Gasoline prices got you thinking about a vacation
closer to home?

Make Westport your summer getaway destination.


We are just a few hours from Montreal or Toronto
and a short drive from Ottawa or Kingston.

Bring your golf clubs (the courses are open), bicycle, airplane, kayak, fishing gear, swimsuit, or come as you are.

Visit an old-fashioned country fair.

Relax and enjoy a quiet evening in the country.

Many people have asked what there is to do in Westport. Well, what is your pleasure? Golf, hiking, nature walks, swimming, cycling, boating, fishing, horseback riding, flying, history, art, crafts, music, shopping? All these are in and around Westport.

If you go a bit further, you can take a day trip to Ottawa (Parliament, tulip festival, museums and market), or the Thousand Islands, or bring your passport and visit picturesque Alexandria Bay, NY, and Boldt Castle.

Check out our website www.avictorianreflection.com for more details.

We look forward to seeing you this summer. We will be sending a newsletter again in a couple of months with our fall schedule. If you wish to be removed from this list, please reply with “Unsubscribe” in the subject line.

See you soon.

Denise and Barry

Upcoming Events in and around Westport (read on or click on music, art, outdoors)

Westport Music

Julian Fauth Band (Friday, May 16): in the popular Blues on the Rideau Series at the Cove Inn. Live Blues & Buffet features some of Canada’s Best Blues Artists. Juno and Maple award winners play live to sold out crowds! A portion of the event proceeds go to local charities. Tickets are only $49 per person (taxes and charitable donation included) and advance reservations are required. 1-888-268-3466 (COVEINN)

An Evening with Ian Tamblyn (Sunday, June 8 at 7:30 P.M.): Enjoy an evening with Juno Award winning singer-songwriter, musician, and adventurer Ian Tamblyn at the Westport United Church (corner of Spring and Church). All tickets $20. A presentation of the Westport Arts Council. (Tickets available locally, contact us)

Finis Tasby (Friday, June 20): in the popular Blues on the Rideau Series at the Cove Inn. Live Blues & Buffet features some of Canada’s Best Blues Artists. Juno and Maple award winners play live to sold out crowds! A portion of the event proceeds go to local charities. Tickets are only $49 per person (taxes and charitable donation included) and advance reservations are required. 1-888-268-3466 (COVEINN)

Westport Outdoor Music Festival (Saturday, August 16): Nine groups perform jazz, blues, country & western, blue grass and good old rock & roll on outdoor stages at Foley House Historic Inn, The Cove Country Inn and A Victorian Reflection Bed & Breakfast beginning at noon. Bring your own lawn chair! Come and enjoy the day. Sponsored by the Westport Arts Council.

Westport art and antiques

Dandelion Gardens Studio Tour (May 17, 18 and 19 - Saturday, Sunday, Monday) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Treat yourself to a scenic outing. Enjoy beautiful blossoms, crystal blue lakes, and fresh air. The tour covers seven studios with the unique works of twenty local artists. Come, browse and discover something different in the woods. Maps and brochures are available at numerous local businesses for this free, self-guided tour, or at http://www.artatwork.ca/westport_studiotours/.

The Westport Antique Show and Sale (Saturday June 7 and Sunday June 8) at the Westport Arena is one of the biggest and best antique shows in Ontario, featuring a wide variety of vendors. Shop the more than 50 exhibitor booths for antiques, vintage furnishings, collectibles, Canadian pine, primitives, crystal, silver. Admission $5 daily, $4 seniors, $7 weekend pass.

Rideau Lakes Studio & Garden Tour (Saturday - Sunday 10am - 5pm June 28th and 29th): Spend a day in beautiful Rideau Lakes Township exploring the country roads, as you visit the many talented Artists and Artisans of the 2008 Rideau Lakes Studio and Garden Tour. A free brochure will guide you through the tour and is available at most area stores, restaurants and welcome centres or visit http://www.rideaulakesstudioandgardentour.com/

Chaffey’s Lock Craft Fair (Saturday, July 26): This annual event is celebrating its 27th anniversary and attracts over 40 artists and craftsmen from near and far. Visitors will enjoy the market styled ambiance of the day. Located right in Chaffey’s Locks, on the lawns of the Opinicion Hotel, on Saturday, July 26th* from 9:00am to 4:00pm rain or shine (preferably shine).

Rideau Valley Art Festival (Friday August 22 through Sunday August 24): This exhibition and sale takes place at the Westport Community Centre. Over 60 of the countries finest artists and artisans attend this prestigious festival. Funds raised from this event go to support other community associations. By searching out original works of art by well-known and new artists whose work is juried before acceptance, the Board of Directors ensures high-quality work and a showcase of exceptional talent. Artists will be on hand to answer your questions, and a variety of attractions promise something for everyone. http://www.rideauvalleyartfestival.com/

Westport outdoors

The Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour (Saturday June 7 and Sunday June 8): This annual event brings cyclists from all over to our part of the world. A favorite rest/stop-over spot is at the pavilion in North Crosby’s Shillington Park. Go to www.ottawabicycleclub.ca to see more about the tour.

Canada Day Celebrations (Tuesday, July 1): Join us as the town of Newboro celebrates during the day with activities, special events, and their famous Canada Day Parade. Enjoy your lunch at the historic Canada Day Picnic, which takes place in Chaffey’s Lock. On June 28th in the evening come to Portland by boat, or watch from the government docks as a spectacular fire works display explodes from Cow Island, sponsored by the Big Rideau Lakes Association or have fun all day at the Lions Beach just outside of Westport.

Delta Fair (Thursday, July 24 through Sunday, July 27): Come and celebrate 179 years of the Delta Fair over four continuous days of fun. Enjoy the thrill of the world’s finest shows midway. There will be something for everyone including agricultural displays, and home crafts exhibits. There will be live entertainment on the main grandstand Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Every day will include children activities. The four days will also be filled with a horse draw, family horse show, western horse game show, tractor pull, and parade etc. Admission is reasonable and parking is available. www.deltafair.com.

Lombardy Fair (Friday August 1 through Monday August 4): In 27 years this fair has grown and expanded to act as a bench mark for other fairs in Ontario. Enjoy produce, home craft, and handcraft displays. The jam-packed schedule includes beef and livestock shows, western team penning, horse and pony pulls, tractor pulls, lawn mower races, kids’ day, clowns. A Demolition Derby on Monday rounds of the four day fair. www.lasfair.ca