public education services within the communities its serves, as well as educational opportunities to those living with dementia and those supporting persons with dementia including family members, caregivers and professionals.
For more information on the society and the services it provides locally, visit alzheimer.ca/en/pklnh or phone 705-748-5131.
The story was created in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Haliburton.
Canada Day celebrates the July 1, 1867 enactment of the British North America Act that united three colonies into a single country called Canada within the British Empire. Originally called Dominion Day, the holiday was renamed “Canada Day” when the Canada Act was passed in 1982 to “patriate” Canada’s constitution. The Canada Day holiday happens just after the kids get out of school and represents the first official long weekend of summer, with many communities hosting family-friendly celebrations including parades, festivals, barbeques, free musical events and fireworks.
As Canada Day is a federal statutory holiday all government office and services and beer and liquor stores are closed. Some malls, grocery stores, and big box stores are also closed on Monday, especially in Peterborough. Many tourist attractions (museums, art galleries, etc.) remain open.
For your convenience, we provide this list of holiday hours for 265 selected businesses, services, and organizations across the Kawarthas. This information comes from their websites and social media accounts, which may or may not be up to date, so please always call them first to confirm their hours (we’ve included phone numbers), especially if you are travelling any distance. If your business or organization is listed and the hours are incorrect, please let us know by using our content feedback form. We do not include hours for restaurants, as there are too many to list!
Bewdley Community Recycling Centre 7650 County Rd. 9, Hamilton 905-342-2514
CLOSED
Brighton Community Recycling Centre 1112 County Rd. 26, Brighton 613-475-1946
CLOSED
Canada Post Mail Delivery / Offices (Note: post offices operated by the private sector will be open according to the hours of service of the host business
No collection or delivery
City of Kawartha Lakes City Hall, Municipal Service Centres, and Administration Offices 26 Francis St., Lindsay 705-324-9411
CLOSED
City of Kawartha Lakes Parks, Recreation and Culture facilities, arenas, and pools Various locations, City of Kawartha Lakes 705-324-9411
CLOSED
City of Kawartha Lakes Public Libraries Various locations, City of Kawartha Lakes 705-324-9411 x1291
CLOSED
City of Kawartha Lakes Waste and Recycling Collection 26 Francis St., Lindsay 1-888-822-2225
Mon Jul 1 collection moves to Jul 2, Jul 2 to 3, Jul 3 to 4, Jul 4 to 5
City of Peterborough Day Cares Peterborough 705-748-8830
CLOSED
City of Peterborough Garbage Pickup Peterborough 705-745-1386
No change
City of Peterborough Green Waste Pickup Peterborough 705-876-1600
No change
City of Peterborough Recycling Pickup Peterborough 705-876-1600
No change
City of Peterborough Social Services Peterborough 705-748-8830
CLOSED
County of Haliburton Administration Offices 11 Newcastle St., Minden 705-286-4085
CLOSED
County of Northumberland Waste and Recycling Collection 555 Courthouse Rd., Cobourg 1-866-293-8379
Mon Jul 1 collection moves to Jul 2, Jul 2 to 3, Jul 3 to 4, Jul 4 to 5
County of Peterborough Administration Offices 470 Water St., Peterborough 705-743-0380
CLOSED
County of Peterborough Garbage Pickup Peterborough 705-745-1386
Check your township at ptbocounty.ca or install Recycle Coach app
County of Peterborough Recycling Pickup Peterborough 705-775-2737
4th Line Theatre stages as many as 42 outdoor performances every summer at the Winslow Farm in Millbrook. The theatre company is concerned that a proposed ATV route along Zion Lion will disrupt live performances and also create traffic and safety issues. (Photo: 4th Line Theatre / Facebook)
Outdoor theatre company 4th Line Theatre in Millbrook is urging the Township of Cavan Monaghan not to allow all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) to use Zion Line as a travel route.
It’s one of two route options in a staff report that township council will be considering at a meeting on Tuesday, July 2nd, following a delegation made by the Kawartha ATV Association at the May 6th council meeting to help develop an ATV route that would link trails in Kawartha Lakes to the Ganaraska trail system.
At the May 6th meeting, council directed staff to meet with the Kawartha ATV Association advisory group and report back to council. As well as proposed ATV travel routes, the advisory group has also requested that riders be allowed to drive on the streets of Millbrook every day from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., so they can purchase fuel, eat in restaurants, and shop in stores.
4th Line Theatre has two issues with the proposed ATV route on Zion Line.
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One issue is with the noise. The engines of ATVs generally lack sound insulation as well as effective mufflers. This “race car sound” is a feature that many ATV riders enjoy, but makes the machines very noisy for others, even at a distance.
Riding ATVs is a popular pasttime in rural Ontario both with residents and tourists, and generates benefits for the local economy. However, the machines can be very noisy.
For 4th Line Theatre, the sound from ATVs using Zion Line “will have a devastating effect” on the theatre’s ability to stage plays at Winslow Farm, according to a recent email sent by the theatre organization.
“The noise caused by ATVs on Zion Line would cause us to have to stop a performance,” the email states, and would “drastically affect” the experience of audience members.
For the past 27 years, 4th Line Theatre has been presenting as many as 42 outdoor performances to more than 15,000 people every summer.
The other issue 4th Line Theatre has with the Zion Line route option is traffic and safety. According to the organization, traffic on Zion Line increases significantly during the summer months due to the operations of the theatre, with more than 200 theatre staff and volunteers frequently travelling on Zion Line, along with vendors and service vehicles as well as the vehicles of audience members.
4th Line Theatre is also concerned with safety, as Zion Line is very windy and has blind corners.
“We are concerned that ATV traffic on Zion Line would cause travel on the road to become highly dangerous for ATV operators as well as drivers,” the theatre writes.
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4th Line Theatre has sent a letter to the council of the Township of Cavan Monaghan pointing out that, if a decision is made to allow ATVs to travel along Zion Line, the theatre’s future is in doubt.
“If ATVs are permitted to travel on Zion Line, 4th Line’s operations at the Winslow farm may have to cease due to the aforementioned affects of ATV traffic.”
A map of proposed ATV routes, including one along Zion Line, to be discussed at the July 2, 2019 Township of Cavan Monaghan council meeting. (Map: Township of Cavan Monaghan)
The Zion Line route is one of two route options being presented to council (possible route options are shown on the map above; kawarthaNOW has added the 4th Line Theatre marker to show the proximity of the Zion Line route to the Winslow Farm).
The staff report to be discussed on July 2nd recommends that council provide direction on the future development of off-road motorized vehicle trails in the municipality and that a public meeting be scheduled for the August 6th council meeting to allow for public consultation.
The beach at Sandy Lake in Trent Lakes. (Photo: Michael Hurcomb)
Every Friday during swimming season, we post The Beach Report™, our weekly report of the results of water quality testing at beaches in the Kawarthas, and update it throughout the week as conditions change.
As of July 2, 2019, the following beaches have been posted as unsafe for swimming:
Lakefield Park (100 Hague Boulevard, Lakefield)
Harwood Beach – Port Hope/Cobourg Area
Here are the complete results of water quality testing at beaches in Peterborough, the City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County, and Northumberland County.
In the City of Peterborough, Peterborough Public Health Inspectors sample the beaches at Rogers Cove and Beavermead every business day, and public beaches in the County of Peterborough are sampled at least once a week (except for Chandos Beach, Quarry Bay Beach, and White’s Beach which are sampled at least once in June, July, and August).
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit provides weekly testing results for beaches in the City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County, and Northumberland County. Testing is based on the most recent test results from the provincial lab in Peterborough for water samples taken from these beaches.
Peterborough Public Health samples the water quality of popular city beaches at Rogers Cove and Beavermead every business day during the summer. The health unit will post signage if a beach is unsafe for swimming, such as this sign at Rogers Cove from last year. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)
Important note
The following test results may not reflect current water quality conditions. Water samples can take one to three days to process and heavy rainfall, high winds or wave activity, large numbers of waterfowl near a beach, or large numbers of swimmers can rapidly change water quality.
You should always check current conditions before deciding to use a beach. You should also monitor other factors that might suggest a beach is unsafe to use, such as floating debris, oil, discoloured water, bad odours, and excessive weed growth.
While we strive to update this story with the current conditions, you should confirm the most recent test results by visiting the local health unit websites at Peterborough Public Health and Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit. As noted above, the beaches at Rogers Cove and Beavermead are tested every business day so the results listed below may not be current.
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Peterborough City/County
City of Peterborough Beaches (sampled each business day)
Roger’s Cove (131 Maria St, Peterborough) – sample date July 02 – SAFE
Beavermead (2011 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough) – sample date July 02 – SAFE
Peterborough County Beaches (sampled weekly)
Back Dam Beach (902 Rock Rd., Warsaw, Township of Douro-Dummer) – sample date July 02 – SAFE
Buckhorn (John Street, Buckhorn) – sample date June 24 – SAFE
Crowe’s Line Beach (240 Crowe’s Line Rd, Harvey) – sample date June 24 – SAFE
Curve Lake Lance Woods Park (Chemong St S, Curve Lake) – sample date June 25 – SAFE
Curve Lake Henry’s Gumming (Whetung St E, Curve Lake) – sample date June 25 – SAFE
Douro (205 Douro Second Line, Douro-Dummer) – sample date July 02 – SAFE
Ennismore (1053 Ennis Road, Ennismore) – sample date June 25 – SAFE
Hiawatha (1 Lakeshore Rd, Hiawatha) – sample date June 26 – SAFE
Jones Beach (908 Jones Beach Road, Bridgenorth) – sample date July 02 – SAFE
Lakefield Park (100 Hague Boulevard, Lakefield) – sample date July 02 – UNSAFE
Norwood (12 Belmont St, Norwood) – sample date July 02 – SAFE
Sandy Lake (1239 Lakehurst Road, Municipality of Trent Lakes) – sample date June 24 – SAFE
Selwyn (2251 Birch Island Road, Selwyn) – sample date July 02 – SAFE
Squirrel Creek Conservation Area (2445 Wallace Point Rd, South Monaghan) – sample date June 26 – SAFE
Warsaw Caves (289 Caves Rd, Warsaw) – sample date July 02 – SAFE
Peterborough County Beaches (sampled monthly)
Belmont Lake (376 Miles of Memories Road, Belmont) – sample date June 20 – SAFE
Chandos Beach (Hwy 620, North Kawartha) – sample date June 20 – SAFE
Kasshabog Lake (431 Peninsula Road, Methune) – sample date June 20 – SAFE
Quarry Bay (1986 Northey’s Bay Rd, Woodview) – sample date June 20 – SAFE
White’s Beach (Clearview Drive, Galway) – sample date June 18 – SAFE
Kawartha Coffee Company in Bobcaygeon has one of the largest patios in the Kawarthas, with space for 140 to eat, drink, and enjoy a summer's day or night. (Photo: Fred Thornhill)
It’s summertime: the living is easy, the sun is shining, and it’s the perfect time to sit on a patio and enjoy some of the best food and drink that the Kawarthas have to offer.
With so many lakes and rivers, there are plenty of waterfront destinations to sit and sip. Prefer something a little more urban? Soak up the sun and people watch on a street-side patio.
And if you enjoy music, many restaurants also offer live bands on their patios — making for a perfect summer evening out.
And don’t compromise on taste: these include some of the top restaurants and craft breweries in the region. Cheers!
Kettle Drums (224 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-874-1500)
Kettle Drums (Photo: Kettle Drums / Facebook)
Sangria lovers will want to head to Kettle Drums, where you can pick from a red, white or rose sangria. The white sangria has peach schnapps, fresh fruit and mint leaves, the red kicks things up a notch with a nip of cherry brandy, and the rose features strawberry puree and basil. Chin chin!
La Hacienda (190 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-742-1559)
La Hacienda (Photo: La Hacienda / Facebook)
Come in the morning for chilaquiles, huevos rancheros and mimosas. Come in the evening for sopa azteca, and enchiladas. La Hacienda’s patio is a great place to enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine, or simply to cool off with an outstanding margarita.
Black Honey (217 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-750-0014)
Black Honey (Photo: Eva Fisher / kawarthaNOW.com)
If it’s brunch time on the weekend head to Black Honey, where you can get a really great cup of coffee and a nice meal on the patio. Be sure to save room for dessert, and take some time admire the murals in the area painted by local artist and kawarthaNOW columnist Shannon Taylor.
Spanky’s Downtown Pub and Patio (201 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-874-5078)
Spanky’s Downtown Pub and Patio (Photo: Spanky’s Downtown Pub and Patio / Facebook)
Spanky’s patio is a great destination for evening drinks, and with this street-side view it’s a great place to people watch. Feeling the heat? Grab something icy from the slushie machine.
One Eighty Sports Pub (180 Hunter St., Peterborough, 705-874-0989)
One Eighty Sports Pub (Photo: One Eighty Sports Pub / Facebook)
Caesar lovers need look no further. One Eighty Sports Pub’s build your own Caesar menu features kielbasa, pepperettes, pickles, smoked bacon, brie, jalapeno havarti and more. You can enjoy your snack and drink in one on their street-side patio in the heart of the Hunter Street Cafe district.
The Only Cafe (216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-743-7591)
The Only Cafe (Photo: Eva Fisher / kawarthaNOW.com)
The Only Cafe patio is one of the most beloved patios in the downtown core. It’s a good pick day and night: stop by late in the morning for one of their famous breakfasts. Stop late in the evening for last call overlooking Jackson’s creek.
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Peterborough Downtown
Silver Bean Cafe (130 King St., Peterborough, 705-749-0535)
The Silver Bean Cafe (Photo: The Silver Bean Cafe / Facebook)
The Silver Bean’s patio is nestled in Millennium Park, and it’s one of the most scenic in downtown Peterborough. Come to the Silver Bean for beautiful river views, lots of trees for shade, great coffee and a locally focused menu.
Fresh Dreams’ patio is a little slice of Europe, and it’s the perfect place to enjoy their Spanish cuisine. Tapas include Spanish artichoke hearts, oyster mushrooms, patatas bravas and a mini cheese fondue. Paella is served on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Riley’s Pub (251 George St. N., Peterborough, 705-750-0375)
Riley’s Pub (photo: Riley’s Pub / Facebook)
Get ready to shout it from the rooftops: Riley’s rooftop patio is a great place for a beer and some crowd-pleasing pub food overlooking the downtown and the river.
The Riverside Grill and Gazebo (150 George St. N., Peterborough, 705-740-6564)
The Riverside Grill and Gazebo (Photo: Holiday Inn Peterborough Waterfront)
The Riverside Grill and Gazebo has a lot going for it: perfect views of the Otonabee River and Little Lake, regular live music nights, a locally focused menu and lots of space for you and your friends. If the weather takes a sudden turn, head inside: the large picture windows still offer a great view, and the dining room menu is exceptional.
The Ashburnham Ale House (128 Hunter St. E., Peterborough, 705-874-0333)
Ashburnham Ale House (Photo: The Ashburnham Ale House / Facebook)
This small but mighty patio is a great place to try a new craft beer in the sunshine (there is also outside seating for small groups along the side of the building facing the Rotary trail). Not feeling the beer? (Absurd!) Their weekend brunch menu is outstanding.
The Publican House (300 Charlotte St., Peterborough, 705-874-5743)
The Publican House (Photo: Maryam Monsef)
With a variety of outstanding beers made on the premise and a kitchen overseen by Chef Brad Watt, the patio of the Publican House is a great place to relax outside while enjoying some truly outstanding food and drink.
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Buckhorn, Woodview, and Young’s Point
Main Street Landing (1939 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn, 705-657-9094)
Main Street Landing (Photo: Main Street Landing / Facebook)
Watch the boat traffic at Buckhorn’s Lock 31 and enjoy a meal at Main Street Landing, known for its large patio by the water. The menu offers a good selection of pub grub and lots of tasty breakfasts.
The Boathouse at Viamede Resort (595 Mount Julian Viamede Road, Woodview, 705-654-3344)
The Boathouse at Viamede Resort (photo: Viamede Resort)
Overlook the water in a former boathouse at Viamede Resort. The kitchen sources locally, with some items foraged or farmed from Viamede’s own grounds. The Boathouse is open only in the high season: from the Canada Day weekend to the Labour Day weekend.
Lock 27 Tap and Grill Restaurant (2824 River Ave, Young’s Point, 705-652-6000)
Lock 27 Tap and Grill Restaurant (Photo: Lock 27 Tap and Grill Restaurant / Facebook)
With an outstanding view of Clear Lake and lots of daily specials, Lock 27 Tap and Grill Restaurant is a great place to soak up the sun by the water. The beverage menu includes refreshing cocktails and local craft beer.
After a day spent at Bridgenorth’s Jones Beach, head to the Sippin Dip, where you can enjoy a pickerel dinner by the water under the shade of a thatch umbrella.
The Canoe and Paddle (18 Bridge St, Lakefield, 705-651-1111)
The Canoe and Paddle (Photo: The Canoe and Paddle)
The Canoe and Paddle patio is a great place to soak up the sun and listen to the Otonabee River rush by. Their menu of pub food truly has something for everyone. You’ll want to stop by on the weekend: they have live music on Saturdays and $5 Caesars on Sundays.
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Lindsay, Fenelon Falls, and Bobcaygeon
The Grand Experience (171 Kent St. W., Lindsay, 705-324-9444)
The Grand Experience (Photo: The Grand Experience / Facebook)
Spanning half a city block, The Grand Experience has been around since the 1980s. Their street-side patio is a great spot to grab a few beverages and do some people watching in Lindsay’s beautiful downtown.
The Pie Eyed Monk (8 Cambridge St N, Lindsay, 705-212-2200)
The Pie Eyed Monk (Photo: The Pie Eyed Monk)
The Pie Eyed Monk patio is a great place to sit and enjoy the architecture of the historic C.L. Baker Building, but with house made craft beer options like the Laughing Troll, the Angry Viking and Blasphemous Rumours, you won’t just be enjoying the architecture for long. The menu includes a variety of wood fired pizzas and fish and chips breaded with spent brewing grains, among others.
Murphy’s Lockside Pub and Patio (3 May St., Fenelon Falls, 705-879-1100)
Murphy’s Lockside Pub and Patio (Photo: Murphy’s Lockside Pub and Patio / Facebook)
Located close to Lock 34 in Fenelon Falls, Murphy’s Lakeside Pub and Patio is the perfect spot to watch the boat traffic. Opt for a refreshing mojito or a mint julep, or try something from their craft beer fridge.
That Place on Cameron (16 Oriole Rd, Fenelon Falls, 705-887-7690)
That Place on Cameron (Photo: That Place on Cameron / Facebook)
The patio at That Place on Cameron has a beautiful view of Cameron Lake. You can travel there by car or boat, but be sure to come with an appetite. Portions here are generous.
The Kawartha Coffee Company (58 Bolton St, Bobcaygeon, 705-738-1500)
The Kawartha Coffee Company (Photo: Fred Thornhill)
The largest patio in the Kawartha Lakes region doesn’t just serve coffee: there’s a full beverage menu, and a menu featuring Mexican cuisine. On the patio there’s a food truck, plenty of space to lounge, and a mural painted by artist Penni Holdham to honour the local nature and wildlife, Bobcaygeon’s Indigenous heritage and the famous song by the Tragically Hip. Looking for some fun? Come for live music or karaoke night.
Bobcaygeon Inn (31 Main Street, Bobcaygeon, 705-738-5433)
Bobcaygeon Inn (photo: Bobcaygeon Inn / Facebook)
Unwind by the river at the Bobcaygeon Inn: their expansive patio has plenty of space to sit and enjoy the views.
Rice Lake, Bewdley, and Keene
The Wild Blue Yonder Pub and Patio (1045 Settler’s Line, Keene, 705-295-4591)
The Wild Blue Yonder Pub and Patio (Photo: Elmhirst Resort)
Head to the Wild Blue Yonder Pub and Patio at Elmhirst Resort for angus burgers from cattle raised on Elmhirst’s own farm, local craft beer, and an outstanding Tuesday night music lineup.
Muddy’s Pit BBQ (3247 Country Rd. 2, Keene, 705-295-1255)
Southern BBQ is best enjoyed outside, and Muddy’s offers a covered patio where you can do just that. Their Sunday afternoon music lineup is outstanding, as are their regular specials. Pulled pork, bacon and brisket on an apple fritter bun? Only at Muddy’s.
Rhino’s Roadhouse (5078 Rice Lake Drive, Bewdley, 905-797-2744)
Rhino’s Roadhouse (Photo: Rhino’s Roadhouse)
Open since 1988, Rhino’s Roadhouse is a Bewdley institution. Grab some of their famous wings and a beverage and enjoy the view of Rice Lake.
There are so many great patios in the Kawarthas, we couldn’t get to them all! Did we miss your favourite? Feel free to comment below to let us (and our readers) know!
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