horse back riding trails in Keene - Stillbrook Riding Stables

For those of you like myself who are in love with horses, when staying with us you will be able to indulge your passion. Stillbrook Riding Stables is less than 10 minutes from us. They have lovely calm horses. You can take a lesson with Jeannine or go for a trail ride through forest and over stunning scenery on their wonderful property over looking Rice Lake. You can take lessons or go on a trail ride no matter what your level of riding is.

Safe Journey and remember to enjoy the ride.

regards Jill

Taking fish home across the border to the U.S.

The weather has been up and down in the past few days. Hopefully, it will settle soon and get down to our long hot summer that has been predicted. However, we have still been getting a lot of daily fishermen who seem to be doing quite well. A fisherman never gives up! Our wonderful U.S. customers are still returning to Whispering Pines and having a good time fishing despite the new regulations. The conservation officers have received high marks from those who have been checked going home. It does prove that if you pack your fish correctly and have your correct fishing license with you, things will go smoothly.

Here is to a great fishing season to all.

Cheers,
Jill and Roger

Fishing on Rice Lake

Hi to all you fishermen out there: The fishing has been great so far this year on Rice Lake. Remember you can rent boats from us. We are busy with daily renters so it is probably a good move to either email us with your request or call us on our toll free number 1-877-295-6850. It usually only takes an hour or so from Toronto to get to our cottage resort on the north side of the lake. A lot of people are still confused about the operators card for driving a boat. You only need that if you own the boat. For daily or weekly renters, Roger or Jeremy will run through a 15 point questionaire which you will sign and take out with you while fishing. There is no fee for this. What is proving very popular for small groups fishing, is our new fishing pontoon. It is much more comfortable as you have your own chair and can move it to either side of the boat. Right now we have a nest of 4 birds living under the roof of one of our pontoons. Roger leaves worms out for the parents and they seem to appreciate it, swooping down and picking up the worms as soon as he moves away. The rain seems to have passed and we are back to lovely sunny weather just a bit cooler which is fine with me. For those of you who use a GPS system, type in Otonabee South Monaghan. our address is 763 Bolin Rd. Keene K0l2G0.
For those who don't, take the 401 east to hwy 115 then straight up to hwy 7 east to Ottawa. Continue on hwy 7 to Heritage line. Turn right, continue down to flashing red light in Keene. Drive straight through for about 3 mins. Turn left on Shanty Shore Lane and then drive right into our property. You can park your car in our large field across the street. You can't miss the big sign. Hope this helps. Come fishing any day of the week. See you soon. Jill and Roger