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Almaguin News Millennium Book, January 2000 - Page 41 N r,:ryrji'p;,, / "/: p. Y',5 _ i‘é'lw" . l. 1", 'C, _ he ',/ v'3lttlif/, in. ’ l 'rai2gM 'r"] TNP, . RI' - . "t " - - , . th Highland House Bed and Breakfast Ct m'F ' . h ld b ildi . D h ti:) c, ‘37: IS t e o est 111 mg 1n unc urch ,, " , ’ x; r ' ' _ _ tr)', N (dal tB The Highland House is believed to be the oldest house in Dunchurch. Built In 1878 by Mr. Willard, it was the EL _ " "s, / " , largest house in the area and known as the Willard House. When his two sons got married, Mr. Willard actu- "st' /\\ tr, ally cut the house in half, giving each half to his sons. " I I “’ 3 he one Willard boy moved his half of the house to the other side of Whitestone Lake. . A ' Today Highland House, owned by Elinor Alexander, still sits on the original foundation, just feet away from Tr, V l the edge of Whitestone Lake, and in the middle of Dunchurch. w” This 100 year-old home in Dunchurch welcomes overnight visitors. They can enjoy breakfast overlooking "s, the beautiful narrows of Whitestone Lake, in the centre of the town. Come and talk to Elinor about the pre- sent location of the other half of the house, and how it was moved. Guestrooms are located __ ' _ It , p t MttNWftm on the second floor, with _ a'gaatiiii lliillBi2ii private guest bathroom. 4’01"6p"l‘;" Rrilmit 'iNiill Children are welcome, with a crib and high chair avail- q V I skirts-r xx. 'i MM able for use. The guest living room overlooking the lake f . ii.8ll is comfortable, or relaxing aftera day of snowmobiling H . _ ' , y . " . , - or on those rainy afternoons. & Eg l ww . - is x . ‘ Breakfast includes farm-fresh eggs, Elinor's home- " __ WI‘ ‘ t,,a, x lic, > 7 i made jams, bacon, ham or sausage. Evening restau- :A "r / _ _,';:.'., . E ‘11:: , . o,___._ " M rant facilities are excellent and within walking distance. ak', CP, s . 53'1":- m y. and.“ It _ ‘ M,,E5lllyCCrlri, Visitors will enjoy the sunshine while they sit on the .35 'lt ll _ - " " . * lawn just feet away from the lake, or an evening ped- , r Ill-l-lil-ll-l, r. 5ihmWdllC', "s; ‘. dle-boat ride, fishing (pickerel, bass, pike are in the t 93 we tf ' __-_., u., __, I ' ,trf; lake), or swimming from the dock. The beach is just 7:“ ' isilii'i) " M (, ' 'C Ti a "WAN minutes away. - L. l I A', ', . 'ii OFSC trail permits are sold here. ' [ g. 2" 'f, IT', " , ____ -', - ' 'iiii,i."t'l/l _ ' E Highland House is open yearround. It is located on [Sir; 'itidiiisLa'it 'ci; tii/i/vs,;',', _ $1351 F i ' . lit Highway 124 in the centre of Dunchurch, 25 miles from 7 1 ' _ ’ ’ ' As "V Parry Sound and 23 miles from Sundridge. ....' ’ , Call Elinor Alexander for reservations at (705) "t [ " ,,,,:.i.,;.w-,: a m: 7T,“ M, ' ' 3mg -5M5r.'tF'MMAee, MrEgWi5CEM, "- "Hi 389-2963.