slomo Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 According to the local paper, a combination bakery, confectionary and gas bar will be opening this summer on the site of the old Jimmy's that burned down a few years ago. A welcome addition to the area as gas in McKellar has been a question mark for several years. The woman who is getting the enterprise going has training as a pastry chef, so might be a good stop even if you don't need gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowTouringGuy Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 The woman who is getting the enterprise going has training as a pastry chef, so might be a good stop even if you don't need gas. Trained but did she pass the course? What kind of gas are you suggesting? :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I think Waubamic is in PSSD.. off Hwy 124?? What trail is it on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildbill Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 It is not on an official trail . It is the Campbell family running it it will be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slomo Posted October 6, 2008 Author Share Posted October 6, 2008 Update on this....The Waubamic store, gas station, and bakery is up and running full swing. Lacking a donut shop in the vicinity, OPP cruisers have been spotted there on occasion - a worthy recommendation if any. Personally, have had to stop buying the Globe and Mail there Saturdays as have put on about 20 lbs....the baked goods are really good! In other cultural notes around the area, Club 69 down around WildBill's way is now the Cedar View (?) family restaurant. It is just down the trail from Memories of Muskoka.....odd, but I swear I heard a bunch of disgruntled looking ladies speaking Russian in downtown P.S. the week before I noticed the change....my Russian is a bit rusty though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildbill Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Update on this....The Waubamic store, gas station, and bakery is up and running full swing. Lacking a donut shop in the vicinity, OPP cruisers have been spotted there on occasion - a worthy recommendation if any.Personally, have had to stop buying the Globe and Mail there Saturdays as have put on about 20 lbs....the baked goods are really good! In other cultural notes around the area, Club 69 down around WildBill's way is now the Cedar View (?) family restaurant. It is just down the trail from Memories of Muskoka.....odd, but I swear I heard a bunch of disgruntled looking ladies speaking Russian in downtown P.S. the week before I noticed the change....my Russian is a bit rusty though. They should have shaved Honestly the crestview is really quite good . Every time we have been there it has been full and the food is homemade and very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Why are both of you are speaking in the "second person". "My friend told me" It looked scary from the outside, and this reporter never made a pitstop. Thanks for the info. I will stop in after visiting WB and getting the sleds serviced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildbill Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Why are both of you are speaking in the "second person"."My friend told me" It looked scary from the outside, and this reporter never made a pitstop. Thanks for the info. I will stop in after visiting WB and getting the sleds serviced. My friend lived !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brian Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Good to know, we used to always stop there for gas before when we were on Manitouwabing. If you're not familar with the area, don't think you'll find it by sled as there is some lake hopping from either side to get there and nothing is official trails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slomo Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 I think Waubamic is in PSSD.. off Hwy 124??What trail is it on? Some new information gathered over the weekend.... Please note - not advocating trespassing over private land in any way...an OFSC trail existed several years ago which would enable access to Waubamic from the DunAhmic trail to McKellar, but was closed due to land owner issues. It appears new owners may have bought the lot at the end of Vowels Lake and a "snowmobilers keep to this side of the lot" sign seems to suggest they will allow sled passage from the road to the lake. And my neighbour who works at Harris Lake Trailer Park says the owner doesn't mind sled passage through the park, although he will not legally allow this for liability issues. So (refer to map - thanks xcsldr) access is available with a short jog past the official trail turnoff to McKellar, continuing down Ferguson McKellar Boundary Road, down the Friggen' Hill, south over the lot on the lake, cross Vowel Lake, a couple of small waterbodies, south on Harris Lake, through the trailer park, which puts you right across highway 124 from The Red Door Bakery in Waubamic and their gas pumps. Local sledders have been using this route for several years and it is well marked by track trails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvMyViper Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Hey Slomo.. Thanks for the update.. I luv that area, it was my stompin' grounds for 10 years.. Nothin' like jumping on my sled for a ride up to Port Loring to say hi to Jake and have one of his famous Clubhouse Sandwich.. That lake trail from Dunchurch to Port Loring has to be my most favorite trail anywhere... Sorry to hear the bakery has added 20 lbs.. Try eating before you go there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcsldr Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I have to admit the baked goods are awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slomo Posted December 24, 2008 Author Share Posted December 24, 2008 So (refer to map (previous post)- thanks xcsldr) access is available with a short jog past the official trail turnoff to McKellar, continuing down Ferguson McKellar Boundary Road, down the Friggen' Hill, south over the lot on the lake, cross Vowel Lake, a couple of small waterbodies, south on Harris Lake, through the trailer park, which puts you right across highway 124 from The Red Door Bakery in Waubamic and their gas pumps. Local sledders have been using this route for several years and it is well marked by track trails. Just a short note I'll keep an eye on....the owner of the lot accessing Vowel Lake had a sign up "cross to lake here" or something to that effect. Currently, the snow banks created by the plow are pretty high and might be formidible to get over. Likely some of the intrepid local sledders will figure out a way to pound over and create access to the lake. There are a few sled tracks on Vowel Lake so far but it doesn't look like anyone has scaled the snow bank yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 I think Waubamic is in PSSD.. off Hwy 124??What trail is it on? Some new information gathered over the weekend.... Please note - not advocating trespassing over private land in any way...an OFSC trail existed several years ago which would enable access to Waubamic from the DunAhmic trail to McKellar, but was closed due to land owner issues. It appears new owners may have bought the lot at the end of Vowels Lake and a "snowmobilers keep to this side of the lot" sign seems to suggest they will allow sled passage from the road to the lake. And my neighbour who works at Harris Lake Trailer Park says the owner doesn't mind sled passage through the park, although he will not legally allow this for liability issues. So (refer to map - thanks xcsldr) access is available with a short jog past the official trail turnoff to McKellar, continuing down Ferguson McKellar Boundary Road, down the Friggen' Hill, south over the lot on the lake, cross Vowel Lake, a couple of small waterbodies, south on Harris Lake, through the trailer park, which puts you right across highway 124 from The Red Door Bakery in Waubamic and their gas pumps. Local sledders have been using this route for several years and it is well marked by track trails. [attachment=0]wabaumic gas.jpg[/attachment] Thanks Slomo. Looks like an area worth 'getting to know'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slomo Posted December 26, 2008 Author Share Posted December 26, 2008 Likely some of the intrepid local sledders will figure out a way to pound over and create access to the lake. There are a few sled tracks on Vowel Lake so far but it doesn't look like anyone has scaled the snow bank yet. And sure enough.....the bank has been scaled.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamski-doo Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Yep my uncle has a cottage on harris lake and i remember scooting around that trailer park last year. The trails across these lakes are not OFSC trails but they are used alot so you can find the gas station fairly easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvMyViper Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I hope to be riding those trail this weekend!!!!! Yahooooooo My favorite place to get gas in that entire area is the Duck Rock Resort in Dunchurch.. The guy that owns it is a great guy and luv coming in off Whitestone Lake and then crossing the road and continuing on Whitestone Lake... Has anyone heard about the lake trails up to Port Loring... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan XC700 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Wah-Wash-Kesh isn't ready yet, they have about 6" - 8" of ice on the lake but it still needs more before they are able to take the groomer across...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan XC700 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Wah-Wash-Kesh isn't ready yet, they have about 6" - 8" of ice on the lake but it still needs more before they are able to take the groomer across...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcsldr Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 btw heres a better map that I made last year with better detail. The gas is at the corner of Hurdville Road and Hwy 124 I heard that a new owner would not like anyone to access the last lake from Long lake estates road...no biggie as you can run the road but i just thought I would mention it. I think thats slomos post showing the trail being broken is LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running Wild Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Re the trail from Long Lake Estates Rd. While the new owner blocked off the old trail down the driveway to Campbell Lake , he had no objections to a new trail just north of the old trail. No one bothered to ask him about another location. It's open now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slomo Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 So to conclude....for those unfamiliar with the area...if you need gas while on the C trail between the Info Center and highway 124, use the instructions on xcsldr's most recent map. If you find yourself needing gas while crossing Manitowabing Lake on trails 804/807 (or accessing from Grey Owl Lake) use xcsldr's first map with additions showing how to approach Waubamic from the north. No doubt additional confusion will be created for new sledders to the area as the 08/09 map does not have McKellar or Waubamic place names on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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