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Central Smith A Hidden Gem

Have you ever driven by that little white place on the Lindsay highway 1 kilometer north of Chemong Rd with

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Stop & Smell the Flowers

Let’s take a leisurely little stroll down memory lane. Here’s a charming little tale that teaches a valuable lesson about

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Weekend at the Cottage Recipes

GRILLED BEEF TENDERLOIN A summer favourite, grilled to perfection, this Beef Tenderloin is always a crowd pleaser.  www.weekendatthecottage.com/grilled-beef-tenderloin Ingredients •1 2

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Welcome to Cottage Country’s Daytripping Feature

Summer is here Cottage Country – and what better way to celebrate than by getting outdoors and getting to know

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36th Anniversary: Lockside Trading Company

Lockside Trading Company was created in 1987 by Susan Mattucci and her partner Brian Holmes in the heart of the

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The Bounty of Fresh Herbs

  Planting an herb garden is fun and rewarding.  Who doesn’t love the tender shoots of fresh basil or the

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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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Kawartha Wildlife Centre

Kawartha Wildlife Centre is gearing up for another busy spring season!  After a record 702 patients last year (12% patient increase

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Take a Walk on the Dark Side!

Henry David Thoreau once resolved to go on night walks to “make acquaintance with another side of nature.” Darkness naturally

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