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COVID-19 and all that
March 19th, 2020
I’d like to start this whole post/rant/announcement with a simple quote I find myself saying over and over. “Our grandparents were sent to Juno Beach. We’re being sent to the couch.”
Coronavirus, COVID-19, “the ‘rona”, whatever you want to call it, sucks. People are losing their jobs, everyone is cancelling plans, and some businesses will go bankrupt. People will die. More will die if we pretend they won’t. I don’t want to make light of it. But it will pass, and […]
Viamede Holiday Traditions
December 2nd, 2019
The Holidays are here, and with that comes fun (and maybe a bit quirky) family traditions! These special memories can be anything from hanging the outside Christmas lights, visiting a local Christmas Tree farm to cut down the perfect tree, or even baking gingerbread in matching pajamas belting out the classic carol, Grandma got ran over by a Reindeer.
Much like your family, the Viamede family has their favourite traditions that we want to invite you to participate in. While you […]
Welcoming the Fall Season
September 5th, 2019
The kids have headed back to school and soon the leaves will start to change colour. It’s hard to believe, but another summer has flown by and we’re entering into the Fall season! There are many things to love about Fall. The autumn colours are certainly one of them, as the resort transforms into a canvas of gold, red, and orange. We also enter into a season of harvest, cooler days, cozy nights, and travelers seeking a quiet place to […]
Weddings at Viamede
August 27th, 2019
Weddings are such a special event, but require a lot of decisions as well! Choosing a wedding venue is a big one, because it plays a key role in your theme, look, and feel. For couples looking for a unique setting, we’re highlighting why Viamede Resort could be a contender as the setting for your dream wedding.
Intimate
Viamede is the perfect venue to host up to 80 people comfortably. Rustic, waterfront, cozy, welcoming; this is a place where you and your […]
The Case for Guest Rooms
August 15th, 2019
Understandably, our cottages get snapped up pretty quickly during the summer months. We get it – the private deck, having a small kitchenette for cooking, putting the kids in the second bedroom so you have some time to yourself. Today, we’re going to make a case for why a guest room may surprise you.
1. Waterfront views
It may seem like the cottages get you the best views, but many of our rooms and suites have private balconies overlooking Stoney Lake. If […]
Hiking Trails in the Kawarthas
August 4th, 2019
The Kawarthas region offers a wide variety of hiking trails with varying degrees of difficulty. We’ve put together a list of just some of the local trails that are well worth a drive.
Stony Lake Trails
Website
We have to include this one since part of the 10 kilometre trail network can be accessed from right here at Viamede Resort! Enjoy scenic views of the lake, limestone cliffs, outcrops of Canadian Shield, and abundant opportunities to view wildlife.
Bobcaygeon Wilderness Park
Website
This 8 acre forested […]
Civic Holiday Long Weekend Activities
July 28th, 2019
Wondering what to do for the Civic Holiday long weekend? It’s one of the last long weekends of summer (sorry to bring that up!), so grab the family and use Viamede Resort as your home base for a Kawarthas weekend adventure. Here are a few ideas of things going on this upcoming weekend.
Bobcaygeon Midnight Madness
When: Saturday, August 3 | 7 to 11:59 PM
Where: Downtown Bobcaygeon
This annual street festival features sidewalk sales, live music and entertainment, inflatables, games, and more.
Simcoe Day […]
From the Mount Julian Kitchen
July 21st, 2019
by Mandy Weaver, Culinary Chef
And so, with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.
– F. Scott Fitzgerald
Spring and summer seem to have blended into one and descended upon us in a rush and I, for one, am happy to welcome it in.
Greetings from the Mount Julian kitchen. I feel that it is high time I introduce myself. My name […]
Why a Weekend Away is Good for Your Health
July 17th, 2019
by Laura Belus, ND – Elevate Wellness Retreats
With the speed at which our society moves these days, a weekend away can be hard to come by, but could it be worth it in more ways than one? Getting out of your normal routine, unplugging, and reconnecting with your loved ones can have a profound impact on your health!
In our current culture, a weekend away may seem like an indulgence, but if you’re someone who has a stressful day-to-day life (who […]
Farm-to-Table Musings
June 30th, 2019
Warning: This blog post is about our farm program, and talks about animals being killed.
by Ben Samann, General Manager
For almost a decade, Viamede has had a farm program. From the first day, the purpose was officially to provide food for the kitchen and interest for the guests. Unofficially, it’s been a way for guests, staff, and me, to remind ourselves on where meat comes from.
For me, raising turkeys, chickens, and pigs for meat has been a way to keep myself […]