| The following companies helped to make the Big Rideau Lake Speed Skating marathon a success. See below for an extensive list that includes additional contributors and friends of Skate the Lake. |
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| Westport
Chamber of Commerce - The Westport & Rideau Lakes Chamber
of Commerce is a reputable non-profit organization. Our members make
us strong. We are the voice of business. We actively seek solutions
for our members. |
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Bayview Yacht Harbour - Bayview, a full service marina, is located in Portland on Big Rideau Lake, part of the scenic Rideau Canal Waterway, Ontario, Canada.
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Smith Petrie Carr & Scott Insurance Brokers Ltd. We want to be your source for all your insurance needs. The Smith Petrie Carr & Scott motto is we build on service. Since inception in 1969, our firm has grown immensely due to exceptional service, competitive pricing, excellent products, and high standard markets for the placement of your insurance requirements. |
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| Township
of Rideau Lakes - The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes
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KOTT Lumber - Kott Lumber is a supplier of construction materials to homebuilders and general contractors. Kott Lumber specializes in the supply of lumber, plywoods, engineered roof trusses and engineered floor systems. |
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| RBC
Financial Group - For information about RBC Financial Group including
corporate communications, investor relations, careers and more. |
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Go Power Sports - Go Power Sports and marine sales & service is located 2km south of the village of Portland, Ontario approximately 45 minutes north of Kingston. Go Power Sports ise a full line Yamaha dealer, including Yamaha's line of aluminum fishing boats, G3. As well they are Canada's largest Ebbtide Powerboat dealer. The closing ceremonies fireworks is sponsored by Go Power Sport. |
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Westport TIM-BR Mart - Westport TIM-BR Mart and Building Supply on 10062 Perth Road South in Westport has your lumber, windows, doors. dlooring, and much more. Call Westport TIM-BR Mart and Building Supply at 613-273-2052 or visit them at 10062 Perth Road South. |
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| Dimon
Sports - Speedskates and accessories. At Dimon Sports, we have
built our business reputation on our customer centric approach, so
please call us with any questions you might have. At Dimon Sports
we also do a wide variety of repairs, adjustment, and tuning on speed
skates.
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| Rideau
Realty - Rideau Realty is your full service realtor located in
the heart of the lovely Rideau Lakes region of Ontario. |
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| Laurysen
Kitchens Ltd - Cooking up a Dream Kitchen? Laurysen Kitchens Kitchens
That Sizzle ! Laurysen kitchens Ltd. uses state of the art production
equipment in order to provide consistent quality craftsmanship in
all our products. |
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| Leeds
Transit - Leeds Transit is one of North America’s largest
school bus dealers and has been an International dealer since 1972.
In 1976 Leeds Transit was the first Canadian bus dealer to inventory
over 100 International buses. They are the largest seller of aftermarket
parts in Ontario. |
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Rideau Insurance Services - Rideau Insurance has been serving the Rideau Lakes since the 1950's. Archie Rice purchased the business in 1964 and amalgamated other agents in the area over the years. The insurance business isa still operated by the Rice family. |
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| The
Review Mirror - Westport's weekly newspaper - Tel: (613) 23-8000
or email revmir@rideau.net |
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Coldwell Banker - Yolande Drumm your Rideau Lakes Area Sales Representative, whether you are buying or selling a home, cottage, farm or lot, is dedicated to obtaining results in a friendly, courteous, and efficient manner. |
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WTC Communications - WTC Communications is a communication service provider in business since 1932 with a full range of voice and data services. WTC Communications wireless high speed internet access is now widely available in many areas including Kingston, Kingston Mills, Simcoe Island, Sunbury, Wolfe Island, Chaffeys Locks, Crosby, Elgin, Jones Falls, Newboro, Portland and Westport. |
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Foley Mountain Mechanical - Contact Foley Mountain mechanical by emailing Michelle Beckermann P.O. Box 97 City: Westport Province: ON Postal Code: K0G 1X0 Phone: 613-273-8099 - Fax: 613-273-7684 Foleymm@rideau.net |
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Need a place to stay while you are here? There is a large variety of great B&B most of them offering reduced rates for skaters. Larger groups can book rooms at the Comfort Inn in Smiths Falls at a reduced rate as well. See below for details. |
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Portland Bay Bed and Breakfast - Tel: (613) 272-0222 Website: Portland Bay Bed and Breakfast - Email: boattour@istar.ca ask for Lance or Mercedes. |
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Lakes Country Condo Enjoy the quiet surroundings of the countryside. Close to the Big & Little Rideau Lakes - ask for Linda and Herb Carr. Linda has some great packages, not only for the Skate the Lake weekend! |
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| Cove
Inn Resort Cove Inn Resort is located in the town of Westport Ontario in the Rideau Lakes region.The resort features fine dining, spa services, banquet and meeting facilities. It is a scenic 15 minute drive from Portland and has 15 suites. The Cove Inn Resort has agreed to give skaters a 10 percent reduction on their regular fees. |
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| Denaut
Mansion Country Inn Delta is a beautiful town in the heart of the historic Rideau Lakes. At the Inn in Delta, they are happy to offer a 10% discount to skaters. Contact Deborah Peets. |
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| The
Foley House Historic Inn and Pub Located at 45 Main Street in
Westport, Ontario, Canada, this grand Victorian era house was built
on the shores of the Upper Rideau Lake in 1867, the year of Canadian
Confederation, by Declan Finbar Foley and his wife Mary Ann Buckly. |
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| Newboro
House Newboro House Bed and Breakfast will offer a reduction to our skaters. Contact hosts Ann and Ron Brown and (613) 272-3181. or email them info@newborohouse.com
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a list of other B&B's in the Rideau Lakes area click here
to go to the Chamber
of Commerce website B&B section |
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the B&B's above are full, or you would like to stay in a larger
hotel, try the Comfort Inn in Smiths Falls approximately 20 minutes
from the rink. Tel: 613-283-5150
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Sponsors for 2008 include: WTC Communications, Westport TIM-BR Mart,
Len's Cove Marina, The Westport & Rideau Lakes Chamber of Commerce,
Bayview Yacht Harbour, RBC Financial Group ,The Township of Rideau
Lakes, Kott Lumber, Smith Petrie Carr and Scott Insurance Brokers
Ltd, Dimon Sports, Rideau Realty, Laurysen Kitchens Ltd, Leeds Transit
, Rideau Insurance, Foley Mountain Mechanical, The Review-Mirror,
Coldwell Banker, Scotland Funeral Home, and Go Power Sports. Additional contributors and friends of Skate the Lake include: Al Mustard and Crew, John Kennedy Surveying, Kees and Anneke Smits, Betty James, Yolande and John Drumm, Joel McCulloch, Chris Grant and Rick Coldrey, Portland Hall Board, Portland Beautification Committee, Village Pharmacy Westport, Cooligan Creek Farm, Rideau Cup Dog Sled Race, Greg Fleming, Alan Baker's Tires and Batteries, CAN AM Propane, Parade of Paints, Cohen & Cohen (Ottawa), Bonhomme Design Studio, Hartin's Automotive, Kris Sheldon Pro-Blast, Dave's Autobody, Rob Dunfield's Plowing Services, Barry Baker Carpentry, Penny Nelson's Stillpond Massage, Isaac Wesley database design, Ron Campbell and family, Steve Magee and Cooligan Carpentry, Waenick Electric, Portland Bay Bed and Breakfast, Portland Firefighters Association. |
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