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Celebration Canadas 12th birthda The 1979 celebrations mark ing Canadas 112th birthday will be among the biggest in the countrys history with events scheduled in 1500 communities from coast to coast Thats 600 more than participated last year The Canada Birthday festivities will be neld from June25 to July July in New foundland The theme this year as in 1978 is Canada Its You and Me When the fish arent biting its Events across Canada are be ing sponsored through Festival Canada grants and are being organized by two voluntary organizations the Council for Canadian Unity and the Cana dian Folk Arts Council Festival Canada is also spon soring National Capital Region programme in the OttawaHull area One of the major themes of up sun in beautiful Muskoka Muskoka region offers finest in accomodation Its one of those torrid sum mer dayswhen all you want is cool breeze cold drink and refreshing dip in pool or lake What you need is resort vaca tion the ideal escape from sizzling city heat into fresh country air The resorts of Ontario have been attracting vacationers for years The Muskoka region is oneof Canadas most popular resort areas With beautiful countryside more than 600 pollutionfree lakes every type of accommodation you could want and more than 100 years experience in greeting guests Muskoka has found the magic combination that keeps visitors returning year after year Muskoka has one of the highest concentrations of resorts in the country They range from clusters of cabins in the pines whre you barbecue your own dinner to Victorian mansions with croquet lawns where your every ish is catered Some offer complete privacy while others have organized social programs ten nis courts adjacent golf courses and discos Clevelands House beautiful sprawling resort on Lake Muskoka has been operating more than century Although everything is now completely modern including firstrate convention facilities it retains touch of oldworld charm Two other establishments Elgin House near the small summer resort town of Port Carling and Bangor Lodge at Bracebridge are also on the elegant side although casual fun is featured at both lively spot is the Deerhurst Inn and Country Club near Huntsville although the sloping front lawn overlooking Penin sula Lake is also inviting for those seeking nothing more than lazy week of sun Tam wood Lodge on Lake Muskoka combines organized activities with plenty of time on your own The mstic main lodge is probably the longest log building in Canada while the Deerhurst is noted for its gourmet meals WIDE APPEAL Most resorts appeal to both singles and families Many have programs for children with babysitting service in the evenings so you can take the whole family and still have rest Rates are surprisingly reasonable and special prices during specified weeks are even more attractive Ontarios older resorts are continuation of the centuries old citydweller summer tradi tion of seeking clear water fresh air and green woods In Victorian days resorts were visited mainly by the wealthy and therefore were usually large ornate and rather for mal While invigorating country air remains the drawing card todays methods of enjoying it are different Waterskiing sail ing scuba diving swimming tennis golf and other rigorous pleasures have replaced the more sedate boating walking croquet and badminton of yesteryear Many resorts are found as the national programme is the twinning of cities towns and municipalities from different provinces in Canada The mayors of Prince Albert Saskatchewan and Kingston Ontario will each visit the other city during Canadas Birthday week Inmates from peniten tiaries in the two cities will compete by telex in chess tour naments and weightlifting con perfect just relaxing on the dock and soaking well in the Haliburton and Kawartha Lakes districts in central Ontario Today these older establishments combine their opulent origins with modern facilities to provide the best of both worlds One of the nice things about resort vacation is that the resort can be enjoyed for its own builtin entertainment or used as comfortable focal point for seeing the surrounding areas Sights in the Haliburton district include the pleasant lakeside village of Haliburton centre of the Highlands with its School of Fine Arts tests barbershop quartet in Halifax will join with barber shop quartet in Winnipeg for singalong There will be Grand Tyme folk festival in Grand Harbour Newfoundland and the city of London Ontario will feature childrens activities in recogni tion of the lntemational Year of the Child Lethbridge Alberta will hold St Jean Baptiste Day celebrationsand most pro vinces are sponsoring variety programs and film festivals Events in the National Capital Region will peak July with Carillon concert from shorneys optcans Georgian Mall 7268891 4A the examiner 777 Thursday June 14 1979 the Peace Tower starting things off in the morning band concert on Parliament Hill will be followed at noon by 21 gun salute from Nepean Point One of the main attractions will be parade through the streets of Ottawa and Hull It will be followed by picnics and parties featuring folk arts dancers and sports tour naments at Majors Hill Park and Park Jacques Cartier The Snowbird aerial team will also give demonstrations over the Ottawa River But the main event of the day Bifocal Week June 18th to June 23rd The new Hardlite Wide field Trifocal $7500 all prescriptions With the purchase of pair of Bifocals at the regular price 121 Wellington St bash biggest ever will be musical variety show on Parliament Hill in the even ing The show will feaure Cana dian celebrities and will be seen by millions of Canadians via the CBCs English and fiench networks The expected crowd of over 100000 people on the Hill will then be treated to spec tacular fireworks display followed by street dance through OttawaHull streets Other activities for the week will include ecumenical church services on June 25 playday for 10000 children at an Ottawa park and canoe pageant at Victoria Island receive complimentary pair of reading glasses from our special frame group EYECAFIE FASHION CENTRE REPUTATION BUILT ON QUALITY Medical Arts Bldg 726494