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For five years, there has been a Super Bowl bash on the ice on Chemong Lake, and organizers this year say it could be the biggest turnout yet.
Guests for the Chemong Lake tailgate party are invited to come by snowmobile, four wheeler, or by vehicle (lots of parking is available on the street or the plowed parking lot on Ennis), and ask that you ensure you have designated drivers.
There Was An Epic Super Bowl Party On Chemong Lake That Included 16 Foot Outdoor Screen
/About 50 people watched an epic Super Bowl game in an epic way, taking in New England's comeback win over Atlanta in front of a 16-foot outdoor screen on a beauty night on Chemong Lake near Peterborough.
The screen for the projector was a 16x9 wall made of plywood, and painted white.
"We couldn't have asked for a better day," co-organizer Lee Gynane tells PTBOCanada. "Perfect weather, lots of action on the lake with PolarFest happening as well, and to top it off the greatest Super Bowl in history."
Here were the fans arriving beforehand on the ice for a "Chemong Lake tailgate" party...
Oh, and if any of the spectators got cold, they could retire in to this nearby ice hut with all the amenities to warm up...
Amazing Late 1940s Footage Of Chemong Lake "Floating Causeway"
/Before the Causeway was completed in 1949, there was a floating bridge—aka "Floating Causeway"—connecting Bridgenorth to Ennismore for many years.
It must have been like driving on water, or car surfing, or driving on a dock—especially when waves would come crashing over it.
Watch this amazing footage below from Roy Studios in the late '40s from a promotional film called Call of the Kawarthas showing the Chemong Lake floating bridge in use...
Here is a short bit of film from 'Call of the Kawarthas', a promotional film made by Roy Studios in the late 1940's. It shows the Chemong Lake floating bridge in use.
Posted by Vintage Peterborough, Lindsay and the Kawartha Region on Thursday, March 7, 2013
So let's just never complain about the Causeway again.
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Watch This Stunning Aerial Footage Of Bridgenorth & Chemong Lake
/The dynamic duo of Tim Rollwagen and Mark Nelsons behind the amazing videos of Lakefield—click here—and Peterborough—click here—are back with this beauty footage of Bridgenorth and Chemong Lake.
Have a watch...
Here's A Domesticated Ice Hut On Chemong Lake
/We took you inside the Ultimate Man Cave on ice last week, and here's a more domesticated neighbouring ice hut on Chemong Lake. It's owned by Jamie Mills, and this 12 x 12 ice hut "is built with the finest comforts of home," he says. It comes complete with a 6 x 12 deck that holds the smoker (gotta love smoked ribs), a wood stove, 42" HDTV TV set, satellite dish, deep fryer, dart board, hardwood floors, cedar ceiling and pot lights. It's finished inside and out with vertical vinyl siding. The bench seats are finished with 4" thick leather, and there is even 5 fishing holes. The fireplace is also finished off nice with culture stone. Here's a few pics inside...
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Watch Footage From The 2013 Polar Plunge On Chemong Lake
/The hot tubs were a popular spot afterwards...
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PtboPics: Polar Plunge 2011 In Chemong Lake
/Great Beaches Near Peterborough
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One of the many sweet benefits of living in the Patch is the proximity to beaches. A hot day—and we've had a lot of those this summer—practically commands a trip to one of the many great swim spots that pepper the area.
While the beaches located within the city limits are nice for evening strolls, I can’t really condone swimming at them. Little Lake is a visual gem, but I wouldn’t dip more than a toe into it. As for the Otonabee River? Pretty much the same rules apply, especially south of Little Lake. Short of those taking part in the annual Peterborough Triathlon, you will not see many folks dipping beyond their waists.
My family talks about installing a pool each and every spring. Yet, we’ve avoided taking the plunge. Why would we go to that cost when we can jump into the car and in under 15 minutes be kicking off our shoes and jumping into Chemong Lake. Frequented by a selection of regular faces, a little known beach called Jones Beach is located at the north end of Bridgenorth (on Jones Beach Road), just as the road turns out of town towards Lakefield. Jones Beach is small, but features a nice sandy area, a gentle slope into the deeper water and a solid platform to swim and jump from. Yeah, people will say that Chemong is full of weeds, making swimming less than delightful. They are wrong. The weeds of Chemong Lake are present, but far enough out that most folks will not likely feel their tickling tentacles.
Another beach, Lakefield Beach, lies on the south-west shore of Katchewanooka Lake, within the town of Lakefield. It’s a larger beach than Jones, and far more populated. The swimming in my opinion isn't as good as Chemong Lake, but for kids and teens, this is a great hangout. A grassy park lies adjacent, giving shade to picnickers and those who prefer to be out of the hot sun.
Stray a little farther from town, and other wet, refreshing locations await. Sandy Beach, west of the town of Buckhorn, is a prized destination both for its Caribbean blue shallow waters and its people watching. Most people make a day of it and bring all the necessary gear to get them through their adventure.
We are all very lucky to have these beaches nearby. Now, get out there and take advantage!
—Jeffrey Macklin, PtboCanada contributor
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