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APPLES KING OF THE FRUITS

I admit to being an apple fan, particularly of McIntoshes. No breakfast orange juice for me – apple juice all

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Step into The Past

Tucked away in the heart of the Kawartha Lakes, the Kawartha Settlers’ Village opens a charming window to bygone days,

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Make a Visit to Lang Pioneer Village This Summer!

Take your travels in a new direction this summer by travelling 200 years back in time! At Lang Pioneer Village

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THE ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE: 100 YEARS OF MILITARY FLYING

With the outbreak of the Great War in 1914, Canadians joined Britain’s Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and Royal Naval Air

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Upcoming in Fenelon Falls

Easter is early this year so it might be a snowy day when the Easter Bunny comes to Fenelon Falls

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Kawartha Settlers’ Village

Nestled in the picturesque town of Bobcaygeon, lies a hidden gem that takes visitors on a captivating journey through history.

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Early Peterborough Tourists: Captain Basil & Margaret Hall

A definition of “tourism” is: “the activity of touring, especially for pleasure”. Today, people visit Peterborough and the Kawarthas from

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Something for Everyone! Bigley Shoes & Clothing

Nestled in the picturesque town of Bobcaygeon, Ontario, lies a hidden gem serving the community for over a century. Bigley

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A Step Back in Time

Lang Pioneer Village Museum Can you imagine a time when there were no cars or electricity? Clothing was all handmade,

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4th Line Theatre 30 Years of Canadian Plays

Idyllic, rural, and quintessentially Canadian, each year the 4th Line Theatre Company presents Canadian plays – written by and about

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