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Family Fun
It’s all the fun of a cottage without the
work. Amenities include a water trampoline (a huge hit with the Energizer bunnies,
aka, our kids), indoor/outdoor pool,
steam room and sauna facilities. There
are no additional resort fees for scheduled
activities, which includes crafts, games,
farm tours, guided hikes and wine tastings.
At no extra charge, the resort also caters
to canine pets with an off-leash dog park,
treats at reception, and a donation made
in your dog’s name to the Maggy Fund,
which brings over injured dogs from
Instanbul. Bella, our own rescue dog,
gives it a four paws up.

If you Go:

www.viamede.com
www.thekawarthas.ca

As enjoyable as these endeavours are,
they all have a purpose, which is to bring
the best food possible to the table, and
ensure good stuff, as my son puts it, keeps
coming out that kitchen door. More does.
From the chilled strawberry soup and
smoked pickerel to the prime rib that
melts in your mouth and the white chocolate and panna cotta for dessert, it’s a
meal our family will never forget.
“I came to the Kawartha’s for the
pure beauty of the area...”
The natural beauty of the region was one
of the reasons Chef McKenna decided to
make this his home. It’s the best of cottage country with the 32-kilometre Stoney
Lake as its focal point, ideal for swimming, fishing, kayaking or just enjoying its
views from the dock, beach or the cottage
porch. Wooded areas surrounding the
resort feature hiking and biking trails. Be
sure and keep an eye out for 400-year
old ‘Viking’ oak tree.

American World Traveler / Fall 2016