Sunday, February 28, 2010

Hockey is OUR GAME




Here's a family that has been staying with us over the years in the Summer and in the Winter. They come to play hockey on the lake in the Winter.




See the time warp pictures.
The boys have grown a little bigger but Vic, the dad still wears No 77 !
Does Vic like the hockey player Ray Bourque - of the Boston Bruins and Colorado Avalanche or is it Phil Esposito or ... someone else?.





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

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Tips and Hints for Fishing on Lake of Bays

I just found this recent article that has lots of hints and tips on what to use and how to fish for Bass , Trout and Whitefish on Lake of Bays - any time of the year

http://roadstories.ca/fishing-lake-of-bays-with-peter-wasag/


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

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Dorset Winter Carnival Activities



Activities include: Parade, juggler on stilts, hot air balloon rides, Llama lady and her mommy and baby llamas, karioke, skating, hockey, bird and nature caller, chainsaw wood carving, and lots of food including my favourite ... Moose Tongues!




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

Dorset Winter Carnival 2010 for Children

Some of our guests return this weekend with their family just to go to the Dorset Snowball Winter Carnival.
They went skating to the music of a disc jockey on Friday, got up early to see the parade on Saturday >> especially to see the snowmobile trail groomer in action and then go for snowmobile rides on the mini snowmobiles.



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

Monday, February 15, 2010

Family Day Weekend






Thank you for staying with us on this February Family Day weekend.
You can see more photos at our Facebook Group - Friends of Beauview Cottage Resort






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

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Fun in the Snow



Lots of Fun outdoors this weekend. Skating, skiing, hockey, snowshoeing, snow tubing, tobogganing


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

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Walk on Water






It's risky. It's dangerous. We tell our guests to "use at their own risk". You can NEVER say that the ice is SAFE
but... I took a walk on our lake yesterday.

There's lots of snowmobile tracks. Many ice huts. I have even seen a pick up truck driving around on the ice. (The CAA won't come and rescue you if you get stuck)

Off in the distance near Rock island (the kids call it "bird poop" island because of all the cormorant birds that nest there) out by Clovelly Point, there's a small village of ice huts. Must be good trout fishing there!

Some of the neighbours' docks have open water around them. As I walked, there's cracks and water spots that looked like they just had frozen over.

BUT I made it out to Clovelly Point and didn't get wet!

How many people from the city can say they have ever had a "walk on water" experience?!

BTW My friend Brian came across the lake on his snowmobile and said that there are pressure cracks and open water hazzards in the "usual" places. ( Brian knows. He's has been on this lake for over 40 years)

I still won't take the chance with my ATV on the lake.

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

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Snowmobilers - Steve and Stephanie


This is Steve and Stephanie's fourth year coming to Beauview in the Winter.
They took their sleds around Bracebridge on Saturday and into the Dwight area on Sunday.
After the trail ride there's a relaxing soak in the cottage's personal hot tub on the deck.


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

Saturday, February 6, 2010

See the New Welcome Muskoka Video

Welcome to Muskoka, Ontario Canada Video

http://www.discovermuskoka.ca/G8accommodations/englishvideo.html

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

World Snowmobiling Record to be attempted on Lake of Bays, Muskoka

On Wednesday, February 17th, Toronto native, Matt Weidinger, on his Yamaha FX Nytro XTX will attempt to break the world record for distance traveled on a snowmobile in 24-hours on the Lake of Bays located in the Province of Ontario. The current record is 2,262 km (1,406 miles) and is held by Vince Lofquist of Florence, Wisconsin.

http://www.snowmobile.com/blog/tag/lake-of-bays

We wish him great luck and success!

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

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Beauview Bob saw his Shadow today - 6 more weeks of Winter in Muskoka!

Beauview Bob, Wiarton Willie and Puxatawny Phil all saw their shadows today. That means 6 more weeks of Winter. There's still Lots of time to have fun in the snow!

Muskoka has had snow since the big December Snowstorm that shut down Huntsville and Bracebridge while we shovelled out!

You can see how much we have by looking out using or Beauview webcam http://www.beauview.com/webcampage.htm

Activities:
Hidden Valley Ski Area for Snowboarding and Skiing

Arrowhead Park and Algonquin Park for snowshoeing and Cross country skiing

Dog Sledding at North Ridge Ranch or Deerhurst Resort

Horse Drawn Sleigh rides at Back of Beyond

And you can get the latest Muskoka snowmobile trail conditions at the Hill and Gully Riders website. ( It shows all the Muskoka Trails for Muskoka Snowmobile Region clubs)
http://www.hgrsnowmobileclub.on.ca/trail-conditions/index.html

See a previous post for all the Winter carnivals.







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