The MidWeek Spa Getaway: An Exceptional Value
He’s up early like any great baker should be, usually the first of our Kitchen Brigade to arrive in the wee hours of the morning to start the day and the week’s baking. He’s hard to miss when you dine with us, tall 6’ 3” stature in Chef’s whites quietly toiling over every last detail…
Milder temperatures have sap flowing already. The warmer days and not so cold nights have the maple trees responding early. Our maple syrup making at Elmhirst’s Resort is a tradition started by Peter Elmhirst as an opportunity to share the enthusiasm for this Canadian spring ritual with his grandchildren, having them take part in the…
Family Day Weekend was off to a flying start on Saturday with lots of smiling faces enjoying everything from cookie decorating and colouring in the morning to a horse drawn sleigh ride with our Clydesdales, Bob and Mac. The lake was active with ice fishing and even guests arriving by airplane on skis to enjoy…
Have you made your summer plans yet? Looking for a getaway in July with your family? Look no further! Elmhirst’s Resort still has some availability in July for rental cottages at our Cottage Resort! Visit our accommodations page to see more details on our 2 and 3 bedroom Deluxe cottages for rent, available during July. Call…
The memorabilia rich decor of the Wild Blue Yonder Pub is testament to the enduring passion of FLIGHT past & present, of various members of the Elmhirst family. Classic vintage timepieces adorn the walls & ceiling, many of which have been donated by guests over the years. From a Canadian Airforce CF-101 Voodoo aircraft jump…
A glimpse of the rustic cottages of the fishing camp we once were, lining the north shore of Rice Lake, Ontario. Recently, this vintage postcard circa 1940s surfaced prompting us to want to know more about the structures & landscape pictured. The cottage on the far left was referred to as “Harry’s cabin”. Perspectively, it…
With frigid temperatures and some snow squalls, Family Day weekend had some extreme examples of Ontario Winter weather. We made the best of everything that Winter on Rice Lake has to offer, and we had lots of families enjoy it with us! There were activities going all weekend to keep our guests well fed, entertained and…
The Saunders Schram wedding took place at Elmhirst’s Resort on Saturday – a gorgeous warm afternoon, perfect for such a special celebration. Details of the day have been coming together since they got engaged last year. Their engagement and connection to a special wine is a romantic story. Before they were engaged, Mike and Leigha…
We have had some gorgeous sunshine this month and although we have had some chilly temperatures, we have also had some warm days that feel almost like summer. The vibrant green grass and trees and the colourful May flowers are a joy to see. Our gardens and grounds are bursting with life. The ice is…
Spring Thaw, New Growth, Flying, Luncheons and more – April is a time of activity at the Resort. April has been a busy month, and we are only half way through. The weather in the last week has been sunny and warm, and we have seen the ice on Rice Lake move out, while also…