For many the lake is a muse. Especially for creatives who draw inspiration from the scenic vistas of water, rock, tree and sky. Throughout history, artists like painters obviously demonstrate their connections to the lake through every blended colour and brush stroke. Often the inventor, however, tinkers away – usually in a basement or garage… Continue Reading Inspired by Our Lakes
Growing up, Roy Seiders and his brother Ryan always had a passion for the outdoors. “Hunting, fishing, traveling to outdoor industry trade shows with our teacher-turned-entrepreneur-father,” recalls Roy. “We were raised with an appreciation for wild game, unfamiliar territory, and high-quality gear.” Roy, who is four years Ryan’s senior, remembers how their outdoors-loving high school… Continue Reading Your Very Last Cooler
When Island Marine Construction launched its first barge last summer and began servicing island septics on the Rideau, the demand was clearly there but no one could have envisioned things going so well. Co-owners Peter Copestake and the father-son team Greg and John Fleming christened their venture in June 2021 as the marine division of… Continue Reading Island Septic Solution
According to babynamespedia.com, the name Wilhelmina’s origin is Germanic, and its use, Dutch, English, German, and Polish. It is a two-element name from wil and helm with the meanings ‘will, desire’ and ‘helmet, protection’ respectively. There really couldn’t be a better name for Art Graves’ new amphibious ice fishing vehicle, a U.S.-manufactured Wilcraft. It’s the… Continue Reading Meet ‘Wilhelmina’
Kurt Streicher has been designing and installing solar systems for more than two decades and insists the technology has evolved to the point that many people around Our Lakes are starting to switch on to the sun for all their energy needs. His experience in the industry actual began a world away. “Back in Australia… Continue Reading Switched on to Solar
When Denise Moison launched her online boutique she had a vision to offer luxury handmade textile items that are inspired by the nature and culture of Canada to everyone from coast-to-coast-to-coast; and now folks are swooning for what Pâmoison has to offer. “Our mission is to promote the skills of Canadian artisans, and to improve… Continue Reading Luxurious Canadian Boutique Uses Tech to Connect
The new 72-metre Amherst Islander II and the 99-metre Wolfe Islander IV ferries have successfully arrived at the Picton Terminals where they await service in 2022. The vessels recently sailed from the shipbuilder Damen Shipyards Galati to Constanta, for onwards transportation to Canada onboard a heavy-lift semi-submersible transport vessel. “After months of construction to assemble… Continue Reading Fully Electric Ferries Arrive for Our Islands
Four decades ago James McGregor and Shawn Galea were a couple of brash young teenage artists with nothing but a vision capable of transforming the way people view sport anglers. Since then they have been recognized as global pioneers and leaders in developing fish reproduction techniques in taxidermy versus traditional skin mounts where the fish… Continue Reading Wall-Hangers that Swim
September means back to school and that brings with it the start of many organized sports around Our Lakes for young and old alike. Especially with more leagues set to open up again this year after a quiet 2020 thanks to COVID, now is a great time to socialize while challenging our minds and bodies.… Continue Reading Mavericks Revel in Return of Robot Season
The Toy You’ve Always Dreamt of is eFoil & It’s Set to Take Our Lakes by Storm Our neighbours to the south use Aug. 19 each year to mark National Aviation Day – a holiday celebrating Orville Wright’s birth in 1871. Thanks to the latest in personal watercraft technology, many more folks will soon experience… Continue Reading Ready for Lift-Off