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Two months after we started, the pool is finally open!  After a lot of work, the leak was found under the deck. We broke up the concrete and our pool company came and repaired the broken pipe. The concrete deck was repaired. The pool was then cleaned and the chemistry was brought into balance. The York Region health unit came to inspect and authorized opening!  There is still a bit more work to be done to fix the south part of the deck. But that has been blocked off for now so the pool can be used!Read More →

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When we started work on opening the pool in April, we found that it lost a significant amount of water overnight. Clearly, something broke over the winter. We spent several days trying to locate a leak but couldn’t find anything. We then scheduled a visit by a pool company but they could not find any visible leaks either. They suggested a specialized business that can find underground leaks. That company came and found that the leak is below the concrete deck. We are now waiting for the pool company to come and break up the concrete, replace the broken pipes, and repour the deck. OnceRead More →

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The bridge on Kennedy Road that has often been repaired is getting completely replaced. That means that starting this week and for an estimated 3 months, Kennedy Road will be closed between Mount Albert Road and Doane Road. To and from the south, access will be via either Doane Road or Queensville Sideroad. When coming up Highway 404, it will likely be faster to exit further north at the Queensville Road off ramp. https://www.yorkregion.com/news/kennedy-road-in-east-gwillimbury-closed-for-3-months-for-bridge-replacement/article_79ff2fac-e53e-5918-b516-680362a26c50.html July 19: Construction started. The road is closed at the bridge. Update: On December 19th, York Region announced that construction would continue until the end of March 2024. (It was originallyRead More →

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Just in time for the busy season, we have finished several major renovations! First, the showers and toilets in the clubhouse have been completely renovated. The floor was ripped up to fix some drainage issues and all the tiles on the walls and floors have been redone. The plumbing is all new as is the hardware. It looks great and the showers are so much nicer to use now. We also finished the door replacement project that started in late 2022. The fire inspector required us to replace the doors on all the guest rooms as well as add a firedoor in the hallway. ItRead More →

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The government has allowed some loosening of restrictions. See: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1001451/ontario-outlines-steps-to-cautiously-and-gradually-ease-public-health-measures For Bare Oaks that means that indoor dining at the Bare Bistro, saunas, and the hot tub are now open with capacity restrictions. You can also now book cabins, guest rooms, and campsites. There are a few other changes too… Details at: https://www.bareoaks.ca/covid-19/Read More →

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Ontario has reverted to a modified stage 2 of reopening. That means at Bare Oaks that the hot tub and sauna are now closed. Gatherings are limited to 5 people indoors and 10 outdoors. The Bare Bistro is only open for take-out. Full details are available here: https://www.bareoaks.ca/covid-19/ The government announcement calls this latest measure “temporary” and “time-limited” without specifying any time limit. But hopefully in a few weeks things will have settled down and restrictions will be loosened. Read More →

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There appears to be some confusion about our previous announcement regarding the new Ontario government regulation that takes effect on Wednesday, September 22nd. The proof of vaccination or medical exemption certificate requirement only applies to the indoor amenities of the clubhouse/main building. Since our initial announcement, the government has issued more details about where and how restrictions for unvaccinated people must be applied. The following activities and areas are NOT restricted: Access to the office and store Toilet near the office Toilets by the beach and in the camping area Eating at the Bare Bistro patio Camping Cabin rentals Pool Beach All other outdoor areasRead More →