Rideau Lakes Ontario

Driveway Sanding Plowing

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:13:20 +0000

Has the ice rain made an ice rink on your laneway? With all the ice and snow we have been getting lately, you may be looking for a plowing or ice sanding company to help you with your driveway or lane-way.

You need sand spread on your driveway to give you traction and keep you safe.

Call François at Home and Cottage Watch to service you today at 613-273-6702.

Sale Heating Products – The Tempest Torch

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:11:10 +0000

Visit Lakeside Fireplace & Barbecue for a special sale on The Tempest Torch. A $333 item, now on Sale for $222 with a FREE can of Gel-ethanol to get you started.

The Tempest Torch is an ethanol flame which continuously spirals in an upward motion while producing heat. This mix of spectacle and practicality makes it a mesmerizing center piece for the dinner table or you can keep it on your coffee table to warm you and your loved ones while you watch TV. The potential is limitless.

Visit our showroom on 29 Main Street in Westport and ask for a demonstration of The Tempest Torch!

Skate the Lake Big Rideau Lake

admin — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 14:56:04 +0000

The eighth annual International Speed Skating event will take place in Portland on the Big Rideau Lake and race on a natural 1k oval. Numerous volunteers help with the event and the successful day attracts skaters from around the world. Enjoy traditional canteen fare of chilli and more. Try your luck on natural ice with homemade curling stones. Races are open to all skaters of all skill levels using all kinds of skates.

To help out or for more info you can call John Bongers at 613-928-2869. For more information visit www.portlandoutdoors.com.

Event is scheduled to take place January 28, 2012.

Artemisia Events for December

admin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:09:17 +0000

Artemisia Gallery (7 Spring Street, Westport, ON) kicks off their holiday season with a visit from Santa on Sunday December 4, 2011, noon to 3pm. Gifts for the kids and hot chocolate to warm your heart.

Gifts to fit every budget. Our December hours are Monday and Tuesday noon to 5 pm; Closed Wednesdays; Thursday and Friday New Hours Noon to 7 pm; Saturday 10 – 5; Sunday 11 – 4.

Come and find that perfect gift — unique and like no other — for everyone on your list.

Join us for some fun and creative workshops making ornaments, cards, wrapping special gifts and more. All materials included for the low fee of $35.00. Bring your own gifts to wrap, though! Mention this notice (on Explore Westport), or bring a copy of it for $5.00 off any one workshop. Click Here for printable version.

Dates:
Monday November 28 noon to 3 pm
Saturday December 10 2 to 5 pm
Monday December 12 noon to 3 pm
Sunday December 18 1 to 4 pm

Bonnie and Georgia wish everyone a loving and bountiful holiday season. Thank you for your patronage at Artemisia Gallery, Gifts and Art Services.

Foley Mountain Mechanical Promotion

admin — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:58:46 +0000

Receive up to $650 by installing ENERGY STAR® qualified central heating or cooling system when installed and purchased by a participating contractor. The HEATING & COOLING INCENTIVE is available for residents and businesses (and businesses with residential-type systems) in Ontario who have purchased and installed* eligible replacement central heating or cooling equipment through a participating contractor.  

*Incentives for installations of eligible equipment completed between Jan 1, 2011 and Dec. 31, 2011, and must be submitted no later than Feb. 2, 2012.

$250 incentive when you have an existing furnace replaced with the purchase and installation of a high-efficiency furnace equipped with an Electronically Commutated Motor (ECM).
$250 incentive when you have an existing central air conditioner (CAC) replaced with the purchase and installation of an ENERGY STAR qualified CAC system (NOTE: ENERGY STAR qualified criteria = minimum 14.5 SEER and 12 SEER ).
$400 incentive when you have an existing CAC replaced with the purchase and installation of a stand-alone CEE “Tier 2″ level central air conditioning system (NOTE: “Tier 2″ level qualified criteria = minimum 15 SEER and 12.5 EER).

For more information on how you can quality contact Foley Mountain Mechanical located at 29 Main Street, Westport, ON.

Heat & Glo Fall Gas Fireplace and Stove Promotion

admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:24:28 +0000

Homeowners who purchase qualifying fireplaces from September 19th to December 31st 2011, will receive up to $320 worth of free upgrades such as: as a blower, remote control, Smart-Stat, Smart Batt, or GFK-160A.

Visit Lakeside Fireplace & Barbecue located at 29 Main St, Westport, ON for more information.

Receive up to $320 worth of free upgrades when you purchase qualifying fireplaces from Lakeside Fireplace & Barbecue, valid from September 19th to December 31st 2011

Qualifying Heat & Glo Units:

6000C, 6000CL, 6000 Modern	SL350-TRS
Cosmo SLR-B	SL750-TRS
Cosmo SLR32	Red Series
Metro	All Multi-Sided Units (excl. ESC 42ST)
Paloma	Tiara Petite, Tiara I, Tiara II

Lakeside Fireplace & Barbecue

admin — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 23:43:46 +0000

Explore Rideau Lakes welcomes Lakeside Fireplace & Barbecue to our local business directory. Lakeside Fireplace & Barbecue has been helping home and cottage owners choose beautiful hearth and barbecue products since 2003. Lakeside Fireplace & Barbecue is located at 29 Main St, E., Westport, ON K0G 1X0. Visit our local Business Directory for a full list of vendors and companies in the Rideau Lakes Area.

Foley Mountain Mechanical Inc.

admin — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:33:49 +0000

Explore Rideau Lakes welcomes Foley Mountain Mechanical Inc. to our local business directory. Foley Mountain Mechanical Inc. serves Westport, the Rideau Lakes, and surrounding communities with the expertise that comes from over 25 years experience in heating, cooling and ventilation. Foley Mountain Mechanical Inc. is located at 29 Main St, E., Westport, ON K0G 1X0. Visit our local Business Directory for a full list of vendors and companies in the Rideau Lakes.

Athens Parade of Lights

admin — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:13:15 +0000

The annual Athens Parade of Lights will be held Saturday, December 3, 2011 from 7-8pm on the main street of Athens Ontario.

This event is a spectacular illuminated parade offering free hot chocolate. Many of the stores remain open with special Christmas deals!

Focus on Fibre Show

admin — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:55:50 +0000

There will be an amazing group of fibre artists showing their work until November 27, 2011 at Artemisia in Westport.

On November 12, from 1 – 5pm will be the opening reception. Demos: Free Motion Machine Embroidery by Sylvia Naylor, Handloomed Art Wear by Carolyn Barnett, and Painting with Fabric by Jeff Gill. Refreshments and meet the artists.

Three great workshops on offer: Felt beads and their uses and Rug Hooking with Barb Lukas; Free Motion Machine Embroidery with Sylvia Naylor; and Silk Screening and Painting on Textiles with Margot Miller.. one and two day workshops, $75.00 per day, 10am – 4pm.

Call 613-273-8775 for details and to register. Preregistration required and can be sent to artemisia@kingston.net with name and email or phone contact info.

We hope to see you all at this superb show by 14 fantastic fibre artists. Artemisia Art Gallery is located at 7 Spring Street, Westport, Ontario.