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Su mmer 2016

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For visitor information, call 613-756-5885 or visit the Railway Station, 19503 Opeongo Line (Hwy 60), Barry’s Bay, or at the Visitor Information booth at the Combermere Farmers Market.

25th Annual Madawaska Valley Studio Tour

JULY 23–24 + OCTOBER 1–2 10 am–5 pm The summer tour brings art outside into its natural environment. Enjoy the opportunity to visit our studios during our popular cottage season as well as our annual autumn tour. www.madawaskastudiotour.com www.facebook.com/madawaskastudiotour

KAPOA Poker Run

Saturday July 23 Barry’s Bay dock. Contact Dave Wilson for details, [email protected]

C.O. Blitz 2016

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Community Events Bay Day

May 21, 9 am–5 pm Kick off the spring season with a classic and new car show, farmer’s market, vendors, music and more. Downtown Barry’s Bay.

Movies in the Park

Friday June 10, 24 July 8, 22, August 5, 19, September 2 Water Tower Park, Barry’s Bay Details at www.madawaskavalley.ca, Facebook for movie listings.

Mad River Wednesdays at the Bent Anchor

June 22 Kicking off our summer series Historical Paddles in Combermere. On-site canoe/SUP rentals with Madawaska River Rentals. Proceeds to benefit the C.O Blitz 2016. 613-758-2165, www.madriverrentals.ca

Canada Day Celebrations In Madawaska Valley

Friday July 1 • 12 noon Wilno » at the Polish Kashub Museum/Park, children’s events and games, treats, music and more. Combermere » at the Combermere Community Centre, family fun events, cake. Barry’s Bay » in the downtown core, face painting, balloon making, music, 7 pm–11 pm Barry’s Bay » at the boat launch, DJ Fireworks (10:00 pm)

Barry’s Bay Triathlon and Duathlon

Sunday July 3, 2016 • 9 am Lakeshore Park, Barry’s Bay. See ad on facing page. Register online at www.barrysbaytriathlon.com. Contact 613-756-9945 or [email protected]

Open Canoe Slalom Race Series

June 22 | July 20 | August 3 1 pm–4 pm A fun event for open-canoeists to come and race for their own enjoyment. Self-run, free, and for fun! Three Wednesday afternoons this summer. MKC, 247 River Road, Barry’s Bay [email protected]

Opeongo Seniors Annual Fish Fry Saturday July 9 Come out for this summer fundraiser for the Opeongo Seniors’ Centre. 19 Stafford St • Barry’s Bay, ON 613-756-0554 [email protected] www.opeongoseniors.ca

14th Annual Beach Volleyball Tournament for Huntington’s Disease

July 14 Barbeque and great prizes! Dropins welcome. You don’t have to play volleyball to join in on the fun! Barry’s Bay Lakeshore Park. Registration $100 per team, two women must be on the court at all times. [email protected]

July 30: Live entertainment and the talent show. July 31: All-day activities and live music at night. Family fun! Home of the duct tape and cardboard boat races in Combermere. Facebook: Combermere Recreation.

KAPOA Annual Regatta

Saturday July 30 Starts at 12 noon. Sailing starts at 11 am. Contact Dave Wilson, david. [email protected]

Petawawa Bass Masters Annual Bass tournament

August 7 • 7 am–4 pm Launch at the Barry’s Bay dock. Contact Tom Hummel, 613-687-2587, 613-633-1617

Rockingham Church 16th Annual Celebration

Sunday, August 7 • 2 pm Speaker, music, refreshments. All are welcome. 513 Rockingham Rd, 613-757-2559.

Slalom Race at MKC

August 10 • 9 am–4 pm Hosted by MKC. The Slalom Race brings athletes from across Canada to test their skills against the clock and each other. 247 River Road, Barry’s Bay [email protected]

Madonna House Heritage Fest SEPTEMBER 3–4 • 1 pm–4 pm Annual celebration of heritage including children’s games, demonstrations, arts and crafts, museum and much more.

KAPOA Corn Roast and Lit Boat Parade

Saturday September 3 • 5:30 pm at Hinterland Beach. Contact Dave Wilson, [email protected]

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Services

Community Resource Centre (CRC) Youth Programing

The CRC Game ON! Youth Program will be hosting a six week summer day camp program again this year— jam-packed with art, music, cooking, outdoor activities and bus trips! Information and registration: www. facebook.com/CRCGameOn 613-757-3108, ext 201 [email protected]

Picture Yourself in Barry’s Bay and Area

Family physicians needed! Are you interested in practicing family medicine in an area that is recognized as a world-class paddling destination, offers beautiful scenery, a flourishing arts and culture community as well as a range of recreational activities in all seasons, only minutes away from Algonquin Park? Practice where you can live! Contact: 613-633-9252, www. pictureyourselfinbarrysbayandarea.com.

Sports Clubs and Programs Barry’s Bay Sledge Hockey Club

This year, we will be offering a recreational and a competitive program. Registration takes place in August 2016. Spaces are limited. Contact Anita Jessup, 613-756-9406 or [email protected]

Barry’s Bay Figure Eights Skating Club

Our season runs mid-October to March. Registration for the 2016–17 season will be held in August or September 2016. Check our Facebook page in early August for dates and the offering of even more exciting programs this fall and winter. Contact [email protected]

League Softball/Baseball

Madawaska Valley Swim Program Barry’s Bay and Combermere Session 1: July 4–22 Session 2: July 25–August 12 Registration forms at the Township of Madawaska Valley office or www. madawaskavalley.ca, under Resident Service » Sport Registration.

Summer Camps In the Madawaska Valley

Seven fun themes! Thirty kids per camp max, ages 6–13. 9 am–3 pm. $75/week/ child. Email [email protected] to reserve and register. Barry’s Bay Survivor: July 4–8 Amazing Race: July 18–22 Disney Fun: July 25–29 Mad Scientists: August 1–5 Animal Planet: August 15–10 Combermere Fit and Fun: July 11–15 Exploration: August 8–12

For boys and girls, ages 4 to 16 (as of Aug 31). Contact Mary Prince, [email protected]

Lakeshore Tennis Club

All levels and ages are welcome on a seasonal, weekly or daily basis. We offer clinics to juniors and beginners. We have been successful in securing funding to resurface the courts this spring and hope to open our new courts July 1. We are always looking for volunteers. Memberships and keys are available at the township office, 85 Bay St., Barry’s Bay. Details: Beverley Moore, 613-756-3477, [email protected]

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Madawaska Valley Fitness Centre

New $30.00 per month membership rates for adults. May and June » Monday to Friday, 5:30 pm–10 pm and Saturdays 8 am–1 pm. Contact fitness@ madawaskavalley.ca or check out Facebook Madawaska Valley Fitness Centre for summer hours.

Public Library

Free wifi and computer access. Access to eBooks and eResources with a library account. Children’s Programs July 4–August 26 Story and Craft Hour: ages 4–7 Junior Inventors: children 8+ Special Craft Tuesdays: children 8+ Librarian for half-hour: children 8+ Summer Reading Club: ages 4–12 Adult Programs Computer Tutorials Individual sessions based on your ability and what you would like to accomplish. Book Club July 6 and Aug 3. Books are available at the library prior to the discussion date. 613–756- 2000 [email protected] www.madawaskavalleylibrary.ca

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and Duathlon

Regular Hours Mon ........ 1 pm–5 pm Tues......... 1 pm–7 pm Wed ........ 1 pm–5 pm Thurs ......10 am–5 pm Fri ........... 1 pm–5 pm Sat........... 9 pm–1 pm

Summer Hours July 4–Sept 3 Mon ...... 11 pm–5 pm Tues ...... 11 pm–7 pm Wed ...... 11 pm–5 pm Thurs ......10 am–5 pm Fri ......... 11 pm–5 pm Sat .......... 9 pm–1 pm

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Railway Station

Barry’s Bay Railway Station | Art Centre | Visitor Information | Museum

19503 Opeongo Line • Barry’s Bay | 613-756-5885 Art Centre Information: www.southof60.com HOURS: May and June from Wednesday to Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm July and August daily from 10 am to 6 pm, and 10 am to 8 pm on Fridays September to December from Wednesday to Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm

Exhibitions

Forest Stories

May 6–June 12. Artist Kathryn Bossy.

Wild and Wireless

June 17–July 24. Artist Joseph Muscat.

Madawaska Valley Rocks June 17–July 24 Geology exhibition.

Contrast— Painting Workshop

Sunday Aug 28 • 1 pm–4 pm With Joyce Burkholder. A water-media (watercolour and/or acrylic) workshop for those with some experience. We will compose with contrasting values, hard and soft edges, and dynamic colour to create exciting paintings. $67.80 with materials or byom.

Life

July 29–Sept 4. Artist Emily McPhee.

Child and Youth Education/Workshops

Produce

Puppet Story Camps

July 29–Sept 4. Art from the farm.

Coming Home to the Enchanted Land

Sept 9–Oct 30. Artist Tanya Lyons.

Adult Workshops

Sterling Silver Wire Pendant Workshop

Saturday June 25 • 10 am–4 pm With Renée Paterson. Create a pendant using sterling silver wire to enhance a beautiful stone. Your finished pendant will be uniquely yours to wear with pride. No experience necessary. Suitable for ages 15+. $124.30 with materials.

Mixed Media Fibre Sculpture

Wednesday June 29 • 9 am–4 pm With Ann Dunlap. Create a unique figure for your home or garden. $141.25 with materials.

A Brief Introduction to Outdoor Drawing

Saturday July 23 • 10 am–12 noon OR Saturday August 13 • 10 am–12 noon With Kim Hanewich. Learn the basics of drawing out of doors. No experience necessary. Suitable for ages 10+ (under 10 accompanied by an adult). $45.20 with materials.

July 25–29 • 10 am–3 pm For ages 6–9, $160 includes materials August 2–5 • 10 am–3 pm For ages 10–15, $130 includes materials With Emma Manchester and Megan Spencer. In the morning at the MV Public Library, we will explore inspiring stories. We will enter into these stories using drama games and creative writing activities and use them as a jumpingoff point for creating our own story. In the afternoons, we will migrate to the Railway Station to explore several puppetry forms. At the end of the week, we will bring the story we have written to life with a puppet performance.

Madawaska Valley Rocks

Tuesday July 5 • 10 am–12 noon Recreational geology for kids. Learn about fossils and join the fossil hunt with Caveman Chris at the Railway Station. Then head over to the library to uncover gems and minerals with Rockhound Rob. All ages, children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. $5.

Festivals and Events

Madawaska Valley Artisan Festival

Saturday July 9 • 10 am–5 pm Enjoy live music and browse artists’ booths for unique, handmade pieces.

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Taste of the Valley

Friday August 19 • 10 am–5 pm Sample the best of Valley produce, food, crafts and more.

Music on the Trail

Stone Fence Theatre Music from Here Comes the Train. Thursday August 11 • 12:30–1:30 pm JR Booth Railway Line Trail, Wilno. Music on the Trail Thursday August 18 • 12:30–1:30 pm Crooked Slide Park, Combermere. The Golden Lake Itch Band Thursday August 25 • 12:30–1:30 pm Waterfront, Barry’s Bay.

fairies. Ann Dunlap

Artist In The Park

Saturday July 9 • 1–4 pm Emma Manchester, puppets. Friday July 22 • 1–4 pm Ritsuko Honda, Ikebana (flower arranging). Friday August 5 • 1–4 pm TBA. Friday August 19 • 1–4 pm Mike Desrochers, blacksmith.

Guided Heritage Walks

Barry’s Bay Heritage Walks start from the Visitor’s Centre. Combermere Heritage Walks start from the Visitor Info booth at the Combermere Farmers’ Market. Railway History Friday July 15, 11 am–12 noon. Merchant History Friday July 22, 11 am–12 noon. Combermere Saturday July 23, 10 am–11 am. Railway History Friday July 29, 11 am–12 noon. Merchant History Friday August 5, 11 am–12 noon. Combermere Saturday August 6, 10 am–11 am. Railway History Friday August 12, 11 am–12 noon. Merchant History Friday August 19, 11 am–12 noon.

There is Art in Your Woodpile

Creative wood-stacking competition. Team registration deadline: Aug 26. Construction day: Saturday Sept 10. Voting: Sept 10 to Oct 8.

Madawaska Valley Geology Guide

Pick up your copy of the new Recreational Geology Guide for the Madawaska Valley from the Vistor’s Centre.

Hybla Hickies.

2015 Creative Wood Stacking winners

Mike Desrochers. Blacksmith

Armour. Tanya Lyons

Enter our

Summer Photo

Challenge Post a photo on your Instagram account of an artistic creation on a Madawaska Valley shoreline. Use primarily natural materials and tag the name of your shoreline, campground or resort plus #MadawaskaValley and #ShoreArt. Tagged images will be entered in a monthly draw prize.

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#MadawaskaValley #ComeWander

Contest runs May 21 to Oct. 10, 2016. Full rules at www.madawaskavalley.ca Summer Recreation Guide 2016 | 5

Clubs, societies & associations COPKA

COPKA (Citizens for Respectful Policing) provides support and information to visitors and locals who are negatively affected by local police actions. Contact Genevieve Way, 200 Queen St., Killaloe, 613-757-3104, [email protected], www.copka.ca.

Heritage Society: Barry’s Bay Genealogy Group

Founded to help families find their roots, the Barry’s Bay Genealogy Group meets the third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm at the Madawaska Valley Public Library. Contact Linda Pecarski, 613-756-2094, [email protected] or Theresa Prince, 613-756-1085, [email protected].

Madawaska Valley Retirees Friendship Club

Calling all friends of the Madawaska Valley. Are you looking for interesting times, great food, and meeting new people? Activities such as cards, quilting, crafts, and outings are organized throughout the year. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month over potluck dinners or lunches. New members are welcome at $10/year. Paul Wright, President, 613-756-9339, 1090 Farmer Road, Combermere.

Madawaska Valley Horticultural Society

Monthly meetings held every third Thursday of the month (except July and December) at 7:30 pm, Opeongo Seniors’ Centre, 19 Stafford Street, Barry’s Bay. $10 annual membership or $5 one-evening fee. June 16 • 6:30 pm: Strawberry social and knowledge exchange

July 21 • 5 pm: TBA for location, garden barbeque and auction August 18: Climate change in the Arctic, by Eva Kruemmel Sept 15: Plant Auction, by Ken Fink Oct. 20: Life on a bread-baking farm, by Heather MacMillan May 21 • 8 am: Annual Plant Sale at the Combermere Craft Cabin, Hwy 62 July 10: Garden Tour, ticket and map $4, available at: The Railway Station, Barry’s Bay; Valley Market, Combermere; Grandma’s Pantry, Killaloe August 20, 1 pm–3:30 pm: Flower and Vegetable Show. Public viewing and the Inez Boehme Bursary Tea, Royal Canadian Legion, at Hwy 62 and Stafford St., for details visit: www. gardenontario.org/site.php/madawaska.

Opeongo Seniors’ 50+ Centre

Activities offered include exercise classes, line dancing, square dancing and shuffleboard. Drop in for a chat, cup of coffee or to use our library or access our WiFi. We also offer various educational programs, such as computer classes. New members are accepted at the centre, $25/year, payable every October and is pro-rated to when you join. 19 Stafford St • Barry’s Bay. 613-756-0554, [email protected], www.opeongoseniors.ca

Renfrew County Museums Network (RCMN)

Pick up your RCMN Summer Passport for fun and prizes. We are lucky to have seven members/heritage partners of the Renfrew County Museums Network right here in Madawaska Valley: Barry’s Bay Railway Museum; Heritage Walking Tours; Hyde’s Bay Model Train

Museum; Madonna House Pioneer Museum; Mission House Museum and Gallery; Polish Kashub Heritage Centre; Zurakowski Park. www.renfrewcountymuseums.org

Zosia’s Embroidery Club

Zosia (Sophie) Kosinski of Wilno teaches traditional Kasbubian embroidery using the seven basis colours of the Zukowo school. Beginners are welcome! No registration nessessary. From June to Thanksgiving weekend, members meet each Saturday afternoon from 1–3 pm on the veranda of the Heritage Farmhouse in Wilno Heritage Park. Contact Zosia Kosinski, 613-756- 3328, [email protected].

Cottage/Property Associations Kamaniskeg Area Property Owners’ Association

The Kamaniskeg Area Property Owners Association (KAPOA) serves the interests of property owners on Kamaniskeg Lake and the Madawaska River between Bark Lake and Palmer Dams. We focus on the well-being of our lake, river and natural surroundings. KAPOA Annual General Meeting July 16, 9–11 am, Combermere Community Centre. Dave Wilson, President, [email protected]

Kaszuby Cottage Association Mark Wolnick, President, [email protected]

Kuiack Lake Cottage Association Sophia Sudnikowicz, President, [email protected]

Paugh Lake Property Owner’s Association Steve Clark, President, [email protected]

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Madawaska Valley and surrounding areas

Accomodation

Chippawa Resort Beach-front resort on Kamaniskeg Lake, cottages, camping, seasonal sites. 835 Chippawa Road, Barry’s Bay 1-800-267-8507 • [email protected] chippawaresort.com Hush Lodge & Cottages Come explore Madawaska Valley from our doorstep! 40621 Combermere Rd/Hwy 62, Barry’s Bay 613-756-8008 • [email protected] www.hushlodge.ca Jack’s House Fully-equipped guest house. 32 Stafford St., Barry’s Bay 613-756-2225 • 613-756-2724 www.bbcanada.com/7587.html Madawaska Lodge Resturant and accomodation. 3121A Highway 523, Madawaska 613-637-2725 [email protected] www.madawaskalodge.com Mountainview Motel Guest breakfast (all year) and winter supper room, B102 snowmobile/ATV trail at the door. 18508 Highway 60, Barry’s Bay 613-756-2757, 1-800-363-6936 [email protected]  www.mountainview-motel.com Opeongo Trail Resort 262 Ohio Road, Combermere 613-756-3509, opeongotrail@ sympatico.ca, www.opeongotrail.com Pinewood Inn Comfortable family operated motel. Quiet backyard with lakeview. Free WiFi. 378 John St. (CR 62) Barry’s Bay 613-756-1333 • 855-756-1333 [email protected] www.pinewoodinn.ca Red Deer Log Cabins and Campground Peaceful waterfront, self-catered log cabins and 40 campsites. 6471 Highway 523, Madawaska 613-637-5215 • [email protected] www.reddeercabin.ca Riverland Lodge & Camp Camping, bed & breakfast, rental housekeeping units, canoe rentals. 25141 Hwy 60, Madawaska 613-637-5338 • [email protected] riverlandlodge.com

Adventure

Aqua Rose Gems and Minerals Register and pay fee at Kauffeld’s Store, Quadville. 613-756-1361 • [email protected] Barry’s Bay Outfitters Sales, rentals and repairs. Guided daytrips and instruction. 19431 Opeongo Line Barry’s Bay 613-756-9009 Madawaska Kanu Centre Kayak and canoe instruction 613-756-3620 • [email protected] www.mkc.ca Madawaska River Rafting 2-hour mid-week trips run at 10 am, 12 pm and 2 pm, for all ages. 1-888-652-5268 • [email protected] www.mkc.ca www.barrysbayoutfitters.com Madawaska River Rentals Whitewater and flatwater canoe rentals and outfitting. Shuttles, valet, delivery. 613-758-2165 www.madriverrentals.ca

Dining

Bent Anchor Bar & Restaurant Casual dining and entertainment on Madawaska River with boat access 39402 Combermere Road, Hwy 62, Combermere 613-756-9558 • [email protected] www.bentanchorbar.com Charlie D’s Poutine with personality, yummiest burgers, Slickers premium ice cream and more! 19349 Opeongo Line, Barry’s Bay • 613-756-7162 [email protected] www.charlieds.com  Riverside Café on the Madawaska Paninis, pastries, teas, coffee and lattes. Serving Madawaska Coffee. 247 River Road, Barry’s Bay 613-756-3620, www.mkc.ca Tim Hortons Opeongo Line, Barry’s Bay 613-756-0008 • [email protected] www.timhortons.com Wilno Station & Country Kitchen Country store with full-serve gas and casual dining with patio. 17843 Hwy 60, Wilno 613-756-3618 • [email protected]

Wilno Tavern Restaurant  Family dining in a historic Polish pub. 17589 Hwy 60, Wilno 613-756-2029 • [email protected] www.wilnotavern.com

Galleries

Hillside Paintings and Pottery Two award-winning artists, stunning view, garden. Wed–Sat 11–4. 888 Wilno South Road, 613-756-9283 [email protected] www.hillsidepaintingsandpottery.com Madonna House Gift Shops Gallery and pioneer museum. 2887 Dafoe Rd. Hwy 517, Combermere, 613-756-3713 www.madonnahouse.org Wilno Craft Gallery Exclusively Canadian. Open daily, May 1 to Thanksgiving. 19 Borutski Street, Wilno 613-756-3010 www.facebook.com/wilnocraftgallery

Retail

Grandma’s Pantry For all your health food and supplement needs. 183 Queen Street, Killaloe 613-757-0497 [email protected] Lorraine’s Pharmasave Full service retail pharmacy. Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program. 19566 Opeongo Line 613-756-2013 fax 613-756-1216 [email protected] www.lorrainespharmacy.com Sigrid Natural Skin Care Handmade, wildcrafted and homegrown skin care products. 30 Burchat Street, Wilno 613-756-7890, [email protected] www.sigridnaturals.com

Services

CB Insurance and Investments Clifford G Blank 109 Dunn Street, Barry’s Bay 613-756-2764 • 613-314-8378 [email protected] www.CBInsuranceAndInvestments.com Kim Y Hanewich Circle-Keeper B.A. (Hons.) PO Box 1027 Barry’s Bay, 613-756-5352, www.circlesofbalance.ca Thank you to the businesses that support this guide through paid listings. To reserve your spot in the next MV Recreation Guide, contact the Culture and Tourism Coordinators: 613-756-5885, [email protected] Summer Recreation Guide 2016 | 7

Wilno

Summer Family Fun Day and Moccasin Dance In Wilno

Date TBA. Events include children’s games, barbeque, licenced bar, country dance and prize auction. Come dance the night away under the stars! Search for Wilno Rink on FB for updates.

The Polish Kashub Heritage Museum/Skansen Heritage Park, Wilno

OPEN DAILY IN JULY AND AUGUST • FROM 11 am to 5 pm An open-air ethnographic museum built by the Wilno Heritage Society, descendants and friends of the Polish Kashub people in Canada. The museum is dedicated to the hardworking Polish Kashub pioneers and tells the story of their lives in Canada using artifacts, furniture, machinery, tools, buildings and homestead stones. This summer, the theme is the story of early-day logging, with hand-forged tools, photos and memorabilia, showcased in the Timber Frame Shed. Admission by donation. 613-756-6937, www.wilno.org. FB: Polish Kashub Heritage Museum.

Combermere C.O. Blitz 2016

Family fun! Home of the duct tape and cardboard boat races in Combermere. Find Combermere Recreation on Facebook for details. July 30: Live entertainment and the talent show. July 31: All-day activities and live music at night.

Combermere Craft Cabin

LOCAL ARTISANS AND ARTISTS. Housed in a century-old log cabin, this cooperative showcases unique handmade items, created locally. Visual, fibre, textile, pottery, woodwork, sculptures, paper creations—these are a few of the traditional arts to be found at the cabin. Run by volunteers, profits are donated to local charities. 39244 Combermere Rd (Hwy 62). Open May, June, Sept, Oct: Saturdays from 11 am–4 pm. July and August: Wednesday to Saturday from 11 am–4 pm, Sunday from 12–4 pm. Like us on Facebook: Combermere Craft Cabin.

Mission House Museum and Gallery

Visitors from all over the world come to better understand the rich history of the Combermere community. There are over 45 stories in the museum with photos, storyboards, and artifacts. The society has installed over 15 plaques depicting heritage sites and conducts walking tours during the summer months. Open June 29 to Sept 2, Wed to Friday, 1 pm–4 pm or other times by appointment for small groups. Admission by good-will offering. 1050 Mill St. • Combermere, www.missionhousemuseum.com, [email protected], 613-756-2259

Barry’s Bay Farmers’ Market

Every Friday May 27–Thanksgiving 11 am–4 pm. Barry’s Bay Railway Station Park Hwy 60

Combermere Farmers’ Market

Every Saturday June–Thanksgiving 8 am–12 noon. Hwy 62, at the corner of Mill Road.

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