Catch of the Day

Here's the fish caught today by the boys in Whitehouse bay, Lake of Bays. Three Splake and the largest one is a Lake trout.

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

Lake of Bays Fishing Derby

Each year, late in March, Mel and the boys come to Beauview a father and son and friends getaway. They come to fish Lake of Bays.

So far they haven't caught too many fish. The largest is a Lake Trout 5 1/2 pounds.

No ice huts required. They are very mobile. If one spot doesn't work, they move on to another spot.

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

Deer Herd put on a Show

At 9 am Monday morning, a deer herd put on a show for our guests. There were seven of them and they walked and grazed through our property, very close to the cottages. We have guests staying with us from the U.S. and from U.K. - a great experience for them!

You stand still and let them walk closer and closer towards you. (their eyesight isn't that great)

I can't remember seeing this many deer close up on our property, at one time!

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

First Spring Birds Returning

Here's photos of Goldfinches and a robin who have just returned to the area.

These pictures are taken right next to our house on the sumach trees. I have an 18X zoom lens on my camera so I don't scare them away.

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

Fishing for Speckled Trout

Here's a photo of our neighbour ice fishing in front of Beauview. Our bay on Lake of Bays, is famous for Speckled Trout.

He used his power auger to drill a number of holes. The ice is still about 16 inches thick today.

They are so confident they will get fish that they have set up a BBQ grill on their dock to have a shore lunch!

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

The Deer is too quick for me!

I tried to take the picture of a deer that came up close to our house. I only got part of him!

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

Lots of Chippys around

Spring must be coming soon. I saw lots of chipmunks as I went for my walk along South Portage Road.

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

Bear Tagging in Algonquin Park

The Rick Mercer Report on CBC television recently went into Algonquin Park to participate in Black Bear tagging.
We have guests asking about bears all the time. They are out in the bush but we never see any.

This video lets you see bear babies up close and personal.



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

Kokkas Corners has reopened in Baysville

Kokkas Korners has reopened under new management in Baysville. With the fire at Wendigos, there really hasn't been any place to eat in Baysville since the fall.

From Baysville News - Linda Fisher:
It is a pleasure to announce that Kristy Lacroix has decided to reopen Kokkas Korners. Kristy is the daughter of Bob and Linda Lacroix of Baysville. It is a wonderful thing when someone in a community picks up the pieces of a business gone awry and decides to make a go of it. The opening was a week ago, and by all accounts the diner will continue to present delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinners for all tastes. The new chef will also present healthy choices along with the old favourites.

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

Is it Time to Come out?!

Here's a photo I took at 7:30 am , minus 20 C , March 1st of a Chipmunk. He looked cold and I really wanted to bring him inside to warm up but I didn't.

Our guests this weekend saw lots of wildlife. Many deer and two foxes running across the lake. Many birds too.

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

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

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!

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

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!


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

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.

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

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 .

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

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

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