Looking for a spot to take in a fireworks show on Canada Day (Monday, July 1, 2019)? Check out these family-friendly locations in the Kawarthas:
Bobcaygeon
Event Website
Fireworks Location: Bobcaygeon Beach Park
Start Time: 10:00 p.m.
Not only will there be fireworks, but you can enjoy free admission to an all-day Canada Day party at the Bobcaygeon Community Center/Fair Grounds.
Buckhorn
Event Website
Fireworks Location: Buckhorn Community Centre
Start Time: 10:00 p.m.
Family fun will be taking place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. At 8:00 p.m., music, snacks, […]
Summer is officially here (anyone else ready to say so long to that cold and rainy spring?)! School’s out, long weekends await, and cottaging season is on. We put together our top 5 picks to check off your summer bucket list – Viamede style.
Feed Farm Pigs
Guests can go to the Viamede Farm at any time to visit with our turkeys, ducks, chickens, and quail. If you come along for a farm tour in the afternoon (part of our recreation schedule), […]
by Kyle Wagenblast, Executive Chef
Foraging is in full swing and while everyone is talking and raving about Wild Leeks (yes, they are amazing), we are diligently working on doing our part on another tasty, but invasive green: Garlic Mustard!
Garlic Mustard is an herb that was brought over by Europeans in the 1800s. It is high in Vitamin A and C, and it is very tasty. The leafs are tender and slightly bitter with tastes of mustard greens and garlic, while […]
by Nicole Rogerson, Marketing Manager
I finally had the chance to experience the joy that is boating on Stoney Lake.
Here’s the thing: I know absolutely nothing about boats. I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve been on a motorboat. Usually, my idea of boating involves paddling in a kayak or canoe.
On a recent Monday morning, I came into work and settled in at my desk to check emails and catch up from the weekend. We’d just gotten […]
by Kyle Wagenblast, Executive Chef
It’s that time of year again where, whether you love them or hate them, the dandelions are out in full force. When they start lining up for Mount Julian, we start lining up our pots!
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Dandelions […]
by Bob the Gardener
Hanging baskets are a beautiful and versatile way to plant mixed blooms. They also make a great gift idea and, once planted, are relatively low maintenance. To keep your plants looking fresh all season, here are some of my care tips for hanging baskets:
Hanging Basket Maintenance
Water often and thoroughly.
Deadhead blooming plants (here is a useful article on deadheading flowers).
In a mixed basket, replace plants as needed.
Fertilize (see below).
Cut back leggy plants.
Fertilization
Second to watering, fertilizer is the most […]
The Victoria Day long weekend feels like the official kick-off to cottage season. Although it’s not yet summer, the countdown is on! If you’re hitting the road for the long weekend and headed to or through the Kawarthas, here are some activities and events for a perfect family getaway:
Bethany’s Victoria Day Weekend
Where: Bethany Park, Bethany (Google Maps)
When: Friday, May 17-Monday, May 20
Event Website
Enjoy activities such as fireworks, family BBQ, karaoke, the 29th Annual Show & Shine, petting zoo, parade, 33rd […]
by Ben Samann, General Manager
One of the joys of foraging is finding a community – countless happy little plants around us are known to many people as edible. So, when we hear of a new plant, we go online to find recipes, suggestions, and, importantly, conservation information.
A few years ago, we discovered trout lilies.
You’ve seen them, you just don’t know about them. They’re some of the first greens to pop up, and once they start, they’re everywhere.
It’s important to know […]
by Nicole Rogerson, Marketing Manager
Photos are one of the best souvenirs of a vacation. The memories and moments that can be captured in a single snapshot are wonderful ways to remember the trip, the people you were with, and the sights you saw. One of the fun things about Viamede is that there is such a wide variety of things to do and see, that it makes for tons of photo opportunities. It was hard to narrow it down, but […]
by Wendy Baggs, Education Coordinator, OTCC
The Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre (OTCC) is home of the “Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre”. Our mission is to protect and conserve Ontario’s at-risk native turtles and their wetland habitats. The OTCC is a multifaceted hospital that uses a multi-pronged approach to conservation, employing Hospital, Science and Education. The centre is supported by a province-wide network of local veterinarians, private clinics, and other wildlife centres who perform admissions and emergency care. The OTCC holds “Turtle Trauma […]
Effective December 4, 2015
We at Viamede Resort value the privacy of all our guests and friends. That’s why in addition to a lock on the door of each guestroom, we have detailed how we use any information we receive.
Oh—and before we go any further—we’ll just let everyone know right off the bat that we comply with current Canadian privacy legislation.
1) What kind of information do we collect?
There are two different types of information that we collect: personally identifiable information (“Personal Information”) and non-personally identifiable information (“Non-Personal Information”).
This might sounds complicated but it’s fairly straightforward.
Personal Information
We are a resort and people come visit, book rooms, and enjoy gourmet local food all of the time. As a result of these exchanges, we end up collecting some personal information—which is usually voluntarily given—that includes things like:
We take this information very seriously and only use it to facilitate your stay with us and to keep you in the loop should you wish.
Non-Personal Information
Through your interactions with us, our website and analytics platforms, and through our advertising partners, we may collect information that cannot be used to identify who you are. This type of information that may be collected are things like:
2) How do we collect information?
We collect this information in a few different ways.
When you provide us with information in making a purchase.
Fairly straightforward. You book a room, we receive personal information.
When you sign up to our e-mail list.
If you sign up to receive updates, we end up with a bit of your personal information. With your permission, we send you special information and you can decide to opt out at any point.
When you communicate with us.
When you reach out by e-mail, social media or by hand delivered letter, we may keep those for our records.
Information we automatically collect.
Like most websites, our services may incorporate fancy things like “pixel tags” and “cookies” which allow us to track actions and serve you information about our products and services. All of these collect Non-Personal Information.
3) How is the information used?
Personal Information could be used to:
4) What about Non-Personal Information?
From time to time, we use third-party advertising companies to serve you ads when you visit our website. They may use Non-Personal Information about your visits to this and other websites to provide ads about goods and services that are of interest to you. If you would like more information about this wizardry or to know your choices about not having this information used by these companies you can look here.
5) What else?
We want to make sure you enjoy your time with us and that your information is protected. Personal Information will only be used or shared when necessary and we would never sell you out by giving your information to third parties without good reason.
Unsurprisingly, we reserve the right to update our privacy policy at any time. When that happens, we will update the effective date at the top of this page so that you know.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We hope to see you around soon.