A New Era of Resort Living

The History

The ancient white oaks that stand on the plains surrounding Rice Lake have watched history unfold for centuries. In the wind, their giant branches whisper the legends of the natives who were the first explorers, the first pioneers, the first naturalists and the first adventurers to understand the remarkable beauty of the area. The quiet paddles of the Iroquois dipped into the waters of Rice Lake long before Samuel de Champlain and Catharine Parr Traill used the lake as a stepping stone on the way to discovering a new life in a new land.

To this day, Rice Lake continues to inspire memories and to refresh the spirit of all those who visit its fertile waters and rich landscape.

From the Heart

Golden Beach Resort draws on a storied past - a past founded on the ethics, principles and determination of the Chernuck family.

Roger and Louise Chernuck's vision is carried on by their daughters - Kelly and Olga - each of whom has inherited their intrinsic understanding of hospitality, their exacting standards and their love of life. This new generation continues the family traditions of respect for people and place in a setting of extraordinary beauty.

Building a Dream

Golden Beach Resort is a multi-layered resort community that is strategically positioned to meet the needs of an expanding leisure market. Golden Beach Resort draws on the best international and national resort design principles and business practices in today's marketplace.

Today's plans provide a unique resort experience that meld a depth of resort knowledge in the hospitality industry, an extraordinary 405 acres of waterfront landscape and a vision for the future that is based on the tenets of research and business acumen.

The Resort

The splash of ice cubes in a cocktail served on the patio overlooking the marina, the freshness of local ingredients prepared at the restaurants, the quiet comfort of a wicker chair and a good book or the simple pleasure of a sunset stroll through the shops on the boardwalk...

Golden Beach Resort understands the subtleties of relaxation and the richness of experience...

Golden Beach Resort understands hospitality.

Special Occasions

Years of experience and caring are the foundation of the Golden Beach wedding and special occasion facilities.

The intimate chapel overlooking Rice Lake, the modern conference facility, the restaurants and the spa services are designed to ensure that the requirements of the guests are met with the utmost understanding and attention to detail.

The Village

The Village community reflects the historic vernacular architecture that graces the Rice Lake Plains area. It is influenced by the traditional designs of the Scottish, English and Irish stone masons who settled in the area in the 19th century.

The tidy gardens, the attention to architectural detail and the traditional landscapes interpret the rich heritage in the region and are celebrated in the design of the streetscape of this Golden Beach Resort neighbourhood.

Victorian Cottages

The Victorian cottages, surrounded by white picket privacy and washed with colour are designed with simplicity and a casual lifestyle in mind. The Victorian cottage neighbourhood offers an intimate community ambiance at the water's edge.

They offer a carefree getaway that puts you in touch with the natural world - the lake lapping at your doorstep, the sweet smell of summer and the fire flies dancing in the

moonlight.

Recreation

Golden Beach is a four season resort that centres on simple pleasures and sophisticated pursuits. Celebrate the rites of summer with fishing on the lake, golfing , horseback riding or tennis. Witness nature unfold with the blossoming of spring or with a hike through the woods amid the glorious autumn tapestry.

Enjoy the warm winter hospitality that serves up hot chocolate and a crackling fire after a day of cross country skiing or skating on a frozen pond. Whatever the season, relax in the luxury of the spa and watch the world unfold as it should.

Nature

Rice Lake is renowned for its fer tile ecosystem. Its marshlands are alive with the sounds of songbirds and waterfowl, the splashing of fish rising to catch nymphs that hover over the water lilies and the splash of a beaver's tail as it slips into the water.

Teeming with nature, the lake and its shorelines are a destination for naturalists and sportsmen alike. The lake's rich ecosystem produces some of the finest game fish and bird life in Ontario.

The Setting

The diversity of the landscape that surrounds Golden Beach Resort tempts tourists to return year after year. The lake acts as a magnet for water sports and boating, the rich wildlife habitat lures naturalists and eco-tourists and the manicured golf course is a destination in itself. Each variation in this exceptional natural environment delivers a special experience.

Whether it's the quiet pleasure of hooking a fish in the moments after dawn or the laughter of friends on the golf course, the results are the same... relaxation, restoration and revitalization.

Location

Located in the heart of southern Ontario on the edge of the Golden Horseshoe, Golden Beach Resort is ideally positioned to access a population base of over 138 million people within a ten hour driving radius. The existing transportation network delivers visitors to Rice Lake within 1 1/2 hours from downtown Toronto and 3 hours from Ottawa.

Only 2 hours from the U.S. border, Golden Beach Resort has a traditional draw from the rich tourism market south of the border; particularly from the north central states of Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania and New York.