Sally’s View of the River

There are 110 types of minerals in the Haliburton Highlands. There is a way for anyone to explore the gems…Programs run by Yours Outdoors.
Though most rocks and minerals aren’t valuable precious gems, the mineral tourism industry has proven to be big business. People from far and wide come to experience mineral collecting field trips throughout the summer.

The Haliburton Highlands really does “rock” in so many ways. Explore the rich minerals deposits, unique geological features, and rugged autumn landscapes of the area while enjoying the great hospitality and fine folk of the Highlands. Choose from a variety of unique tours, including a half day, one-day, and 3 day/2 night tour.
Choose one of the following packages:
• Gems Beneath Your Boots – Half Day
• Haliburton Rocks! Full Day
• Haliburton Rocks! The Celebrity Adventure
• Haliburton Rocks! Three Day

The Sunny Rock Bed and Breakfast welcomes you for the Haliburton Rock! We would love to accommodate you and make your experience a fabulous memory.

The Celebrity Adventure program run by Yours Outdoors program uses the Sunny Rock Bed and Breakfast for a number of the components of the schedule.

The Haliburton County Fair: August 20 and 21, 2010 is a day and a half of activities for all ages and fun for families, friends and especially kids! Food, music,animals, games, midway, rides.

for more information go to www.haliburtoncountyfair.com

2010 is the 10th anniversary of the Kinmount Farmers Market. More than ever irs vendors are trying to convey the benefits of eating locally produced food. Set up each Saturday at Austin Sawmill Heritage Park from the Victoria Day Weekend until Thanksgiving. Venders open at 9 am.
A new feature this year will be an onsite chef, preparing meals concocted from the foods being sold at the market.
The Kinmount Farmers Market typically has 10 to 15 venders on any given Saturday. The foods and goods sold at the market are from within 100lm radius from Kinmount with only a few exceptions. Visitor can expect organic produce, fresh baked goods, local beef and lamb, quilts , embroidery , herbs, perennials and annuals, preserves, crafts and jewelry, handmade soaps, natural cosmetics, honey and beeswax candles, maple syrup, leather goods, wood carvings and hunting gear just to name a few.
Request your breakfast early at the Sunny Rock Bed and Breakfast in order to get to the Kinmount Farmers Market for 9 am.

Imagine being able to stand on a state of the art twin segment standing lift which allows mountain bike enthusiasts to ride to the top of a hill in relative comfort. This state of the art covered magic surface lift will easily and efficiently transport beginners up to the half way point of the hill or eventually all the way to the top. Once in place this lift will operate every day to move downhill and cross country mountain bikers up the hill rain or shine. The riders will simply step onto the carpet while holding onto the bike at their side. What makes this lift unique is the domed Plexiglas cover. It will protect riders from harsh winds and snow in winter and offer a climate controlled peaceful and user friendly atmosphere year round. All these dreams are in the near future of the Sir Sam’s Ski and Summer Program.

This dream of future magic carpets will soon be in place; however, for now the Quad chair at Sir Sam’s Ski Hill transports bikes and people to the top of the hill. And the mountain biking summer season is ope the Victoria Day Long Weekend. The quad chair will be operating fir scenic tour rides and for the downhill mountain bike riders to access the new trails. Also Sir Sam’s has been busy upgrading their already comprehensive series of trails with some new tweaks and peaks.
Sir Sam’s now offers riders the choice of 10 km of cross country and 6 km of downhill riding for all level of riders. The newly cut 1,5 km gravity run winds down the hill snake like offers banked turns, whoops and berms that will excite all riders. Also new are 2 km of single and double black diamond downhill runs through hardwood forests and over rock face drop off that will challenge intermediate and experienced riders. The quad chairlift operates five days a week (Wednesday through Sunday) to transport bike and rider to the top of the hill. And there are plenty of jumps, woops and berms for younger or less experienced riders.

Algonquin Outfitters has teamed up with Sir Sam’s and offers bike rental, repair and retail outlet for clothing, accessories and bike sales.
The Sunny Rock Bed and Breakfast is approximately a 40 minute drive to the Mountain Biking hills of Sir Sam’s.

We would be happy to have you stay with us at the Sunny Rock Bed and Breakfast as you explore cycling and mountain biking in the Haliburton Highlands.
www.sunnyrock.on.ca
1 888 786 6976

The Haliburton Sportsmen’s Show: Haliburton Highlands Ontario: July 16-18, 2010 kicks off its inaugural year at the Arena in Haliburton Village Ontario.

The Show promises a variety of outdoor-related exhibitors, as well as seminar presenters, including Rocky Crawford, Alex Gouthro, Adrian Hare, Daniel Sturges and Steve Galea. If you are a hunter, angler or outdoor enthusiast, this show is sure to have something of interest for everyone.

The Haliburton Sportsmen’s Show: Haliburton Highlands Ontario: July 16-18, 2010 kicks off its inaugural year at the Arena in Haliburton Village Ontario.

The Show promises a variety of outdoor-related exhibitors, as well as seminar presenters, including Rocky Crawford, Alex Gouthro, Adrian Hare, Daniel Sturges and Steve Galea. If you are a hunter, angler or outdoor enthusiast, this show is sure to have something of interest for everyone.

Features and Highlights:
• Ontario Monster Buck Show
• Birds of Prey Demonstrations
• Fish Tank for Kids
• Kids Calling Competitions
• Archery Shooting Range
• Yamaha MC Demo Rides
• The Yamaha Riding Academy
• Yamaha ATV Orientations and Boat Rides

For more information: www.haliburtonsportsshow.ca/index.htm or call 705 457 2083 or email info@haliburtonsportshow.ca

For more information: www.haliburtonsportsshow.ca/index.htm or call 705 457 2083 or email info@haliburtonsportshow.ca

Every summer for the past 13 years, the Highlands Wind Symphony has organized “Music by the Gull”. The 2010 program continues to be generously sponsored by The Minden Lion Club and the Minden Times. Folks of all ages are invited to attend, an exciting series of open air concerts by the Gull River in Minden Village, every Friday evening starting at 7 pm and continues until dusk. Bring a lawn chair and sit back to enjoy remarkable range of musical offerings under the open skies by the Gull River near the bridge.
This year the series presents the following groups and performers.
• June 25, Highlands Wind Symphony Concert Band
• July 2, Johnny Burke, country singer
• July 9, Moontunes , Jazz group
• July 16, Gord Kidd and 50/50, rock and country band
• July 23, Flexx, rock and popular song band
• Aug 6, The Country Hot Flashes, country group
• Aug 13, Serendipity, folk music group
• Aug 20, Bucket of Shrimp Ears, rock and popular song band
• Aug 27, Gordie Tebtrees, rock and country singer

Annual Haliburton Highlands Games: Saturday July 10, 2010

The 22nd Haliburton Highland’s Games are scheduled for Saturday July 10, 2010 Gates open at 9 am in the Head Lake Park Haliburton Village in the Haliburton Highlands Ontario. This day is full of “food, music and large men throwing stuff”!

Other activities massed band presentation, heavy events competition, border clooie sheep herding, highland dancing competition and a cheer tent. New for 2010 the OPP canine demonstration and children’s program by Camp Wanakita.

Adults $10 and children under 12 can enter for free.

For more information call 1 877 540 8126
www.haliburtonhighlandgames.com

Haliburton County Farmers Market: Friday afternoons from 1-5 pm in the Haliburton Highlands Ontario

New location near intersection of Highway 118 and 35, beside the restaurant ”That Place in Carnarvon” Buy fresh, local produce and browse selections of fresh baked bread and baked goods, jams , preserves, and artisans crafts. Open until September 10, 2010. For more information call 705- 457 9843.

Ontario Family Fishing Week 2010

Ontario Family Fishing Day had been extended to family fishing week. It now runs for nine days, including 2 weekends, from July 3 to July 11, 2010. During that time Canadian residents, following conservation license regulations, can fish in Ontario’s waters (where fishing is permitted) without having to purchase a fishing license. For more information www.familyfishingweekend.com.

Wilberforce Ontario National Historic Site: Red Cross OutpostThe Red Cross Outpost will be open for visitors daily throughout the summer from 11 am to 4 pm.

Visit our National Historic Site. View the displays of artifacts and learn of the fine contribution of Red Cross Nurses in providing health and medical services for over four decades.

The Wilberforce Red Cross Outpost & Historic House is the site of the first Red Cross Outpost Hospital in Ontario, as well as the first hospital of any kind in Haliburton County and its surrounding area. It was declared a National Historic Site of Canada in 2003.

The Red Cross Outpost opened in 1922 and was operated by live-in nurses until 1957. It then continued to serve various community and medical services until 1963.

Special events and displays related to Outpost and Community history are organized regularly by the Wilberforce Heritage Guild. Please visit the Gallery to view past examples and check the Events listing for upcoming activities.

The Historic House Museum is preserved, organized and operated by the Wilberforce Heritage Guild 1991®, a Volunteer Charitable Group and is owned and supported by the Municipality of Highlands East in the Haliburton Highlands.

The building was designated as a National Historic Site in September 2003 by the Canadian Minister of Heritage, the Honourable Sheila Copps. At a ceremony on August 15, 2006 the National Historic Site plaque was unveiled.

2314 Loop Road Wilberforce Ontario
Contact Hilda for more information 705 488 2018
/www.redcrossoutpost.org