Come out to the ‘Potato Bash’ (baked potato with ALL the fixings plus salads and desserts) on Saturday, Mar 17th. Entertainment by Jack (Hutton) and Darryl Hollingsworth includes an Irish sing-along. Food served from 5:30-7:30 pm at First Muskoka Congregational Church, 3852 Hwy 169. $10 a person.  Children under 10 free. RSVP your tickets at [...]

Time to dust off the old leprechaun hats and join us at the Bala Branch - Royal Canadian Legion for this year's St Patrick's day celebrations!! Doors open at 5:30 and THE HIGH ROLLERS will be hitting the stage at 7:00 PM, performing a mix of Irish Traditional classics as well as all the crowd [...]

Celebrate the first day of spring at a special Business After Hours networking event with your host, Jayne's Cottages and co-sponsor Clear Lake Brewing Co. (try their new maple inspired brew!) When: Tuesday, March 20, 5:30pm-7:30pm Where: Jayne's Cottage of course at #4-1059 Woodington Road, Minett RSVP to [email protected] Hors d'ouevres and beverages will be [...]

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Get more from your social media presence. Join trainer Annie Scott of the YWCA Muskoka to learn tricks and tips for using social media channels like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to increase awareness of your business. When: Wed, April 18 10am-1pm Where: Chamber office in Bala - 3181 Muskoka Road 169, Pines Plaza, Unit 5 [...]

Bring your brightest smiles to Port Carling Dental on Tuesday, May 8: Port Carling Dental is our host for our May Business After Hours, 5:30-7:30pm. Network with other Chamber members and their guests. Where: Port Carling Dental, 114 Medora Street (just up the hill). When: Tuesday, May 8, 5:30-7:30pm Your $5 contribution is welcomed and [...]

June 5 NOTE: VENUE CHANGE... We have moved from the Stone Church to Bala Bay Food & Spirits in the old Bala Bay Inn. Come rediscover the delightful dining room and pub and support Moon River Lookout Catering and Camp Oochigeas. ________ The June Business After Hours is hosted by Moon River Lookout and Camp [...]

Antique and Classic Boat Society Boat Show at the Gravenhurst Wharf.

Fans of antique mahogany boats, cedar-strip runabouts and vintage launches will gather at the Muskoka wharf in Gravenhurst for the Antique and Classic Boat Society's renowned show. Over 100 boats are displayed at the docks and on land. Boat rides, a fashion show and a vintage car show included. This year's theme is "Keeping the [...]

Join Richwell's Muskoka Fine Dining and Field of Greens on Tuesday, July 10 at a Business After Hours and Open House at Richwell's Muskoka Fine Dining. Where: Richwell's Muskoka Fine Dining Start time for this event is 5pm. Please RSVP to [email protected]

A fun family Bala 150 event for children aged 3-12. Prizes for all.  Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring rod, bait supplied. Rain date is July 15.    

All welcome to join in celebrating 150 years of Bala. Includes: Bala 150 town photo opposite Bala Sports Arena. Show up by 12.45pm to find your place in this moment of history. Who is invited? All present or former Bala residents or cottagers, plus anyone who wants to celebrate a special memory of our wonderful [...]

Thursday, August 16th at the Port Carling Community Centre, from 5 to 8pm  This year’s gala fundraiser will continue the tradition of exceptional food with a convenient Muskoka location. Lamb dinner, choice salads, and delicious desserts are all part of the experience. Ticket prices TBA. To order your tickets leave a message at 705 765-5367, or email at [email protected]

Port Carling's got mid day madness with stores putting lots of great stuff on sale. Come hunt for bargains and enjoy music throughout Port Carling and other events to mark Mid Day Madness, 12-4pm

Come hear your Mayoral, District and Township Councillor candidates speak and have questions answered by them. Doors open at 630pm during which time you can submit a question to be drawn for answering. The formal part of the evening starts at 7pm and ends at 9pm. Unsure of which Ward you're in: Check the ward [...]

Come out to Brooklands Farm  for our September Business After Hours. This over century old farm is a beautiful venue. Enjoy nibbles, drinks & networking with a variety of chamber members. Co-sponsored by Crossroads Restaurant (providing hors d'ouevres) and Sawdust City Brewery. Your $5 contribution is welcomed and appreciated. Please send us your Chamber connection [...]

Come hear your Mayoral, District and Township Councillor candidates speak and have questions answered by them. Doors open at 630pm during which time you can submit a question to be drawn for answering. The formal part of the evening starts at 7pm and ends at 9pm. Unsure of which Ward you're in: Check the ward [...]

Come hear your Mayoral, District and Township Councillor candidates speak and have questions answered by them. Doors open at 630pm during which time you can submit a question to be drawn for answering. The formal part of the evening starts at 7pm and ends at 9pm. Unsure of which Ward you're in: Check the ward [...]

ART' a play written by Yasmina Reza and Christopher Hampton How much would you pay for a white painting? Would it matter who the painter was? Would it be art? One of Marc's best friends, Serge, has just bought a very expensive painting. It's about five feet by four, all white with white diagonal lines. [...]

Muskoka and Parry Sound Chambers of Commerce in Partnership with BreezeMaxWeb presents A Google After Hours Event and Breakfast Sponsored by: Parry Sound Muskoka Community Network Entry Fee: Donation to Founders Circle (For more information on Founders Circle click here.) The suggested donation price is $10 for both After Hours and Breakfast. Location: Discovery Centre [...]

Join Terry,  one of Canada’s most celebrated and successful marketing minds, as he dispenses small business marketing insights peppered with his trademark storytelling. Terry is frequently asked to speak to companies and organizations on the power of marketing. A very passionate (and humorous) presenter, he has a unique and insightful viewpoint on what it takes [...]

Fundraising event with speech patholgist presenting on spasmodic dysphonia, a condition that has affected local Bala resident Becky Lacroix. Dinner by Taco Kar, Dance by Blue Country, Drinks from Clear Lake Brewery and silent auction. Tickets include two free beers, and are $35. They can be purchased at the chamber office. Where: Bala Community Centre

Come and join the Port Carling Legion for a great new Haunted House for the whole family. Fun for all. Come whenever you're out trick or treating on October 31. Note: no set times for this event.

A unique Friday night networking event: Come join the South Muskoka Shield and Port Carling Lions at the Port Carling Arena. When: Friday, November 9 starting 6pm (NOTE LATER START TIME) Where: Port Carling Arena Who: Your hosts are the South Muskoka Shield and Port Carling Lions with food from Port Carling Foodland Why: Come [...]

Join the town in small guided tours outside through Bethlehem recreated for the Christmas Story. Tours start at 6pm till 8:30pm and start from the Bala Community Centre. Doors open at 5:30pm. Share the wonder of Christmas as you follow the journey of Joseph and Mary on the first Christmas.  There is no charge.  Refreshments [...]

Networking Opportunity with fellow businesses in the Muskoka Lakes region. Date: December 4 Time: 5:30pm Location: The Hudson Hair Salon and Spa at 84 Joseph St, Port Carling.

Artist’s Talk: Activist Portrait Series - Syrus Marcus Ware Sunday, December 16 Time: 2 to 4 pm at 1182 Foreman Road, Port Carling.

A Next Generation Leahy Christmas Wednesday, December 19th Doors Open at 6:00 PM | Show-Time is at 7:00 PM Tickets: $40 (Regular) | $15 (Student) We are excited to welcome back, Next Generation Leahy! The experience of a Next Generation Leahy Christmas is “breath-taking”, “ astounding,” and “unforgettable.” These amazing young people take their passion for [...]

HOLIDAYS & NYE Christmas, NYE and festive menus can be found here Recreation activities for the 22nd and holidays can be found here Ideal packages for holiday getaways include the Muskoka Escape package and Winter Family Escape

Carolling & "A Christmas Carol" Friday, December 21st Carolling begins at 6:30 PM | Show-time is 7:00 PM Tickets: $22.60 Show will be in the Trillium Court. Buy tickets  OR call the Box Office at 705-687-5550 or Toll-Free 1-888-495-8888

Gather around the piano with songs of the Yuletide Season from 3:30pm to 4:00pm (song sheets supplied.). Enjoy some apple cider or for the adults, the cash bar. At 4pm nestle in as our professional actors perform a STAGE READING of William Colgate’s adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”. Enjoy this rendition with all [...]

The resort is kicking off the holidays with its 10th anniversary on December 22 and there will be loads of activities planned including an ice bar, giant Muskoka ice chair, fire hoop show, nature walks with naturalist Robin Tapley and more! If you can please review your web content to include the following details that [...]

New Year's Eve Comedy Night starring The Yes Men Monday, December 31 Tickets: Show Only: $40 Show Time: 8:00 PM Dinner and Show sold out. Buy tickets  OR call the Box Office at 705-687-5550 or Toll-Free 1-888-495-8888

Did you know that a Sugar Glider is a cheeky, cheerful and fuzzy marsupial which lives in Australia and can fly between trees in the forest? Did you know that the Rose Hair Tarantula is incredibly friendly and surprisingly harmless? Muskoka Discovery Centre is changing its colours to khaki and camouflage as it welcomes the [...]

Networking opportunity with fellow businesses in the Muskoka Lakes region. Featuring hors d'oeuvres from Richwell's Muskoka Fine Dining and drinks by Molson Canadian. Don't miss our first event of 2019 and discover what other businesses have planned for this year. Do you have a success or connection story to share? Even if you can't make [...]

  The 2019 Muskoka Wedding Show has been set for Saturday January 19, 2019! Location: Muskoka Discovery Centre 275 Steamship Bay Road. Gravenhurst, ON Show Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm Brides and Grooms: tickets will be sold at the door for $10. 

A true modern day Blues Man, blending hard-edged Rock and Roll, Gospel, Folk and Jazz with Pure Primal Blues to create his own unique sound. He is adept at many instruments including 7 string slide guitar, banjo, guitar, 12 string and lap steel. Date January 26, 8pm-10pm Happening at Muskoka Place Gallery: 1182 Foreman Rd, [...]

At Muskoka Futures they stake their reputation on change! They see the changes that entrepreneurs make each and every day to transform their businesses and they are doing the same. Plus, they have some exciting things in store. Join them as they talk change along with CBC’s Dragons’Den’s Michele Romanow. Tech titan Michele Romanow is [...]

The Winter TimeOut is a luxury women’s weekend retreat, hosted at the spectacular lakeside JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa on February 1st – 3rd, 2019. Now in its 3rd year, this all-inclusive women’s-only weekend includes a curated itinerary of workshops and sessions led by exciting and engaging female speakers, social activities, daily [...]

Carl Dixon: Whole 'Nother Thing Saturday, February 9th Bar Opens at 6:00 PM | Show-Time at 7:00 PM Tickets: $25 (Adult) | $10 Student Carl Dixon's show is a tour de force of music and stories from his incredible and lengthy music career! From his 80's recordings with Coney Hatch, to his years fronting The Guess Who,  playing with April [...]

        We're hoping that you will bring a friend and join us at Bala Branch - Royal Canadian Legion  for our tribute to The Fab Four featuring Replay The Beatles. All the fun starts at 6 pm and Replay will be hitting the stage at 7:00 PM, performing your Beatles favourites. One of [...]

Networking opportunity with fellow businesses in the Muskoka Lakes region. Don’t miss our February Business After Hours and discover what other businesses have planned for this year. Do you have a success or connection story to share? Even if you can’t make it out, send us an email to tell us your good news so [...]

Hosted by the District of Muskoka. For more information visit https://www.muskoka.on.ca/en/job-fairs.aspx  

Jeff Leeson - Grandma Used to Heckle Me Comedy Tour Saturday, February 23rd Doors & Bar open at 7:30 PM | Show at 8:00 PM Tickets  $30 (in advance up to 6:00 PM on performance day) $35 (at door; not available on-line) Nationally touring stand up comedian Jeff Leeson (As seen on: Global TV, CTV, [...]

Michelle makes songs & she chases songs by other writers. A Juno award nominee, she sings them all with joy and conviction and a smile in her voice. Her powerful voice first emerged as the voice of the legendary Canadian acoustic rock band Grievous Angels. Now, long after a ground-breaking album with the legendary Angels, [...]

Come out to support Camp Ooch at the Bracebridge Resource Management Centre on Saturday March 2nd, 2019 for a family-friendly snowshoe adventure! Following your trek, enjoy a hot beverage, and a snack! Each adventurer will receive a swag bag upon completion of the course. $20 per person, or $60 for a group of four. For [...]

Also Starring The Wayward Wind Band Fred Smith, Bobby Prochaska, Nathan Smith, Don Reid & Bruce Ley Saturday, March 30th Bar Opens at 6:30 PM | Show-Time is 7:30 PM Tickets: $30 (Regular) | $10 (Student) Opry Gold is a vibrant celebration featuring a rich mixture of classic Grand Ole Opry masters and the next generation [...]

Marc Jordan Launch Party & Concert Saturday, April 6th Reception (VIP Ticket Holders Only) 7:00 PM | Show 8:00 PM Tickets: $50 (VIP) | $30 (Regular) The Gravenhurst Opera House is honoured and very excited to host the official launch of Marc Jordan’s latest CD, Both Sides! With a musical career spanning  over 40 years, [...]

Employers: Save the Date for Discover Ability Workshop April 11. Feeling the pain of staff shortages? Learn about an untapped labour pool that can help your business -- and how to be AODA compliant. All employers welcome: you do not have to be a Chamber member to take part. Please RSVP to [email protected] Want to [...]

Get your tickets today for the Great Benjamins Circus happening April 15 at the Port Carling Arena. 2 Showtimes: 4:30pm and 7pm Online Tickets: https://gbcca.yapsody.com/event/index/379106/port-carling-on

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Apr 19, 20 & 21 – Maple Mayhem! Easter fun for adults – food, drink, live music, scavenger hunt and more! Location: Muskoka Lakes Farm and Winery EASTER WEEKEND 2019! Fri April 19 – Sun April 21 10 am – 4 pm Rain or shine, we’re spending three days celebrating maple harvest! Highlights: Instagram Scavenger [...]

Zion Presbyterian Church, Torrance invites you to A Passover Seder Dinner at Camp Crossroads Community Event - All are welcome Friday April 19, 5pm-7pm Tickets at the door - Adults $10 Children under 14 - Free

We love to hear when our members are offering member to member discounts. Are you offering one? Tell us about it. Learn about these benefit and more at our special Business After Hours at Sherwood Inn. Come out to learn how your business can take full advantage of your Chamber Benefits, including: Health and dental [...]

Muskoka Concert Association Presents Henderson and Kolk Guitarist Duo Friday, April 26th Doors 6:00 PM | Show 7:00 PM Venue: Trinity United Church Season Find more information on Henderson and Kolk Guitarist Duo here: https://www.hkguitarduo.com/ Tickets available: https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/EventSearch?presenter=TOG&tck=true or call 705-687-5550

Luke McMaster Icons of Soul Saturday, April 27 Bar Opens at 7:00 PM | Show-time is 8:00 PM Tickets: $30 (adult) | $10 (student) We are thrilled to be welcoming Luke McMaster  to the Gravenhurst Opera House as part of his Icons of Soul Tour!  Most commonly recognized from the musical duo McMaster & James, in [...]

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Convention represents one of the most significant opportunities for business leaders from across the province to come together to network with peers, debate policy issues important to the Ontario business community, and shape our advocacy agenda for the year ahead. This year, we come together [...]