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Things To See & Do in Coboconk, Norland, Rosedale, Kirkfield • Now Including Directory of Local Business & Community • Table of Contents Sites You Must See ......................................................................................................................................6 Canada’s Fresh Water Summit - A great place to visit all year long! ......................................................6 Canada’s Smallest Jail ................................................................................................................................7 Trent-Severn Waterway - Lock 35 at Rosedale, Coboconk Wharf, Lock 36 at Kirkfield .......................8 Trent-Severn Trail Towns .........................................................................................................................9 Beaches - Coboconk, Norland, and Kinmount .......................................................................................10 The Red Chairs Experience Program - Parks Canada ............................................................................11 Historic Lime Kilns..................................................................................................................................11 Balsam Lake Dry Stone Wall .................................................................................................................. 12 The Carden Alvar ................................................................................................................................... 12 Parks, Golf & More .................................................................................................................................. 13 Balsam Lake Provincial Park .................................................................................................................. 13 Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park ..................................................................................... 13 Indian Point Provincial Park .................................................................................................................. 13 Altberg Wildlife Sanctuary Nature Reserve .......................................................................................... 13 Monck’s Landing Golf & Event Venue .................................................................................................. 13 Coby Go-Karts, Mini-Putt & Ice Cream ................................................................................................. 13 Other Things To Do ................................................................................................................................. 14 Coboconk, Norland & Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory .............................. 16 Frequently Dialed Numbers .................................................................................................................. 24 Fun Facts - Did You Know…? ............................................................................................................... 25 The Wellness Centre ................................................................................................................................ 26 IRENE McCOOL SALES REPRESENTATIVE Area Resident & Realtor Joanne Lake CIBC Securities Inc. office: 705 454-2587 PO Box 120 cell: 416 315-1753 Manager Coboconk ON K0M 1K0 [email protected] Coboconk Banking Centre Tel: 705 454-3373 ext. 222 CIBC provides banking services; CIBC Securities Inc. Fax: 705 454-2484 www.irenemccool.com provides investment services. [email protected] 2 3 Welcome! A Zebra of a Different Stripe Gallery of Gifts The visually stunning areas of Coboconk, Norland, of business and Gifts & Décor Rosedale, and Kirkfield offer intriguing scenes in nature, enhancement of Art & Sculptures festivals and events that celebrate local history, outdoor our communities. Pet Treats recreation, as well as many fantastic shops that meet your The CNACC is Ma's Kitchen Candy every need. The possibilities for fun are endless with the comprised of a Open Thursday-Saturday 10-4pm 7524 Hwy 35 Everything Nice Food surrounding lakes and rivers that weave throughout the dedicated Board Packages villages. With campsites that are easily accessible and of 15 Directors Norland ON Hostess Gifts all of the amenities with none of the stress, this area has and over 100 something for everyone – there is no shortage of fun enthusiastic or call for an appointment ...and so much more! or hospitality! The people are warm, the water is cool, members who 705-821-1025 7546 Hwy 35 and the adventure is big even in the smallest of places. have joined The area and all it has to offer will inspire and welcome together to facebook.com/squarepegwoodworkinginc Norland Visit Us on you back time and time again. Stop, take it all in, and improve the 705-216-1567 experience Coboconk, Norland and the surrounding social, civic, and @squarepeg.woodworking Facebook & Instagram! areas. We look forward to seeing you! business environment in Coboconk, Norland, and the surrounding area. We Look Forward to Seeing You! The Coboconk, Norland & Area Chamber of Commerce Square Peg Woodworking Inc is a nonprofit organization committed to the growth The Chamber serves as the single ‘voice of business’ to work with all levels of government and, in particular, our own municipality. We work to advance the success of local businesses and community organizations by facilitating opportunities for knowledge sharing, networking, the promotion of local businesses to residents and visitors, and business development. We would like to warmly thank our members, both new and long-standing, for helping us make the Coboconk, Norland, and surrounding areas a vibrant place to live, visit, and do business. Your dedication to your community does not go unnoticed! Thank you to our advertisers for making this book possible. With your support, residents and visitors will be able to experience just how unique our area is. If you are interested in becoming a member of the CNACC, please email [email protected]. Visit our website at www.coboconknorland.ca. We look forward to welcoming you! 4 5 Sites You Must See Sites You Must See Canada’s Fresh Water Summit – A great place to visit all year long! Canada’s Smallest Jail Did you know that the Wharf on Balsam Lake in Coboconk is officially recognized as Canada’s highest body of Located on Water Street, the Coboconk jail - arguably the smallest jail in Canada - was built in 1884 by Albert fresh water from which one can circumnavigate the world by boat? Ryckman. It still has the original iron bars and two-foot thick limestone walls (the limestone was mined from the Coboconk quarry). Coboconk invites you to come for a visit and have your picture taken at the photo opportunity at the wharf year- round, proving you have been to the highest fresh water point in Canada! Originally the Jail contained two cells as well as the sheriff’s desk. Wooden doors, each with a barred window, led to the cells. A small wood stove was used for heating - the original brick chimney can still be seen on the roof. Looking for something fun to do to launch your summer fun? Check out the Annual Fresh Water Summit Festival Although some repairs have been made, the general building remains the same. in Coboconk celebrated the 3rd weekend in June each year. It is a weekend-long celebration of this national place of significance. The Jail was occupied many times at the turn of the century by the local lumberjacks after their weekend binges. Local legend tells of a man named Lee who was locked up one night by the constable, who then returned home. The Friday night party is licensed and it closes down the street by the wharf for a great night of savoury food and Upon the constable’s return, Lee was found sitting beside the jail, with no physical damage to the door or lock. live music. This legend can be attributed to the builder of the jail, Albert Ryckman, who left several bricks in place without Saturday morning launches the family fun! Indulge in an old-fashioned pancake breakfast, experience a thrilling mortar with the foresight that, should he be caught after a night out at the Pattie House, he could simply escape water ski show, learn to fish, and be entertained by the Kids Zone – face painting, bouncy castles, Zoo to You, unnoticed. It is said that he made use of this escape route several times over the years. community artisans and lots more. All activities are free! Sunday brings a celebration of the precious role of water The New Horizons Club took over the use of the Jail in 1974, and “Ye Olde Jail” continues to display and sell the in our lives at an outdoor Picnic & multi faith worship service. arts and crafts made by its members. Bring the family and enjoy warm Coboconk hospitality at the annual Fresh Water Summit Festival. This unique stone Jail is an interesting and important part of our heritage. The Jail House has been well www.canadasfreshwatersummit.ca maintained for over 100 years, and has been designated a “heritage” building to be preserved for future generations. 6 7 Sites You Must See Sites You Must See Trent-Severn Waterway – Lock 35 at Rosedale, Coboconk Wharf, Lock 36 at Kirkfield Trent-Severn Trail Towns Year after year, the Trent-Severn Waterway, meandering 386 km along central Ontario, continues to create A Trail Town is a destination along a long-distance trail. Our trail happens to be the Trent-Severn Waterway unique experiences. After each spring thaw, the Waterway’s historic locks