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S.S. Muskoka: The Story of A Tug Turned Steamer

Read the article “S.S. Muskoka:The Story of A Tug Turned Steamer” originally published in Issue 83 of The Real Muskoka Story from Fall 2012 CLICK HERE for the full article

April 30, 2025/by Jordan Waines
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The Boat Builders of Gravenhurst

Read the article “The Boat Builders of Gravenhurst” originally published in Issue 73 of The Real Muskoka Story from Spring 2010 CLICK HERE for the full article

April 30, 2025/by Jordan Waines
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Patrick J. Boyer’s Memo from Muskoka – On Re-entering Macdonald Park

Memo from Muskoka, April 29, 2025 To Canadian Friends & Fellow Muskokans From J. Patrick Boyer www.patrickboyer.com On Re-entering Macdonald Park Seldom have so many people in far-flung places around the world festered in consternation and alarm over one man creating such unbounded turmoil, giving the sensation of being inside world history as it is […]

April 30, 2025/by Jordan Waines
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An Exciting New Addition to MDC!

Exciting New Addition to MDC!  A 16’x9′ LED Screen from Planar for the Love Muskoka Sustain Muskoka Exhibit We’re thrilled to announce a cutting-edge upgrade to our facilities: a brand-new 16’x9′ LED screen from Planar, a global leader in LED video wall technology. This dynamic installation marks a significant step forward for both the Love […]

April 1, 2025/by Jordan Waines
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Muskoka Holidays in the 1940s: Memories From The Beaumont Family

Read the article “Muskoka Holidays in the 1940s: Memories From The Beaumont Family” originally published in Issue 85 of The Real Muskoka Story from Spring 2013. CLICK HERE for the full article.

April 1, 2025/by Jordan Waines
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The SS Rosseau

Read the article “The SS Rosseau” originally published in Issue 84 of The Real Muskoka Story from Winter 2012/2013.  CLICK HERE for the full article

April 1, 2025/by Jordan Waines
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Road Salt in Muskoka

Road salt is damaging our watershed You can make a difference! About 20 per cent of Muskoka’s road salt usage comes from individuals and small businesses. At Friends of the Muskoka Watershed (FOTMW), we want to help people reduce excessive road salt usage.  For example, a 350 ml (12 ounce) cup will reduce ice accumulation […]

March 12, 2025/by Jordan Waines
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The Day of the Supply Boat

Click Here to read “The Day of the Supply Boat: An Early Shopping Convenience” first published in The Real Muskoka Story Issue 76 Winter 2010/2011.

March 7, 2025/by Jordan Waines
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Exciting Adventures Await at the Muskoka Discovery Centre

March Break & Summer Camps As the winter chill starts to fade and the first signs of spring appear, families across Muskoka are gearing up for an exciting and action-packed season of fun. The Muskoka Discovery Centre, a beloved hub for local education, creativity, and outdoor exploration, is offering two fantastic camp opportunities for kids […]

March 7, 2025/by Jordan Waines
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The Dispro Story

The Greatest Little Motorboat Afloat The Disappearing Propeller Motorboat is basically a double-ended lapstrake rowing skiff that was converted to a power boat by mounting a single-cylinder, low horsepower 2 cycle inboard gasoline motor in the centre.  The motor was connected by way of a universal joint, to a hinged and elevating propeller shaft that […]

March 7, 2025/by Jordan Waines
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Muskoka Steamships & Discovery Centre

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.

Muskoka Steamships
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Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1Z9
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Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1Z9
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