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Summer
DESTINATIONS
27TH 27TH ANNUAL
ORIGINAL ART
EXHIBITION
AND SALE
Westport & Rideau Lakes
Imagine vacationing in a charming, picture-pretty
area of Vermont – without the
long, belly-flipping car trip. That’s what
you’ll discover at Westport & Rideau
Lakes – mountain views, scenic shoreline,
forest trails and nature at its finest.
Besides the beautiful setting, you’ll also
enjoy all kinds of wonderful amenities and
activities plus a warm, gracious welcome.
And it’s not much more than an hour away
from your doorstep. This gorgeous Eastern
Ontario getaway destination has attractions
for all comers, from arts lovers, sightseers
and antique buffs to outdoorsy types, shoppers
and diners. The area – including
Portland, Newboro, Chaffey’s Lock, Delta,
Forfar and Westport – is truly lovely.
Enjoy water sports, hiking, biking, bird
watching, picnicking, golfing, reading on
the beach, relaxing on a pristine patio – you
name it. There’s other enticing stuff too.
Eclectic shops and boutiques. Delectable
eateries. Wonderful accommodations. And
while you don’t need an excuse to book a
vacation here, there are a number of popular
special events.
WESTPORT
Community
Centre
Friday August 22, 2008 6 - 9 pm.
Saturday August 23, 10 - 6
Sunday August 24, 10 - 4
Information:
(613)273-2260
www.rideauvalleyartfestival.com
The Rideau Valley Art Festival is a highlight
of the year for art lovers from all over.
Featuring dozens of artists this year,
the original art exhibition and sale takes
place August 22 to 24 at the Westport
Community Centre, at the corner of Spring
and Concession Streets in Westport. This
much-anticipated arts showcase features
well-known and new artists whose work
was juried before acceptance. You can
actually chat with the artists. Check
www.rideauvalleyartfestival.com for details.
The 19th annual Westport Area
Fall Colours Studio Tour, slated for
October 11 to 13, features 26 artists
and 12 studios. It runs from 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. daily and you can check
www.artatwork.ca/westport_studiotours for
more information.
And why not visit the Rideau District
Museum, Foley Mountain Conservation
Area, Colonel By Island, the Lockmaster’s
House Museum at Chaffey’s Lock, the Delta
Fair and the Forfar cheese factory?
For details about Westport & Rideau
Lakes, check www.westportrideaulakes.on.ca
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July/August 2008 - Summer Destinations • 4 • Fifty-Five Plus Magazine