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 […]
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.
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
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
The Muskoka Wedding Show was an incredible event! Brimming with excitement and energy for both vendors and guests alike, this year’s show was a wonderful mix of new and familiar faces, each adding their unique touch to the showcase. The atmosphere was buzzing as couples and industry professionals gathered to explore the latest trends in […]
Beginning in the mid-1800s, the Muskoka district began to open up due to widespread lumbering and the Free Land Grant program that encouraged settlers to move here. With a number of small settlements developing on the shores of the three adjoining lakes of Muskoka, Rosseau and Joseph, A.P. Cockburn saw the need for a steamship […]
Large Donation! What a Surprise! What a surprise when the door of the Archives room opened, and the guest said he was delivering 14 boxes. These boxes contained binders, each filled with plastic sleeves of 8 post cards each. The post cards are all from Muskoka! The binders were labelled Hotels, Ships, Towns, etc. The […]
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.
Charitable Number: 132617770RR0001
