What are the Mosquitoes and Black Flies like? Are there restaurants and grocery stores nearby? Is there internet access in the cottages or suite? Do we need to change money before or upon arrival? Do we need adaptors or transformers for our electrical devices? Do we require a passport to enter Canada? Do you have gift certificates? Do you have laundry service on-site? Do I need a fishing license? When is the fishing season open at Lake Edge? Hows the Swimming? Can I travel across the Canada/U.S. Border with my dog? How can we be reached from home during out stay? Do you have a restaurant at Lake Edge? Do you have wine glasses and cork screws? Do you provide beach towels? How far is the nearest hospital? How far is the nearest Vet? Do you have a swim area for dogs? Do you have a pet-sitter? Do you have a play ground? Lucky for us we dont get black flies at Lake Edge. You will never seem them on the waterfront although you might see them on the walking trails in the forest for about one day in May. We do have mosquitoes every spring and summer but they are not out during the day as the breeze off the lake keeps them away. At dusk, the mosquitoes will come out for about one hour to feast. You can either stay inside for awhile or apply insect repellent and wear long sleeved shirts and pants (always recommended) to the bonfire. If we have a dry, hot summer, the mosquitoes can disappear by August. Pams originally from Sault Ste. Marie where the pesky bugs are a nuisance. Here at Lake Edge they dont even get cursed at. Yes! We are only 5 minutes drive to the Village of Lakefield which has a grocery store, wonderful butcher, Scottish Bakery, Bulk Food Store, Liquor Store, Beer Store, Drug Store and a gourmet shop that makes fabulous take-out. There are also many restaurants and fast food take-out shops in Lakefield. In Youngs Point, a 1 minute drive, you can shop the General Store for miscellaneous snacks, fishing licenses, beer and liquor. There are also 3 restaurants to choose from there, The Old Bridge Inn, Grannys Country Kitchen and The Old Mill Restaurant at Islandview with an outdoor patio. Downtown Peterborough is only a short 15 minute drive away. Yes. The entire property features free wireless high speed internet access. We would recommend changing your own currency to Canadian dollars before you leave or at the currency exchange at the border or at the airport. Exchange enough for incidentals or bring travellers cheques in CAN$. Travellers cheques and major credit cards are widely accepted. Please note that some credit card companies are now charging a fee every time they convert from one currency to another. To avoid this additional charge you may wish to bring travellers cheques in US$ and convert them at a bank here or purchase travellers cheques in CAN$. The banks in Lakefield are closed on Saturday and Sunday. Banks in Peterborough are open Saturday until early afternoon. All banks are closed Sundays and major holidays. Not if you are from the USA or Canada. All electrical outlets are 110VAC, 60 cycles. If youre from the UK and other parts of Europe bring your adaptor. All foreign visitors to Canada must have a valid passport to enter Canada and to return to your home country. Yes, you can purchase a gift certificate in any denomination or for a completely paid getaway. No, but you can wash your clothes at the Laundromat in Lakefield, just 5 minutes drive south or you can leave your laundry with them and they will wash, dry and fold your clothes for you while you shop or visit area attractions. We have an iron and ironing board available. If you plan on fishing for possession or live release, you do require a fishing license. The only exception is for residents of Canada who are under 18 years of age or 65 years of age or older, and who are in possession of their Birth Certificate. We do not sell fishing licenses at Lake Edge but you can purchase one from the General Store in Youngs Point or Home Hardware in Lakefield. Canadian Residents require an Outdoors Card with the appropriate Fishing License Tag attached. A license is available for one or three-year periods. You may also purchase a one-day fishing license. Non-Residents require a fishing license. Non-residents under 18 years of age may fish without a license if accompanied by an adult who has a valid Ontario fishing licence. Any fish caught are part of the catch and possession limit of the adult who holds the licence. Another option, non-residents under 18 years may purchase a licence and any fish caught apply to the catch and possession limits of that licence. Non-residents 65 years of age or older are not exempt from licensing. Non-Residents can purchase a license valid for 7 days or one year. The fishing season varies by species. Walleye: 2nd Saturday in May to Nov. 15 Large and Smallmouth Bass: Last Saturday in June to Nov. 15 Muskellunge: 1st Saturday in June to Nov. 15 Yellow Perch Crappie: Last Saturday in April to Nov. 15 Carp: Last Saturday in April to Nov. 15. We wouldnt be here if we couldnt go swimming. The bottom near shore is sand and gravel and shallow enough for children and dogs to safely get wet without swimming. As you go out into the deeper water it does get rockier so we recommend wearing surf socks or water shoes to ensure you have a firm footing. We also have a raft in the deeper water which you can either swim to or take a boat too. The average water temperatures in the summer months during the past couple of years has been: Victoria Day Weekend/Memorial Day Weekend in May. Labour Day Weekend September. Bear in mind that the air temperature can range anywhere from 21 C to 33 C or 70 F to 90 F or higher in the summer so a dip in the lake is most refreshing and we often pull the chairs right into the water to keep our feet cool. Sure you can! Just make sure that you have his passport! Actually all you need is his dog tags and proof of his/her vaccinations for rabies, etc. which your Veterinarian can provide to you. Anyone can reach you by calling your cell phone, by calling Lake Edge (705) 652-9080 or toll free 1-866-525-3343 (US/Canada) or emailing. No. All accommodations have fully equipped kitchens and a gas BBQ. There are also 3 restaurants within walking distance and many more nearby for eat-in or take-out. We ask our guests to bring their own beach towels for outside use. We do provide bath towels but they are for inside use only. We do have some extra beach towels for our guests who are restricted by how much they can pack by the airlines. The nearest hospital is in Peterborough which is about 20 minutes away at regular speed. There is 911 emergency service and ambulance service here. There is a local vet in Lakefield that also provides on-call after-hours service. Our 4-legged guests are permitted to swim anywhere along our 450 ft. of shoreline. All we ask is that you respect other guests and move your pooch to another area if our 2-legged guests are not into swimming with your dog. Please visit our page for a look at our complete Pet Policy. No, but there are 2 businesses that offer doggy day care which we can refer you too. No. We have a sand box near the swim area but there are plenty of things to see, do and explore. Besides swimming, children tend to focus on the boats, fishing, exploring the 12.5 acres, exploring the frog and turtle pond with a net, roasting marshmallows and hot dogs at the bonfire, playing board games and cards, reading and getting to know the other kids who might be staying at Lake Edge at the same time. Our Monday Welcome Parties are a good ice-breaker for those kids that are a bit shy. A great outing that includes a play ground is the Riverside Zoo, which is a great location for a picnic, a train ride and visiting the animals, all for free!

We all had a wonderful and relaxing couple of days. We enjoyed fishing, canoeing and sitting on the porch with a great view! Scout (8 yr. old Shep) even swam in the lake for her first time. Our dogs have never been so happy and we have never been so relaxed. Thank You!! We will hopefully be back next year. Ryan Lindsay our babies Ava, Scout Liam. June 29 to July 2, 2007. Thank you Pam and Peter for your pet hospitality and thank you for giving us something to look forward to every year! What an unforgettable weekend it is. Sean, Jenn and Maleku, from Toronto. Aug. 2 5, 2006. Three lovely, relaxing days at Lake Edge with our canine pals! We enjoyed canoeing, BBQs, watching the heron, osprey and other wildlife, beautiful sunsets friendly hosts and guests. Thanks You! Leslie, Judi, Sam Shelby. Another awesome, relaxing week at Lake Edge! The weather was great overall, and we survived The Great Blackout of 2003! Kalo had a blast as usual and Morgan enjoyed laying in the window listening to the birds. Cant wit to be back next year! - Leanne Frank, Kalo Morgen. Spring in November! Sunny low 60s - then rain thunderstorm. Leisurely walks (a turtle sunning himself at pond), dinner in Buckhorn, Baileys visits (only two), Red the squirrel blue jays, a pair of mallards, yahtzee, a little shopping - Lockside Trading Company. It all adds up to a Great 34th Anniversary Getaway! Thanks Peter Pam. The wine was very much appreciated! See you in the summer! - Tony Gale. What no TV! No computer, internet, phone etc. What bliss! A quiet weekend away from everything 0 just what the Dr. ordered! What rustic charm! Grannys country Kitchen, great home cooked food. How nice to come with our baby and feel perfectly at ease. She loved every minute of it, especially her new found canine friends. Thanks both for a very happy, relaxing weekend. - Gwyneth, Robin Melanie Pooch, Caledon East, ON. What a great place to come to for our first week of married life together! We definitely needed it to relax unwind. We enjoyed the peacefulness and the nature. The weather was great too! P.S. The steaks at the Old bridge Inn are highly recommended! - Jeff Rose. A most enjoyable week! We savoured the quiet beauty of Lake K. The loons, great heron our morning canoe trips made it a week we will always remember. We hope you both continued success in your business of making people welcome relaxed in the beautiful Kawarthas! - Pat Garry, Mississauga, ON. Dec. 31 - Jan. 3, 1999. A perfect getaway hideaway! A truly Canadian winter wonderland - even a power outage! Brilliant! Thanks so much! - James Diane, Australia. After two weeks of touring Ontario Quebec we decided to relax by a lake for the last two days. We could not have expected better - the hospitality, the cabin (the personal touches), the nature and the boating facilities. Many thanks. - Elsy, Paul, Brigitte Phillipe, Letchworth, England. It was our first vacation with our pets we all loved it. Very peaceful, relaxing, everyone was kind friendly. Great weather a beautiful location. All the comfortst of home. Thank you. Wendy Jennifer, amber Peyton Archie. Thank you for a wonderful time. We spent our days napping, reading, heating hot tubbing and enjoying each other. We couldnt have asked for a more relaxing time away from the city. All the best! Lisa, Mark, Puca, Kika. Watched the red sun set and the full moon rise. Then the bullfrogs sang us to sleep. Natures beauty at its finest. Thank you for sharing your piece of the wonderful world with us! Lindsay Forrest, San Francisco. What a wonderful way to celebrate the Easter holidays! This place is a superb oasis for doggies and their owners! Cheers! Hot tub, BBQ, badminton, horseshoes, walking in the forest, no mosquitoes! Debbie, Dee, Tiffany, Saffy Billie. Feb. 1820, 2005. This weekend was so wonderful, a much needed getaway. Pam Peter you re great hosts.Thank you. We look forward to our next girls weekend here! - Cheri, Marcella and Sabrina, Collingwood, Orillia and Ottawa, ON. Oct. 2025, 2004. We really enjoyed the perfect rustic cozy cottage. The view of the peaceful lake and the boating was fun. Nice to get some real seasons for a change! - Chuck Gacie, Yucaipa, CA. June 26 - July 3, 2004. Moonlight on water, the heron the rock, snapping turtles peaking out through the reeds, fish jumping for insects, the flotilla of geese, mother duck babies, Kenya Bantu overcame their aversion to water the boys withdraw from technology...a lovely week away from it all. - Wallis, Paul Sean Kenya Bantu the Ridgebacks. July 31 - Aug. 6, 1999. A wonderful week - mostly because of the tranquility, the beautiful water, the stars and the enormous fish that got away. Lake Edge offered everything we were looking for and more. P.S. Please arrange a moose appearance next time. - Jonathan, Teri Andrew Zachary, Metairie, LA (New Orleans). Thanks for a quiet weekend. Enjoyed our first winter bbq and lots of running through the forest (mostly Cassie). Looking forward to our next winter visit. Heather, Ken Cassie. What a great place! We spent three very cold days here but found ourselves cosy warm in our cabin. It was a great winter getaway! We will be back! Lori Erin. I wish I had more time to read thru the guest book. Im blown away by the distances that people have traveled, but not surprised! I needed a place to think and reflect and I found hit here. Dont change a thing, simple, quiet, charming, functional, very clean. What a pleasure! Michael. Another Great week at Lake Edge. The heat wave broke just in time and we even had to wear jackets some mornings evenings. Fishing, gazing at the lake, great food just relaxin a tonic for the city soul. Thanks Pam Peter for giving us a great place to do so! This place is so great because of you! See you next year! Erika, Barry Brice. Great week of relaxing and carp fishing. The dogs had a great stay. The lake is beautiful and was a great spot to spend a vacation!! Annie Michael, Bailey Jessie. Everything your brochure promised more! Lovely breezes blowing through the super clean cottage a definite must return. Toby was in 7th heaven! Kris Gavin. Bye Guys! And see you again very soon! Ruby and I had a wonderful time and I got so much work done I should consider moving my office here permanently and just going to Toronto for the holidays!!! Ha! Ha! Ha! Thank you you have a wonderful place here! - Francesca Ruby. Our first trip to Lake Edge Cottages. We had wonderful time We brought our kayaks and bikes and had great adventures on both. Weather nippy for a couple of days but it allowed us time to go to a few stores in Youngs Point, Lakefield Peterborough. The cottage is great and #3 is a perfect location. Thank you for your hospitality. - Sandra Jim, Fairport, NY. Dec. 31 - Jan. 3, 2004. Thank you for a wonderful New Year! The party hats, chocolates and bottle of bubbly made it extra special! Best wishes for the new year! - Carolyn General, Toronto, ON. Peter Pam,a great week and thanks for your hospitality consideration. The cottage was perfet for us talk about location! An easy walk into Youngs Point the trail was nice. Interesting rocks along the trail. See you again. - Gerry Cathy, Bear the Golden Retriever Moggie the Cat, London, ON. We came over from Europe, Germany to visit my brother and his family. Traveled around a lot, and then after 2 days in Ottawa, I just had a dream: a quiet, pretty place on a lake where we could reax and dram of that Canada, we always figured that it should be! And we found it - this gorgeous place, almost paradise! Thanks to Pam and Peter!! We just might com...

 Luggage storage
 Playground for children
 Conference and meeting room
 Kitchen
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Pets are accepted
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Fridge
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Patio, summer terrace