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Author: Sylvie O'Rourke

Outdoors Club
Let Sylvie take you on a journey in nature... For more information about the Cornwall Outdoor Club visit our website at www.cornwalloutdoorclub.ca or follow us on Facebook.
Posted in Lifestyle & Culture

Ribfest is underway

Estimated read time 1 min read
Posted on July 25, 2025November 20, 2025
by Sylvie O'Rourke

July 24th, is the kick-off for Cornwall Ribfest 2025. I spent a little time this evening checking things out. Here…

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Hold the Boat! The Cornwall Dragon Boat Club is Here.
Posted in Lifestyle & Culture

Hold the Boat! The Cornwall Dragon Boat Club is Here.

Estimated read time 2 min read
Posted on July 22, 2025November 20, 2025
by Sylvie O'Rourke

Are you wondering how to train your dragons to be fierce adversaries at Cornwall Waterfest 2025 on August 9th? If…

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Ten Years of Pride: Cornwall Celebrates Diversity in Full Colour
Posted in Lifestyle & Culture

Ten Years of Pride: Cornwall Celebrates Diversity in Full Colour

Estimated read time 2 min read
Posted on July 21, 2025November 20, 2025
by Sylvie O'Rourke

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Today, July 19th, I spent several hours taking in the festivities at the Cornwall Diversity Pride Festival which is celebrating…

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Natures Play
Posted in Lifestyle & Culture

Natures Play

Estimated read time 4 min read
Posted on June 23, 2025November 20, 2025
by Sylvie O'Rourke

Today I am hiking at Landons Bay in the Thousand Islands National Park. I know there will be much to…

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From Pancakes to Purpose: Cornwall’s Centre 105 Serves Up More Than Breakfast
Posted in Lifestyle & Culture

From Pancakes to Purpose: Cornwall’s Centre 105 Serves Up More Than Breakfast

Estimated read time 2 min read
Posted on June 5, 2025November 20, 2025
by Sylvie O'Rourke

On Thursday, June 5th, Centre 105 held a breakfast fundraiser. Staff and volunteers, including a student from the Canadian Forces…

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Nature Heals
Posted in Lifestyle & Culture

Nature Heals

Estimated read time 4 min read
Posted on May 24, 2025November 20, 2025
by Sylvie O'Rourke

To me, nature is synonymous with ecotherapy. It soothes the soul, encourages clarity of mind, and offers harmonious settings for…

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What a Hoot!
Posted in Lifestyle & Culture

What a Hoot!

Estimated read time 4 min read
Posted on April 28, 2025November 20, 2025
by Sylvie O'Rourke

It is the calm between storms, and we are taking full advantage of it. Blessedly, we’ve had no shortage of…

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The Snowball Effect
Posted in Lifestyle & Culture

The Snowball Effect

Estimated read time 4 min read
Posted on March 24, 2025November 20, 2025
by Sylvie O'Rourke

am standing at the base of what might be the most understated little mountain in New York. Owls Head Mountain…

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Celebrating a Decade
Posted in Lifestyle & Culture

Celebrating a Decade

Estimated read time 4 min read
Posted on February 23, 2025November 20, 2025
by Sylvie O'Rourke

This month marks my 10th year of publishing Cornwall Outdoor Club stories in The SDG & A Cornwall Seeker. Over…

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The Outdoor Club Sporting Event
Posted in Lifestyle & Culture

The Outdoor Club Sporting Event

Estimated read time 4 min read
Posted on December 23, 2024November 20, 2025
by Sylvie O'Rourke

A pool-closing party is a good choice when September offers a heat wave. But why have just a party when…

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When the Sky Cries
Posted in Lifestyle & Culture

When the Sky Cries

Estimated read time 4 min read
Posted on November 19, 2024November 20, 2025
by Sylvie O'Rourke

The great outdoors and the weather are often at odds. There is an unknown factor that can easily throw off…

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Stopping to Smell the Lilies
Posted in Lifestyle & Culture

Stopping to Smell the Lilies

Estimated read time 4 min read
Posted on October 9, 2024November 20, 2025
by Sylvie O'Rourke

One of the things I love about traveling by bicycle is that it allows you to embrace the world around…

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The Road To Discovery
Posted in Lifestyle & Culture

The Road To Discovery

Estimated read time 4 min read
Posted on September 11, 2024November 20, 2025
by Sylvie O'Rourke

I have heard that life is a journey, not a destination. Hikers will tell you as much about a mountain…

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Celebrating Mohawk Creation at the OPG Visitor Centre
Posted in Lifestyle & Culture

Celebrating Mohawk Creation at the OPG Visitor Centre

Estimated read time 2 min read
Posted on August 30, 2024November 20, 2025
by Sylvie O'Rourke

On August 30th the Ontario Power Generation Visitor Centre hosted an evening with the members of the Akwesasne community to…

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A Twisted Tale
Posted in Lifestyle & Culture

A Twisted Tale

Estimated read time 4 min read
Posted on August 12, 2024November 20, 2025
by Sylvie O'Rourke

Today I am embarking on a marathon of sorts. We are undertaking the Northern Ice Cream Trail in the Adirondacks.…

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Dragons Defy the Deluge: Cornwall Waterfest Races Thrive Despite Friday’s Downpour
Posted in Lifestyle & Culture

Dragons Defy the Deluge: Cornwall Waterfest Races Thrive Despite Friday’s Downpour

Estimated read time 1 min read
Posted on August 11, 2024November 20, 2025
by Sylvie O'Rourke

Friday’s deluge did not deter the dragons from populating the Cornwall Canal.  On Saturday, August 10, the 12th Cornwall Waterfest…

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Seeker Snaps – dragon boat
Posted in Lifestyle & Culture

Seeker Snaps – dragon boat

Estimated read time 1 min read
Posted on July 28, 2024November 20, 2025
by Sylvie O'Rourke

The community dragon boat practices occurred on Saturday, July 27th at Lakeview Park in Long Sault.  Eight teams from Cornwall…

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Candles at Sunset
Posted in Lifestyle & Culture

Candles at Sunset

Estimated read time 4 min read
Posted on June 16, 2024November 20, 2025
by Sylvie O'Rourke

We gather at Gleeson’s Lock at the canal’s west end just as the sun prepares to set. In the west,…

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Celebrating 240 Years: Cornwall and SD&G’s Historic Anniversary
Posted in Lifestyle & Culture

Celebrating 240 Years: Cornwall and SD&G’s Historic Anniversary

Estimated read time 1 min read
Posted on June 7, 2024November 20, 2025
by Sylvie O'Rourke

The 240th Anniversary of Cornwall and SD&G  kicked off today with exhibits at the Cornwall Museum and Heritage Village tent. …

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Big Blue Sea
Posted in Lifestyle & Culture

Big Blue Sea

Estimated read time 4 min read
Posted on May 14, 2024November 20, 2025
by Sylvie O'Rourke

We are getting bogged down today. Not literally. Eight of us plus a beautiful white pup, are going hiking in…

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Icebox
Posted in Lifestyle & Culture

Icebox

Estimated read time 4 min read
Posted on April 17, 2024November 20, 2025
by Sylvie O'Rourke

I am packing my snowshoes and trail crampons, but I am half inclined to bring along my swim fins as…

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