Snowman on Beauview Dock - Happy New Year

Here's a snowman on the Beauview dock built by Stephen and Carly. They also had a campfire down by the lake, to bring in the new year.

Even though the weather was damp, our guests still had fun outdoors in the snow.

People went skiing and snowshoeing too.

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

Bragging Rights

People from Australia have a lot to brag about from their visit to Canada.

They can say:
I went Dog sledding in the forest.
I walked and skated on a frozen lake (and didn't fall in!)
I went snow tubing down a hill that was 14 stories high.

Many new first time experiences to tell their friends about when they get home.

Annd ... the same can be shared by the people who live in Southern Ontario

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

Holiday Week Activities

Not much snow in the GTA to play in. But we have lots in Muskoka!

This week, you can go tobogganing, skating on the lake, snowshoeing, horse drawn sleigh ride, dogsledding, snowtubing, skiing, snowboarding.

Or you can just relax after a hectic time and soak in a personal hot tub!

Our bay is frozen. I don't believe the whole lake is frozen yet... just posted a webcam picture of our ice rink.
http://www.beauview.com/webcampage.htm

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

Shania Twain and Frederic Thiebaud are engaged!

Many of you know that Shania Twain has a cottage on Lake of Bays. We wanted to share her latest news.

http://starcasm.net/archives/77694


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

Grossbeak birds came to visit

Grossbeak birds came to visit our sumach trees. They are very shy birds ... not like the bold chickadees.

You can't get too close or they are gone!

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

Interactive Snowmobile Trail Conditions Map

There's a new Interactive Snowmobile trail map for Ontario and Muskoka, shows all the snowmobile trails around Beauview. (OFSC District 7)

The map is colour coded to show what trails are open, limited or closed. You can zoom in or out to look at a particular area. It also show gas, food, and accommodation.

http://ofsc.mapbase.ca/viewer/?extent=-8927415.11939246,5582510.69913693,-8742371.27110437,5727369.91326677

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

A Portage Flyer Christmas - Evening train ride to Santa

Portage Flyer Christmas - Evening train ride to Santa

At Muskoka Heritage Place, Huntsville, Ontario
Saturday, December 18, 2010
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.(last train 7:30 p.m.) $5.00 per person

An evening of magic with all the joy & hope, sparkle, twinkle
& dazzle of the festive season.

Last chance to tell Santa your side of the story!

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

SantaFest This Weekend Dec 18

Celebrate SantaFest at Santa’s Village
Bracebridge, Muskoka
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Noon until 4:00pm
Come celebrate winter and the joy of the season with Santa and his Elves!
Admission is by a donation of a non perishable food item for the local food
bank or an unwrapped toy for the local toy drive.
Enjoy Santa’s winter activities including:
Gingerbread Cookie Decorating
Craft Making
Colouring & Letter Writing
Petting Farm
Marshmallow Roasting
Story Time
Live Music
And of course, visits and photos with Santa!
http://www.santasvillage.ca/SANTAFEST2010.pdf


1624 Golden Beach Road, Bracebridge, Ontario, P1L 1W8 705-645-2512
Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047

Hidden Valley Ski area Opens TODAY

Here's the schedule of operation for Hidden Valley Ski area, Huntsville, Muskoka Ontario for snowboarding and downhill skiing.

December 11 & 12 – Open 9am to 4pm
December 17 to 23 – Open 9am to 10pm
December 24 – Open 9am to 4pm – Torchlight Parade at 6pm
December 25 – Open 10am to 3pm
December 26 to 30 – Open 9am to 10pm
December 31 – Open 9am to 4pm – Fireworks at 6pm

www.skihiddenvalley.on.ca

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

Baysville 4 Corners Diner MENU

This the latest Menu from the 4 Corners Diner in Baysville, Lake of Bays, Muskoka Ontario.

Click on the pages to get bigger print to read!

Open every day for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. 5 minutes drive from Beauview.

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

Beauview all dressed up in a Blanket of Snow

We had snow last weekend and then some rain and then more snow again. It looks like its here to stay now that the weather is to stay colder.

Come play in the snow with us! Or soak in the hot tub ... or both!

We still have spots available for Christmas and New Years.

Here's more photos -

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=309595&id=622132596&l=a35199abad

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

Escaped Turkeys hiding out at Beauview

Turkeys who escaped the U.S. Thanksgiving are hiding out at Beauview.

Happy Thanksgiving to our American Friends!

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

We won't "Touch your Junk" !

No security pat downs. No x rays. We won't touch your "junk"!

Just a small quiet place in central Ontario, Canada. A great place for a romantic getaway!

Cottages with hot tubs and meals closeby if you don't want to cook or grill yourself.

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

4 Corners Diner in Baysville

You don't have to cook if you don't want to when you stay at Beauview. The 4 Corners Diner is 5 minutes down the road in Baysville. It just opened in October.
They are open 7 days a week. Offer take out. Pizza is available Wednesday to Sunday 4pm to close. 705-767 3856

We've had many dinners with them. My brother and I had the country breakfast when he was up from the city.

Some of our guests have had lunch or dinner there this Fall.

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

Got My Winter Fun Tickets

This week, we got our supply of Winter discount tickets for Rock Ridge Snow Tubing, http://www.rockridgetubing.com/ and Hidden Valley Ski Hill (who started making snow last night!) http://www.skihiddenvalley.on.ca/

The snowmobile trail permits come in early December.

Rock Ridge usually opens for snowtubing on Dec 26 th. Hidden Valley opens on the weekend before Christmas and maybe earlier depending on the weather.

Snowmobiling happens starting about mid January.

Here's a link to our award winning snow tubing video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7jTefwSeoc


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

November Weather Forecast

Here's what it looks like at Beauview this morning. From the weather forecast yesterday I was expecting Rain... instead - not a cloud in the sky!

You can't believe the weather forecast all the time.

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

New Beauview Review on TripAdvisor.com

New review about Beauview just received on TripAdvisor.com

See review.

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

Easier Trip Planning for Ontario Snowmobilers

From a Press Release just received from the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs, trip planning and navigation around Ontario just got easier.

New Website:
The OFSC’s new public website is totally revamped for this season with a new look, improved navigation and better information (www.ofsc.on.ca).

Interactive Trail Guide:
The new Interactive Trail Guide features the most accurate and up to date display of the entire 34,000--‐kilometre OFSC trail network available anywhere. As it becomes fully integrated and functional this season, OFSC snowmobilers will be able to plan their
rides, check for in--‐season re--‐routes and detours, and view the latest, colour--‐coded trail status updates online.

iSnowMobile:
OFSC snowmobilers can check trail status from their iPhones by downloading the entire OFSC
trail network directly from the Interactive Guide with the OFSC’s new iSnowMobile app (available at www.apple.com/iphone for $2.99).

Routable GPS:
Snowmobilers who ride with their Garmin, Magellan or Lowrance units can now purchase routable or non--‐routable versions of the OFSC provincial trail system on a base map that also
includes detailed lakes, rivers, roads, etc.

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

Snow in Algonquin Park

We drove through Algonquin park to visit our daughter Suzanne in Ottawa. Algonquin Park got enough snow on Friday that they had to plow and sand HWY 60.

Here's a photo from the Lake of Two River picnic ground next to Killarney Lodge on HWY 60 taken on Saturday.

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

November Morning Sunrise

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Power Outage Coverage with A Channel News

Trina Maus from A Channel News was at Beauview today to see the wind damage first hand and get an update from Ontario Hydro.

Power went off due to a fallen tree during high winds, this morning. Power is to be restored by the end of the day.

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

Last Boat out of the lake

I took our motor boat into the marina for winter service and storage. Lucky for me that it's warm today. I got soaked from the wind and the spray as I went up the lake.

I didn't see any other boats on the lake or at docks as I passed by. Just after I got to the marina a storm front passed over Lake of Bays. Twice lucky that I didn't get caught in the rain.

For our guests safety, we are usually one of the first with their boat on the lake (Mid April this year) and the last to come ashore.

All our canoes, kayaks and peddleboats have been put away for the winter too.

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

He proposed in Algonquin Park - She said Yes!

Congratulations to Laura and Kevin! He proposed to her in Algonquin Park and she said YES! .
Beauview is a special place for them.


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

Location, Location Location

Beauview has a number of new road signs put up in the last month. There's the new road sign at our entrance by Dallas Clarke, Huntsville and two new signs at the intersection of HWY 60 and Muskoka Rd. 9 (South Portage Rd.)

We also have been set up correctly on Google maps and in GPS devices.

So no matter whether you use paper or electronic directions, you'll be able to find Beauview!

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

New Lower Fall Rates

From October 12 - December 20, 2010
- Any 1 or 2 bedroom cottage with a personal hot tub is $149/night per cottage (not per person) plus HST with a 2 night minimum stay

CORPORATE SPECIAL (if you are working in the area on Business) Monday to Thursday - $100/night per cottage, with a 2 night minimum stay plus taxes.

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

Happy Thanksgiving - What did people do?

This has been a glorious Thanksgiving long weekend at Beauview with Sunny weather each day. We have guests from the U.S. and guests from Scotland. Many are young families. I'm glad I left all the toys out for them to play with!

What did people do?

One man went swimming. Kids played in the playgrounds, made sand castles. Played frizbee. Badminton. A number have gone out on the water, canoeing or out in the row boat. One family had a campfire down by the lake.

One family went to the Muskoka Heritage Place to ride the Train and see the Pioneer Village. Saturday was the last day for train rides this year. The Village will be open for Halloween.

There's still lots of leaves to look at too.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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

Where's Waldo, ... the chipmunk?

Waldo the chipmunk, was harassing me while I was trying to work this afternoon. He'd come up close and sniff. Then as soon as I went to get the camera, he went hiding in the leaves.

I finally got a picture of him.

Then the chickadees starting doing the same thing! ... but they wouldn't stay in one place.

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

New Accommodation neighbours - Dreamscapes B and B

Meet our new accommodation neighbours - The Dreamscapes Bed & Breakfast owned by Candee and Rob. They offer a 2 bedroom suite and are just down the road from Beauview towards Huntsville.

Here's a link to their webpages. www.bbcanada.com/dreamscapesbb

Welcome to the Neighbourhood!

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

Saturday Screams on Lake of Bays

Screams of "OHHH that's CCCOLD!" went across the lake on Saturday afternoon. Thank goodness for hot tubs. A couple decided to get "refreshed" with a dip in the lake and then ran back to their personal hot tub to get warmed up. Envigorating!

I stood by in case I had to call 911 but I wasn't needed.

Here's a photo of our special tree at the Beauview waterfront. The colours are stunning this year.

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

Fall Colours Sunrise

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

Baysville has a new Diner

The 4 Corners Diner opened this week in Baysville. It's in the same building that Kokkas Korners, Sisters Bistro and others were for many years.

Breakfast until 11am. Lunch, and many different entrees for dinner.

Open 7 days a week.

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

My First Algonquin Male Moose

This is the first photo I've taken of a male moose in Algonquin park after many, many years!

It was taken around 10:30 am on HWY 60 near the entrance of the Portage Store on Canoe Lake

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

Starting to see Fall Colours

Here's a tree that's right out our window near the lake at Beauview. It is usually one of the first maples to turn colour. You can see some fall colour changes sporadically throughout our area.

The Fall Colours report can be found at : Algonquin Park's website

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

Water Trampoline and the Iceberg Waterslide

The Iceberg Waterslide and the Water trampoline were put away for the winter today.
My brother Rick came over to help.
I was hoping not to get wet by using the motor boat but my brother came in his shorts so I couldn't disappoint him! I let him get wet and nice slimy under the water trampoline to unhook it from the anchor. He 's not stupid. (and he must have heard me laughing) He made me get under the iceberg and get slimy too!

I wanted to share the very scientific way we get the air out of them before they get rolled up and put away. We opened the air valves and jumped on them spread eagle, over and over again. No kids around to help, so we just had to do this ourselves!

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

Artist in Residence

We have a new neighbour. Ron Murdoch the Artist, has bought a home on Brunel Road just around the corner from Beauview. (and a few doors down the road from Kevin's Chainsaw Wood Carvings.) There, you will find his Sprucebog Studio.

To see Ron's Website please go to www.sprucebogstudio.com

Welcome to the neighbourhood!

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

You can see Bears!

You can see Bears and Owls. Just around the corner from us on Brunel Road, neighbour Kevin has taken up wood carving with his chain saw. (A few doors down the road from Artist Ron Murdoch and the Sprucebog Studio.)

Please visit http://www.kevinschainsawwoodcarvings.com/

Some carvings are for sale. Just ask!

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

USA Today - Ontario Resorts for Couples

USA TODAY TRAVEL just released an article about Ontario Resorts for Couples. The Beauview Cottage Resort was one of three that were written up in the article.

One Correction: we do not offer meals.

The cottages are self catering. They have kitchens with stove, fridge, microwave, coffee maker, toaster and all the pots and pans, dishes. Gas BBQ grill on the deck. And you don't have to cook. A number of restaurants are closeby.

http://traveltips.usatoday.com/ontario-resorts-couples-17129.html


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

Teenager Grossed Out by Skinny Dipper on Lake of Bays

After the rain storm passed last night, it was a great time for a kayak ride before dark. Dave and his family went out past Langmaids Island and into Whiskey bay. They saw no other boats or people around until they came around a corner and saw a swimmer. The swimmer saw them just as he was getting out of the water. (sans bathing suit)

Gross! was the teen's reaction.

I should note that one of the perks of staying at a cottage is that you can swim naked if you choose. For some its a right. And no one will call the cops!

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

Many Monarchs

Here's one of the Many Monarch Butterflies that can be seen on a hot sunny day. This photo was taken today in the wildflower patch next to our main children's playground.

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

Two Gords Scaled the Iceberg

Here's Gord assisted by his daughters scaling the Beauview Iceberg. They also helped me (Gord) get up it and down the slide for the first time this summer! (Previously, I was only able to get part way and then would fall over!)

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

Beauview Art

Here's some art done by Lydia that was presented to Nancy before Lydia and her family returned home.

Suitable from framing! Thank you.

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

Golf at Bigwin Island Golf Course

While you are staying at Beauview, Golf at Bigwin, one of Canada's Top Golf Courses.

Bigwin Island Golf Club is pleased to offer residents (residents of Beauview works too!) of our region a “Neighbour Rate”

to play 18 holes of golf in September & October 2010. The weather is fantastic and the course is in tremendous shape.

Offers include:

Monday-Thursday after 12pm $115/green fee or after 3pm for $75 inclusive of tax.
Come and enjoy the fall colours at Bigwin and save $75/greens fee.

Or enjoy the entire “Bigwin Experience” with our

Golf/Dine for $165 Sunday - Thursday after 2 PM.

Offer available to those living within a 70km radius of Bigwin Island Golf Club.

Tee Times Are Going Fast. Call Today 1-800-840-4036 or 705-635-2582 Ext. 103

We look forward to seeing you on the island!

Offer Expires October 11, 2010

Proshop@bigwinislandgc.com

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

Dancing in the Moonlight

Full moon rising last night. Wolf howl tonight at Algonquin Park should be excellent! If you are going, you need to get there early or you may be turned away.

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

First Time Tubing 4 year olds

Four year olds took daddy along for their first tube ride. Both boys received their Beauview Bob Tubing awards.

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

Congratulations to Filip

Congratulations to Filip! He improved his swimming and enjoyed the boats on Lake of Bays.

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

Video of our newest Kayak in ACTION

Here's Bader in our newest kayak.





See all our Beauview Summer 2010 Photos in our Album

Learning to fish

This is a photo taken this morning at our Private 4 bedroom cottage on Fawn Lake.

Kyle (the grown-up) says there's "lot's of fish in this lake!"

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

Alexander the Fisherman

Alexander and his family stayed with us this past week. He got the record for the most fish caught in a week. In addition to lots of frogs and grasshoppers, he caught 17 bass off the dock. Don't worry - he 's a catch and release kind of guy so he threw them back for others to catch.

Alexander would walk onto the dock and put his line in the water and within a few minutes catch a fish. While others had been fishing for more than an hour and still hadn't caught anything. People would stand right beside him and not catch anything.

Alexander's secret ? He uses his little sister's Barbie Rod and Reel. He doesn't care that its a girl's rod because he catches fish.


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

Great Fun on the Beauview Iceberg Water Slide

Another great day on the water. Here's a photo of one of the iceberg conquerors and a video of Brian going down the Beauview Iceberg Water slide.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sL5CG2tgut0

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

More Great Photos from Today's Activities

Here's the Beauview Summer Photo Album with today's photos at the end.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=234861&id=622132596&l=a8515ba160

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

This picture says it all

This picture says it all.

Relax in Lake of Bays after a busy year of school, exams, and dance competitions.

Does your dad still call you "blondie" !?

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

BINGO - A Favourite Tradition

Nancy has lead our Bingo games every year since we started at Beauview in 1993.

It started off as Smarties BINGO just for kids and now it has developed into BINGO for everyone. We even attended the BINGO School at Fern Resort to update our skills and learn new games.

Nancy looks for prizes throughout the year just for the Summer BINGO games. Everyone gets to pick a prize just for participating. Everyone is a winner!

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

Conquering the Iceberg Waterslide

First Adult to make it up and down the Floating iceberg or "ice cube' .

Another record - 12 trips up and down in an hour.

Here's more photos from our Beauview Summer 2010 Album

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=234861&id=622132596&l=a8515ba160

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

Not many Monarchs this year

Nature goes in cycles. This year I don't see very many Monarch Butterflies. The ones I do see are constantly in motion. I was very lucky to get this photo of a Monarch on a flower.

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

Steam Train Visit

The 3 year old twins Joshua and Abagail, went to see our Portage Flyer Steam Train today in Huntsville at Muskoka Heritage Place. Joshua is a big fan of "Thomas the Train". http://www.portageflyer.org/

Mom and dad had a good time too!

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

Mom and Baby Ducks Visit

In our bay, we have some ducks that visit us and our neighbours, daily. Here's mom and her growing babies.

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

Escape the Heat from the CIty

These guys are happy they could escape the heat and humidity of the city for a few days. The water temperature is in the high 70's. or 25 C

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

Great day for Playing in the Water - Lake of Bays

Great day for tubing behind the boat or playing in the water. There's shallow water for the little kids and lots of lake for the big kids.

The older ones went for a long trip around the island in the kayaks this morning.

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

Bigwin Ferry Steamboat Launched in Dorset Ontario

After many years of restoration, the Bigwin Ferry steamboat was launched on Saturday in Dorset Ontario.

Here's a photo taken by D Tapscott.

http://tweetphoto.com/31941134

And an account of the event and some history, from our Lake of Bays Historian Nancy Tapley, Bondi Resort http://bondi-resort-algonquin.blogspot.com/2010/07/back-at-last.html

The website with lots of photos showing the restoration process is at

http://www.bigwinsteamboat.com/


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

There seem to be more rabbits around Beauview than other years.

While driving, I saw a deer crossing the road yesterday and Nancy had to stop on Brunel road on the edge of Huntsville, while a deer stood there looking at everyone before ambling off into the bush.

Lots of opportunities to see wildlife.

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

Meet the New members to the First Timers Club

It's Colleen and Gerry's first time in a Kayak and the lady in the paddleboat Tamara, cannot swim and is afraid of the water but her daughter got her to try paddleboating. Now she's out again!

Welcome to the Beauview First Timers Club!

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

Huntsville Canada Day Fireworks

Wonderful Canada Day Fireworks in Huntsville, Muskoka.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=233972&id=622132596&l=d3593642ee

Great views from all around Huntsville.

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

School is almost over!

Summer sliding and bouncing. They were saying "School is almost over!"

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

No Boating Restrictions on Lake of Bays

At Beauview, you wouldn't really know that there's a G8 World Leaders Summit nearby unless you drove into Huntsville 15 minutes to the north of us.

Children were playing in the water yesterday. The smallest girl was the first down our new floating Iceberg waterslide. Some adults tried and failed!

Paddleboats and canoes can be used. They won't be stopped like the peaceful protestors were on Peninsula Lake near Deerhurst yesterday.

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

Beauview Family Helpers

People say to us "Beauview must be a lot of work" It is - but we get a lot of help too.

Nancy's parent's Bill and Grace have been coming to help out ever since we bought Beauview in 1993.

Bill is a great painter - especially for detailed trim work. Grace helps Nancy go through the kitchens to make sure there is everything you need.

Gord's brother Rick has a cottage in Huntsville. He gets grabbed for work when he's up from the city.

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

Bring your Bike or use one of ours

Isn't this a nice picture! ?

The roads around Beauview are great for cycling. The Muskoka Spin the Lakes Tour happened last weekend and this year there's still the Triathlon and Ironman that run right past our property.

Bring your own bike or you can borrow one of our one speed retro bikes for a leisurely tour.







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

The Smallest Fish

This is the smallest fish caught by the Hawkins Gang today! The biggest fish was an 8 pound Lake Trout caught by the youngest member of the group, Jackie B.

Everyone at Beauview was treated to a fresh fish fry by Chefs Al and Mike. The fish just melted in your mouth!

Thanks for staying with us again this year.

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

The Elusive Butterfly

This Spring, I have seen a fox, a baby deer, turtles at the side of the road laying their eggs, groundhog and even a nocturnal raccoon in the afternoon. Never had a camera with me.

It has been the same with the swallowtail butterfly. I go to get my camera and they magically disappear... until today. I finally followed a swallowtail butterfly long enough to get a photo!

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