Since I don't get out very much to snowmobile, I ask my neighbours who are snowmobilers. We were at the Port Sydney Winter Carnival Pancake Breakfast this morning.
One of our neighbours who sat with us, was on his way to go snowmobiling for the day.
He said that he was also out on Friday and found the trails surprisingly good!
He put over 100 miles on his sled yesterday all around Muskoka and down to Haliburton and back... He said even some of the lakes are getting staked for safe crossing.
See the OFSC trail reports and map. Please keep in mind that the OFSC updates the trail reports on Mondays and Thursdays.
Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Saturday, January 14, 2012
New 2012 Winter / Spring Rates
We have just revised our rates to make them more affordable in the Winter and Spring ... especially for couples and Romantic Hot Tub Cottage Getaways.
See our Rates page at http://www.beauview.on.ca/rates.htm
Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada
See our Rates page at http://www.beauview.on.ca/rates.htm
Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Latest Review on Trip Advisor.com
Beauview Rating is 5 out of 5
Thank you!
Please see our latest review on Trip Advisor.com
Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047
Thank you!
Please see our latest review on Trip Advisor.com
Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047
Lake of Bays Skating and Trout Fishing
With the cold cold weather we have had these last few days, the lake is freezing up solid. Beauview waterfront has 5 inches of ice which is enough for skating or boot hockey. This is part of the Canadian Winter experience - skating on a frozen lake! The hockey nets and sticks come out next.
I saw the first ice fishing hut go out on the lake today down by the public dock. It couldn't go too far as I still see open water beyond the islands.
Lake of Bays is a great lake for Lake trout and whitefish fishing.
Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047
I saw the first ice fishing hut go out on the lake today down by the public dock. It couldn't go too far as I still see open water beyond the islands.
Lake of Bays is a great lake for Lake trout and whitefish fishing.
Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Happy New Year! - Winter Activities this week
We have snow and there's more coming this week. Algonquin park is open - outdoors with their trails and indoors at the Visitors Centre with film presentations each day and sessions with a naturalist on Animal Tracking in the Winter, and Winter Birds in Algonquin.
www.algonquinpark.on.ca
Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area is open for skiiers and snowboarders http://www.skihiddenvalley.ca/
Rock Ridge Snow Tubing is open all week 10 am to 10 pm for fun snow tubing down their hills.
http://www.rockridgetubing.com/
Beauview has cottages with personal hot tubs available this week at a special rate of $179/ night per cottage (not per person) plus HST (2 night minimum stay)
... Why not take a few days off to come play with us!
Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047
www.algonquinpark.on.ca
Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area is open for skiiers and snowboarders http://www.skihiddenvalley.ca/
Rock Ridge Snow Tubing is open all week 10 am to 10 pm for fun snow tubing down their hills.
http://www.rockridgetubing.com/
Beauview has cottages with personal hot tubs available this week at a special rate of $179/ night per cottage (not per person) plus HST (2 night minimum stay)
... Why not take a few days off to come play with us!
Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Making Snow for Snowtubing
Here's photos I took on Dec 24th.
They are making lots of snow for snow tubing at Rock Ridge, Huntsville, Ontario
Rock Ridge Snow Tubing Park opens for the holidays on Dec 26, 2011
Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047
Friday, December 23, 2011
Family Fun on the Farm over the holidays
Another Activity to do over the Holidays
Back of Beyond Equine Centre and Affinity Consulting are offering a
unique family/group activity
Holiday Family Fun on the Farm
Ride behind Major and Norman on the big red sleigh/wagon (with
wheels instead of bobs until there is snow)
Brush/groom the ponies
Tour the horse farm
Walk through the winter woods on our private trails
Roast marshmallows and drink hot chocolate at the bonfire
Indoor activities and games
WHEN: Monday Dec 26, Tues Dec 27, Friday Dec 30, Sat Dec 31, 2011
Sunday Jan 1, Monday Jan 2, Wed Jan 4, Thurs Jan 5, Sat Jan 7, 2012
TIME: 1pm to 3 pm
COST: $45 TOTAL PER FAMILY FOR THE 2 HOURS (includes HST)
WHERE: Back of Beyond Equine Centre, 2572 Muskoka Road 10
Huntsville www.BackofBeyondEquineCentre .
Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047
Back of Beyond Equine Centre and Affinity Consulting are offering a
unique family/group activity
Holiday Family Fun on the Farm
Ride behind Major and Norman on the big red sleigh/wagon (with
wheels instead of bobs until there is snow)
Brush/groom the ponies
Tour the horse farm
Walk through the winter woods on our private trails
Roast marshmallows and drink hot chocolate at the bonfire
Indoor activities and games
WHEN: Monday Dec 26, Tues Dec 27, Friday Dec 30, Sat Dec 31, 2011
Sunday Jan 1, Monday Jan 2, Wed Jan 4, Thurs Jan 5, Sat Jan 7, 2012
TIME: 1pm to 3 pm
COST: $45 TOTAL PER FAMILY FOR THE 2 HOURS (includes HST)
WHERE: Back of Beyond Equine Centre, 2572 Muskoka Road 10
Huntsville www.BackofBeyondEquineCentre .
Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047
Sunday, December 18, 2011
What is There to Do in Muskoka !?
Christmas holidays are a week away and New Years is 2 weeks away. What is there to do in Muskoka when we didn't get a dumping of snow like we got last year. (It shouldn't be a green Christmas in Muskoka. There is snow in the forecast this coming week.) Muskoka also gets lake effect snow from Georgian Bay which is hard for the weather forecasters to predict.
It has been cold so that the ground has frozen up. That means it's good for hiking in Algonquin Park... no mud to slog through! Without the leaves on the trees you can go farther, see farther and see more wildlife. The bears are asleep so there's no worries about a bear encounter. You could see a moose or deer. (no mosquitoes either!) On my walk this weekend I saw some birds: blue jays, chickadees and a noisy woodpecker. http://www.algonquinpark.on.ca/
Hidden Valley Highlands opens today on a limited basis for snow skiing and snowboarding. They have been making snow at every opportunity. More runs will open as the weather allows. http://www.skihiddenvalley.ca/ At New Years, they have Fireworks and a bonfire.
Rock Ridge snow tubing park also has snow making will open on Dec 26, 2011 There's a lift to take you up to the top of the hills. Warm chalet with food service which is licensed for adults.
http://www.rockridgetubing.com/ There's a special New Years party at Rock Ridge
Our webcam page shows what it looks like out our window so you can see how much snow we've got. http://www.beauview.on.ca/webcampage.htm
Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047
It has been cold so that the ground has frozen up. That means it's good for hiking in Algonquin Park... no mud to slog through! Without the leaves on the trees you can go farther, see farther and see more wildlife. The bears are asleep so there's no worries about a bear encounter. You could see a moose or deer. (no mosquitoes either!) On my walk this weekend I saw some birds: blue jays, chickadees and a noisy woodpecker. http://www.algonquinpark.on.ca/
Hidden Valley Highlands opens today on a limited basis for snow skiing and snowboarding. They have been making snow at every opportunity. More runs will open as the weather allows. http://www.skihiddenvalley.ca/ At New Years, they have Fireworks and a bonfire.
Rock Ridge snow tubing park also has snow making will open on Dec 26, 2011 There's a lift to take you up to the top of the hills. Warm chalet with food service which is licensed for adults.
http://www.rockridgetubing.com/ There's a special New Years party at Rock Ridge
Our webcam page shows what it looks like out our window so you can see how much snow we've got. http://www.beauview.on.ca/webcampage.htm
Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047
Sunday, November 20, 2011
History of Whitehouse Bay, Lake of Bays, Muskoka
This is about Lake of Bays and about the next bay over from Beauview Cottages.
From Memoirs of the Lake
http://www.lakeofbaysheritage.ca/resources/memoirsfromthelake
The Hotel on White House Bay
Any doubt that the White House Hotel played a central role in the social scene of this Bay would be dispelled by an afternoon spent with four ladies who recounted their own stories of adventure, entertainment and happy cottage memories.
Current residents and cottagers will know the Bay and the Road that take the name White House. They may not know that the Massey family of Brantford built a lovely white cottage in 1900 on the site that eventually became a hotel until the building’s demise over 50 years later. The Massey family owned the building for less than a decade, but its impact on the lives of people stretched through much of the 20th century.
In July of 2011, Carole Young, Jean L. Robertson, Jackie Shoffner and Pam Hanna talked with LBHF Board member Bruce MacLellan about their memories of the White House Hotel. Sonia Labatt (nee Armstrong) sent along some of her written memories. Between them, they dined at the Hotel as young girls, watched the guests come and go, greeted the steamship, delivered mail and more. In her youth, Carole played in the property when it was an abandoned but still furnished building.
Several of these ladies are life-long residents of Clovelly ‑ a popular community of cottages on the north shore of Whitehouse Bay ‑ the hotel was part of this area. (Clovelly takes its name from Clovelly, England and was given by Jane Tyrell, and early cottager.)
Also in the Bay is Wadi’s Creek, Frozen Point, Crown Island and the community accessed by Jo-Lee Point Road. South Portage Road was built in the 1960s and before then, access to this area was via White House Road from Brunel Road, or by steamship.
In 1907, the White House property was sold by the Massey family to Joel and George Alldred and converted it into a hotel. George was the son of Joel and Olive, and he and his sister helped run the business. It was a large home with a centre hall plan and a verandah on three sides. They added a bedroom wing to the east and later George added a large dining room. A second floor with bedrooms above to the west was added in the 1940s. During WW I, George and his brother Oscar went overseas in the army. Fortunately, both returned.
Olive Alldred was a tiny woman (“smaller than a minute” according to one recollection), but there was no question that she really ran the place. Known as Granny Alldred, her face became a mass of wrinkles and she eventually lost her sight and lived to around age 100. She had a big personality and a commitment that played a major role in the success of the hotel.
The steamship Iroquois made a trip around Lake of Bays each day, carrying passengers, luggage and cargo and the Royal Mail. This ship was built at South Portage around 1907 and travelled the lake until it was scuttled around 1948. Each day, except Sunday, the mailbag was dropped off on the White House dock.
“The Whitehouse Hotel was a hub for mail, afternoon tea and many meals,” said Jackie Shoffner (nee Armstrong). “It was a lovely building with many fine details, including dark paneled rooms and a mahogany stair railing that was always waxed to death.”
“Food presentation was very well done,” recalls Pam Hanna, with silver plate cutlery and a white table cloth. At breakfast, oil cloth was spread over the tables for guests staying in the roughly 15 rooms. For special occasions, delicious cakes made by the Ellis family in Baysville were served.
Ropes hung from each room for escape in case of fire and a tennis court was located on the lake side. A six hole outhouse was used when nature called. A large kitchen garden outside provided fresh vegetables throughout the summer. There was also an attractive rose garden, perhaps left over from the Massey family.
Meals were cooked by using two wood stoves in the kitchen and they were kept burning all through the day. The heat in the kitchen during the summer season must have been brutal. Electricity was never installed in the building and the power line only went into Clovelly in about 1954.
There was a long dock so the Iroquois steamship could stop to deliver mail. Rumours always suggested a victim of conflicts over prohibition liquor smuggling was buried in concrete under the dock. The stills to make liquor were located in nearby Whiskey Bay.
The delivery of mail became a right of passage for many youngsters. They were chosen to organize and deliver it to Clovelly cottagers. Sonia Labatt (nee Armstrong) performed this role when she was between 11 and 16 years old.
“It was a responsibility I took very seriously. I would walk along the shore to the Whitehouse and wait for up to three hours for the very large mail bag to arrive,” said Labatt. “Then Effie or George Aldred would sort the mail, reading aloud the name on each item. I would divide the mail into piles, put elastics around each bundle and then visit each cottage.”
The mail was delivered by the Iroqouis and in later years, in a motor boat by the Boothby place from Point Ideal. Another part of the adventure for children was a man named Kirkpatrick who lived next door to the Hotel. Straying too close to his property would attract a holler.
The White House Hotel was really more of an inn. Thanks to the Alldred family, it thrived with its own charm and personality in its day. The world was smaller and people lived at a slower pace. But the happy memories shine as brightly now as that old polished mahogany banister once did on a sunny day at Lake of Bays.
Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047
From Memoirs of the Lake
http://www.lakeofbaysheritage.ca/resources/memoirsfromthelake
The Hotel on White House Bay
Any doubt that the White House Hotel played a central role in the social scene of this Bay would be dispelled by an afternoon spent with four ladies who recounted their own stories of adventure, entertainment and happy cottage memories.
Current residents and cottagers will know the Bay and the Road that take the name White House. They may not know that the Massey family of Brantford built a lovely white cottage in 1900 on the site that eventually became a hotel until the building’s demise over 50 years later. The Massey family owned the building for less than a decade, but its impact on the lives of people stretched through much of the 20th century.
In July of 2011, Carole Young, Jean L. Robertson, Jackie Shoffner and Pam Hanna talked with LBHF Board member Bruce MacLellan about their memories of the White House Hotel. Sonia Labatt (nee Armstrong) sent along some of her written memories. Between them, they dined at the Hotel as young girls, watched the guests come and go, greeted the steamship, delivered mail and more. In her youth, Carole played in the property when it was an abandoned but still furnished building.
Several of these ladies are life-long residents of Clovelly ‑ a popular community of cottages on the north shore of Whitehouse Bay ‑ the hotel was part of this area. (Clovelly takes its name from Clovelly, England and was given by Jane Tyrell, and early cottager.)
Also in the Bay is Wadi’s Creek, Frozen Point, Crown Island and the community accessed by Jo-Lee Point Road. South Portage Road was built in the 1960s and before then, access to this area was via White House Road from Brunel Road, or by steamship.
In 1907, the White House property was sold by the Massey family to Joel and George Alldred and converted it into a hotel. George was the son of Joel and Olive, and he and his sister helped run the business. It was a large home with a centre hall plan and a verandah on three sides. They added a bedroom wing to the east and later George added a large dining room. A second floor with bedrooms above to the west was added in the 1940s. During WW I, George and his brother Oscar went overseas in the army. Fortunately, both returned.
Olive Alldred was a tiny woman (“smaller than a minute” according to one recollection), but there was no question that she really ran the place. Known as Granny Alldred, her face became a mass of wrinkles and she eventually lost her sight and lived to around age 100. She had a big personality and a commitment that played a major role in the success of the hotel.
The steamship Iroquois made a trip around Lake of Bays each day, carrying passengers, luggage and cargo and the Royal Mail. This ship was built at South Portage around 1907 and travelled the lake until it was scuttled around 1948. Each day, except Sunday, the mailbag was dropped off on the White House dock.
“The Whitehouse Hotel was a hub for mail, afternoon tea and many meals,” said Jackie Shoffner (nee Armstrong). “It was a lovely building with many fine details, including dark paneled rooms and a mahogany stair railing that was always waxed to death.”
“Food presentation was very well done,” recalls Pam Hanna, with silver plate cutlery and a white table cloth. At breakfast, oil cloth was spread over the tables for guests staying in the roughly 15 rooms. For special occasions, delicious cakes made by the Ellis family in Baysville were served.
Ropes hung from each room for escape in case of fire and a tennis court was located on the lake side. A six hole outhouse was used when nature called. A large kitchen garden outside provided fresh vegetables throughout the summer. There was also an attractive rose garden, perhaps left over from the Massey family.
Meals were cooked by using two wood stoves in the kitchen and they were kept burning all through the day. The heat in the kitchen during the summer season must have been brutal. Electricity was never installed in the building and the power line only went into Clovelly in about 1954.
There was a long dock so the Iroquois steamship could stop to deliver mail. Rumours always suggested a victim of conflicts over prohibition liquor smuggling was buried in concrete under the dock. The stills to make liquor were located in nearby Whiskey Bay.
The delivery of mail became a right of passage for many youngsters. They were chosen to organize and deliver it to Clovelly cottagers. Sonia Labatt (nee Armstrong) performed this role when she was between 11 and 16 years old.
“It was a responsibility I took very seriously. I would walk along the shore to the Whitehouse and wait for up to three hours for the very large mail bag to arrive,” said Labatt. “Then Effie or George Aldred would sort the mail, reading aloud the name on each item. I would divide the mail into piles, put elastics around each bundle and then visit each cottage.”
The mail was delivered by the Iroqouis and in later years, in a motor boat by the Boothby place from Point Ideal. Another part of the adventure for children was a man named Kirkpatrick who lived next door to the Hotel. Straying too close to his property would attract a holler.
The White House Hotel was really more of an inn. Thanks to the Alldred family, it thrived with its own charm and personality in its day. The world was smaller and people lived at a slower pace. But the happy memories shine as brightly now as that old polished mahogany banister once did on a sunny day at Lake of Bays.
Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047
Friday, November 4, 2011
Best Travel Trips of the World 2012 - National Geographic
National Geographic Traveler magazine has recognized Muskoka, Ontario, Canada as one of their top 20 must see world destinations for 2012. http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/best-trips-2012/
This is in addition to their recognition of Muskoka as the Best Summer Trip for 2011.
See the Muskoka page on the National Geographic website.
Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047
This is in addition to their recognition of Muskoka as the Best Summer Trip for 2011.
See the Muskoka page on the National Geographic website.
Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Happy Halloween
Summer Guests have seen Bob the Cow around Beauview cooking hot dogs (all beef!) for our Welcome BBQ.
Bob was in Udderson (aka Utterson) at Halloween Monday Band Practice when he spotted this wonderful car in the parking lot.
By the Way Bob plays MOOSIC on his saxophone in the band.
The lady that owns the car must be a dairy farmer!
Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Summer in October
We have lots to be thankful for on this Thanksgiving long weekend... especially this summer like weather. High of 24 C today. Sunny and warm until Wednesday.
I'm wearing shorts again!
Guests are travelling into Algonquin park. Canoeing, kayaking and paddleboating.
Beautiful Sunrises and starry nights too.
Climate change is extending our warm weather in the Fall.
Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Still Swimming on Sept 24th
Even though Summer is officially over, the children staying with us this weekend went in swimming today.
They played in the boats, went down the water slide and played with their parents. To top it off, the sun came out!
Everyone staying at Beauview this weekend is attending Rachel and Andrew's wedding in Baysville.
There was an outdoor wedding this afternoon and the reception is tonight at the community centre.
We offer shuttle service as there's no taxis in Baysville. We don't want anyone drinking and driving.
Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047
They played in the boats, went down the water slide and played with their parents. To top it off, the sun came out!
Everyone staying at Beauview this weekend is attending Rachel and Andrew's wedding in Baysville.
There was an outdoor wedding this afternoon and the reception is tonight at the community centre.
We offer shuttle service as there's no taxis in Baysville. We don't want anyone drinking and driving.
Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047
Thursday, September 22, 2011
PIZZA at the Humble Pie Bakery , Baysville
Just a quick note to announce that the Humble Pie Bakery will be hosting a "soft" launch of our new product - Authentic Italian Style Pizza - this coming weekend at the Humble Pie Bakery.
Call in/take out starting at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday evenings only to start.
To order call 705-224-8278.
HOURS:
Open Thurs 10 - 6 bakery only
Fri & Sat 10 a.m. pizza service 5 - 9 pm
Sun 10 - 4 bakery only
Call in/take out starting at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday evenings only to start.
To order call 705-224-8278.
HOURS:
Open Thurs 10 - 6 bakery only
Fri & Sat 10 a.m. pizza service 5 - 9 pm
Sun 10 - 4 bakery only
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Tree Trimming with a Bucket Truck
There were some dead or nearly dead branches way up in a birch tree near the cottages. Sunrise Tree Service came in with a bucket truck to take them down before they did any damage to the cottage, a guest's car or the hydro line.
..more firewood for the campfire!
Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Fall Colours Photos
Here's some of my first (of many) Fall Colours photos taken on the road to Huntsville.
Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047
Sunday, September 11, 2011
2011 Muskoka Ironman 70.3 Winner
Congratulations to Erik, winner of the Muskoka Ironman 70.3
Thanks for staying with us. See you next year!
Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Ladies of the Lake
These ladies come to Beauview to visit the lake and to enjoy the view... nothing else matters!
Beauview Cottage Resort, Lake of Bays, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Wu Family Holiday
Photos from Wu Family Holiday
Bruce at Beauview http://t.co/eNjtY6t
@BeauviewResort http://t.co/2GV7lRI
Another pics from Cottage vacation.
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http://t.co/MdlAbCP
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We loved the place. :-)
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Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047
Bruce at Beauview http://t.co/eNjtY6t
@BeauviewResort http://t.co/2GV7lRI
Another pics from Cottage vacation.
http://t.co/4ce0DPj
http://t.co/ehMagtP
http://t.co/J8uiqU9
http://t.co/MdlAbCP
http://t.co/rlcz9lH
We loved the place. :-)
http://t.co/DGMxM3R
Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047
Monday, August 29, 2011
Hannah running across the moonwalk at Beauview
Hannah tried over and over again until she made it across the Beauview Moonwalk ... RUNNING!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQ8WbOqlo8w
Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQ8WbOqlo8w
Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047
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