This summer come out and enjoy the return of the 22nd Annual indoor Westport Antique Show & Sale. The beautiful Village of Westport will be hosting this event on June 7-8, 2014 at the Westport Community Centre on the corner of Spring and Concession Streets.

Saturday show hours are 10am – 5pm, Sunday hours are 10am – 4pm. Admission is $6 per person, children 12 and under are free. Best of all there’s plenty of free parking!

This year will feature more fabulous qualified antique dealers from Ontario and Quebec. The dealers promise to bring excellent fresh inventory including the finest antiques in glass, tools, china, pine furniture, pottery, crystal, silver, folk art, formal furniture, collectibles and much more!

Don’t miss out on your opportunity to witness first hand Canadian history. You possibly own one of these venerable pieces for yourself, so come out and see what’s for sale at the Canadian Antique Fair.

For more information: Email Canadianantiquefairs@gmail.com Phone: 613 795 9676
see more at: https://www.explorewestport.com

Celebrate the songs of Hank Willimas and Patsy Cline in this musical cabaret. All their classic songs sung by the Thousand Island Playhouse performers.

Tickets are $20-$25.
The venue is the Firehall Theatre 185 South Street, Gananoque, Ontario, K7G 1A1, Canada.
There will be three shows, January 24, 25, and 26. Shows run for two hours.

For more information visit the Thousand Island Playhouse website here.

On February 8, 2014 Newboro Ontario is holding a winter carnival. All the fun kicks off at 11am, be sure to come and enjoy some winter fun! Whether you’re enjoying the outdoor activities at the ball park or the indoor ones be sure to stick around for the fireworks at night!

There will be chili, races, skating, and more! Bring the whole family out for all the winter carnival fun. For more information about the events and carnival call Connie at 613-272-8094.

January 25-26 2014 the annual Skate the Lake speed skating contest will take place in Portland, Ontario. Join in the fun by coming and cheering for the skaters or participate and skate to win! Brought to you by the North American Marathon Speed Skating Championship in Portland there are a  number of races to participate in from 5km to 50km. Skate around the giant oval track and compete to win.

You can register to compete now, click here for all the registration information. The event starts at 9am, be sure to dress warmly if you are going to cheer, and good luck to all competitors!

For more information about Skate the Lake, visit their website at http://www.skatethelakeportland.com/

Mark your calendar for the weekend of February 7, 8, and 9, 2014. There is so much to do you’ll have to stay the whole weekend! Spend the weekend keeping warm with one of our many activities, there is something for everyone so come on down to Seeley’s Bay.

There will be craft displays, rides, activities for the kids, hockey, fun in the park, dances, volleyball tournament, and more!
Take part in one of our contests; the chili cook off, best homemade squares, and the snow sculpture contest. Click here for the Chilli Cook Off and the Best Homemade Squares contest forms.

Registration for the Volleyball Tournament, Road Hockey, Dance, Sno-pitch Tournament are required. Click here for the registration forms to the Volleyball Tournament, Dance, and the Road Hockey.

Check the schedule here. Don’t let the cold keep you home, come and celebrate fun in the snow with us.

For inquiries and questions visit the Frost Fest website. http://www.seeleysbayfrostfest.com/index.html

This Winter and coming Spring we have some of the hottest venues. Join us for dinner and live music here at The Cove and keep the frost at bay.

Beginning with the STEVE STRONGMAN BAND (www.stevestrongman.com) on Saturday, February 15
Steve Strongman Band is the 2013 Juno Award winner for Best Blues Album of the Year and 3 more Maple Blues Awards.He has also been voted Recording, Songwriter and Guitarist of the Year.

JW-JONES BAND on Friday, March 14
JW-Jones has an identifiable song writing style and voice that is quickly making him Canad’s best touring act. Touring right now with Johnny Winter, don’t miss this up and coming Canadian Blues Star.

THE HOGTOWN ALLSTARS Friday, April 18
The Hogtown Allstars feature some of Canada’s most gifted blues artists. With these versatile and talented bunch you know the night is going to rock on.

DAVID ROTUNDO BAND Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10
The David Rotundo Band’s travelling influences have helped to make this band most well known for their harmonica playing style and their versatility in song. A definite stop on the Blues on the Rideau.

Dinner & Show only $60
Advance reservations required. Call 1-888-COVE-INN
Book ahead – many of these Shows sell out in advance.
More info on the Series, including artists’ videos and songs at www.bluesontherideau.ca

Come out and enjoy a turkey dinner at the United Church followed by a wagon ride through Lower Beverly Lake Park. There will be Christmas Carols, a nativity scene and much more.

Fun and feast for the whole family do not miss out as this is our last dinner celebrating the season.

Turkey Dinner
$17 per person

Shawn McCullough
Enjoy the musical stylings of Shawn McCullough this holiday season at the Cove. With two shows this December you are in for a musical treat. Join us on Wednesday, December 18 6-9pm and again on Friday, December 28 6-9pm. As always there will be good food and friends gathered here at the Cove.

Jazz Night
Emily Fennell will delight us on Saturday, December 21 from 9-11pm with her amazing voice and holiday songs. Mark this date on your calender as it’s not to be missed.

Head Over Heels
Kingston’s Kevin Head is an accomplished singer, songwriter, musical director and actor. Formerly from Nova Scotia, he and his life/musical partner MISS V performs regularly here at The Cove! With two showings this month be sure not to miss out. Friday, December 27 and Saturday, December 28 from 6-9pm Free www.kevinheadmusic.com

New Year’s Eve Party
Come celebrate ringing in 2014 with us at The Cove! This Tuesday, December 31, enjoy a huge buffet by Chef Joanne Edwards and her amazing team followed by entertainment by the Spencer Evans Trio! Champagne and Party Favours at Midnight! $140/couple + HST Buffet 7-9pm Show 9pm-1am Overnight packages still available though they’re almost gone…Jacuzzi Suite $350/couple and Standard Suite $300/couple. Comes with all of the above and breakfast at 10-11am. Please call us for reservations 1.888.COVE.INN THANKS FOR A GREAT 2013 EVERYONE!

Join us on December 7 for our annual Christmas Bazaar from 9am till 1:30pm. Come to the St Edward’s gym for all your holiday crafts, and baked goodies this season.

Lunch will be served from 11am until 1pm and costs only $7. Come on down and see all the hard work done by our students and local residents. There is sure to be something for everyone.

Find us here at: 51 Bedford St. Westport, Ontario

Looking for some summertime fun in the Westport area? Why not start with local swimming spots. We have the best beaches and places to relax waterside in the Westport area.

Folley mountain
Owned and operated by the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, this is not only a great place to swim, but to hike, camp or just go for a picnick.
Located 50 km south of Perth Folley mountain overlooks the Upper Rideau Lakes area.

Westport Lion’s Club Beach
Operated by the Westport Lion’s Club, this beach is located on Sandy Lake and offers fun, sun and swimming. It’s an easy walk or drive from the village centre on Mountain Road.

Nordlaw Lodge
Owned and operated by Nordlaw Lodge, this beach is private and can only be accessed by staying at the Lodge. Located on Bob’s Lake Nordlaw offers a wide variety of fun in the sun whether you enjoy fishing, rafting or just hangning out by the heated pool or on the docks. Find them off of Road #6.

Wolfe Springs Golf and Waterfront Resort
Owned and operated by Wolfe Springs, there is more to do than you could possibly fit into one day. Wolfe springs offers golf, hiking, fishing, and swimming in the summertime and cross country skiing, ice skating, ice fishing, and snow shoeing in the winter time. Wolfe Springs is located on Wolfe Lake 5 minutes from Westport.

Frontenac Provincial Park
Owned and operated by Ontario Parks this are offers a range of activities for all seasons. Great fishing, wildlife viewing, interior camping, paddling, hiking, swimming, cross- country skiing, snowshoeing and winter camping. Located on Salmon Lake between Westport and Kingston.

Gould Lake Conservation Area
Owned and operated by the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority Gould Lake offers a great selection of activities for all seasons. In the summer enjoy hiking, swimming, fishing, canoeing, and picnicking. During the winter you enjoy cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Located on Gould Lake road between Kingston and Westport.

Meisel Woods Conservation Area
Owned and operated by the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority Meisel Woods offers great hiking, nature watching and swimming. In the winter come and cross country ski or snowshoe through a winter wonderland. located on Anderson Road outside of Westport.

Photo by Evgeni Dinev