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 […]
If you’re an art enthusiast looking for an evening that blends captivating conversation, live music, and an engaging atmosphere, the Artist Life Stories Speaker Series is an event you won’t want to miss. This series offers a unique opportunity to connect with some of Canada’s most beloved artists in an intimate setting, and it promises […]
Four historic steam engines are now on display This article first appeared in the summer 2023 edition of Reflections magazine Steam power has been essential to the development of Muskoka since the mid-1860s, transporting passengers to the region’s many lakeside hotels and private residences, as well as moving finished goods and commodities. Employed on the […]
Every lake district needs hotel accommodation and full-service hotels. Muskoka is no different. One of the early hotels built in Muskoka was one of the largest and grandest. The Royal Muskoka Hotel was built by the Muskoka Lakes Navigation Company starting in 1901. The goal was to create the finest lodging in Muskoka. Alexander P. […]
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
