Features

8 SWORDS GENERAL STORE
A ghost of a bygone era; the Swords General Store stands as a haunting reminder of a village whose candle burned bright but brief.

4 LIMESTONE ISLANDS: A HAVEN FOR FRAGILE SPECIES
A delicate ecosystem exists on the edge of the 30,000 Islands that is a mix of geological curiosities, natural competition, and history.

20 A SOARING FAMILY BUSINESS
For three generations the Bisson family has been one of only a handful of companies in the world supplying model airplane enthusiasts with mufflers.

36 SCENIC ROOTS: NATIVE SHRUBS ON THE SHORELINE
A natural shoreline helps protect your lake water, provides habitat and looks great too!

24 ACROSS THE BAY TO ISLAND SCHOOL
For 26 years, in the early part of the last century, Pointe au Baril children traveled over Georgian Bay in all seasons to attend school on Onakasee Island.

4 COTTAGE ROMANCE
Quiet, star-lit nights in cottage country are often the setting for budding romances. Meet local couples who found love while at the cottage.

Contents

2 EDITOR’S WELCOME

14 GEORGIAN BAY LAND TRUST
Discover the variety of landscapes being preserved by supporters of the GBLT in the Georgian Bay archipelago.

16 50 YEARS IN THE BARBER SHOP BUZZ
Harold Baker celebrates 50 years of keeping men looking spiffy at his Seguin Street shop.

18 FRENCH RIVER GOLF COURSE
Where in 1922 Edward Seagram looked in vain for a place to tee-off, today golfers have a richness of choices.

29 AT HOME IN PARRY SOUND & AREA
Visit Madeleine Stanley's car stopping garden and be inspired to create your own piece of paradise.

32 HARVESTING SUNKEN TIMBER
The process of harvesting sunken timber and turning it into beautiful furniture is painstaking, but the result is stunning.

38 FINDS ALONG THE WAY
Local artisans and merchants are a treasure trove for unique products and gift ideas.

39 WHAT'S HOT IN COTTAGE COUNTRY REAL ESTATE
Location may be everything but other factors need to be considered when looking for that perfect cottage country getaway.

41 A SEASON TO SAVOUR
Summer is the perfect time to savour the fl avour of fresh local produce. Try these great tips and recipes from Crossroads chefs Richard and Julie Lalonde.

45 OUT AND ABOUT
Check out local events and happenings.