The Canal that Wasn’t
Read the article “The Canal That Didn’t Happen” originally published in Issue 96 of The Real Muskoka Story from Winter 2016 CLICK HERE for the full article
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Read the article “The Canal That Didn’t Happen” originally published in Issue 96 of The Real Muskoka Story from Winter 2016 CLICK HERE for the full article
Exciting news! The Muskoka Steamships & Discovery Centre is gearing up to bring a new, thought-provoking exhibit to life: “Love Muskoka, Sustain Muskoka.” Installation is set to begin in January 2026, and we want to give our members a glimpse into the careful planning and collaboration that goes into creating an immersive museum experience. The […]
Tom Greavette was just a boy when his family left England, headed for the small town of Gravenhurst, where his widowed mother hoped to find a kindred spirit. In January of 1894, the Greavett family (as they then spelled their name) immigrated to Canada, the new year bringing with it a new life. Their journey […]
Read the article “The Curious Miss Carstairs” originally published in Issue 82 of The Real Muskoka Story from Summer 2012 CLICK HERE for the full article
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
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
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 […]
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
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



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