Curly horses near North Bay

Bruce Tilson talks to visitors at The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair about American Bashkir Curly horses, which he breeds on his farm in Bonfield near North Bay.

Bashkir horses are a small enough for children but strong enough for adults. As well, their hypo-allergenic hair can be spun, woven or knitted into garments and saddle blankets.

Tall Trees Curly Horses is one of more than 40 organizations and businesses from the agriculture and equine sectors that make up the FedNor-supported Northern Ontario Agri-food Pavilion at this year's Royal in Toronto, which runs November 6 to 15.

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André and Susanne
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Mr. Beaver having a snack

Rockview Camp Cottage Resort
André and Susanne
www.rockview.on.ca

There is no place like this in Ontario's Near North, Canada!

June 12, 2010 - 3rd annual Motorcycle Ride for Dad!

The 3rd Annual Nipissing

Motorcycle Ride for Dad

will take place on June 12, 2010

Help to raise money to fight prostate cancer through research and education

Rockview Camp Cottage Resort
André and Susanne
www.rockview.on.ca

There is no place like this in Ontario's Near North, Canada!

It is time to fall-back - don't forget to change your clock

It is that time of the year again we have to change our clocks! In the night of Saturday to Sunday the time will be changed - and we get an additional hour of sleep (may be).

At the same time check the "personal fire protection" in your home: Change the batteries in your smoke alarms and clean them while you are at it.

A working smoke alarm can make the difference of surviving or not in case of a fire. Read more about this issue in today's baytoday.ca: Time to change your clock


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André and Susanne
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Family Halloween event in the mall .... get ready for an exciting evening!

"Experience the Magic"

2 performances by Michael Bourada "Illusionist"

Come and witness amazing illusions where people appear-disappear, float through the air, cut in half and more.

Tattoo & Palm Reading Parlour!

Candy Stations throughout the mall!

Northgate Shopping Centre is holding its annual Halloween event Saturday with a magician's show, palm reading for children, temporary tattoos, treat stations and door prize draws for kids up to 12 years old.

The stores will close at the usual time on Saturday, but the mall doors will stay open to hold the free event from 6 to 8 p.m.

Many work hours went into planning and decorating for the Halloween night event, and it will be manned by volunteers from mall staff, Community Living and members of the public.

Register at the Food Court and win great prizes!

Rockview Camp Cottage Resort
André and Susanne
www.rockview.on.ca

There is no place like this in Ontario's Near North, Canada!

Zombies set to take over the streets of North Bay

White Water Gallery - News Release

The Zombies are coming and you are invited to join their gruesome ranks!

Dress up as a zombie and walk with the rest of the horde. Bring a donation to the North Bay food bank and support a great cause.

At 6pm on Friday October 30th the north bay Zombie Walk will begin. It starts at the North Bay Bus Station downtown and goes on a trip around the core of the city ending at the White Water Gallery. (109 Main St. E.)

Stick around for the Night of the Zombie Monologues where you and your friends can witness and participate in an evening of live entertainment.

There will be prizes from www.canadianzombies.com for anyone that participates or shows their support.

9am -5pm Free Zombie Make-up at Sears. The make-up department at Sears has agreed to do zombie make-up on anyone who asks FOR FREE! Just head down to the North Gate Square and go to the Lancome Counter at Sears.

You don't want to miss out on this zombifying event!

Have a great time this Zombie Day and stay safe!


Rockview Camp Cottage Resort
André and Susanne
www.rockview.on.ca

There is no place like this in Ontario's Near North, Canada!

Rockview Camp goes Hollywood

It is amazing how many movie productions have passed through Ontario's Near North this year: Either in North Bay or Burk's Falls, Powassan, Mattawa, Sturgeon Falls and at Rockview Camp.

Yes, the last two days we had a local movie crew shooting some scenes around our place and in our cottages.

Why at Rockview Camp? They were looking for a specific style of cottage and thanks to the internet saw pictures of our cottages. Exactly what they are looking for: Nice rustic knotty pine wall boards, wood floors, enough space to set up their equipment and not to far.

Watching these guys arriving on location with an armada of 7 vehicles, lights, cameras on tripods, make-up crew and even a local tattoo artist is impressive.

When will we see this action movie? It will take some time to finish all the shooting, sound effects and music etc. and it will be way into 2012 until this movie will be presented to the public.

It may not be a Hollywood bestseller - but it is a Canadian production shot in the Near North by people living in the North.

We are looking forward seeing the "Echo of Silents" sometime in the future!


Rockview Camp Cottage Resort
André and Susanne
www.rockview.on.ca

There is no place like this in Ontario's Near North, Canada!

Celebrating independent day in North Bay's downtown area

This Saturday, October 17th, is an important day for independent book stores around the country and independent businesses in North Bay.

They are celebrating Independent's Day.

Many downtown businesses are involved in the campaign including Gulliver's which is also celebrating its 23rd birthday.

Owner Suzanne Brooks says money spent at an independent business means the money stays in the community and goes to support other local businesses and charitable organizations. As for Gulliver's, she says an independent local book store can be an advantage in terms of ordering books that meet local demand and not just national demand.

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Rockview Camp Cottage Resort
André and Susanne
www.rockview.on.ca

There is no place like this in Ontario's Near North, Canada!

Rockview Camp Cottage Resort is closed for the season!

Rockview Camp Cottage Resort is now closed until the May long weekend 2010.

We thank our guests for their loyalty and hope to see you next year again.

We will keep you posted in our blog. So please come back or open the blog directly by going to blog.rockview.on.ca

Please feel free to contact us anytime for your 2010 vacation plans:

- by phone: 877.752.3067
- by e-mail: info@rockview.on.ca
- by online form

Rockview Camp Cottage Resort
André and Susanne
www.rockview.on.ca

There is no place like this in Ontario's Near North, Canada!

Who says that there is nothing to do on Thanksgiving?

All Heart Pet Rescue News Release:

After all your family has gone home, the stores are closed.. What to do?

All Heart Pet Rescue Open house from 2:00 to 5:00 on Thanksgiving Monday.

Feel free to come down with your family and take a rescued dog for a walk and enjoy the beautiful trails at All Heart Pet Rescue

Go down highway 11 South to HighView Golf Course- at the Golf Course turn right off the highway onto Peever Line, go straight up Peever Line 2 minutes to the stop sign. At the stop sign turn left on Oakwood Road. The rescue is 430 Oakwood Road.)

Unless it is an Open House Day to visit the rescue is by appointment only. Contact Kathy Jeanneault at bearcreek@efni.com or visit their website at www.ontariopetrescue.com

If you are looking for a pet or just like the company of a dog or cat for a few hours visit All Heart Pet Rescue or the North Bay Humane Society

Happy Thanksgiving to you all!

Rockview Camp Cottage Resort
André and Susanne
www.rockview.on.ca

There is no place like this in Ontario's Near North, Canada!