Upcoming Events
August 01, 2009
Wolfe Island Corn Maze Opens August 1st
The Corn MAZE, cut out of a 10 acre corn field, with numerous dead ends and confusing wrap around trails is
Open daily from 10:00 am to dusk.
Reservations are required for Flashlight Nights and large groups.
Great fun for all ages!
Please call 613-385-1998
Reservations
August 02, 2009
August 04, 2009
Big Sandy Bay Update
ENJOY THE SAND, SURF AND SHOREBIRDS
AT BIG SANDY BAY, WOLFE ISLAND
Now that more seasonal summer weather has returned, there has never been a better time in 2009 for southeastern Ontario residents and tourists to make a day trip to the scenic and ecologically significant Big Sandy Bay (BSB) area on Wolfe Island, Ontario.
“We invite visitors to swim, hike, picnic, birdwatch, and enjoy the natural beauty of the BSB area,” said Rick Lindgren, a member of the publicly appointed Stewardship Committee that oversees BSB management.
The BSB area is approximately 404 hectares (1,000 acres) consisting of sand dunes, wetlands and woodlands. An important (and popular) feature of BSB is the several kilometers of natural sand beach and warm shallow waters.
The BSB area is now open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. until early September. A small admission fee is payable at the entrance gatehouse, and free parking is available for vehicles and bicycles.
To enhance the public accessibility and enjoyment of the BSB area, there have been some recent changes and upgrades, including:
- installation of benches along the hiking trail and beach;
- construction of a dune-top viewing platform offering panoramic views of Lake Ontario and the Black Lake wetlands; and
- availability of a special all-terrain wheelchair that may be borrowed by BSB visitors, and trail improvements to accommodate wheelchair access to the shoreline.
BSB visitors can get to Wolfe Island via the public ferry from Kingston, Ontario (free of charge), or the private ferry from Cape Vincent, New York. Once on Wolfe Island, visitors should travel Highway 95, turn west on Reed’s Bay Road, and follow the signs to the BSB area.
For more information, please contact Rick Lindgren (613-385-1686), or go to: www.bigsandybay.ca.
August 07, 2009
2009 Wolfe Island Music Festival Aug. 7th & 8th
Program: Friday Aug. 7th;.Town Hall Concert - 8:30pm: Tickets: $20
SARAH HARMER, ROCKY ROBERTS, BAHAMAS
General Wolfe Hotel 11pm: Flying V Productions Show $15.00
The Island Grill - 6-8pm, 11-1am: Lake Ontario Waterkeeper show
Saturday, Aug. 8th:
Wolfe Island Community Centre Grounds: Tickets $35.00
HOLY F%?, BUSDRIVER, THE D’UBERVILLES, THE RURAL ALBERTA, ADVANTAGE, OHBIJOU, ATTACK IN BLACK, JULIE FADER, CHERRY CHAPSTICK, EL SKIBO
Established in 1998, the MusicFest, has been committed to bringing the best of independent Canadian music to Wolfe Island and to provide a unique and exciting showcase for local and national talent with proceeds to the Community Centre.
Tickets available at Ticketscene
Windmills Cafe, The Grad Club, Brian’s Record Option (all in Kingston)
Fargo’s & The Island Grill, Wolfe Island
For More Information: Artistic Director Virginia Clark or Ann Taite Co-ordinator at wolfeislandmusicfestival@gmail.com
August 14, 2009
August 15, 2009
The Wolfe Island 2009 Scene of the Crime Festival
The 2009 Scene of the Crime Festival
Saturday, August 15th in Marysville.
All events are within easy walking distance of the free Wolfe Island ferry.
It begins at 9 am with Writers Workshop presented by Vicki Delaney
Meet & Greet the authors and author readings: Rosemary Aubert, Rick Blechta, Barbara Fradkin and David Rotenberg read from their latest works.
Guest Lecture with Crime Reporter Rob Tripp:
a journalist’s perspective on true crime
Presentation of the Grant Allen Award to Peter Robinson and an interview with him.
And as always : Church Supper at St. Margaret’s Hall
Call 613-385-2648 or email info@sceneofthecrime.ca for more info on this community event
Go to the Scene of the Crime Writers Festival (on the left of the screen) to:
download a printable registration form (PDF format)
and order your 2009 Scene of the Crime tickets today
August 16, 2009
NFU New Farm Project Wolfe Island Field Trip and Picnic
There will be a field trip and picnic on Wolfe Island to visit three interesting
farms, tour the new wind turbines and have a picnic at the Big Sandy Bay park.
Sunday, August 16th
There will be a bus waiting on Wolfe Island to take up to 50 people around for a day of learning and a great chance to meet other members of the local farm and food community. This is a free event and the bus will be seated, first come first served.
People are welcome to follow along in their own vehicles if the bus is full.
9:15 am: Meet at ferry dock, downtown Kingston
9:30 am: Ferry leaves for Wolfe Island (free ferry ride)
Please contact Ian Stutt, NFU New Farm Project co-ordinator, 613-353-6622 or
ianstutt@newfarmproject.ca if you have any questions.
If possible, RSVP to give us an idea of how many will be attending.
August 22, 2009
August 23, 2009
Wolfe Island - Legacy in Stone - Book Launch
A book launch will be held for Barbara Wall La Rocque’s long awaited book!
WHEN: Sunday August 23, 2009
WHERE: St Margaret,s Hall, Marysville Wolfe Island
TIME: 11:00am to 3:00pm Admission FREE,
Refreshments served!!
About the book:
A limestone Island centuries in the making with a history and people that make it unique. This extensively researched history of Wolfe Island, located in the mouth of the St. Lawrence River, is a treasure trove for history buffs. It follows the deveolpment and decline of industry, the evolution of facilities, land-title frustrstions, and the emergence of its own unique identity.