Over a century ago the Muskoka landscape was developed by men and women who wanted to build a new life. The Snell family carved a stone’s throw from the pines and maples from Algonquin Park which was driven by a pioneer spirit that still remains today. The Snell family only surviving by their wits and [...]

For over 10 years Muskoka Wedding Ceremonies have been organizing custom wedding ceremonies that specialize in personal, civil, non-denominational and spiritual. They have had wedding ceremonies in many different places in Muskoka such as; Bala, Bracebridge, Dorset, Dwight, Gravenhurst, Huntsville, Lake Rosseau, Milford Bay, Muskoka Lakes, Minett, Parry [...]

In 1980 two Muskoka naturalists, Bob Bowles and Al Sinclair along with a few of their friends began an Audubon Christmas Bird Count for Muskoka. A Huntsville Nature Club had been up and running for over 25 years, but between 1980 and 1982 Sylvia Purdon formed a Field Naturalists Club [...]

Last week was a fairly busy week for me..work wise and it finally ended about 5:00 P.M. Friday night. My brother and I than drove to Barrie(Where we used to live) to pick up my dad so we can go to the cottage. Well, the traffic was horrific and we did not arrive in Barrie [...]

I am not too sure on the year my parents actually bought into the cottage, but I know I was still a baby my first time ever being their. As my dad still working fiercely during the weeks – again if “The Three Musketeers” were not at my grandparents resort we would be spending it [...]

As most of you know I grew up at my grandparents resort in the Algonquin Highlands on Oxtongue Lake about thirty minutes away from Huntsville, Ontario. My grandparents first bought the resort the year my brother was born in 1986; three years later; 1989 I was born. My mom was a stay at home mom [...]

HISTORY
In 1981 Elaine Matthews along with 12 volunteers that were passionate about animals and determined to help abused, abandoned and neglected animals within the Muskoka community began to raise awareness by collecting funds to build a shelter for the creatures. For about four years the team worked restlessly by holding bake sales, setting up information [...]

About
The Foundation is committed to the history, culture, environment and also the quality of Muskoka. Muskoka is not only known for its miraculous natural artistry, but also its rich heritage. With its outrageous sky-high pine trees, rocky mountain cliffs, crystal clear lakes and sandy beaches; Muskoka is cherished through the summer time by cottagers and [...]

ABOUT VICTORIA DAY WEEKEND
Victoria Day; also known as May Long Weekend or May 2-4 is a Canadian Federal statutory holiday which is normally the last weekend of May; in honor of Queen Victoria’s birthday and also known for the beginning mark of summer season. In 1845 it was passed through the parliament of the [...]

ABOUT
Purina Walk for Dog Guides is a national event that takes place in over 180 Walks in Canada. The Lion’s Foundation is at its largest single fundraiser all thanks to Nestlé Purina PetCare Canada and also their other national sponsors; especially for making 100% of the funds go directly to a [...]