1st Annual Lansdowne Festival of Trees
Sat Dec 7, 2024
Peoples’ Choice Tree Winner – Warren’s Taxidermy – Monica Warren and Family
Peoples’ Choice Wreath Winner – Lansdowne Fire Ladies Auxiliary
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Lansdowne Festival of Trees
Saturday December 7, 2024 – 9am to 3pm
Lansdowne Community Centre, 1 Jessie St, Lansdowne, ON
Come to the Lansdowne Community Centre – Main Hall – to have breakfast with Santa from 9am to 12 noon, and view the decorated trees for our 1st Festival of Trees 2024.
We invite interested businesses, organizations and families to decorate an artificial tree or wreath with items that reflect a theme or your imagination. Your tree must be free standing. We will hang the wreaths. Power outlets will be available. Please make a note on your registration form that power is needed, and please bring your own extension cord. Registration forms must be submitted by November 29, 2024.
Visit the LAFR and Lansdowne Fair FB pages for ideas. Set up time is on Fri Dec 6 from 6:30pm to 8pm.
Viewing of the trees will take place on Sat Dec 7 from 9am to 3pm.
Please bring a ballot box for the People’s Choice Awards. Viewers will be able to submit a ballot for their favourite tree and wreath (two prizes).
Join Santa for breakfast at the same time from 9am to 12 noon. More details on the Lansdowne Fair FB page.
Lansdowne Tree Lighting will take place on Fri Dec 6 at the Lansdowne Community Centre at 6:30pm. Lots to see and do, so mark it on your calendar!
Sponsored by the Lansdowne Agricultural Society and the Lansdowne Association for Revitalization.
As we have been working on this project, we have been very fortunate to meet so many kind residents of Lansdowne. We were welcomed by the Lansdowne Association for Revitalization (LAFR) and gained a wealth of knowledge through the Leeds & 1000 Islands Historical Society. It has been through these amazing community members we truly learned the passion so many residents hold for their small community.
We wanted to incorporate some of the rich history of Lansdowne into our development and it was suggested to us that we honour the land the homes are being built upon. The models each have been thoughtfully named after historical figures that have contributed to Lansdowne. The Arrowsmith, The Landon, The Marquis and The Loyalist.
The land was once the community ball field that many residents have fond memories of. The Lansdowne Vikings were a hometown softball team that offered more than baseball to its teammates. We were told about the coach of the team, Dennis Arrowsmith and how instrumental he was in so many young kids’ lives.
The development name The L’Anse aux Meadows is a nod to the Vikings, and one of the models has been named The Arrowsmith. Click on the link below to read a little history on the team and their coach.
Lansdowne is still a bustling service hub to farmers in the area as well as to residents who live and work in surrounding communities. Businesses have come and gone, but for tourists who travel to the lakes north of the village, Lansdowne is a stopping point to procure necessary items to make their stay comfortable. Lansdowne was once named the “Gateway to the Northern Lakes”. Lansdowne remains a strong, active community with a relaxed, country style of living. If you are in the area I encourage you to check out this quaint village for yourself. Visit http://colmacproperties.com/ for more information on the development in Lansdowne.
The Marquis and The Loyalist
The Arrowsmith and the Landon
The Village of Lansdowne is pleased to inform you of a new housing development coming soon.
The new homes will be located between Johnston St and Church St, Lansdowne, ON.
The Village of Lansdowne is a welcoming, fully serviced community, optimal for a rural retirement lifestyle.
COLMAC Properties has been actively working behind the scenes throughout COVID-19 and are preparing to commence construction either late fall 2020, or early spring 2021 in Lansdowne, ON.
We have our designs completed and are hoping to offer these styles for pre-sale this fall 2020.
Semi-Detached Bungalow – Side by Side Garages
Semi-Detached Bungalow – Split Garages
Our development will be comprised of 12 units in six semi-detached bungalows. Each unit will be approximately 1100 sq ft and offer two bedrooms. We offer modest designs that are a timeless blend of craftsman and colonial styles found throughout the region. The perfect blend of distinctive designs, quality construction, and interiors that offer open living spaces.
Features will include:
- Open concept living space with quality finishes and cabinetry
- Single car attached garage with interior accesss
- 9ft ceilings throughout main living areas
- On grade accessible design
- Main floor laundry
- Two full baths
- Walk-in closet and pantry
- Smaller low maintenance lots
- Outdoor storage shed
- Optional landscape elements like raised vegetable garden beds with rainwater collection/storage
- Paved driveways
We will assist you with making your dream home a reality
Nathan & Laurie Richard
COLMAC Properties
613-888-5684
colmacproperties@gmail.com
For more information about Lansdowne, check out this website – About Us, and Resources
The Tipsy Goat
Our plans for The Tipsy Goat have certainly shifted since the pandemic but what has not changed is the fact we want to provide an establishment that can be frequented by both locals living in our village as well as seasonal cottagers and tourists visiting our beautiful community. That is even more important now that the pandemic has forced the closure of so many small and independent businesses in the Township.
We plan to offer a mix of dry goods…local pantry foods, organic health foods, clothing, handmade artistry, books, giftware, eco-friendly, and general household supplies; at a variety of price points, with an ever-changing display of merchandise, in a casual, friendly atmosphere. What’s here today may be gone next week so you will want to come shop often to see what’s new, and maybe stay for a drink and a small bite to eat. Leah and Dan Fouts
Watch for more information in the spring of 2021.