Learn strip-plank/epoxy construction while building an elegant, enduring canoe with Ted Moores. Ted is an innovative boat builder, author, teacher and small craft historian. His books, CanoeCraft and KayakCraft, have led thousands of builders through the process of building their own craft and are considered definitive resources on canoe and kayak construction.

Students will work in small teams building one or two boats during this intensive seven-day course. By week’s end, the boats will be up to the final sanding and varnishing stage, ready for the details that will personalize them for their new owners. The canoes and kayaks constructed during a course are raffled on the last day to interested builders for the cost of the materials.

The pace allows students time to confidently develop new skills and enjoy the comfortable satisfaction of doing good work. Ted will set attainable, yet high standards of craftsmanship that will have you feeling tired but satisfied at the end of each day.

Workshops are kept small to allow for individual attention to specific needs. Subjects covered include sharpening and maintaining hand tools, steam bending, laminating and a variety of basic woodworking/boatbuilding tricks and techniques that will be valuable in many different applications.

Date :
Sept 1-7, 22, 2019

Event location :
362 County Rd 10

Contact :
Website: https://www.bearmountainboats.ca/pages/workshops

Come to The Cove in July! 

We just finished Canada Day Weekend at The Cove in the village of Westport and surrounding area!

The Fredenburgh House.

There is no one sadder than all of us at The Cove to see the demise due to a fire in January and subsequent of the beautiful Fredenburgh House , which we have  lived in and enjoyed for almost 35 years. You would have look at the structure and say it doesn’t really look that damaged by the fire and you would be right. The experts tell us that more fire damage is done by water and smoke than by fire. Thousands of litres of water were pumped into the attic of the house to prevent the fire from spreading last January. The Fire Department did an admirable job under very difficult conditions. This water has lodged in the walls, ceiling and floors for months and, with warmer weather, is now resulting in mold and would have to be removed back to the frame if we were to restore the house. Estimators have put the cost in the millions and that is prohibitive to us financially. We hope you will understand and feel our pain as well. Thanks, and rest assured that, going into the future, we will make the Inn stronger and more appealing than it’s ever been.

Mary, Terry and Seamus Cowan

Music and the Party

The weekly summer schedule is now here! There is music every week from Wednesday to Sunday! Some new artists, some returns and some completely out there! We had Manacanabo all lined up from Cuba on Jul.27 but they were denied their travel visas because of complications with immigration in Havana. We were so looking forward to them. We thank Ish Theilheimer for his hard work on trying. Perhaps sometime down the road soon. Check out our Events Calendar for July below OR online http://coveinn.com/index.php/events/

Food and Drink

Enjoy the new dishes on our all day menu! We have been enjoying serving exciting new bottles of wine, cans of beer, beers on tap and weekly signature cocktails to serve at The Cove! Very excited to have these new additions to go with your meal or on their own!

Don”t forget, buy 10 lunches, get one free! Ask your server to get your card!

Stay Social

Check us out online.

Facebook @thecoveinn

Instagram @thecoveinn

Follow our kitchen on Instagram! @thecovekitchenchronicles

WE HAVE A NEW EMAIL thecoveinnwestport@gmail.com

Thanks.

As always, we thank you for your interest and support and interest in our place!

JULY 2019 Events at The Cove

Fri.Jul.5 HENRY NORWOOD (Country) 7-10pm www.facebook.com/henrynorwoodartist 

Sat.Jul.6 HEALY & ORR (Classic Rock ‘n Roll, Rockville) 8-11pm $15

Fri.Jul.12 FÁNAID (Traditional Irish Music from Belfast, Ireland!) 7-10pm $10 www.facebook.com/fanaidmusic 

Sat.Jul.13 TONY SILVESTRI (Classic Rock, Belleville) 6-9pm www.facebook.com/mr.silvestri

Fri.Jul.19 BENNI VANDER (Classic Rock, Belleville) 6-9pm www.bennivander.com

Sat.Jul.20 HENRY NORWOOD (Country) 8-11pm www.facebook.com/henrynorwoodartist 

Fri.Jul.26 MORGAN DAVIS (Master Acoustic Blues, Halifax) 7-10pm $10 www.morgandavis.com 

Sat.Jul.27 IVOR SIMPSON KENNEDY (Delta Blues from Australia!) 6-9pm www.ivorsk.com

Every Wednesday RACK ‘n TUNES + OPEN MIC with SHAWN McCULLOUGH 7-10pm

(Country/Rock, Westport) Sing & Win a guitar!  www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough

Every Thursday JAZZ NIGHT with SPENCER EVANS TRIO (All Styles of Music!) 9-11pm $5

Every Sunday until Oct.13 HEAD OVER HEELS on the PATIO (Acoustic

Blues/Folk/Roots, Gananoque) 12:30-3:30pm www.kevinheadmusic.com

HOURS

Every Day 11:30am-9pm

TRY OUR TAKE OUT MENU TOO!

***All Events Subject To Change. Please Call For Reservations

For event info, go to Entertainment at www.coveinn.com 613.273.3636 thecoveinnwestport@gmail.com 

The Cove Country Inn 1.888.COVE.INN @thecoveinn @thecovekitchenchronicles

Master of Traditional Country Blues with a humorous angle. Former David Wilcox band member. International Electro-fi Recording Artist, JUNO and Maple Blues Award Winner. Don’t miss this incredible solo one-night stand!

For 45 years Morgan Davis has been on the road travelling across Canada, the United States and Europe. His performances draw from a rich tradition of country blues, as well as his own contemporary songs infused with wit and a large dose of humour.

Originally from Detroit, Davis grew up listening to a prolific mix of rhythm and blues. The music of Jimmy Reed, Ike and Tina Turner, Chuck Berry and Fats Domino was in the air. He later moved to California with his family, and then in 1968 left for Canada.

While living in Rochdale College, Toronto’s mecca for the subculture of the late 1960’s, he immersed himself in the study of Delta Blues, especially the music of Robert Johnson. Toronto’s music scene in the early 1970’s was the perfect place for Davis to cut his teeth as a journeyman, having the opportunity to see and play with many legendary performers. Bukka White, Johnny Shines, Sunnyland Slim, Snooky Pryor, Hubert Sumlin, and John Hammond were encouraging supporters.

Date :
Friday, July 26, 2019 from 7 to 10pm

Event location :
The Cove
2 Bedford St.
Westport, Ontario K0G 1X0 Canada

Contact :
http://www.morgandavis.com/

Calling all BBQ Enthusiasts to join us Saturday, July 20th, 2019 at the Scheuermann Vineyard and Winery in beautiful Westport, Ontario for the first annual Westport Backyard BBQ Cook-off. Teams will compete in pork ribs and chicken, as well as producing pork ribs for the public to try and vote on for the people’s choice award. Teams are also encouraged to enter our BBQ sauce competition.

Date :
Saturday, July 20, 2019 from 11am to 8pm

Event location :
Scheuermann Vineyard and Winery,

82 Bedford Rd. PO Box 213,

Westport, Ontario K0G 1X0, Westport, Canada

Contact :
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21st Annual RIDEAU LAKES STUDIO TOUR – Studios open 10am to 5pm Concentrated around the villages of Portland, Newboro and Chaffey’s Lock, the Studio Tour features paintings, pottery, quilts, weaving, woodworking, sculpture and jewelry for your home and garden. Free brochures guiding you through the tour are available at most area stores, restaurants and welcome centres. The artists have the welcome mats out and are ready with a few surprises for you. For more information visit our website, call 613-272-3630 or email.

Date :
June 29-30, 2019 from 10am to 5pm

Event location :
Rideau Lakes, ON

Contact :
Website: https://www.rideaulakesstudioandgardentour.com/

Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour takes place on June 8th & 9th, 2019. Every year, the Ottawa Bicycle Club has organized an annual cycle tour from Ottawa to Kingston and back over a two day weekend in early June.

This event attracts approximately 2000 riders from all over Ontario and Quebec and beyond. We offer the riders a number of route options and accommodation/meal selections. Route distances from Ottawa to Kingston vary from the 174km ‘Classic’ to the 211Km ‘Challenge’. An optional 102Km ‘Century’ can be had with a Perth start.

The target for many riders is Queen’s University where they enjoy great food and accommodation and, of course, the camaraderie and socializing at the end of the first day on the ‘sunny’ grounds of this historic university.

Date :
June 8 – June 9, 2019

Event location :
Rideau Lakes, ON

Contact :
Website: https://www.ottawabicycleclub.ca/rideau-lakes-cycle-tour 

If you are a gardener, or would like to become one, a warm welcome awaits you at the RLHS. The society covers Delta, Elgin, Lombardy, Newboro, Portland, and Westport. Membership is $15 annually. Visitors are welcome. There will be a small admission fee of $5 which can be put towards a membership. For more information about the RLHS, contact President Virginia Bourget 613-489-1122

Date :
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 from 11:30am to 12:30pm

Event location :
Portland Community Hall, 24 Water St, Portland, ON K0G 1E0, Canada

Contact :
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/rideaulakeshorticultural/

Our Blacksmith’s Shop will be open from 10 am to 4 pm with Blacksmith John Cain plying his trade. Come on out and see this heritage art – how iron is forged by hand. Items made by John, are available for sale in our gift shop. Admission is free (donations appreciated)

Date :
Saturdays, June 1,8,15,22,29, 2019 from 10am to 4pm

Event location :
Rideau Lakes, ON

Contact :
The Old Stone Mill – Box 172, Delta, Ontario K0E 1G0 

Tel: 613-928-2584 (office)
Email: info@deltamill.org

For over half a century, the Delta Maple Syrup Festival has been bringing patrons amber goodness. The event’s entertainment features magic shows, country tribute bands, a petting zoo and a helicopter expo. There are plenty of activities for kids as well. Awards are dealt out to the best tasting maple syrup.

The Old Stone Mill will be open for tours from 9 am to 3 pm as part of the 52nd Delta Maple Syrup Festival. Our ever popular Giant Used Book Sale will take place in the Old Town Hall on Saturday and Sunday. Blacksmithing and Milling demonstrations will take place on Saturday. Admission is free.

Date :
Saturday, April 20 to April 21, 2019 from 9am to 3pm

Event location :
Delta Fair Grounds | 110 Mill Creek Dr, Delta, ON

Contact :
Phone contact: Phone: 613-928-2800 – E-mail: deltafair@ripnet.com ; Website: http://www.deltamill.org

Cook together in the community kitchen on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month! What’s Cooking in Westport is on the 1st Tuesday each month (10am-1pm) at the Free Methodist Church and on the 3rd tuesday at Country Roads Community Health Centre in Portland at 1pm.! Learn new skills, take home food. Childcare is available.

Join us to try new foods and recipes, share a meal, bring extras home, have a good time, and meet new people in your community. We pick the recipes together, focusing on local, seasonal, budget-friendly ingredients. Some months we have a specific cultural theme, a guest speaker from the community, or a special event.

The group is facilitated by Registered Dietitian, Kate Earl, from Country Roads Community Health Centre. We discuss different nutrition and food safety topics each month and members share healthy eating tips with each other.

The program is FREE. There is no cost to participate. We also offer free childcare. Please ask us if you need help with travel costs. All we ask from you is that you participate in the cooking (and clean up!), come ready to have fun, and be open to trying new foods.

Date :
Tuesday, April 16, 2018 from 10am to 1pm

Event location :
Free Methodist Church
Westport, ON, Canada

Contact :
Kate
Phone contact: 613-272-2799 X237
E-mail: kearl@crchc.on.ca
Website: https://www.crchc.on.ca/nutrition/