Sita’s guidebook
Sightseeing
For millennia, human beings have gazed into the firmament and been awed by the thousands of stars, galaxies, nebulae, and other cosmic wonders visible to the naked eye. But in recent generations, much of humanity has become divorced from these marvels. Today, at least 80 percent of people living in the United States and Europe are so inundated with light pollution that they can’t even see our own Milky Way, let alone our neighboring galaxies like Andromeda.
In response to this creeping celestial blindness, conservation groups around the world have designated dark-sky parks, preserves, and sanctuaries—places where light pollution remains at a minimum and it is still possible to see an unblemished night sky. As with all conservation efforts, appreciation is key: We only work to protect what we know and love.
The Dark Sky Viewing Area offers a night sky experience very similar to what was available more than 100 years ago. (photo by Terence Dickinson)
It’s harder than ever to find a patch of clear night sky these days in southern Ontario. More city lights means more light pollution and fewer chances to get wowed by the universe as it actually looks from planet Earth.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit
As long as the night has fallen and there are few clouds in the sky, the views will be spectacular from the Dark Sky Viewing Area. But if you want to experience the site at its very best, following these tips provided by Terence Dickinson:
1. Choose an evening following a day with deep blue skies, which indicates low humidity and clear air.
2. As pretty as the moon is, choose a moonless or close to moonless night for dark sky viewing with lots of stars and views of the Milky Way.
3. Speaking of the Milky Way, the best times to see it are from 3 am to 5 am in May, 1 am to 3 am in June, 11 pm to 1 am in July, nightfall to 11:30 pm in August, and nightfall to 9:30 pm in September.
4. Bring binoculars or a telescope if you have one. A reclining lawn chair is an ideal accessory, along with warm clothing and a blanket.
5. It really is dark, so bring a small, dim flashlight to see where you’re walking.
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Dark Sky Viewing Area
7980 Lennox and Addington County Rd 41For millennia, human beings have gazed into the firmament and been awed by the thousands of stars, galaxies, nebulae, and other cosmic wonders visible to the naked eye. But in recent generations, much of humanity has become divorced from these marvels. Today, at least 80 percent of people living in the United States and Europe are so inundated with light pollution that they can’t even see our own Milky Way, let alone our neighboring galaxies like Andromeda.
In response to this creeping celestial blindness, conservation groups around the world have designated dark-sky parks, preserves, and sanctuaries—places where light pollution remains at a minimum and it is still possible to see an unblemished night sky. As with all conservation efforts, appreciation is key: We only work to protect what we know and love.
The Dark Sky Viewing Area offers a night sky experience very similar to what was available more than 100 years ago. (photo by Terence Dickinson)
It’s harder than ever to find a patch of clear night sky these days in southern Ontario. More city lights means more light pollution and fewer chances to get wowed by the universe as it actually looks from planet Earth.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit
As long as the night has fallen and there are few clouds in the sky, the views will be spectacular from the Dark Sky Viewing Area. But if you want to experience the site at its very best, following these tips provided by Terence Dickinson:
1. Choose an evening following a day with deep blue skies, which indicates low humidity and clear air.
2. As pretty as the moon is, choose a moonless or close to moonless night for dark sky viewing with lots of stars and views of the Milky Way.
3. Speaking of the Milky Way, the best times to see it are from 3 am to 5 am in May, 1 am to 3 am in June, 11 pm to 1 am in July, nightfall to 11:30 pm in August, and nightfall to 9:30 pm in September.
4. Bring binoculars or a telescope if you have one. A reclining lawn chair is an ideal accessory, along with warm clothing and a blanket.
5. It really is dark, so bring a small, dim flashlight to see where you’re walking.
Mazinaw Lake
Launch your canoe or rent one at the lagoon and you can paddle on Mazinaw Lake. Head over to Mazinaw Rock to view one of Canada’s largest visible collections of Aboriginal pictographs.
Discovery Program
During the summer park staff offer a variety of fun, interactive educational programs. Join a park naturalist as you explore the hiking trails and stop by the Visitor Centre to learn about the 1920s Bon Echo Inn. Attend a children’s program or bring the whole family to the popular evening shows at the amphitheatre.
Fishing
Mazinaw Lake is a popular fishing lake for Lake Trout, Yellow Pickerel, Small and Large Mouth Bass, Lake Whitefish and Northern Pike.
Hiking
Abes and Essens Lake Trail – 3 interconnecting looped trails: Clutes 3.5 km (1.5 hours); Essens Lake 9.6 km (4 hours) and Abes 17 km (7 hours) moderate to difficult.
Some sections offer panoramic views that are particularly spectacular in fall. Hike for a day or camp at one of the five campsites along the trail (campsite reservations required).
Bon Echo Creek Trail: 1 km (40 minutes), linear, easy
The trail is currently closed due to wet trail conditions.
Take a leisurely walk along the Bon Echo Creek.
Cliff Top Trail – 1.5 km (1 hour), linear, moderate to difficult
This trail is only accessible by water. A ferry service (fees apply), will take you to the start of the trail. Canoe and kayak rentals are also available. Stairs and a pathway take hikers to the top of Mazinaw Rock to three observation decks overlooking the lake.
High Pines Trail - 1.7 km (1 hour), loop, moderate
Hikers pass a variety of forest and wetland communities including tall pines, groves of hemlock and quiet forest ponds.
Shield Trail - 4.8 km (2 hours), loop, moderate
Follow a section of the old Addington Road as it penetrates the rugged landscape of the Canadian Shield where you will see hardwood forests, cedar lowlands and a beaver swamp.
Pet Exercise Trail – 1.4 km (1 hour), loop, easy
Let your furry friend off-leash on this designated pet exercise trail.
Swimming
There are three natural sand beaches recommended for swimming. The Main Beach is located in Lower Mazinaw Lake, South Beach is located in the Day-Use area, and North Beach is in Sawmill Bay campground. These beaches are marked with buoys. Please note: there are no lifeguards posted at the beaches and pets are not permitted.
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Park prowincjonalny Bon Echo
16151 Highway 41Mazinaw Lake
Launch your canoe or rent one at the lagoon and you can paddle on Mazinaw Lake. Head over to Mazinaw Rock to view one of Canada’s largest visible collections of Aboriginal pictographs.
Discovery Program
During the summer park staff offer a variety of fun, interactive educational programs. Join a park naturalist as you explore the hiking trails and stop by the Visitor Centre to learn about the 1920s Bon Echo Inn. Attend a children’s program or bring the whole family to the popular evening shows at the amphitheatre.
Fishing
Mazinaw Lake is a popular fishing lake for Lake Trout, Yellow Pickerel, Small and Large Mouth Bass, Lake Whitefish and Northern Pike.
Hiking
Abes and Essens Lake Trail – 3 interconnecting looped trails: Clutes 3.5 km (1.5 hours); Essens Lake 9.6 km (4 hours) and Abes 17 km (7 hours) moderate to difficult.
Some sections offer panoramic views that are particularly spectacular in fall. Hike for a day or camp at one of the five campsites along the trail (campsite reservations required).
Bon Echo Creek Trail: 1 km (40 minutes), linear, easy
The trail is currently closed due to wet trail conditions.
Take a leisurely walk along the Bon Echo Creek.
Cliff Top Trail – 1.5 km (1 hour), linear, moderate to difficult
This trail is only accessible by water. A ferry service (fees apply), will take you to the start of the trail. Canoe and kayak rentals are also available. Stairs and a pathway take hikers to the top of Mazinaw Rock to three observation decks overlooking the lake.
High Pines Trail - 1.7 km (1 hour), loop, moderate
Hikers pass a variety of forest and wetland communities including tall pines, groves of hemlock and quiet forest ponds.
Shield Trail - 4.8 km (2 hours), loop, moderate
Follow a section of the old Addington Road as it penetrates the rugged landscape of the Canadian Shield where you will see hardwood forests, cedar lowlands and a beaver swamp.
Pet Exercise Trail – 1.4 km (1 hour), loop, easy
Let your furry friend off-leash on this designated pet exercise trail.
Swimming
There are three natural sand beaches recommended for swimming. The Main Beach is located in Lower Mazinaw Lake, South Beach is located in the Day-Use area, and North Beach is in Sawmill Bay campground. These beaches are marked with buoys. Please note: there are no lifeguards posted at the beaches and pets are not permitted.
Come and visit one of North America’s Smallest Jailhouses! Sign the guestbook, play the jailbird, and get some tourism information about things to do and see.
For more information on the jailhouse visit www.tweed.ca
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Tweed
Come and visit one of North America’s Smallest Jailhouses! Sign the guestbook, play the jailbird, and get some tourism information about things to do and see.
For more information on the jailhouse visit www.tweed.ca
Shopping
We love to look around this place - we can't believe such beautiful paintings are right in our backyard (so to speak) a hidden gem if you are an art lover!
Quinn's of Tweed Fine Art Gallery features over 6,000 sq.ft. of gallery space. The main and upper floor galleries, host the paintings, photographs, artisan work and fine gifts of our represented contemporary artists.
Quinn's of Tweed also offers art consultations, art restorations, as well as professional framing and mounting by our master in-house framer Bev Caswell.
Our visitors often ask about the building and it's name, Quinn's of Tweed. In fact, tradition dictates that we keep, with honour, the name Quinn's of Tweed, the original name of the store and building. The Quinn's of Tweed building is one of the town's oldest and most beautiful historic stone structures, dating back to the 1880s. The twelve foot walls allow us to hang paintings in the traditional French salon style. You'll marvel at the craftmanship of the ash and maple staircase, the old bookeeper's office, and the stained glass that brings one back to an era when a handshake and promise were as good as gold - today, we still believe in those principles.
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Quinn's Of Tweed Fine Art Gallery
345 Victoria St NWe love to look around this place - we can't believe such beautiful paintings are right in our backyard (so to speak) a hidden gem if you are an art lover!
Quinn's of Tweed Fine Art Gallery features over 6,000 sq.ft. of gallery space. The main and upper floor galleries, host the paintings, photographs, artisan work and fine gifts of our represented contemporary artists.
Quinn's of Tweed also offers art consultations, art restorations, as well as professional framing and mounting by our master in-house framer Bev Caswell.
Our visitors often ask about the building and it's name, Quinn's of Tweed. In fact, tradition dictates that we keep, with honour, the name Quinn's of Tweed, the original name of the store and building. The Quinn's of Tweed building is one of the town's oldest and most beautiful historic stone structures, dating back to the 1880s. The twelve foot walls allow us to hang paintings in the traditional French salon style. You'll marvel at the craftmanship of the ash and maple staircase, the old bookeeper's office, and the stained glass that brings one back to an era when a handshake and promise were as good as gold - today, we still believe in those principles.
Entertainment
Rainy day and want to head into the city? Belleville is 20min away and this place is awesome!
Breakout Belleville Escape Room and AXE Throwing
268 Front StRainy day and want to head into the city? Belleville is 20min away and this place is awesome!