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