As the summer of weekend cottage trips and family barbecues finally comes to an end, it’s time to kick off the prettiest season of the year by browsing a wide range of artwork from local and visiting artists during the 30th annual Apsley Autumn Studio Tour.

Celebrating three decades since its founding as a community event to promote local arts and artists, the free self-guided tour is using the theme “30 Years in the Making.” Running Saturday, September 16th and Sunday, September 17th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the tour allows you to explore artwork from 30 different artists in 11 studios across North Kawartha Township. From Chandos Lake to Tallan Lake and Loon Call Lake, many of the studios are tucked away in inspiring, scenic locations.

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