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LOVE MUSKOKA ♥ SUSTAIN MUSKOKA!
The Muskoka Discovery Centre is excited to announce the upcoming launch of a landmark exhibit, Love Muskoka Sustain Muskoka, opening in the spring of 2026. As featured here on the MDC website, this highly anticipated addition to the Centre’s exhibit lineup will deliver an immersive and thought-provoking experience centered on environmental stewardship and sustainability specific to the Muskoka region.
At the heart of the exhibit will be a high-definition 16-by-9-foot LED screen, provided by Planar, a global leader in audiovisual technology. This large-scale screen will serve as the storytelling centerpiece, presenting vivid imagery, immersive video, and interactive presentations that bring Muskoka’s environmental challenges and successes to life. Through this visual storytelling, visitors will be guided to understand how their choices—both individual and collective—impact the natural world around them.
Love Muskoka Sustain Muskoka is more than a display; it’s a call to action. The exhibit will spotlight local sustainability practices, showcase community-led conservation initiatives, and highlight the region’s unique natural ecosystems. Drawing from partnerships with environmental organizations, Indigenous voices, and sustainability experts, the exhibit will empower guests to explore solutions to preserve Muskoka’s environment for generations to come.
This new exhibit builds on the momentum of The Muskoka Story trilogy, which debuted in 2023. That series includes Misko-Aki: Confluence of Cultures, which presents over 10,000 years of Indigenous history; Evolving Muskoka: Life on the Edge of the Shield, which traces the region’s social and industrial development; and Wanda III: Steam to Green, a showcase of sustainable innovation through the electrification of a historic steam yacht. Together, these exhibits offer a comprehensive look at Muskoka’s past and present—Love Muskoka Sustain Muskoka looks to the future.
Beyond its educational mission, the exhibit will also serve as a versatile community platform. The LED screen and exhibit space will support a variety of programming including speaker series, event rentals, and collaborative presentations, ensuring ongoing engagement with the broader Muskoka community.
Set to open in spring 2026, Love Muskoka Sustain Muskoka will be included with general admission. Details on hours and pricing on this site. As always, MDC remains committed to creating dynamic, educational, and meaningful experiences that reflect and serve the community we proudly call home.
We look forward to welcoming you to this transformative exhibit—and to continuing our shared journey of learning, discovery, and sustainability.
This Exhibit is Proudly Supported by
Virtual Speaker Series on Sustainability
The world is talking about Sustainability and Climate Change — and Muskoka Steamships & Discovery Centre brought the conversation home. We assembled top-tier speakers to discuss the impact on Muskoka and highlight actionable steps you could take to make a difference.
In collaboration with 17 Regional Organizations, we hosted a dynamic series of virtual webinars covering the most relevant and urgent topics. Attendees gained fresh insights, practical ideas, and valuable knowledge to help shape a more sustainable future.
All events took place virtually via the Zoom Webinar Platform. Each session included a live Q&A, and recordings of all webinars are now available — click here to watch.
Why Support This Project?
Supporting Love Muskoka Sustain Muskoka means taking meaningful action to protect the region we cherish for future generations. This exhibit is more than just a display—it’s a catalyst for change rooted in community, education, and responsibility. By acting locally, we contribute to global solutions, addressing environmental challenges that affect us all. We have a responsibility to protect what we love, and Muskoka’s lakes, forests, and wildlife need our care now more than ever. Inspiring the next generation starts with us—by modeling sustainable choices, we help shape a better future for our children and grandchildren. When we unite with a shared purpose, we amplify our impact, showing that collective action truly makes a difference. And those who have benefited most from past development now have a unique opportunity to lead—to turn awareness into action and ensure Muskoka remains a place of beauty, balance, and resilience for years to come.
Your support is vital to making this vision a reality. By contributing, you help bring Love Muskoka Sustain Muskoka to life, empowering visitors to engage with environmental education and sustainability practices. Together, we can make a lasting impact—please consider donating today to help protect Muskoka’s future.
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Other ways to donate:
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By Cheque – payable to Muskoka Steamships & Discovery Centre and mailed to: 275 Steamship Bay Rd. Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1Z9
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By Phone – call 1-866-687-6667
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