Heritage Boatworks Volunteers keeping busy with Wanda III projects The talented team of volunteers at Heritage Boatworks are always busy helping with important projects for the steamships and MDC, but recently their focus has been on items for the Wanda III. Currently they are working on several finishing touches to complete the Wanda for relaunch. […]
Gorgeous new book connects to Misko-Aki exhibit The Niagara Parks Commission, in partnership with Plenty Canada, has unveiled Landscape of Nations: Beyond the Mist, a stunning 256-page coffee table book that delves into the history of Indigenous peoples in the Niagara region over the past 13,000 years. This anthology features contributions from 17 authors, numerous […]
Join Us for Artist Life Stories: Speaker Series with a Twist! Date: Thursday, October 10, 2024 Time: 7:30 PM Location: Muskoka Discovery Centre Get Your Tickets Here Dive into an unforgettable evening with Susan Aglukark, one of Canada’s most significant cultural treasures. This event is a unique blend of conversation, live music, and audience interaction, […]
Experience the Magic of the Muskoka Christmas Market Get ready to embrace the holiday spirit at the Muskoka Christmas Market! This enchanting event takes place from November 22 to 24at the beautiful Muskoka Discovery Centre in Gravenhurst. With a delightful lineup of activities, vendors, and festive cheer, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. The […]
The Diaries of Captain John Rogers A look at day-to-day life in Muskoka from 1906-1926 The name John Rogers seems synonymous with the history of Muskoka. Having produced the Guide Book and Atlas of Muskoka and Parry Sound, 1879, written the Blue Books of 1915 and 1918 listing all residents, seasonal and permanent in Muskoka, […]
A new opportunity for Corporate and Family members at MSDC The Muskoka Steamships & Discovery Centre (MSDC) has recently introduced two exciting membership categories: Corporate and Family. Both options provide unique benefits tailored to their respective audiences, enriching the experience for members while supporting the MSDC’s mission to engage the community with Muskoka’s natural beauty […]
Can you remember way back before we used the internet to send greetings and messages to one another? If you went on a holiday then, you would carefully take along the addresses of your friends and family, so you could send them postcards to share experiences. Or if your friends were coming to that same […]
Builders of Wanda III were leaders in their day Polson Iron Works closed many years ago, but in over 50 years of operation it produced some incredible vessels, including a few that are still in operation. Most notably, the beloved Wanda III. The company began operating as an engine builder in Cobourg, Ontario in 1878. […]
Wanda III is housed in a custom-built boathouse and will soon resume cruising on the lakes. But before there was a III, there was Wanda II. Wanda II was a 94-foot steam yacht owned by Timothy and Margaret Eaton from 1905 to 1914. She was built by Polson Iron Works in Toronto and was kept […]
1914 was a significant year around the world and also in Muskoka. The year was marked by the outbreak of the First World War and the sinking of the ocean liner Empress of Ireland. And it was also the last time the ship we now know as RMS Segwun sailed under her original name, Nipissing. […]
The Muskoka Steamships & Discovery Centre is the leader in preserving, promoting and celebrating the culture and heritage of Canada’s Muskoka District. Founded in 1973, the MS&DC is a membership-based, not-for-profit registered charity with an ongoing objective of presenting compelling, entertaining and educational experiences, attractions and events.
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