Dwight Winter Carnival Events

39th Annual Dwight Winter Carnival
February 26 – 28, 2009
www.dwightwintercarnival.com
Find the Carnival Bear! Watch the Dwight News and our website for clues!

EVENT SCHEDULE

Thursday, February 26
Princess Pageant*
Dwight Community Centre from 6 pm – 8 pm
Healthy snacks supplied by The Moose Café
Age Groups: 3-5 years – Snowflake
6-9 years – Snow Princess
10-13 years – Snow Queen
Advance registration required (forms available on website above)

Friday, February 27
Kids Capers*
Irwin Memorial Public School from 5:30 pm – 7 pm
Healthy snacks supplied by Nor’Loch Lodge. Fun, fun, fun for parents and children! Ages – 10 & under

Night Time Shinny*
Dwight Gardens (Dwight Rink) at 7 pm
Hamburgers, hot-dogs & hot chocolate will be available. Hot chocolate prepared by Dwight Coffee Shop. Join in or simply watch the game!

Saturday, February 28
Indoor Events
Pancake Breakfast
Dwight Community Centre from 8 am – 10:30 am
Cost is $7/adult and $3/child

The Ben Show*
Dwight Community Centre from 9:30 am – 10 am
A high energy comedy stunt man who performs daring juggling, unicycling and other incredible circus feats.

Awards Presentations*
Dwight Community Centre at 10 am
Bob Palmer Award, Fishing Trophies, Carnival Bear

Story time with Phynix and Anansi*
Dwight Community Centre from 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Glenn Copeland/multi-media story telling

Pie Baking Contest & Auction*
Dwight Community Centre from 11:30 am – 11:45 am

Indoor Horse Racing*
Dwight Community Centre starting at 12:30 pm (Post time very ½ hour)
Fun for all ages!

Minnow Racing*
Dwight Community Centre starting 12:30 pm (between ‘Horse Races’)

Outdoor Events
Horse Drawn Rides*
Dwight Community Centre from 10 am – 3 pm

Pavey Tree*
Dwight Community Centre from 10 am – 3 pm
Showcasing the Spiderlift and chainsaw safety

Muskoka Pro Chainsaw Carving*
Dwight Community Centre at 10:30 am

Dog Sled Rides*
Dwight Community Centre from 11 am – 3:30 pm

Re/Max Balloon*
Irwin Memorial Ball Diamond from 11 am – 3 pm

Dwight Idol: Karaoke in the Snow*
Dwight Community Centre from 11 am – 2 pm

Meat & Vegetarian Chili/Soup Bar
Dwight Community Centre from 11:30 am – 3:30 pm

Log Sawing and Nail Driving*
Dwight Community Centre at 11:30 am

BBQ Lunch
Dwight Community Centre (outdoors) from 11:30 am – 3 pm
Try the delicious pea meal on a bun with fried onions with some hot chocolate. Nobody will go hungry at our Carnival!

Family Fun and Frolics*
Dwight Community Centre at 11:30 am
Scavenger Hunt, 3-Legged Race, Sack Race, Egg Race, Obstacle Course, Pudding Contest – lots of prizes!

Radar Shoot*
Dwight Rink at 12 pm

The Ben Show*
Dwight Community Centre (outside) from 12:45 pm – 1:15 pm

Icecapades at the Rink*
1 pm
Turkey bowling, curling & fun!

Moose Tongues
All day at the Dwight Community Centre
Enjoy a Muskoka treat!

Tea Making*
Dwight Community Centre at 2 pm

Carnival Dance
Dwight Community Centre starting at 8 pm
$5/person – must be over 18 years of age

Visit www.dwightwintercarnival.com for more detailed event listings!

Admission to Carnival events requires a Carnival Button – cost is $3. All events marked with an * are included with the purchase of a Button.
Buttons available at Dwight Library, Dwight Garden Centre, Post Office, Dwight Market, Dwight Coffee Shop, Hillside Country Store and Webster’s Beacon.

For more information or to become a sponsor, please email info@dwightwintercarnival.com or call 705-635-2431.









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

Maddy eating Snow

Here's Madeline taking a break from playing hockey on our ice rink, eating snow on Lake of Bays. She and her brother Wyatt had a great time at the Dorset Snowball Winter Carnival. They got balloon animals to take home.

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Damien and the Boys

Damien and the boys have been coming to Beauview to snowmobile for many years. It started out as a group of four and this year its up to nine snowmobiles. Sometimes its boys and girls. Ken is a great chef, so no one goes hungry!

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Muskoka Snowmobile Trails OPEN

Great News !! All the Muskoka Snowmobile Trails will be open this weekend.

To see the trail reports go to http://www.msrsnowtrails.com/conditions.php

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4 and 6 year old snowmobilers

This is Wyatt and Madeline who are six and four years old, along with their parents.

Have a close look at the children's helmets. Really cool designs!

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Snow Scoop Riding - a new winter fun activity

What did the kids have the most fun doing this weekend besides skating , tobogganing, snow shoeing, snow tubing ... it was snow scoop riding!

We have a snow scoop down at the lake to clear off the rink but it wasn't used for that - One of the dads pushed it around the ice rink with one or two kids inside. Great Fun. Just the right size!


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Family Snowmobiling

Family weekend and family snowmobiling - a great combination!

This family brought a vintage ski-boose so that everyone could go together. It's like riding on a snow couch.

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Dorset Winter Carnival - Feb 20, 21, 2009

Dorset Snowball Winter Carnival

Location: Dorset
The 19th Annual Dorset Snowball Winter Carnival will be held on February 20th and 21st. It will take place around the Dorset Recreation Centre.

The Carnival kicks off with a Family Skating Party, from 6 to 9 pm on Friday, with music, hot chocolate and hot dogs.

Saturday's festivities begin the the Dorset Fire Fighter's All You Can Eat Pancak Breakfast and continue with a parade, games, food, magic shows, demonstrations, skating, and much more.

For more information, visit www.dorsetsnowball.com .

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Basics and Tips for Snowshoeing

Here's a great article on learning how to snowshoe with all the basics and some hints and tips.

http://www.rei.com/gearmail/gm021309_2/cm?cm_mmc=Email_com_gm-_-newsletter-_-021309-_-bt_snowshoes

We have a number of pairs of traditional and hi-tech snowshoes for you to borrow.

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

Muskoka Snowmobile Trails are OPEN

There was conflicting reports today about the Muskoka Snowmobile trails. Some of the trails are closed around the Bracebridge and Port Carling area but they are all open in our area around Huntsville, Dwight, Dorset and Baysville.
(There's a fight between some of the landowners and the District of Muskoka government and they are using the snowmobile trails as leverage.)

For all the detailed trail info please got to :
http://www.msrsnowtrails.com/conditions.php

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Beauview is on Twitter

Follow our daily updates, news and tips on Twitter.

Go to http://www.twitter.com/BeauviewResort and just hit "follow" if you have a twitter account or sign-up for one at the prompt and then "follow".


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The BIG FISH Story was TRUE!

I was beginning to think that my neighbour Johnny was telling tall tales about the 16 pound fish that my other neighbour Mike caught on Lake of Bays.

Johnny saw my previous BLOG entry and came over with a picture of the fish as Proof!

It's not a Lake trout - its a Northern Pike- which is rare for Lake of Bays.

This fish is the talk of the town of Baysville !

Thanks for the Photo!

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Rent a Snowmobile for the Day

Danielle and Harry rented a snowmobile for the day from Redline Rentals http://www.redlinesledrentals.com/ - a nice new Arctic Cat 2 person sled.

Redline delivers to Beauview and they are one of the few businesses that delivers even if you want to go out just for the day. (The others will deliver if you rent for the weekend)

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

A True BIG Fish Story?

Our neighbours Mike and Johnny have an ice hut out on Lake of Bays near Langmaids Island. Johnny tells me that Mike caught a 16 pound Lake Trout this week on his second attempt.
The first time, the fish took 30 feet of line with him and the second time they got him along with the 30 feet of line.
Mike and Johnny didn't have a camera but Mike did have his Blackberry. The only problem is that Mike didn't know how to use the camera in it. They flagged down a kid from another hut and he took the photo.

Johnny promised they'd email it to me... but I haven't seen it yet!
Maybe when Mike's kids are up at the cottage this weekend they can show him how to use the Blackberry camera.

I'll post the photo when I get it.

By the way, they put the fish back in the lake for other people to catch.


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Great Snowmobile Trails!

This is our snowmobile group back from the trails after riding throughout Muskoka all weekend.

What's the first thing they said to me? ... "Great Trails!"

See you again soon!

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Chris and Sarah - Dancing in the Snow

It's minus 20 C but that doesn't stop these two from venturing outside. They were on the lake ice rink skating and playing hockey and then went dancing in the snow in our snowshoes.

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Prepare delectable d'oeuvers like an "Executive Chef to the Rich and Famous

COOKING CLASS - Baysville, February 21st
Have you ever dreamed of preparing delectable d'oeuvers like an "Executive Chef to the Rich and Famous"?

Well now is your chance! Join Executive Chef Neil on Saturday February 21st for an evening of delicious hors d'oeuvres preparation. A combination of demonstration, hands on experience, and of course tasting guarantees a delightful evening!

Check out this fantastic menu!

Muskoka Beach Pebbles Red grapes rolled in chevre cheese in crusted pistachio

Alberta Beef Rolls With green onions, bean sprouts, and red pepper with horseradish aioli

Thai Spring Rolls With Asparagus and Hoisin Ginger dip

Frenched Jerk Chicken Wings With Tzatikzi Dip

French Onion Soup With Fresh Grated Cheese & Home Made Croutons

Seafood Martini Jumbo Shrimp, Lobster, Seafood Ceviche, kiwi mussel in Strawberry Vinaigrette
With Tangy Cocktail Sauce Served from a Martini Glass


Call now to reserve your spot! Only $45.00 per person. All recipes are included to take home.

Also participants will enjoy 15% off all purchases at Bearfoot Gourmet on the day of the class.

Space is limited so don't be disappointed.

705.767.1100 or bearfootgourmet@bellnet.ca

Class runs from 4pm - 6pm at Bearfoot Gourmet, Baysville


Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada 800-363-6047

Our First Snowmobilers of the 2009 Season

Our first snowmobilers of the season arrived on Friday afternoon. They took advantage of an early check in time and got on the trails right away. They got up to Deerhurst to check out the Pond Hockey and then over to Port Sydney for dinner. Returning just after dark.

People ask us whether we have parking for snowmobile trailers. Here's an example of a large crew cab truck and 4 sled enclosed trailer parked in our parking lot.

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Canadian Pond Hockey

Canadian Pond Hockey Tournaments in Huntsville, Muskoka, Ontario

With 24 authentic pond hockey rinks, this is the world’s largest pond hockey event.

Over 2,000 competitors come to this event that is scheduled over two weekends.

Canadian National Pond Hockey Championships January 23-25, 2009

Canadian Masters Pond Hockey Championships January 30 – February 1, 2009

at Deerhurst Resort, Huntsville, Ontario.

Last year, we had a Women's Team stay with us. They placed second in the finals.

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Port Sydney Ontario Winter Carnival Jan 28 - Feb 1, 2009

The Port Sydney Winter Carnival is just over a week away. This is the first of the area winter carnivals. Runs from January 28 to Feb 1st with most of the events and activities on Saturday January 31 st

Lots to do for the whole family. -
Pancake Breakfasts, Spaghetti Dinner, Beach BBQ, Showcase of Muskoka's Fine Restaurants, Mad Scientist Science show, dog sled rides, horse drawn sleigh rides, skating, bonfire, Dancing, Snowmobile Radar Run, Re Max Balloon rides.

You can get out an enjoy Winter!

Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada 800-363-6047