Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce

Bala Regatta
2024-08-03 09:15 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Bala Town Dock
Come out August 3rd starting at 9:15am for the 2024 Bala Regatta! Enjoy a variety of swimming, paddling, and team events/competitions. Participate as a competitor or a spectator.
For more information regarding schedules and times, click here.

Cookout with Cuddy Auction
2024-08-06 08:00 - 2024-08-17 17:00 | Online
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to secure some fantastic items and support a great cause! CNIB’s Cookout with Cuddy auction ends on August 17, 2024, at 8:30 p.m. Make sure to check back frequently as they continue to add new and exciting items to their collection! All proceeds will help ensure that kids of all ages experiencing vision loss can enjoy an unforgettable summer at CNIB Lake Joe.
To check out their auction list and bid, click here.

Starter Company Plus Hosted by the Muskoka Small Business
2024-08-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Ontario
The Muskoka Small Business (MSBC) is happy to announce the return of Starter Company Plus, business training, mentorship and $5000 grant program. The approximate 10-week program will begin mid-September. To find out whether your new or existing business could qualify, how the program runs, and to apply, visit: https://form.jotform.com/MuskokaSBC/SCP . MSBC is also available for free 1-hour consultations to discuss your business and the program before you apply. Book an appointment here: https://calendly.com/elizabeth-msbc

Oktoberfest in Muskoka Lakes Oct. 25 & 26
2024-10-25 17:00 - 23:30 | Ontario
Pick your place to party in Muskoka Lakes.
Friday, dine at Lakeside Bala Restaurant or The Hook and Ladder (with singer songwriter Emma Clendenan). Then HEAD on over to BALA BAY INN to catch the rockin’ HAPPY WANDERERS.
Saturday, dine at Lakeside Bala Restaurant and hear singer songwriter Christina Hutt or dine on schnitzel at The Hook and Ladder.
In Port Carling, they’ve got a full Bavarian spread and the fun MUSKOKA POLKA band.
And there’s music in the Beer Garden at Clear Lake Brewing both nights.
OKTOBERFEST MUSKOKA HAPPENS ALL OVER MUSKOKA. Check out OktoberfestMuskoka.ca to pick your place to polka! Our Member Tall Pines has Boston Levi and Alex Kaye Black playing Bracebridge Hall. You can book accommodations at Member The Chalets on Lake Muskoka, Bala Bay Inn and more. And all local breweres have specials for you to enjoy or you can hop on the Brew Baus. Check the website to learn what’s happening near you.

Port Carling Santa Claus Parade
2024-11-30 18:30 - 21:00 | Ontario
The Port Carling Lions Club Santa Claus parade will be held November 30, 2024 starting at 6:30pm.
The parade runs from Ferndale Rd to Bailey Street.
Visit with Santa and enjoy hot chocolate and hot dogs at the Community Centre immediately after the parade.
Do you want to enter a float in the parade? Please do! Contact us for all the information needed. portcarlinglions@gmail.com

Business After Hours at Canadian Raceboat Hall of Fame & Event Venue
2025-03-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Canadian Raceboat Hall of Fame & The Venue, 1512 Muskoka District Road 118 West, Bracebridge, Ontario, P1L 1T4, Canada
Join us at the Canadian Raceboat Hall of Fame in Muskoka for our March After Hours for networking, drinks and nibbles.

When: Thursday, March 27, 5-7pm
Please RSVP here on Eventbrite: Your contribution toward marketing this event and others is appreciated.

Did you know the founders of the Raceboat Hall of Fame have just been awarded King Charles Medals? We have lots to celebrate at Muskoka’s newest attraction that celebrates our history of making racing records!

Last Chance: Love Local Silent Auction Ends May 8: over 70 items
2025-05-08 00:00 - 21:00 | Ontario
See all the amazing items and experiences from local businesses at 32auctions.com/lovelocal2025
https://www.32auctions.com/lovelocal2025
HOW TO BID
Create account at 32auctions.com
Click on link for 32auctions.com/lovelocal2025 or search for this auction
Place your bid – Bidding closes 9pm AND if you come to the Annual Meeting at the JW Marriott you can see the items in person and bid on the spot there…and take home something AWESOME.

Annual Meeting Dinner & Silent Auction May 8 at JW Marriott: Tickets on Sale Now
2025-05-08 17:00 - 21:00 | JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa, 1050 Paignton House Rd, Minett
May 8 is your Chamber’s Annual Meeting and Annual Dinner with guest speaker Daniel Tisch, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. This is our most popular event of the year and this year we are in the Rosseau Ballroom of the JW Marriott The Muskoka Resort & Spa. Rooms available at discounted rate.
Guest Speaker: Todd Letts, Vice Chair for the Americas, World Chambers Federation and superstar growth strategist and leadership developer.
Our online silent auction culminates with all items displayed for in person bidding on May 8 at this Annual Event.
Tickets and full information on the Eventbrite ticket site: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2025-muskoka-lakes-chamber-annual-dinner-tickets-1278218669449?aff=oddtdtcreator
Partner Sponsors wanted: Be showcased at this important event as a sponsor. Call Norah today at 705 762 5663 to know about partnership levels and what they will mean for you and your business.

TRI-REGIONAL TARIFF ROUNDTABLE
2025-07-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Online
TRI-REGIONAL TARIFF ROUNDTABLE
Join regional business leaders, policymakers, and economic experts for a post-election roundtable exploring the future of trade, tariffs, and economic stability in the Parry Sound–Muskoka–Almaguin region. This joint event will feature insights from Graydon Smith (MPP Parry Sound–Muskoka), the Ontario Chamber
of Commerce, BDO, and Global Affairs Canada, with opening remarks from Muskoka District Chair Jeff Lehman.
Understand how federal decisions impact your business
Get actionable strategies to navigate economic change
Network with local leaders and industry peers
Enjoy local snacks and refreshments
This is a hybrid event – limited in-person spots are available – registration is required.
Register now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tri-regional-tariff-roundtable-economic-insights-business-solutions-tickets-1391456567049

Oktoberfest Muskoka: 2025 Event Line Up Oct. 23-26
2025-10-23 08:00 - 2025-10-26 17:00 | Ontario
CHECK OUT THIS OKTOBERFEST MUSKOKA LINEUP (see all ticketed events on the Oktoberfest Eventbrite Page by Clicking Here)
Get ready for the fifth year of Oktoberfest Muskoka. We’ve got a full lineup of events from Thursday, October 23 to Saturday, October 25 and expecting special brunches for Sunday, October 26 still to come. RETAILERS and RESTAURANTS – Hop on the Oktoberfest trail like Artisan Trading Post in Port Carling. SEE ALL EVENTS – more added daily – (and links for select event tickets) at OktoberfestMuskoka.ca
WHAT’S ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23
Thursday, October 23, 7:30am-10am: Damenfest Breakfast, A Women’s Networking Event with a stellar Speaker Panel.

Where? Quality Inn, Bracebridge with Breakfast by Blake’s Memories of Muskoka. Speaker Panel includes leaders in tourism, including the Executive Director of the K-W Oktoberfest, Tracy Van Van Kalsbeek; the Former GM of Resorts Ontario, Grace Sammut; and Here and There Canadian Geographic podcaster and Bracebridge resident Liz Beatty. All ages welcome. Tickets are $50 on Eventbrite

Thursday, October 23, 10am-11am, the Official Tapping of the Keg – Free for everyone to join us for our official Oktoberfest kick off featuring Town Crier Bruce Kruger and Dan McCoy on accordion – and the ladies from Damenfest. Also at the Quality Inn. The bar staff at Blake’s will be serving up the first biers!

To Be There for the Tapping of the Keg, Please RSVP FREE to andi@muskokalakeschamber.ca

Thursday, October 23, 7pm-10pm, DRAG-Toberfest: The Biggest Wurst Event Ever at Sawdust City Brewery. TWO Drag crews for the double the fun with Oktoberfest twists. $10+ fees Tickets Here >
WHAT’S ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24

Bracebridge 150 Event: Weiss Blau at Yule Lodge, our Bracebridge Festhall at Santa’s Village with host Lake of Bays Brewing
Time: 6PM – 11PM EDT
Location: Santa’s Village: Muskoka’s Theme Park, Bracebridge, ON
Live music from the Weiss Blau Party Band, German-inspired cuisine, and Oktoberfest atmosphere. Adults only (19+).Eventbrite

WHAT’S ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25
Saturday, October 25, 2025 OktoberBAUS Tours

OktoberBaus Brewery Tour #1, 10am-2pm
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDT (doors open 9:50 AM)
Location: Starting at Muskoka Brewery, Bracebridge, ON
A guided “OktoberBaus” tour of four local breweries (Lake of Bays Barrelhouse, Sawdust City, Clear Lake) including tastings and a commemorative mug. Return to Muskoka Brewery for an afternoon matinee (details TBC). 19+ only.Eventbrite

Oktober Baus Brewery Tour #2, 11:30-3pm Tickets $80+fees on EVENTBRITE HEREPick up Bracebridge Barrelhouse at 11:30am, and tour the area visiting Muskoka Brewery, Sawdust City, and Clear Lake Brewing Co. With a commemorative mini Stein in hand, you get a fill up at each location, trying seasonal Bavarian style brews or tried and true core brews. Experience an entertaining trip with super tour guides from The Brew Bus and maybe a secret stop or two along the way! Return to Bracebridge Barrelhouse for 3:30pm.Oktoberfest attire not required: recommended for more fun!
OktoberBaus Brewery Tour #3, 3pm-7pm
Time: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT (doors at 2:50 PM)
Location: Starting and ending at Muskoka Brewery, Bracebridge
Similar format to Tour #1 but in the afternoon, visiting the same breweries. Finishes with evening entertainment back at Muskoka Brewery. 19+ only.Eventbrite

ALL DAY Free Family FunFEST in Bala followed by a first ever appearance by THE GOLDEN KEYS (ticketed evening event!
Time: 10AM – 6PM
Location: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 424, Bala and the Bala Community Centre – Inside and Outside action on both sides of Maple Street!
A family-friendly event with live music, German food, Vendors, crafts and games in the KidZone, cornhole, mobile curling and more. Food & beverage at additional cost. Free admission.Eventbrite

Happy Wanderers Wrap Up FunFEST in the Bala Legion
Time: 4PM – 6PM EDT (doors at 2:00 PM)
Location: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 424, Bala, ON (same venue as Family Fun)
Wraps up Saturday with live Oktoberfest music from the Happy Wanderers, Bavarian food by Brackenrig Butcher, and main hall vendors. All ages. Free admission.Eventbrite

THE GOLDEN KEYS at the Bala Bay Inn – they rock KW Oktoberfest and this is a first for Muskoka!
Time: 7PM – 10PM EDT (doors at 2:00 PM)
Location: Bala Bay Inn
19+ Tickets are $25+fees at Eventbrite HERE

Family FUNFest at Bracebridge Hall. Details to come.
Saturday, October 25: DEB MISENER JONES at the Port Carling Legion an interactive fun Bavarian revue with guitar bells, and yodeling. Bavarian Buffet (not included in Ticket Price with all proceeds to the Legion) including Schnitzel, Bratwurst on a Bun, German Potato Salad Black Forest Cake opens at 6 and DEB entertains through dinner and after until 8pm. Tickets JUST $5. RSVP on EVENTBRITE HERE
THANK YOU PARTNERS – and we need more supporters. Please email Norah to showcase your business and support your community..
Our Title Partner is Engel & Volkers Muskoka, Festiva Development Partner is Experience Ontario, Music Partner is TD Bank Group, Platinum Stein Partners are Lakeland Networks, Bracebridge 150 and the Town of Bracebridge, Silver Stein Partner is Generation Construction Fine Homes and Bronze Stein and Community Partners include Bala Cranberry Festival and Rosseau Lake College.
Watch for new events and participating locations at OktoberfestMuskoka.ca

MUSKOKA BUSINESS WEEK CONFERENCE, Shift Happens on Thursday
2025-11-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Canadian Raceboat Hall of Fame & The Venue, 1512 Muskoka District Road 118 West, Bracebridge, Ontario, P1L 1T4, Canada
Tickets still available for the Muskoka Business Week Conference Thursday, Nov. 27 at Canadian Raceboat Hall of Fame.
Hear from Canada’s Small Business Professor Brad Poulos, key note speaker, who will also host a fireside chat with local business leaders.
Tickets from $25 including breakfast (act fast as there are some 2-4-1 tickets)
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/muskoka-business-week-conference-shift-happens-tickets-1676572777309?aff=oddtdtcreator

Port Carling Winterfest SAVE THE DATE!
2026-02-20 - 2026-02-22 | Ontario
Join us again for the Port Carling Lions Winterfest!
SAVE THE DATE: February 20-22, 2026.

Check out last year’s details here: Port Carling Lions Winterfest — Port Carling Lions Club
