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because once people are onHwy400,all theyhave to do is turn onto South SparrowRoad andmake another turn onto Port Stanton Parkway.We’re on the southern edge of Muskoka,within an hour and a half of Toronto, depending on traffic,and a 20-minute drive toOrillia or Gravenhurst,the nearest large centers.We also pro- vide our own bus service to and fromWashago. “For 11 years,we’ve hosted theTaylor Cup Pond HockeyTournament in Januaryand raised over one million dollars for PrincessMargaret Hospital in that time.We also have a fun‘Girls GoneWild’weekend in April in conjunctionwith the Royal Victoria Hospital Foundation in Barrie.We create our own events to support great causes.We also value our long-term relationships with EconomyChemical out of Orillia (nowcalledAlpine Group),Stewart’s Food Service,OFS for fire suppression,and Budget Propane.” BVM: What does the future look like for Bayview Wildwood Resort? Hounsome: “This is probably the last generation of familyownership.That decisionwasmade in 2008 when I brought in other investors.We’ve done pretty darned good for five generations,but with everyopera- tion you need equityfinancing,and that doesn’t usually come from the generation belowyou.Theway I look at it,you have to separate yourself from the personal family side and dowhat’s best for the business,the staff,and the longevity. “I just want people to knowthat there are amaz- ing vacation destinations inOntario,and Bayview Wildwood Lodge is a great example.It’s about people From premium quality produce to a comprehensive line of processed fruit and vegetables to non-traditional produce items, A.J. Lanzarotta Wholesale has it all. Contact us today for more information regarding the 900-plus active produce items we offer our customers. Phone: (905) 891-0510•Toll Free: (800) 361-4519 Fax: (905) 891-5527 1000 Lakeshore Rd. E. Mississauga, ON L5E 1E4 www.ajlanzarotta.com GMP/HACCP certified by SGS - Certificate CA14/407718 PREFERRED VENDORS n Budget Propane www.budgetpropaneontario.com Budget Propane Ontario is a family owned business serving in Muskoka, Bracebridge, Haliburton and across the central Ontario region. We offer residential, commercial, contractor and builder propane services.  We understand that your pro- pane needs may be different, so we are here to determine the best solution for you. n AJ Lanzarotta Wholesale Fruit and Vegetables Ltd. www.ajlanzarotta.com BAYVIEWWILDWOOD RESORT connectingwith other families–that kind of nostal- gic experience.Sometimes I just have towalkaway frommyoffice and go out to the dining room,which is all windows overlooking the lake,and take a look.It grounds you.”