Monday, September 13, 2010

South River Machar Agricultural Society's Fall Fair

During the second weekend in September come to South River / Machar and enjoy the Fall Fair.  The Fall Fair is located at South River - Machar Community Centre ( Arena ) and grounds at 1A Lincoln Avenue. ( west of Hwy 11 and Ottawa Avenue )
Admission for this event is $1 for kids 12 and under and Adults and teens pay $3.
On Friday night enjoy music and entertainment, on Saturday enjoy horse show, parade, childrens games, variety show, lumberjack competition, horseshoe pitching contest and heavy horse draws.  There will be a parade during the day also along with a pot luck dinner in the evening.  For more information on this event email southriver-macharagriculturalsociety@bell.net or telephone 705-386-2589.
South River and Machar is located north of Huntsville and near Algonquin Park in the Almaguin Highlands.  The Almaguin Highlands has been known to attract a wide variety of visitors throughout the year.  The Almaguin area is a great place to spend a family vacation anytime of the year.  For more information on this area contact Danette Evely at Sand Lake Cottages and Inn or visit Almaguin Vacation.

Friday, June 5, 2009

South River Attractions & Accommodations


South River is a great place to take a walk and enjoy the history of the town. South River is located about 30 minutes north of Huntsville in the Almaguin Highlands near Algonquin Park.

They offer day camps during the summer, Mikisew Provincial Park, Algonquin Park and farmers market.

South River downtown has shopping, real estate agencies, gas bar, medical centre, pharmacy, beer and liquor stores, and more! An ample number of shops and galleries present local creations like paintings, sculpture, photography, pottery, glasswork, porcelain dolls, handcrafted knives, accommodations, herbal and aromatherapy products.

For more information on area attractions visit Almaguin Vacation.

Visit http://www.southriverontario.com/ to contact The South River Information Centre for more detailed information.