Westport Travel Guide

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Explore Westport

Things to Do  

FALL COLOURS STUDIO TOUR

FALL COLOURS STUDIO TOUR, Westport

 aneaglewhensheflies Says:  I have never been on the FALL COLOURS STUDIO TOUR but after picking up the brochure this Sept. 2004 , I would certainly enjoy the agenda they have planned for everyone.It is held on Thanksgiving Weekend OCTOBER 9,10,11th (this year 2004) 10a.m.-5p.m.For three days, the 24... 

WESTPORT SPRINGS

WESTPORT SPRINGS, Westport

 aneaglewhensheflies Says:  Westport boasts their own spring water. And they have gone all out to make this area a most welcome site in their village. Not only do they display the SPRING WATER in a unique fashion but there is also a ISLAND PARK and HARBOUR FRONT in the same vicinity. You couldn't ask... 

THE SHOPS IS WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT!!!!!!

THE SHOPS IS WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT!!!!!!, Westport

 aneaglewhensheflies Says:  There are so MANY shops in Westport to shop and browse in that you will never be able to visit them all in one day perhaps 2 days but that would be going from morning to nite and No Relaxation.I am going to try and list a few of these magnificent unique & quaint shops and... 

SPY ROCK ON FOLEY'S MOUNTAIN!!!

SPY ROCK ON FOLEY'S MOUNTAIN!!!, Westport

 aneaglewhensheflies Says:  One can not leave Westport without driving up Foley's Mountain--parking your car--and taking the very short walk to SPY ROCK. Not only is it a picturesque view of miles and miles of Westport and Area but it is also a very intriguing spot of relaxation and photo sessions( if... 

Hotels  

The Stepping Stone Inn

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A Bit of Gingerbread / or / A Stepping Stone B&B: MOST AWESOME B & B'S YOU'VE EVER SEEN!!!!

A Bit of Gingerbread / or / A Stepping Stone B&B: MOST AWESOME B & B'S YOU'VE EVER SEEN!!!!, Westport

 aneaglewhensheflies Says:  Again , I must regretfully say that I have not had the opportunity to spend an over nite in Westport--YET!!!! The Bed & Breakfast Accomodations are very plentiful and quaint in appearance. As most B & B's in Westport are available in the largest , most beautiful older... 

The Cove Country Inn & Spa: WESTPORT'S WATERFRONT RESORT

The Cove Country Inn & Spa: WESTPORT'S WATERFRONT RESORT, Westport

 aneaglewhensheflies Says:  We have never had the wonderful opportunity to stay ANYWHERE in Westport overnite--although Mom and I have discussed this BUT time always seems to be of the essence. This year my Mother and I ate lunch at the Cove Country Inn on the patio. Lunch was scrumptous!! We both had... 

Restaurants  

The Tangled Garden: QUAINT AND UNIQUE !!!!!!!!!!!
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The Tangled Garden

The Tangled Garden employs the nicest people in the world in their restaurant. From the time you first walk in from the street until the time you leave their establishment you are made to feel SO WELCOME and SPECIAL!!

Favorite Dish: Mom and I only partook of a coffee in the early A.M. at The Tangled Garden but while we were there we asked to look at their menu----and BOY!!-- it was a hard choice to make -- so we decided that we would have lunch there NEXT year!!( and do the Cove Country -THIS year).
Their Stoneware Mugs that they serve their delicious coffee in are locally made and are certainly a coffee mug that you will be sure to comment on.( as it is most interesting)
.These Pottery Mugs are made by SUE LYONS in Kingston and her Tangled Garden Pottery is available for purchase if you so wish.
The Tangled Garden is also licensed under the LCBO.
One thing FOR SURE that I will be trying NEXT Year at The Tangled Garden is one of their AWESOME DESSERTS!! eg. CHOCOLATE ERUPTION--$5.25
COLLOSAL CHESECAKE---$4.95
TOFFEE CRUNCH CHEESECAKE--$4.25
and that is to just name a few!!!!SOUNDS GREAT DOESN'T IT?????
The Tangled Garden serves such foods as PASTAS,SUPER SANDWICHES(with fries and side salad),SOUPS & SALADS, AN ARRAY OF BURGER CHOICES, PIZZA, QUICK SNACKS(poutine, Brushetta Bread etc.) and of course numerous DINNER ENTREES(veal parmesan,steak,liver etc.etc.)

PLEASE VISIT MY TRAVELOGUES OF WESTPORT AS THERE IS A PHOTO OF THE TANGLED GARDEN POTTERY MUG.

Written Oct 7, 2004

Address: 7 Church Street, Westport

Phone: (613) 273-7733

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Transportation  

TO WESTPORT-CAR / AROUND WESTPORT-WALK
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EVEN THE BIRDHOUSES IN WESPORT ARE UNIQUE!!!!

The distinctive village of Westport is located 90 min. southwest of Ottawa and 30 min. north of the 401 at Kingston. Approx. 1hr 15 min - 11/2 hrs from Belleville.

There would be no other way to tour Westport other than STROLLING. The only time you would need your vehicle would be to go to Foley's Mountain -Spy Rock.

Written Oct 7, 2004

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Shopping  

THE SANDMAN: EVERYTHING YOU COULD IMAGINE --IT'S HERE!!

THE SANDMAN: EVERYTHING YOU COULD IMAGINE --IT'S HERE!!, Westport

 aneaglewhensheflies Says:  Most colourful decor inside and out that will attract you there immediately!!! At THE SANDMAN you will find many FIBRE OPTIC gifts and UNIQUE LIGHTING gifts as well as PERSONALIZED TEDDY BEARS in a variety of colours, WIND CHIMES, FUNKY JEWELRY for young and old and so much... 

Northern Edge & Inger's Boutique: QUAINT & UNIQUE SHOPS AND MERCHANDISE

Northern Edge & Inger's Boutique: QUAINT & UNIQUE SHOPS AND MERCHANDISE, Westport

 aneaglewhensheflies Says:  The Northern Edge & Inger's Boutique is the largest store in Westport and sells Women's Clothes, Jewelry,Unique Home Furnishing Additions ,Pictures and other Unique Gifts.PLEASE VISIT MY TRAVELOGUES PERTAINING TO WESTPORT AS I MENTION OTHER SHOPS WITH PHOTOS... 

Local Customs  

POST OFFICE IS A HAPPENING PLACE!!!
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IMPRESSIVE POST OFFICE---DON'T YOU THINK????

The architect of the Westport Post Office is most interesting--it was one of the most impressive buildings that I noticed --IN FACT-- it doesn't even look like a post-office and it is only on second glance and making a point of looking that one realizes that it is a POST OFFFICE!!!
VERY BUSY place and QUITE IMPRESSIVE!!

Written Oct 7, 2004

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Warnings and Dangers  

BEAUTIFUL BUT DANGEROUS--JUST LIKE WOMEN!!!
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BEAUTIFUL but DANGEROUS

Spy Rock is "A MUST SEE "Place in Westport, but please proceed with CAUTION while on the rocks--They could be slippery when wet and it only takes a second for an accident to happen, if your foot-hold was the least bit shaky.
Not advisable to take small children to Spy Rock unless you are holding onto them AT ALL TIMES. The elder need to pay heed to the caution requirements also, as they may not be as steady on their feet as they would like to be.

Written Oct 7, 2004

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Tourist Traps  

THE FUDGE & ICECREAM TRAP
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NEW SHOP OPENING SOON IN WESTPORT

There are two places in Westport that sell THE FAMOUS FUDGE--one being CEDAR BRIDGE-ICECREAM & CANDY and the other LOWER MOUNTAIN MERCHANTILE. They both have the SAME Varieties and at the SAME price of $11.99cdn a lb. BUT the SECRET is to buy at CEDAR BRIDGE because there you will get 1/2 lb. FREE when you purchase 1lb.of THEIR FUDGE ( and besides it is made FRESH right at CEDAR BRIDGE.)

Now, another thing to remember and not get hosed in with is THE ICECREAM!! THE CEDAR BRIDGE-ICECREAM & CANDY is the shop that sells the best flavours of icecream as well as the lower price of icecream than their opponent shop being COFFEE & CO. Get your coffee at COFFEE & CO. but NOT your icecream.

THE CEDAR BRIDGE ICECREAM & CANDY is located on the corner of Main & Bedford Streets.

Updated Oct 7, 2004

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