Apr 30

THE KEE TO BALA

HISTORY

In 1941 a man named Gerry Patrick Dunn developed and designed the most striving dance pavilion known in Ontario’s cottage country. In 1942 the doors opened as ‘Dunn’s Pavilion‘ where many were attracted to the idea; wearing their finest dress’s and nicest ties; making the pavilion a major success 6 days a week. Famous entertainers from all across the world became to know of Dunn’s Pavilion as a huge hit spot for the music industry making Gerry’s pavilion a huge success as a Canadian dance hall all summer long. The hall was surrounded in palm tree’s, hanging plants, a fountain with lights in the middle of the 100 foot dance floor, ceiling covered in silver cedar and who could forget the the stage; that was made to look as a small cottage. On most nights couples would travel to the large balcony where they could gaze into the Muskoka stars and watch the waves brush up against the boats in front of cottages. Little did Gerry know that years upon years would come and the pavilion would remain open to the community every summer; changing the name to The KEE to BALA that continued to draw dancers that insisted on a good time just like their parents or grandparents had.

TODAY

Now a days The Kee To Bala is still a huge success at the Bala Bay and still brings many famous musicians from today’s society attracting of over 1000 people.

Dance Floor: 3000 Square Foot, Stage: 800 Square Foot, 5 Bars, Red Velvet Curtains, Patio Access, Ticket Booth, Kitchen and Bus Service.