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(www.severnlodge.com). The private cottages
at Blue Water Acres Resort mean everyone
has just enough space; but the activities at
the resort’s playground and beach, or at
nearby Algonquin Park, guarantee shared
reminiscences (www.bwacres.com).

CLOSE BY, BUT A WORLD AWAY

YOU LOVE ... the purity of Ontario’s
wilderness—from the craggy granite
Canadian Shield to shimmering lakes and
streams—it creates the perfect backdrop for
new memories.
BECAUSE ... spending time in Ontario’s
backcountry is a way to connect with a past
that is timeless and uncomplicated. It’s a
way to unwind and recharge, away from the
chaos of daily life.
SNOWSHOEING, BAYVIEW WILDWOOD RESORT
TIME TO TRY ... Westwind Inn, in the
Kawartha Lakes district, is a stone’s throw
from the breathtaking nature of Kawartha kayaks, row boats, pedal boats, hydro bikes canoe) surrounded by dramatic Canadian
Highlands Provincial Park, where thousands and windsurfers (www.westwindinn.net). Shield landscape (www.killarneylodge.com).
of acres spell peace and quiet in an unhurried, Algonquin Park Cottage Eco Adventure off ers
natural manner. Located on Lower Buckhorn customized, guided tours that can include GET ACTIVE AND
Lake, the vacation resort/country inn makes canoe outings, wildlife watching, hiking FIND A CHALLENGE
a perfect home base for paddling, bird and picnics (www.voyageurquest.com). YOU ... like the thrill of trying a new sport
watching, stargazing or photography, with Killarney Lodge is a quiet refuge of private, or activity.
complimentary equipment like canoes, lakeside log cabins (each with its own BECAUSE ... it forces you to be present in