August Cycling Events

Some cycling events to add to your calendar!

Sir Sam’s 4 hour Race

Saturday, August 24, 11 a.m.

This a individual or team event 2-4 riders/team. 5 km laps. Fast riders can expect to come in around 18 minutes, while the average rider should expect lap times of about 25 minutes. The course is enjoyable for all including first-time racers.

$25 per rider with season’s pass or $35 per rider without season’s pass. Fee includes cheeseburger or hot dog with salad & corn on the cob and some great prizes.
The race will be a mass start at 11 am. The teams that complete the most number of laps in 4 hours will be the winners. Awards at 3:15 on the deck.

For more information visit http://sirsams.com/summer/racing.php

 

Family Fundo

Friday, August 9, 5:30 pm

Bring the family to the Minden Community Centre & Fairgrounds,55 Parkside Street in Minden from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. and enjoy a family-friendly, fun, safe and educational bike path ride for kids 12 years of age and under. Learn about safe cycling, bike maintenance and enjoy a BBQ and exciting prizes!

• Kids cycling clinic – tips, safety – 10 Minutes – pre-Ride
• Loot bags for participating kids
• Finisher medals and certificates for participating kids
• T-shirts for participating kids
• Draw for two nights at Great Wolf Lodge – a value of $600
• Refreshments & BBQ

Registration fee – Free!

Register here http://www.sharetheroad.ca/minden-150-ride-information-p154276

 

Minden 150 “Ride for Relief”

Saturday, August 10, 8 am

40, 70 and 150 km route options, each featuring safe, scenic routes that start and finish at the Minden Community Centre and Fairgrounds. This year’s proceeds will support flood relief for Minden.

This year’s ride includes:

• Fully-stocked rest stops along the course – sponsored by Stinger and Planet Foods
• Roving mechanics to offer assistance along route
• Vehicle support to the finish for all riders unable to continue (we’ll pick you up and get you to the finish line)
• Post-ride lunch including wine & beer
• Minden 150 Ride for Relief T-Shirt

 

To Register, go to this link: http://www.sharetheroad.ca/minden-150-p154261

 

 

Summer Paradise! Minden Edition

Minden, Ontario – a small village off of Highway 35 that won’t let something like a flood in its downtown core slow it down.  Minden is jam packed with activities and things to do and places to see in the summer.

When in Minden this summer check out the following:

• Panarama Park – a wonderful view of Minden Village from a hill top off of South Lake Rd. as shown below.

• Rotary Park – located off of Highway 35 just past Kawartha Dairy on the left boasts a great playground, beach, boat launch, picnic shelters – for a great way to spend the day for kids and adults alike.  From the Park, take the opportunity to ride the current on a floatation device to the town dock perhaps stopping at the Minden River Cone for Ice cream or snacks!

  

• Kawartha Dairy Ice Cream – Minden is pretty famous for its legendary Kawartha Dairy Ice Cream – located on Highway 35 you’ll know you’re there from the cow on the roof of the building.

• The Minden Hills Cultural Centre is a 4 acre area downtown Minden that houses the Agnes Jamieson Gallery, the Minden Hills Museum,  Nature’s Place and the Minden Hills Branch of the Haliburton County Public Library. The Agnes Jamieson Gallery is a public art gallery offering visual art exhibitions year-round. The gallery’s collection consists primarily of artwork by Andre Lapine. Minden Hills Museum & Pioneer Village reflects pioneer life in the mid to late 19th Century.  It consists of seven structures, five of which are original local heritage buildings that have been relocated to the museum grounds.  Feature exhibits are located in the Sterling Bank Building- Minden’s first bank. R.D. Lawrence Place holds the estate of Ron Douglas Lawrence, a well-recognized Canadian naturalist and wildlife author. Lawrence’s life and books are displayed through changing exhibitions. The Centre grounds also offer a labyrinth, gift shops, walking trails and tours.Culture club at the library/museum/gallery/nature centre
• Looking for some exercise?  The Minden Riverwalk/boardwalk and walking trails might be just the ticket for a meander around the river that runs through Minden.  This paved trail runs along both sides of the river and features a pedestrian bridge at one end.  The walk braches into a boardwalk that will take you either to the Cultural Centre or the Community Center (arena/ball diamonds, playground, skateboard park, tennis courts and lawn bowling) depending on which fork you take.
• The Minden White Water Preserve is always a great way to spend a day.  Where else can you camp and enjoy watching white water kayakers challenge the river in such a beautiful  setting.
• Looking for other fun, head south of Minden to Pole Position Kartways for some go-carting, mini-golfing, batting cages and chipping fun
•  For the musically inclined, Music By The Gull is held on Friday nights down by the public dock and Post Office (Water St.) from 7pm – dusk and offers a smattering of local musical talent for your enjoyment.  Don’t forget your lawnchair!
• July 19-21 Minden is also host to the Minden Hills Bluegrass Festival – for more information including the line up of scheduled preformers check them out at
• Closer to the end of summer is the Haliburton County Fair which is sponsored by the Minden Agricultural Socity and will run this year from Friday, August 16-17^th.  This is a great family time with show arenas, midway rides, music and more.  More information is found at www.haliburtoncountyfair.ca
• Festival of the August Moon – Aug 21 @ 5:30 – Dancers, music and traditional cuisine just some of the attractions of this event.

 

 

2013 Minden 150

Happy summer to you! Please forward this info on this year’s Minden 150 to anyone you think might be keen to ride. It’s going to be a great event!

The Minden 150 Bike Tour – “Ride for Relief” is happening this year on Saturday, August 10th. A fantastic ride for a great cause.  Proceeds go to the Minden Flood Relief Fund which helps those impacted by the devastating floods this Spring.

This year we have great community volunteers who are pulling this entire event together and with major partners like Share the Road, GranFondo Canada (who really know how to host a great Ride/party!), Steamwhistle Brewing, Jackson Triggs Winery and great prizes from sponsors and partners Pinestone Resort, the Great Wolf Lodge and other prizes like a Alta Classe VIP package for 2 to the GranFondo Niagara (value $1,000) –you’ll want to be there! Register today: www.sharetheroad.ca.

An added feature this year is the FREE Family Fundo Event taking place Friday, August 9th at the Minden Community Centre and Fairgrounds, 55 Parkside Street in Minden from 5:30 – 8:00pm.  A family-friendly, fun, safe bike ride for kids 12 years of age and under.

Safe cycling skills, bike maintenance, a great BBQ and exciting prizes.

Loot bags for participating kids

Finisher medals and certificates for participating kids

T-shirts for participating kids

Draw for two nights at Great Wolf Lodge – a value of $600

Refreshments and BBQ

Great Wolf Lodge mascots, face painting, music and much more!

Registration fee- FREE

Come to town and bring the entire family for this pre-ride event!!  The kids will love it.  Pre-registration will be required.

“Like” the 150 Bike Tour Facebook page for updates and information on the “Ride for Relief” Tour and Family Fundo event.

https://www.facebook.com/150BikeTour

For registration go to: http://www.sharetheroad.ca/2013-share-the-road-rides-p128029

We look forward to seeing you in August!

If you have any questions – please contact Angela Andrews – aandrews@hkpr.on.ca

 

 

Welcome to 2013!

So, it’s now January 9th and the holiday frenzy is over until later this year and you are resuming your regular routine.  This is the time of year when new resolutions are at their most motivational and future planning seems exciting so let’s make 2013 the best year ever.  Why not try something that you’ve never tried before.

In the Haliburton Highlands we have an awesome opportunity to enjoy and experience numerous outdoor activities in the winter.  We have cross country skiing, downhill skiing, snowshoeing, dogsled racing to watch or private dog sled tours to try, pond hockey tournaments, ice climbing, snowmobile poker runs, ice skating, winter dances and charity hockey tournaments to name but a few!

In 2013 why not try something that you’ve never tried before?  Here are links to some new adventures awaiting you in the Haliburton Highlands this year.

Trails closed

http://www.sirsams.com/

http://www.haliburtondogsledderby.com/   and to sled yourself – http://www.winterdance.com/

Homepage

http://www.haliburtonholidays.com/winter/events.asp?event_month=January&event_year=2013#evt11

http://yoursoutdoors.ca/packageversions.php?id=35

http://www.hcsa.on.ca/poker-run/

http://www.communitycarehaliburton.com/fundraising.php 

 

 

 

 

Construction in Haliburton County

The County of Haliburton is currently undergoing at least 2 major renovations.  Both the main street in the village of Haliburton and the main street in the village of Minden are being beautified for our future enjoyment.

I must say that the process is quite interesting to watch and as the action in Haliburton Village happens right outside the windows of the office I have a front row seat to the daily progress!

As of today’s date, the progress is as follows:  the asphalt has been removed on the road, the cement is removed from the sidewalks and we’ve received new base material.  Earlier in the year the hydro was buried and as such the hydro poles were removed so now we have these very nice lamp posts instead.  We have brand new curbs and the road currently looks like this photo to the left! 

Progress is definitely occurring and from updates in the local newspaper I understand the renovation of Minden’s main street will be completed ahead of schedule!

As with any changes, the transition period is often a challenge to get through I’m sure that the end results will be well worth the patience required during the construction phase.

Stay tuned for more photo update progress to check on the beautification of the downtown cores!

 

What’s Happening in the Highlands

 

What’s Happening This Week in the Haliburton Highlands! For a full list of events in the Haliburton Highlands visit: www.haliburtonholidays.com   From all of the staff at the Haliburton Highlands Visitor Centre we hope you had a great summer and thank you for spending it with us here in The Highlands! See you next year.   Sincerely Ann, Maria, Drew, Zach and Robbie   Haliburton Village Ghost Walks August 29 2012   Every Monday and Wednesday in July and August at 7pm regardless of weather. Walks start at the Heritage Cafe (Park St. up from United Church) and end at McKeck’s. For the first time, the Conjurors offer an hour-long walk under the guidance of a costumed narrator that will introduce you to the history and architecture of Haliburton Village through ghostly stories. Adults $10, Children (6-12) $5. Tickets available at Cranberry Cottage or from the Coordinator at commencement of the walk.   Heritage Cafe Park St. Haliburton Contact: Fay Martin Tel: 705-286-3668 Email: fay.martin@fayandassociates.com     Tastes of Haliburton: Full Day August 30 2012   Join Yours Outdoors for a home-grown taste tour of the Haliburton Highlands. Start your day with an informative wild edibles hike in the company of a knowledgeable local guide, moving on to the Wintergreen Barn where you will learn to make your own Haliburton Tortiere or Maple Syrup Pie. Guess what’s for lunch! Just up the road we will visit a family run organic farm, Waverly Brook Farms for four seasons of flavour; followed by a behind the scenes tour of Moon Shadows Estate Winery, a unique winemaker who uses maple syrup and fruit to produce some incredibly tasty wine. Tour includes free samples! Cap off the day with an optional fine dining experience, Haliburton-style! Rate: $95 per person plus HST. The quoted package rate includes a fully guided program with lots of taste samples, take home items, a delicious lunch, and transportation costs. Yours Outdoors is committed to providing great experiences. Knowledgeable guides and careful administration ensures packages deliver value above expectations. Yours Outdoors accepts cash, cheques, Paypal and online credit card payments via Paypal(Visa, MC, American Express)   Yours Outdoors Contact: Barrie Martin Tel: 705-754-3436 Email: info@yoursoutdoors.ca www.yoursoutdoors.ca Minden Ghost Walks August 30 2012   Every Tues and Thurs in July and August, 7pm regardless of weather. Walks start and end at the River Cone. For the fourth year, the Conjurors offer an hour-long walk under the guidance of a costumed narrator that will introduce you to the history and architecture of Minden through ghostly stories. Adults $10, Children (6-12) $5. Tickets available at Whispers North or from the Coordinator at commencement of the walk.   River Cone, Main Street 119 Bobcaygeon Road Minden     Contact: Fay Martin Tel: 705-286-3668 Email: fay.martin@fayandassociates.com An Introduction to Essential Oils & Young Living August 30 2012   7 – 7:30pm Dev Khalsa will show you how you can use therapeutic grade essential oils to improve your health, your life and even your bank account! He has been teaching classes in natural health for over 30 years and for the past 20 has been a kinesiologist at Spectrum Healing Naturopathic Clinic in Toronto.   Gravity Coffee House & Cafe 2 Newcastle St Minden Contact: Lila Sweet Tel: 705-286-4804   Email: info@gravity-cafe.com www.gravity-cafe.com   Highlands Opera Studio Presents: THE MAGIC FLUTE August 30 2012   The Magic Flute Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart When a prince wanders into a strange land, he is asked by the grief-stricken queen to rescue her daughter, Pamina, who has been imprisoned by a tyrant, Sarastro. To aid him in his search, she gives the prince a magic flute and sends along the comical bird man, Papageno. Throughout the fantastical journey there are serpents to slay, animals to tame, and trials by fire and water. The genius of Mozart shines bright in this masterfully diverse mix of popular tunes and show-stopping coloratura display. One of the most imaginative entertainments ever created, The Magic Flute blends myth, magic, and an extraordinary variety of wonderful music to deliver the life-affirming message: love conquers all. Three performances only, with English surtitles Sunday August 26 at 2 p.m. and August 28 and 30, 8 p.m. at the Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion in Haliburton.   Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion 5358 County Road 21 Haliburton Contact: Jim Frost Tel: 705-457-9933 Email: tickets@highlandssummerfestival.on.ca www.highlandssummerfestival.on.ca Wolf Howl August 30 2012   Thursday evenings at 8:00 pm Haliburton Forest staff offer a public Wolf Howl. Participants gather at our seminar building to hear a presentation on wolves, their ecology and relationship with humans. After this presentation, the group is taken for a short hike where the interpreter will attempt to “howl up” our resident pack. We cannot guarantee a response, however we do have a good track-record! Dates: Thursdays in July and August Time: 8:00 pm Fee: Admission by donation to help support the scientific research being conducted at Haliburton Forest. Included: Presentation, short hike and a Wolf Howl.   Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve Ltd 1095 Redkenn Rd Haliburton Tel: 705-754-2198 Email: reservations@haliburtonforest.com www.haliburtonforest.com Haliburton County Farmers Market August 31 2012   The Market is a destination not to be missed. Open every Friday, June 15th to August 31 from 1 to 5 pm. Vendors are local farm producers, bakers, food producers and artisans. We have seasonal vegetables, berries, melons, locally-raised beef and lamb, mushrooms, honey, maple syrup, plant starts, flowers, home-made breads and other baked goods, preserves, meat pies, cheeses, East Indian foods and sauces are also available. Talented artisans showcase products made locally. The market also provides space for local not-for-profit organizations to fund-raise or offer information. Watch for our special events such as “Celebrate Local Food Day” and the “Harvest Market”; these events often include musicians, activities for kids and educational demonstrations. See you at the Market this summer.   That Place in Carnarvon Restaurant Hwy 35 & 118 Carnarvon Contact: Elaine Repath Tel: 705-457-0991    Astronomy Program August 31 – Sept 1 2012   Friday nights you are welcome to join us for a fascinating evening under the stars! Our resident astronomer will take you out to the on-site, dark sky observatory to view and learn about the night sky. The outdoor portion of the program will only be held on clear nights. In case of cloudy nights, an exciting indoor, planetarium program awaits visitors. Dates: Fridays in July and August Time: July start time 9:30 pm and August start time 9:00 pm Fee: $20.00 per adult, $15.00 per youth under 18. Pre-registration is required. Included: Short hike under the stars, planetarium presentation and/or a tour of the night sky.   Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve Ltd 1095 Redkenn Rd Haliburton Tel: 705-754-2198 Email: reservations@haliburtonforest.com     www.haliburtonforest.com End of summer sale! September 1-8 2012   30% – 50% Off! Furniture, Lamps, wall art, Jewellery & candles. We unique nautical gifts for all ages. Many Canadian made items!!   Ainsley’s Cottage Decor & Gifts 133 Industrial Park Road Haliburton Contact: Lise Ainsley Tel: 705-457-1128 Fax: 705-457-2127 Email: glainsley@gmail.com www.koshlongmarina.com Art Show – Water September 1-14 2012   In celebration of 5 years of artistic creation, the Art Hive has 5 shows this summer featuring the 5 elements: Metal; Fire; Wood; Earth; and Water. Each show presents the work of artists from the Art Hive with their interpretation of their element. Water – Sept. 1 to 14 featuring the work of Charlene McConnell & Darby Bayly All element shows take place at The Art Hive, 10239 Highway #118, just 4km east of Carnarvon.   The Art Hive 10239 Hwy 118, between West Guilford & Carnarvon Contact: Sandi Luck Tel: 705-754-0021 Email: thearthive@live.ca www.thearthive.com   Eclectic Country Market September 1-2 2012   Last Weekend for the Eclectic Country Market in Wilberforce. Last chance to stock up on all your favorite jams, goodies and pies from all those bakers you’ve come to rely on weekly for your sweet tooth fix. Last chance to pick up some great finds at bargain prices from the weekly vendors. Last chance to meet and greet with all the friends you’ve made at the Market. Hope to see you one last time at the market.   2274 Loop Rd Downtown Wilberforce Contact: Mary Barker Tel: 705-448-2211 Email: market@agnews.ca www.agnews.ca     Reign of Terror – Art Exhibition September 3 2012   An Opening Reception will be held September 3 at 4:30pm Artist Mary Anne Barkhouse explores the concept of the Apocalypse in this thought provoking, interactive exhibition. Mary Anne Barkhouse was born in Vancouver, BC and belongs to the Nimpkish band, Kwakiutl First Nation. She graduated with Honours from the Ontario Collage of Art in Toronto and has exhibited widely across Canada. Barkhouse uses a variety of materials to examine both environmental concerns and indigenous culture through the use of animal imagery. Currently residing in the Haliburton Highlands, Barkhouse has work in the collections of the National Gallery of Canada, Mendel Art Gallery, Mackenzie Art Gallery, Art Bank of the Canada Council for the Arts, UBC Museum of Anthropology, Macdonald Stewart Art Centre, Banff Centre for the Arts and the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs. Barkhouse also has public art installations at Thunder Bay Art Gallery, University of Western Ontario, McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Robert McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa, Macdonald Stewart Art Centre, and the Millennium Walkway in Peterborough, Ontario.   Agnes Jamieson Gallery 176 Bobcaygeon Rd. Minden Contact: Laurie Carmount Tel: 705-286-3763   Email: gallery@mindenhills.ca www.mindenculturalcentre.com     For a full list of events happening in the Haliburton Highlands visit our website at www.haliburtonholidays.com     Sincerely,   Ann Lavery Haliburton Highlands Visitor Centre 705-286-1777 1-800-461-7677 alavery@haliburtonholidays.com

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There’s someone new in the neighbourhood!

Welcome Canadian Tire!

Minden, Ontario is is the newest home to a brand new Canadian Tire store.  The store is open today, Thursday, May 3rd in Minden and the official grand opening will be Thursday, May 10th!

Stop by and check them out!

The new store includes:

–      14,000 square feet of retail space with a wide array of products that cater to needs and preferences of the local community

–      9,500 square feet of covered shopping space to offer an expanded range of seasonal products from spring to fall

–       A large outdoor compound for additional seasonal products such as gardening

–      Three service bays in the Automotive Service Centre which features the latest in automotive diagnostic equipment

In addition to the Canadian Tire retail store, the development will include:

–      A Mark’s store with 4,200 square feet of retail space offering men’s and women’s casual, work and active-wear clothing and footwear

–      A Canadian Tire Gas Bar with six pumping positions and a convenience store

 

Testing New Promotional Materials

Please take a moment to view the following link.  Some of our agents are using promotional videos for their property listings.  Please let us know what you think of it after you’ve followed the attached link.
http://www.tourbuzz.net/55729?a=1

 

Family Day Weekend in the Highlands!

Do you know how you are planning to spend your Family Day Weekend (February 18-20)? If you haven’t yet decided and are looking for inspiration then please keep reading.  Below are some options that you’ll find available when you decide to join us in the beautiful Haliburton Highlands!

The events listed below are being held in Dorset, Haliburton and Minden so when choosing your activities double check location and remember to check the dates!  There are events happening each of the 3 days of the weekend.

And don’t forget… to have a GREAT weekend!

 

 

We are also pleased to announce…

We are also pleased to announce that Denise Leblanc has joined our firm as a sales representative.

Denise and her family have lived in the Minden area for the past 35 years. Denise has been a real estate professional for 12 wonderful years. It would be her privilege to serve you with any of your real estate needs. Whether it be a sale or purchase or
you may want to know the current value of your property. Please give her a call!

Denise can be reached at the Minden Office 286-2138 x 23 or email at denise@deniseleblanc.ca