Monday, September 21, 2009

Huntsville Summer Sidewalk Sale, Ontario

Come out to Huntsville, Ontario near Algonquin Park in the Muskoka region for some great shopping. Downtown Huntsville will give you a fantastic weekend.
On Saturday around the third weekend in August the downtown street is closed from 8am - 5pm. This is a great evening for family and friends with great entertainment.
Live Music on the Street, Children's Inflatable Amusements, Olympic Torch Relay, Community Celebration Launch, Muskoka Dance Academy Dance Performances, Local Demonstrations, Amazing Sidewalk Sales and Fun Activities for the Whole Family.
I really enjoyed a Girls Getaway with my daughter that evening. Come out and I am sure you will enjoy the same.
For more information on Downtown Huntsville visit http://www.downtownhuntsvilleadventures.ca

Make it a summer vacation weekly getaway and stay at a nearby Cottage Resort.

Friday, June 5, 2009

The Wooden ROO Antiques Almaguin Highlands




Burks Falls is a great town to visit while you are vacationing in the Almaguin Highlands near Algonquin Park and Muskoka. Stay at a Cottage Resort and enjoy boating, swimming, hiking, walking, cycling and many other great attractions in the area.


Make sure you take some time to visit The Wooden Roo store in Burks Falls where you will find great local crafts, pine furniture, oak furniture, handcrafted gifts and lots of great gifts from many local artisans.


Head over to the information centre where you will find a falls at the dam, specialty coffee, hot chocolate and fudge then continue just down that road for a short ways to find Screaming Heads. A local artist and school teacher Peter Camani has amazing art on display on acres and acres of land. The house is also a piece of art work. Screaming Heads was also featured on HGTV for extreme homes. This is a must see located on Midlothian Road in Burks Falls, Ontario. Peter does not charge you to see what he has created but he kindly accepts donations.


For more information on the Almaguin Highlands visit Almaguin Vacation for a list of accommodations and attractions in this area north of Muskoka, Canada.