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Algonquin East - The Madawaska and Bonnechere Valleys

Algonquin Park to Eganville, Round Lake to Palmer Rapids

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Volume 6, Issue 30	New Content Every Week	Last Update: July 24, 2008

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Artistry & Theatre

Recreation & Learning

Health & Support

Business Directory

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

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Bonnechere Museum

	Presents Photography Workshop
	Sat July 26 ~ 10 am - 12 pm

	Art Show
	Sat Aug 2 - Mon Aug 4

	Foymount Reunion
	Fri Aug 8 - Sun Aug 10
	Summer Hours: Tues- Sat ~ 10 am - 4 pm Sun ~ 1 - 4 pm Winter Hours: By Appointment Only
	Bonnechere Museum, Eganville at the Junction of Hwy 41 and 60 613-628-1000 museum@bonnechere.ca

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Kashub 150th Anniversary

	Sat Aug 2
	A Showcase of Cultural Heritage Official Opening Of The Farmhouse Food Music Entertainment And Much More...
	Kashub Heritage Park
	Sun Aug 3 ~ 10 am
	Polish Mass Of Thanksgiving
	St Mary's Church, Wilno
	Mon Aug 4
	Special Tours Of Local Points Of Interest Hosted By David Shulist

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Hoch Farm

	Market and Museum every Saturday
	Live music Lunch BBQ Stone Fence Pageant Farmers Market and Flea Market Heritage Farmhouse Art Gallery
	Museum also open Thursdays and Fridays ~ 9 am to 1 pm
	Craft And Produce Vendors Welcome
	For Info Call Lynne 613-757-3738
	Hwy 60 At Queen St Killaloe

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Historic Stone Fence

	A German immigrant and homesteader built this stone fence around 1883 using stones cleared from surrounding fields
	The care taken in placing the stones is characteristic of work done by German settlers in this area
Located:	Along Opeongo Rd onto Batiste Church Rd Watch for sign posted of historic fence
Website:	www.valleyexplore.com

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Angel Antiques & Coin Depot

134 Foymount Rd, Eganville	Angel Antiques & Coin Depot
	We buy, sell and trade antiques, old watches, jewellery, and collectibles
	Phone:	(613) 628-6439
	Website:	www.ottawavalleyguide.ca

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Crooked Slide Park

	Faithfully restored chute on Byers Creek This is a fine example of chutes used to carry logs over the rock waters of several Ottawa Valley rivers including the Madawaska, the Bonnechere, and the Ottawa. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the tranquil surroundings.
Located:	Old Barry's Bay Road off County Rd. 62 2 km. north of Combermere
Website:	http://combermere.madawaskavalley.on.ca/

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Bonnechere Museum

	Bonnechere Museum
	The Bonnechere River its watershed and environs, its landscape and exploration, its settlement and development
	Summer Hours: Tues - Sat ~ 10 am - 4 pm Sun ~ 1 - 4 pm Winter Hours: By Appointment Only
	Bonnechere Museum, Eganville at the Junction of Hwy 41 and 60
	For more info, leave a message at 628-1000 or by email at bonnecheremuseum@bellnet.ca
www.bonnecherevalleytwp.com/museum.html

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Mission House Museum

Mission House Museum and Gallery 1050 Mill St, Combermere	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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Water Tower Park

One of only two remaining wooden water towers in Ontario. Outdoor museum of railway and farm equipment. Railway Museum located nearby in the original Barry's Bay railway station.
Located behind the Opeongo Seniors Centre, 19 Stafford St., Barry's Bay

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Wilno Heritage Park

	Located in the heart of Canada's first Polish Settlement Paved walkways bordered with family stones commemorate the pioneer Kashub settlers. Log cabin museum features historical displays, antique Wilno furniture, and artifacts.

	Museum hours: 11 am - 5 pm daily. July and August
	Visit or call for more info www.wilno.org or 756-6937

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South of 60 Arts Centre
756-5885

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

Wilno Craft Gallery
756-3010

Local artists, unique handmade crafts. Continuing to offer a . . . more . . .

Mission House Museum & Gallery
756-2259

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

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