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Algonquin East - The Madawaska and Bonnechere Valleys

Algonquin Park to Eganville, Round Lake to Palmer Rapids

At the east gate of Algonquin Park, two hours west of Ottawa, Canada

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Volume 6, Issue 29	New Content Every Week	Last Update: July 17, 2008

Table of Contents

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Artistry & Theatre

Recreation & Learning

Health & Support

Business Directory

	See & Do ~ Interesting Places in our Own Back Yard
	Attractions

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Mission House Museum

Mission House Museum and Gallery 1050 Mill St, Combermere	June 25 - July 20
	Carl Zwierlein Art Exhibit
	July 23 - Aug 10
	Miriam Harrison Art Exhibit
	Aug 13 - Aug 31
	Betty Drevniok Art Exhibit
	Summer Hours Wed - Sat ~ 10 am - 4 pm< Sun ~ 2 - 4 pm Closed Thanksgiving - May
	Admission: Adult $2, Children $1, Children under 6 Free, Family $5
	www.missionhousemuseum.com
	For Info Contact Dave Kelley, Curator 613-756-2259

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Kamaniskeg Lookout

	This Lookout Offers A Spectacular View Of Kamaniskeg Lake And Area.
	It Is Located On The South Side Of Highway 62, Between Maynooth And Combermere

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Model Train Station

	Hydes Bay
	The Area's Only Working Public Model Train Exhibit
	Admission $3
	Hours Sat ~ 1 - 4 pm During July & Aug
	Hydes Bay 39102 Combermere Road

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Bonnechere Provincial Park

	The Bonnechere River once carried furs and pine logs out the Ottawa Valley region
	The park offers an excellent beach, as well as camping and a place to camp, swim, picnic, bird watch, or take in the hiking and walking trails
	Open Mid May to Thanksgiving
	Located:	Road 58, Bonnechere
	Website:	www.bonnecherepark.on.ca

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Zurakowski Park

	A Historical Park in Honour of Janusz Zurakowski Test Pilot of the CF-105 Avro Arrow
	A Tourist Pavillion with Interactive Displays will be Built in the Near Future

	www.zurakowskipark.ca

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Centennial Park

	Eganville's scenic park features
	Delightful walking bridge across Bonnechere River gorge
	Natural amphitheatre and band shell
	Children's playground Ball hockey rink and basketball court
	Eganville Tourist Information Centre
	628-1594
	38 Bonnechere St West, Eganville

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Killaloe Station Park

	Station Park was built in 1994 on the site of the old Killaloe Railway Station
	The original train station was demolished in 1968
Location:	Downtown Killaloe

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Barron Canyon

One Of The Most Spectacular
Sights In Algonquin Park

The trail passes through a
pine forest to the rim of a
100m deep canyon

Caution is needed at the
unfenced canyon cliffs

	Location:		Algonquin Park Sand Lake Gate
	http://valleyexplore.com/canoe/barroncanyoncanoe.htm http://valleyexplore.com/walk/ottawa/barron.htm

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Aqua Rose Gems & Minerals

Quadeville (613) 758-1246	Visited By Mineral Collectors From Around The World
	Discovered in 1898, the "Beryl Pit" provides a good example of the rich mining history of the area
	You can observe and collect many minerals from the quarry and its dumps
Located:	RR1, Quadeville
Website:	www.rootsandrivers.ca

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Madawaska Kanu Camp

		Adventure on the Water
		Beginning to advanced courses run every week & weekend (May until Labour Day weekend)
		Family Programs offered for kids aged 10 to 16
		Canadian National Whitewater Championship held every year
		Now Offering A Riverside Coffee Bar
	Phone:	(613) 594-5268 (Before May 1) (613) 756-3620 (After May 1)
	Website:	www.owl-mkc.ca/mkc

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Bonnechere Caves

Eganville 1-800-469-2283 (613) 628-2283	Ontario's Natural Underground Wonder
	Guided Tours at frequent intervals daily Open May to Sep ~ 10 am to 4 pm
	* * *	Geologists say the caves have been the bottom of a tropical sea 500 million years ago Stalactites(rock icicles) hang from the ceiling Fossils of coral and sea creatures entombed in the rock
	"The Bonnechere Caves are a thrill for the sightseer"
Located:	90 min from Algonquin park & 80 min from Ottawa
Website:	www.bonnecherecaves.com

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Wilno Lookout

	One of the most stunning views in the Valley
	One of the most stunning views in the Valley
	An ear-popping motor climb to the scenic lookout at Shrine Hill
	An historic plaque commemorates Canada's First Polish Settlement and the Kazubian pioneers who settled this rocky landscape, so reminiscent of their homeland.
	Pack a picnic and your camera for a high elevation lunch and photo opportunity
Located:	Travel east from Wilno on Hwy 60 past St. Mary's Church to lookout on the right.
Website:	http://valleyexplore.com

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Algonquin East Advertisers
Businesses and agencies
who work in our community

Visit the
Searchable Business Directory
for more businesses and
agencies to serve you.

Algonquin Trading Post
625-9977

Authentic, Fine Quality Native Arts and Crafts. We offer . . . more . . .

Barry's Bay Outfitters
756-9009

WE SELL AND RENT QUALITY CANOES, KAYAKS, SAILBOATS & OUTDOOR . . . more . . .

Morning Star Centre for Healing and the Arts
756-9030

A LEARNING CENTRE FOR LIFESTYLE CHANGE THROUGH CREATIVE . . . more . . .

K. M. Haycock
754-5346

Paintings from . . . more . . .

Mission House Museum & Gallery
756-2259

A MUSEUM DEPICTING THE HISTORY OF THE COMMUNITY OF . . . more . . .

South of 60 Arts Centre
756-5885

GALLERY OF LOCAL ARTISTS HOUSED IN THE HISTORIC RAILWAY . . . more . . .

Bent Anchor Bar & Grill
756-9556

Open May to September. Full service meals or Take-out. . . . more . . .

Wilno Garden Gallery
756-7890

Paintings by Joyce Burkholder, pottery by Dan Hill, custom . . . more . . .

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