A watershed of wonder is open to experience at Muskoka Discovery Centre in Gravenhurst. Interactive technology, superb design and a passion for Muskoka were combined with scientific expertise to tell five stories that entertain, while educating visitors of all ages about the importance of the watershed to our past, present and future.
William Alfred Anderson was born at Skipton in Yorkshire, England December 21st, 1880. When he was a young man he went to sea, and travelled a good part of the world ending up in Cape Town, South Africa during the Boer War. He and a friend decided to join a light horse cavalry unit in […]
I cannot remember my first trip on the R.M.S. Segwun, so I presume it must have been ordinary. I do, however, remember one trip which was extraordinary. It was unscheduled, short, and without benefit of steam power. Sometime after the steamships stopped running in 1958, the company assets were sold to George Morrison and Jack Vincent. […]
Aubrey White was born in Ireland in 1845 and immigrated to Canada when he was 17 years old. He chose to settle in North Falls (later renamed Bracebridge) where he worked briefly as an assistant shop keeper. White had a determined and adventurous spirit so he didn’t stay long as a shop keeper. His strong […]
The Muskoka Discovery Centre is open year-round, so no matter what the season there is always something fun to do! Be sure to stop by and see the amazing new “Watershed Wonders” exhibit just opened in July 2018! You can also see North America’s largest collection of in-water antique and classic boats in our Grace […]
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
