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The Ottawa Journal from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada • Page 39

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Ilrs--- uil' -V i-' A it i -77' rr V5 Eri. TCih- i '-S RELAXATION SPOT FIX J--ihw i -v Woolxond Cpoclal PiU Sat wj Saa. Oatf AkCemJmimit y'' Csasstawawa sm (a ySeven Tho NEWEST in SYRACUSE Motel Stay at Hm new MOTH SEVEN Syracuse, Ottawa's favorite glodyosdldl wJVIVpMlv Mm VoWk 11Na u-otasn 1 DMMa Sa tnri mmm tumwm Daad DM TaMsawrM Fan eotmaairrai. SaBAKFAST rates 97 stasia, PaaWa, $11 Wtaarsata) year next visit ta city yaVB Nw yrk qua mmw njp wjm stf I in ADIRONO anntONOACKS THB tw am Altar tape 07 Saa lake MatM rw MrrTsftjr wTWOv ffWiiuiv wrfTtji cxitca ccwacf LAaa rtacio n. nvr.

and with sled dogs. NEW YORK STATE ADIROriDACKOUIITAINS ITN CAMPING MOTELS RESORTS 4 Saturday; June 17, 1967 The Ottawa Journal 39 iVi Mi2i ttutljf Upi mg, smudy htmckts mrm tt tmmn lur t9 summer vmemtiomtn mt WUs Bemck, Mmtn; Prdvinqetovh Born of th0 Sea By JAMES CRUHXSRANX America'! most funota landfall, ProvincetowB, -Musac)iiia etu at the tip rf Cp pd ta a town bora of the sea; rooted 'fin sofl made by the sea;" ttepast and present home of sea faring folk and tbosa who hanker for the sea. It's a mixture of history, sand, water, fish and unusual scenery. Its dunes extend endlessly from 1 tidewater to roadway. Sometimes the dunes are shifted by storms so badly that' bulldozers ara called oat to dear the main' highways.

Provincetown means seafoodVl art. exhibits, artists, photographers, writers, vara tinning. It includes commercial and sports fishermen, boats of description, narrow a 255 foot taO granite shaft that dominates the entire town, a monument to the Pfl-grims who first landed MliaaaaiaMilii PAGEANT i t. AiLumcarr numcaiTiirtM AMMSf cowviHTtoH sum I I II I II I i STOOL itO1 pun ncsuyr teapt aaaawtay CtasMlll siMMAiwMMCayk -CwrallilWMIi nmrnf iUataaaaaaiataaaaw Ntvr.Yrk Stt Indians were the; first, visitors to Provincetown. sThey held ftambalCfft and barbecued wad boars that roamed the forests.

It is believed lhat Tbonmld. the Vikmg, landed on Race Point In luMAD. 1 The, name Cape Cod was given by Bartholomew Gosnold who landed near Provincetown in 1808 where be "took a great stoare of fish." Henry Hudson came by in lew and in KM Captain Smith saOed up from Jamestown and mapped the whole coastline. Kew vacationers; throng the town every, sum met dawn by many attractions. Vast beaches and sand dunes sur- the town.

Old weather- beaten, trua Cape Cod bouses appeal, to many. Camera bugs find Hmitless poreibaities in people, places and things. Generations hare known of Provincetown as an art centre. Its tolerance of many styles and concents makes it particu larly hospitable to aa artist. Deep sea fishing boats leave on regular schedules and rec- Nrw rk Stste Syracuse's Friendliest Hotel 1 mewt.

ord tuaa sow caught from these craft. casters find this veritable paradise for stripers. An annual1 Striped Bass Derby is held from June through Oc tober. Each year late in June, one of the most colorful festivals on the Atlantic Seaboard is observ ed, the "Blessing of the Fleet." After a solemn high mass, the Portuguese' fishermen in their colorful checked shirts, parade through the streets, carrying placards in praise of Lady of Good Vovaee." "St. Peter.

patron of and other religious saints. After a short sermon at the end of the Town Wharf, they pass in review in their gaily decorated boats which are blessed by the Bishop. The Provmcetown Symphony Orchestra is in its thirteenth season with several concerts scheduled for July and August. Every weekend the Yacht Club has sailing races with Junior races during' the week. The Playhouse offers classic and contemporary productions from July through Labor' Day.

An" attractive, free pictorial brochure is available on request to Department 11. Chamber of Commerce. Provincetown, Mas Toll Road Now well over 109 years old the Mount Washington Auto Road (formerly Carriage Road) was the worm rim mountain toll road. In August 1861 it was opened from the site of the Glen House in Pinkham Notch New Hampshire' to the top of Mount Washineton. highest peak In -rartheastern Uniud States.

jlbe Road has become famous as a tourist attraction with va- caUoners driving up in. their own cars or in company station wagons. It has been the scene of many unusual races and en durance tests on-foot, skis, in carriage, on horseback, bicycle, tricycle, Sim-Cat, motor vehicles From the top a majestic panorama unfolds. On a clear day the eye can see for 130 miles into five States and Canada. It's like being afloat on the sur face of the -world.

Great' val leys, ravines, couv ridges. ranges, forests, lakes, village and peaks spread out, seeming ly endlessly. -r--- At the summit the climate! like that of northern Labrador and the flora Is typically Arctic Water from the mountain sides runs into three rivers, the Connecticut, the Adroscoggln and the Saco. Naturalists consider the scrub trees to be the oldest living objects in the world after California's giant sequoias. The road is eight miles long.

The average" grade for the 4. 700 foot rise is 12 par cent Above the four mOe mark, tim- berltoe is passed and the views are unobstructed. '-The round trip travelling time is apprwo- mately two boars. The road will remain open un til earty November' '(weather permitting). A visit to the top of this kmg-among-mountains is an unforgettable experience.

CHARTWELL TOUR A full afternoon tour of Sir Winston ChurchUTs country home at Chartwell. 2S miles south of London will be only HJ0 this summer. The tour will start south through the lovely county of Kent, visits Chart well's gardens laid out by the prime sasnlstar. Ma atony, and New York State fARKINQ TOS SQUARE KOTOR 00U8US Fr. $120 1 HOTEL S7jasi5js nfrnJf 5nsss(faaswps' altssl aVa)nsa A3(i Stntt West i Irowiwty Kra York City 212-U 44300 can ZM MTU SHOWS m6tel FOOD Where the ACTION is! Routes 73 and 9 in North Hudson, N.Y.

Write to Frontier Town, North Hudson, N.Y. for free map I uppsr state of New r-t Lake Vacatibh Fish Creek and Rollins Pond. hist 11 mfles north of the vil lage are Jnstantry famuuu; to the experienced camper. These are two of the largest state operated campsites and both offer waterfront sites "picnic tables, running water and in dividual; fireplaces. Nearly ev eryone can have bis own private beach.

The swimming is great, fishing Is excellent and boating Is lots of fun. Irs first come, first served on the state sites, as no reservations are accepted Two weeks is the limit, and the service charge is nominal. Just south of Tupper Lake is the privately owned. Blue Jay campsite. This is located the shores of big Tupper and has approximately 130 sites.

The sandy beach area is equipped with a playground for the youngsters, dockinjc facili ties.7 swimming area and -of course the nine-mile lake offers a-' variety good fishing, boating and water skiing. Electric al and sewer connections are available, as well as hot show ers. landromat ana small store for an the necessitiea Thesa sites may be reserved advance. 4 A fourth site, operated by the Town of Altamont, is just out of the village off Route 3 (west). on toe snore of Little, won Seventy-five sites, each place, ara adjacent the beach where lifeguards 9 on duty daOy.

A supervised play area is i vJ Ji -vil HI WturP doti So. eonl oct your tr jmsmS Its SANTA'S GLASSBLOWER creates delicate crystal swans for Santa and his guests at Santa's Workshop, North Pole, N.Y, The toymaker, candlemaier, lapidary, blacksmith, artist, cartdymaker, and plastic carver entertain youhf and old! Rides, shows, live reindeer, Santa Claus and animals. Visit Santa's Workshop on scenic Whiteface Mountain. Write for Free Folder. Just 12 miles from Lake Placid.

Pleasant Chang Tents and trailers, canoes and fit h-p. ontboardf. water skis and Coleman lanterns, fish poles and wading boots, insect repellent and sun tan lotion. Sound' familiar? More more people each "year recog nize these items that represent Camping' fishing, and the great outdoors. The Aduonoacks abounds in campsites and in the Tupper Lake area are several of the most popular in the provided with slide.

aw and games tor the younger set. A boat launching site is close to the camping Electric hook-ups, flush toilets, and complete sbopping area nearby are added conveniences for the Similar to the state sites, these too are offered on a first-come basis. AO these sites are convenient to the many attractions in the Adirondacks. Tupper chair-lift operates daily during the summer. A short hike front the top of the chairiift win take to the top of Mt.

Morris for a panoramic view of toe High Peak regioa, Day trips' of interest include the nearby state operated fish hatchery, north on Route 30. To the east is Whiteface Mt High Falls Gorge. Santa's Workshop. (North Pole), Aus- able Chasm and 1003 Animals. South on Route 90 is the Adirondack Museum at Blue ML Xake, or in toe opposite direction lies the great Streams, lakes and ponds abound for a variety of fishing.

The black bears evening forays to toe local dumps is an attraction few tourists want to miss. Mountain climbing trails are scattered throughout the area. and the forest rangers who dwell, atop the mountains are always glad to greet their vis For the amateur artist taert is no end to the delightful material for a painting. For those who prefer their vacations under a little less New Hmmpxhire THE ROSSMERE 15 htana PbUc tfwnpftm acoch, N. H.

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Deck sports and tournaments. Even quiet coiners for bridge buffs. And you can swim, soak up tho sun or Just laze In a deckchalr while tho tang of an ocean breeze sharpens your appetite for magniflcent Whim Empress meals. Hear the romantic sound of tho band drifting on the night air as you star-gaze together u.i.u i I nituiuy nu mhiiv on, il your iuvrj jvat. vo curapv on groat Whin Empress.

Just for the fun of hY UVTKIHMM. Ono way lourtot tons from nam 276. I egent or any Canadian PadAc ofRce. i wotew tfm t.iAmtfnorxifmtcotmimcnota woaurs most complete tam9portation system P. LAVSON TRAVEL LTD.

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Art Workshops. Jim 23 July I. August If 24. Theatre Weak. July 1 a Comtra Somlnar, July IS.

Canadian Funds accepted at par. CaS our Ottawa aeayfMaafQttva mM or writ far feMtr. AHea Oawmaa, Short Read MM AND COTTAGES CAPE EUZABETH; MAINE and RESORTS primitive surroundings, there are housekeeping cottages available. These are usually located on a lake or river with access to the usual water sports and activities. Needless to say, there are many modern.

first-rate motels for overnight accommodations, The mountains are a refresh ing, change for the summer visitor The elevation assures cool, restful nights and the scenery is outstanding. Miles of good highways cut through unbroken forest, with no bill boards to mar the view. Streams, lakes and rivers are the 'natural ornaments for' this unspoUed -vacation land. Come visit with us this summer. Some events of interest this summer at Tupper Lake in clude; July 23 Sportsmen's Show.

Municipal Park; July 30 Aug .11 Annual Adiron- Maine OOUNOUIT, MAINS HOLCREST INN mv CvwSCMt Bawch Stoic MVML StMrffttt wWQtatv tasWlS tMri VtaMI ssOMfS, VrWS 0)1" pll0M0Jr 9tf iOtWftttOfiOm). rtMiN tAraa Coda s). Tho JOHNSONS dack Art Exhibit; Aug. 13 Regatta and Water SW Show, Municipal Park) Aug. B.

and i Pro-Ani Golf Tournament Tupper Lake Couny. -try Club. i 'i For more information on va- cationing in Tupper Lake, write the Chamber of Tupper Lake. N.Y.1: and ask for Color Folder old Maim Orchard A world of good awaits you in MAINE 11 LIMITED RESERVATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED SI Deach Maine "PtaysraMMl 1 NoHmw New England' CMantst and Safest Surf Bathing Writ for FREE color booMtTand accommodatioiW diractary. Ptoos iyp of accommodotion dtsirtd.

Dpt. Chamber ef Canuncrcs The ATLAIVTIS tonaadtarii Backdoor IMnte eotf Cooru Frontdoor Ocean Bead Doiraeasl Food r---3, Mivles Sunmior Theatres AnKqao Aucttetu, Sifts CtiadnMts If orsery llBmolioopini Cettoges FREE Color Brochure ATLANTIS KENNEBUNK BEACH 7. Maine Qfd Orcfcard Beocfc, Moi i- Come see the pleasures of vacationland its culture, history and industry at the State of Maine Pavilion expo67 Travel counselors will Mo you plan a trip and U.r provide literature. I 1 Your Travel Agent or Write Black Point Inn Prout's Neck, Maint 04070 or ttliphont: 207-8834311 ONE Of MAINE'S FINEST SMALUR RESORTS RIGHT ON THE SEAC0AST. 10 MOW SOUTH Of P0RTUN0.

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