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America/Dawson_Creek |
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UTC-7 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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America/Chicago |
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UTC-6 |
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UTC-5 |
Located in the Muskoka region of central Ontario, Canada, Clayhurst is situated on a peninsula between Kasher Lake and Vernon Lake, and is part of the prestigious municipality of Muskoka Lakes. This small settlement is known for its dense forests, clear lakes and granite landscapes that are representative of the typical Canadian Shield.
As part of the Muskoka Lakes Resort Belt, Clayhurst is surrounded by a number of provincial parks and waterways that offer boating, fishing and hiking in the summer and snowmobiling and ice fishing in the winter. With mostly seasonal homes and vacation homes, the community retains a strong natural wilderness atmosphere.
Clayhurst is connected to the outside world via Highway 11 and is about 15 minutes from the town of Gravenhurst. There is no local commercial center and residents rely on the surrounding towns for their amenities. The area is favored for its low-density homes and privacy by those seeking a quiet lakefront lifestyle, reflecting the resort community model unique to the Muskoka area.
Ruby is a small incorporated town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States, located about 60 miles northeast of the state capital of Baton Rouge and adjacent to the Mississippi border, and characterized by a quiet rural atmosphere and a deep community culture. Sparsely populated, with fewer than 500 people according to the most recent census, the town dates back to the late 1800s and, with its early rise to an agricultural economy (e.g., cotton and soybean farming), still retains the rustic look of a traditional Southern town. The town's landmarks include a century-old community church and several Victorian-style homes, and the annual fall "Ruby Family Day," which blends elements of local Cajun and Creole culture, has become a shared memory for the surrounding residents. Despite its small size, Ruby epitomizes the serenity of the American countryside with its simple folk and distinctive Louisiana southern flavor.