Catch of the Day

Here's the fish caught today by the boys in Whitehouse bay, Lake of Bays. Three Splake and the largest one is a Lake trout.

Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047

Lake of Bays Fishing Derby

Each year, late in March, Mel and the boys come to Beauview a father and son and friends getaway. They come to fish Lake of Bays.

So far they haven't caught too many fish. The largest is a Lake Trout 5 1/2 pounds.

No ice huts required. They are very mobile. If one spot doesn't work, they move on to another spot.

Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047

Deer Herd put on a Show

At 9 am Monday morning, a deer herd put on a show for our guests. There were seven of them and they walked and grazed through our property, very close to the cottages. We have guests staying with us from the U.S. and from U.K. - a great experience for them!

You stand still and let them walk closer and closer towards you. (their eyesight isn't that great)

I can't remember seeing this many deer close up on our property, at one time!

Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047

First Spring Birds Returning

Here's photos of Goldfinches and a robin who have just returned to the area.

These pictures are taken right next to our house on the sumach trees. I have an 18X zoom lens on my camera so I don't scare them away.

Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047

Fishing for Speckled Trout

Here's a photo of our neighbour ice fishing in front of Beauview. Our bay on Lake of Bays, is famous for Speckled Trout.

He used his power auger to drill a number of holes. The ice is still about 16 inches thick today.

They are so confident they will get fish that they have set up a BBQ grill on their dock to have a shore lunch!

Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047

The Deer is too quick for me!

I tried to take the picture of a deer that came up close to our house. I only got part of him!

Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047

Lots of Chippys around

Spring must be coming soon. I saw lots of chipmunks as I went for my walk along South Portage Road.

Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047

Bear Tagging in Algonquin Park

The Rick Mercer Report on CBC television recently went into Algonquin Park to participate in Black Bear tagging.
We have guests asking about bears all the time. They are out in the bush but we never see any.

This video lets you see bear babies up close and personal.



Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047

Kokkas Corners has reopened in Baysville

Kokkas Korners has reopened under new management in Baysville. With the fire at Wendigos, there really hasn't been any place to eat in Baysville since the fall.

From Baysville News - Linda Fisher:
It is a pleasure to announce that Kristy Lacroix has decided to reopen Kokkas Korners. Kristy is the daughter of Bob and Linda Lacroix of Baysville. It is a wonderful thing when someone in a community picks up the pieces of a business gone awry and decides to make a go of it. The opening was a week ago, and by all accounts the diner will continue to present delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinners for all tastes. The new chef will also present healthy choices along with the old favourites.

Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047

Is it Time to Come out?!

Here's a photo I took at 7:30 am , minus 20 C , March 1st of a Chipmunk. He looked cold and I really wanted to bring him inside to warm up but I didn't.

Our guests this weekend saw lots of wildlife. Many deer and two foxes running across the lake. Many birds too.

Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047