Well it is hard to believe but summer 2011 is actually disappearing! For those of you in panic mode realising you have not had a break yet, we have 2 cottages left for this coming week. Both are lakefront 2 bedrooms, #4 & #6. Cottage #4 is available between Aug 27 until the morning of Sep 2 and Cottage #6 is available between Aug 27 until the morning of Sep 1. Please give us a call if you are interested. Labour Day Weekend is fully booked, sorry.
After a so so week weather wise, today is absolutely glorious with crystal blue skies, not a cloud to be seen and heading for a high of 24. And the forecast for next week is looking excellent as well.
Till next time
John
Clear Lake Sunset Summer 2011
Clear Lake Sunset Summer 2011
Friday, August 26, 2011
Saturday, August 20, 2011
End of Another Enjoyable Week, Start of Another
Well, we just said goodbye to another 10 families and just welcomed another group to Algonquin Woods.
Light rain falling at the moment, but by late tomorrow we should be on track for another week of sun and blue skies.
Just received a great photo from one of our guests from this past week and I think it captures the joy the young ones have here at Algonquin Woods.
Till next time John
Light rain falling at the moment, but by late tomorrow we should be on track for another week of sun and blue skies.
Just received a great photo from one of our guests from this past week and I think it captures the joy the young ones have here at Algonquin Woods.
Till next time John
And the Great Summer Weather Continues
Just had a look at the weather forecast for Huntsville and Burks Falls on the Enviro Canada site and it looks like another amazing week ahead. Probably showers this afternoon and over night and then the next 6 days look fantastic. Just keep it coming!
John
John
Friday, August 19, 2011
LAST MINUTE SUMMER 2011
Hello Readers
Well summer 2011 is gradually disappearing, however there are stll 2 weeks and a long weekend left so lets make the most of it!
Fantastic morning this morning, clear blue skies, mist on the water and you can already feel the warmth starting of what is going to be another gorgeous day up here on Clear Lake, The lake is still at a great temp for swimming and the nights have cooled off so sitting around the campfire is a pleasure as is sleeping.
We are nearing the end of a very full week, all 10 cottages plus all 4 campsites occupied, however we still have a cottage available for a week long stay and a 3 night stay starting tomorrow Sat Aug 20, so if you are searching around in panic mode for a last minute holiday give us a call asap. And if you need a few days to organise yourself, I have 2 cottages for the week of Aug 27-Fri Sep 2 up for grabs. Labour Day weekend is fully booked.
Till next time
John
Well summer 2011 is gradually disappearing, however there are stll 2 weeks and a long weekend left so lets make the most of it!
Fantastic morning this morning, clear blue skies, mist on the water and you can already feel the warmth starting of what is going to be another gorgeous day up here on Clear Lake, The lake is still at a great temp for swimming and the nights have cooled off so sitting around the campfire is a pleasure as is sleeping.
We are nearing the end of a very full week, all 10 cottages plus all 4 campsites occupied, however we still have a cottage available for a week long stay and a 3 night stay starting tomorrow Sat Aug 20, so if you are searching around in panic mode for a last minute holiday give us a call asap. And if you need a few days to organise yourself, I have 2 cottages for the week of Aug 27-Fri Sep 2 up for grabs. Labour Day weekend is fully booked.
Till next time
John
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Another Great Week
Well another great week is underway here at Algonquin Woods. I just finished walking Mollie and it is nothing but blue sky, sunshine and mirror perfect Clear Lake. Had the smores last night and it was very enjoyable sitting around the fire now that the nights are cooling off a bit.
I had a good swim at the end of the day yesterday and the water temperature is still fantastic. Things are also greening up a bit since our recent showers, which is good to see.
A very full week this week, all 10 cottages are full as usual, however are 4 site campground is also at capacity, so plenty of kids for the nightly game of manhunt!
For those of you reading this who have yet to still grab a break this summer, we have cottages available for next week and the following, however Labour day weekend is now full. We would love to have you join us for an entire week, but if you can't afford the time we are happy to do 3 night stays or more beginning this Saturday August 20. Just give us a call or send us an email.
Till next time
John
I had a good swim at the end of the day yesterday and the water temperature is still fantastic. Things are also greening up a bit since our recent showers, which is good to see.
A very full week this week, all 10 cottages are full as usual, however are 4 site campground is also at capacity, so plenty of kids for the nightly game of manhunt!
For those of you reading this who have yet to still grab a break this summer, we have cottages available for next week and the following, however Labour day weekend is now full. We would love to have you join us for an entire week, but if you can't afford the time we are happy to do 3 night stays or more beginning this Saturday August 20. Just give us a call or send us an email.
Till next time
John
Thursday, August 11, 2011
August Accommodation Options
During July and August we usually only accept 7 night stays (Sat to Sat) however we have a few spots still open from Sat Aug 20 onwards and are able to offer a few more options that may make it possible for those of you who would prefer less then a week long stay.
At this point we are fully booked up until Saturday morning Aug 20th. Then the week of Aug 20-27 we have 3-2 bedrooms and 1-3 bedroom available for 7 nights stay. Rates for the 2 bedrooms are $995 plus tax and the 3 bedroom is $1155 plus tax.
Aug 27 onwards we have the following:
If you are interested in any of the above options, please send us an email or give us a call. It has been a great summer so far and all indications it will continue so if you have not had a holiday yet, come on up and spend sometime at Clear Lake.
Till next time
John
At this point we are fully booked up until Saturday morning Aug 20th. Then the week of Aug 20-27 we have 3-2 bedrooms and 1-3 bedroom available for 7 nights stay. Rates for the 2 bedrooms are $995 plus tax and the 3 bedroom is $1155 plus tax.
Aug 27 onwards we have the following:
- 2 bedroom lakefront for a 3-9 night stay, you can select the dates
- 2 bedroom 5 nights 27 Aug - 1 Sept
- 3 bedroom 2 nights 27 & 28 Aug
- 2 bedroom 2 nights 27 & 28 Aug
- Labour Day weekend, 3 nights stay, 3-2 bedrooms available
If you are interested in any of the above options, please send us an email or give us a call. It has been a great summer so far and all indications it will continue so if you have not had a holiday yet, come on up and spend sometime at Clear Lake.
Till next time
John
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Scavenger Hunt
Well it is finally starting to clear and the sun is gaining an upper hand again. I have just sent the kids off on our regular weekly scavenger hunt. This must be the largest group of kids yet this summer and there must be at least 15 kids participating? It was supposed to be yesterday but mother nature did not cooperate.
No real winners or losers at the end, just for fun and everyone gets an ice cream afterwords.
Till next time
John
No real winners or losers at the end, just for fun and everyone gets an ice cream afterwords.
Till next time
John
Tuesday, August 09, 2011
A few showers today
Well it is a bit showery at the moment up here at Clear Lake, but I do know the grass, plants and trees are enjoying the chance to have a drink. The kids scavenger hunt is scheduled for 1 pm, however I may have to delay it due to the showers.
I awoke to a nice sight yesterday morning, a deer wandered right up the middle of the property. It is not unusal to see deer here, I see them all the time when I take a walk, however for them to walk through the cottages when we are fully booked is different.
Regarding other wildlife sitings, our resident snapping turtle has been spotted on numerous occasions this year and the loons are a constant presence as always. In fact a week or two ago I saw three loons together. Usually it is just a pair, so I am not quite sure how the third one fit into things! No bear sitings on our property to report yet although guests have seen a small bear out on the road. Earlier in the summer guests who went out for a bike ride came acrss a moose.
Well enjoy the showers...
Till nex time
John
Till next time
John
I awoke to a nice sight yesterday morning, a deer wandered right up the middle of the property. It is not unusal to see deer here, I see them all the time when I take a walk, however for them to walk through the cottages when we are fully booked is different.
Regarding other wildlife sitings, our resident snapping turtle has been spotted on numerous occasions this year and the loons are a constant presence as always. In fact a week or two ago I saw three loons together. Usually it is just a pair, so I am not quite sure how the third one fit into things! No bear sitings on our property to report yet although guests have seen a small bear out on the road. Earlier in the summer guests who went out for a bike ride came acrss a moose.
Well enjoy the showers...
Till nex time
John
Till next time
John
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
August Showers
Well for the first time in a very long time, we are getting a steady rain shower, but it is forecasted to clear by early afternoon and then it is back to sun, sun, sun. Remainder of the week is looking great.
To be honest we needed the rain to help green things up and settle down the dust.
Till next time
John
To be honest we needed the rain to help green things up and settle down the dust.
Till next time
John
Tuesday, August 02, 2011
Summer Is Not Over!
Hello Readers
Despite what the marketing gurus of the large retail chains want you to believe, summer is far from over and in fact we still have 4 and a half weeks left even before the kids go back to school! And usually the first few weeks of September are very summer like as well, so we probably in fact have another 6-7 weeks of the good ole summer remaining. Some years I am still swimming in October.
I just had to get this off my chest as winter is a long haul for us Canadians and we really should enjoy every precious day of sun and warmth that we get. So relax, keep on BBQing, having a cold one, swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, camping, golfing, cottaging, whatever it is that you do during our great Canadian Summer and ignore the bombardment of messages from the "back to school" advertising crowd. Life is way too short to rush it!
Till next time
John
Despite what the marketing gurus of the large retail chains want you to believe, summer is far from over and in fact we still have 4 and a half weeks left even before the kids go back to school! And usually the first few weeks of September are very summer like as well, so we probably in fact have another 6-7 weeks of the good ole summer remaining. Some years I am still swimming in October.
I just had to get this off my chest as winter is a long haul for us Canadians and we really should enjoy every precious day of sun and warmth that we get. So relax, keep on BBQing, having a cold one, swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, camping, golfing, cottaging, whatever it is that you do during our great Canadian Summer and ignore the bombardment of messages from the "back to school" advertising crowd. Life is way too short to rush it!
Till next time
John
Monday, August 01, 2011
The Great Summer Continues
Well Mother Nature & Environment Canada are continuing to provide us with what I would call the best summer weather I have seen since I moved up here in 2004 and this week it appears to be following the trend and apparently it is to continue through August.
I just finished my early morning "walk about" and it is going to be another glorious day.
Found 2 of our guests reading quietly in the early light enjoying the morning tranquility, another pair sitting on our "mini" dock watching the mist fading from the lake and a one of our guest's kids swinging away eating her breakfast cereal on the swing! Also noticed one our boats was gone from the dock, so someone had gotten an early start on a morning of fishing.
Tonight we'll host our regular smores night at the fire, a continued hit with the young ones.
Wherever you are as you read this, I hope you have an enjoyable day.
Till next time
John
I just finished my early morning "walk about" and it is going to be another glorious day.
Found 2 of our guests reading quietly in the early light enjoying the morning tranquility, another pair sitting on our "mini" dock watching the mist fading from the lake and a one of our guest's kids swinging away eating her breakfast cereal on the swing! Also noticed one our boats was gone from the dock, so someone had gotten an early start on a morning of fishing.
Tonight we'll host our regular smores night at the fire, a continued hit with the young ones.
Wherever you are as you read this, I hope you have an enjoyable day.
Till next time
John
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