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Top 5 Photo Spots at Viamede
April 25th, 2019
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 […]
Ontario Turtle Conservation Conversation
April 16th, 2019
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 […]
Spring Has Arrived
April 8th, 2019
by Bob the Gardener
April showers bring May flowers! At this time of year, it’s time to prepare flower beds and lawns for spring. The time that you spend in prepping will help your plants thrive and makes maintenance easier later. Here are some simple steps for getting your gardens ready.
Flower Beds
Remove all leaves.
Cut back perennials if required.
Clean all leaves from Hostas if present.
Prune shrubs (flowering).
Lawn Care
Remove leaves from the lawn.
Around the end of April, cut the lawn on a high […]
Spring Cleaning at Viamede
April 2nd, 2019
by Ben Samann, General Manager
My family has a long tradition of spring cleaning. There’s something so satisfying to seeing the first signs of spring, going outside in a t-shirt, taking a breath of (what seems like) warm spring air, then dashing into some unseen corner of the house to purge whatever’s accumulated there.
Both at home and at Viamede, we’re often surprised by what comes out, really.
Every year, Viamede closes in April to get ready for summer (we will be open […]
Stoney Lake Nostalgia
March 28th, 2019
by Nicole Rogerson, Marketing Manager
I love history and all things vintage and retro. Podcasts that talk about little known facts in history, old books, antique shops, history documentaries about the way people lived, the crackle of a record that’s been well-loved and much-played before; such joy!
This is all to try and explain my delight when I came across a folder containing old photos of Stoney Lake and Viamede Resort. It’s so neat to look at the way people dressed, the […]
Conferences Done Right
March 20th, 2019
by Kayleigh Hindman, Operations Manager
You might be asking yourselves a very, very, important question right now. “Why would I host my corporate event at Viamede?” And its a perfectly fair question… so we’d like to tell you our top five reasons for retreating at Viamede Resort for your business that we think you’d like to know. Every conference centre you talk to is going to tell you they have meeting rooms, snack delivery, and a pool. We’ve got that too, […]
How to Grow Basil Indoors
March 11th, 2019
by Bob the Gardener
Basil is an annual herb that can be found in dishes all around the world. This is an easy plant to grow indoors and it will thrive in a sunny location with regular watering. The following steps will help you grow your own basil indoors.
Growing Basil Indoors
Start seeds a few weeks before the last frost.
Fill your pots with a good quality potting soil.
Pre-soak the soil and sow the seeds 1/4″ deep.
Place the plant pots in a sunny […]
Cooking with Kids
March 1st, 2019
by Chef Kyle Wagenblast
Cooking with children can be challenging, but rewarding in so many ways. It’s a great way to spend time together with your kids and give them a chance to learn and obtain hands-on experiences.
In baking we use a dash of science, a pinch of math, a cup of patience, a tablespoon of confidence, and lbs of accomplishment. We use science by getting the yeast to bloom and start eating sugars; this creates gasses that help our bread […]
March Break Activities in the Kawarthas
February 26th, 2019
by Nicole Rogerson, Marketing Manager
March Break is right around the corner! We’ve got lots planned here at Viamede as part of our March Break experience, but if you’re looking to venture out into the local area there are plenty more sights and experiences to be had. Here are five things to do and see in the Kawarthas.
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Free Thursday Nights at the Canadian Canoe Museum
Thursdays, 5-8 PM
The Canadian Canoe Museum opens its doors for free admission on Thursday evenings. This national […]
What’s On this March Break
February 20th, 2019
by Ben Samann, General Manager
One of our core principles here is that parents are happiest when the kids are tired out, and kids are happiest when they get to run free without parental supervision (staff supervision provided!).
Welcome to March Break at Viamede.
As always, we don’t really know what the weather will bring in March; we may be skating on the lake in a blizzard, or the first of the flowers may be coming up already. Either way, we’re ready with […]