Christmas Carolling and Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”
2018-12-21 22:30 - 2018-12-22 12:00 (America/Toronto) | JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa, 1050 Paignton House Rd, Minett
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 its colourful characters brilliantly brought to life by Dick Binsley (of “Mama Mia” on Broadway fame), Joan Bendon, Robin Clipsham, Alyssa LaPlume, Michele Ineson and Steven Jacklin as Scrooge! The performance runs 60 minutes. Seating is limited to 75.Make LIVE Theatre part of your family holiday traditions.
Purchase tickets here: https://www.muskokachautauqua.com/

JW Marriott's 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner
2018-12-22 18:00 - 21:00 | JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa, 1050 Paignton House Rd, Minett
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 would be greatly appreciated.
NEW – 10th ANNIVERSARY GALA DINNER

Tickets are offered for the gala dinner in the luxurious Rosseau Ballroom on Saturday evening. The menu will include a variety of food stations inspired by the resort’s restaurants: seafood, risotto, pasta, Certified Angus Beef steaks, delectable desserts and a toast to the future!

10th Anniversary Gala Dinner Tickets are available for purchase here

New Year's Eve Comedy Night starring The Yes Men
2018-12-31 20:00 | Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Rd S, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1J1
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

Zoo to You at Muskoka Discovery Centre
2019-01-05 10:00 - 2019-01-06 15:00 | Muskoka Discovery Centre, 275 Steamship Bay Road, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1Z9, Canada
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 animal antics of Zoo To You on Saturday January 5th and Sunday January 6th. The hands-on, “ed-zoo-cation” weekend will welcome over 20 marvelous mammals and rambling reptiles to the Centre.
“The Zoo To You experience really stands out because it is so hands-on and families can learn about these amazing creatures who share our planet as they interact with them”, noted Ann Curley, Operations Manager for Muskoka Discovery Centre. “We want to provide a new and unique experience for children and one which will help them appreciate the wonderful world which we live in.”, explained Curley.
Families can explore the Centre, learn fascinating facts from the zoo handlers and meet animals including a chubby chinchilla, native to the Andes Mountains of South America; the Australian bearded dragon; an adorable African pygmy hedgehog and even a slippery Burmese python, one of the largest snakes in the world.
The event runs from 10am to 3pm both days and promises to be a highlight of the Centre’s winter programming for families. For more information, please contact Muskoka Discovery Centre at (705) 687-2115 or visit www.realmuskoka.com.

Business After Hours at TRI LAKES TRAINING in Minett with Richwell's
2019-01-14 17:00 - 19:00
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 it out, send us an email to tell us your good news so we can share it. NOTE: This is a Monday night Business After Hours.
Date: Monday, January 14
Time: 5 – 7 pm
Location: TRI LAKES TRAINING at 1017 Juddhaven Rd, Minett, Ontario
Your $5 donation is welcomed and appreciated.
RSVP to Katelyn@muskokalakeschamber.ca

Muskoka Wedding Show 2019
2019-01-19 09:00 - 16:00 | Muskoka Discovery Centre, 275 Steamship Bay Road, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1Z9, Canada
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.

Alfie Smith at the Company of Good Cheer Coffee House
2019-01-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Muskoka Place Gallery, 1182 Foreman Road, Port Carling, Ontario, Canada
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, Port Carling

SHIFT- How We Do Business in Muskoka with Muskoka Futures and Michele Romanow
2019-01-31 16:30 - 20:00 | Deerhurst Resort, 1235 Deerhurst Drive, Huntsville, Ontario, P1H 2E8, Canada
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 an engineer and a serial entrepreneur who started five companies before her 33rd birthday. A “Dragon” on CBC’s hit show Dragons’ Den, Michele is the co-founder of Clearbanc, which in 2018 gave entrepreneurs more than $100 million in funding; SnapSaves, which was acquired by Groupon; and Buytopia.ca, ranked #3 on the Profit Hot 50 list of fastest growing companies. Named in WXN’s “100 Most Powerful in Canada” and listed as the only Canadian on Forbes’ “Millennial on a Mission” list, Michele brings her incredible entrepreneurial savvy to every stage.
Join Muskoka Futures for cocktails & appetizers, keynote by Michele, Muskoka Futures Announcement and Marché style dinner January 31st 4:30-8pm at Deerhurst Resort.
SHIFT- How we Do Business in Muskoka
Thursday January 31st
4:30-8pm
Deerhurst Resort
1235 Deerhurst Drive, Huntsville ON
TICKETS $20

Winter Time Out at the JW Marriot
2019-02-01 11:00 - 2019-02-03 06:00 | JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa, 1050 Paignton House Rd, Minett
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 yoga & meditation classes, and most importantly an opportunity to rejuvenate and connect with like-minded women.

Two nights’ accommodation in a spacious suite at the JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa, including the use of all hotel amenities

Daily yoga/pilates and meditation

Health & beauty-focused workshops

Pop-up shopping experience

Gourmet meals including welcome drinks, breakfast both Saturday & Sunday, and Saturday evening dinner

Incredible swag bag full of luxury items

15% discount at Spa Rosseau with guaranteed appts until mid-December 2018

WISE Workshop, Mobile Active Living Centre: Budgeting, Banking & Estate Planning
2019-02-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2019-02-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Torrance Community Centre, 1030 Torrance Rd, Torrance, ON P0C 1M0

Carl Dixon: Whole 'Nother Thing
2019-02-09 18:00 | Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Rd S, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1J1
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 Wine, then on to his most recent country album entitled, “Whole ‘Nother Thing“, Carl has a treasure trove of music and stories that will delight any audience. Carl’s singing and guitar playing are well known to music fans around the world, both solo and accompanied.
Joining Carl on stage will be long-time friends, Mark Santer and Pat Gowan.
An evening not to be missed!
Buy tickets OR call the Box Office at 705-687-5550 or Toll-Free 1-888-495-8888

Bala Legion Concerts presents Replay The Beatles on Feb 15th and 16th
2019-02-15 18:00 | Bala Legion, 1011 Maple Ave, Bala, ON P0C 1A0
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 Canada’s best tribute bands, Replay The Beatles, have performed and toured as professional musicians and studio session players since the early 70’s and have performed all over Canada and internationally. They are Canada’s most authentic Beatles tribute band!
Tickets are only $20, available online at Eventbrite, and can be purchased in advance at the Bala Legion.
Come join us for two special nights in Cottage Country while supporting Canadian veterans and their families.
Everyone welcome!
Buy your tickets online today!
Click here to buy your tickets

Family Fun Day at Bala Curling Club
2019-02-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Bala Curling Club, 1014 Grey St., Bala, Ontario, Canada

February Business After Hours at the Port Carling Legion
2019-02-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Port Carling Legion, Port Carling, On
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 we can share it.
Date: Tuesday, February 19
Time: 5 – 7 pm
Location: Port Carling Legion at 4 Bailey St, Port Carling
Your $5 donation is welcomed and appreciated.
RSVP to Katelyn@muskokalakeschamber.ca

South Muskoka Job Fair
2019-02-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Bracebridge Sportsplex, 110 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge, Canada
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
2019-02-23 19:30 | Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Rd S, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1J1
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, Amazon Prime, Sirius XM) brings his brand new tour to The Gravenhurst Opera House for a night of live stand up comedy you will never forget!!
Jeff Leeson Website – Please be advised Jeff Leeson’s comedy contains strong language and subject matter. This show is PG-13.
Buy tickets OR call the Box Office at 705-687-5550 or Toll-Free 1-888-495-8888

Coffee House Featuring Michelle Rumball at the Company of Good Cheer
2019-02-23 20:00 - 22:00 | Muskoka Place Gallery, 1182 Foreman Road, Port Carling, Ontario, Canada
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, two solo records, and a sojourn in New Orleans, she’s back with a new collection of songs & she sings all of them with heart & style.

Snowshoeing for Ooch!
2019-03-02 09:00 - 12:00
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 more information, or to register, head to: www.ooch.org/snowshoeingforooch2019

Leisa Way stars in Opry Gold: Hits of the Kings & Queens of Country
2019-03-30 06:30 - 18:30 | Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Rd S, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1J1
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 of breakthrough country artists!
This show highlights all the amazing artists that have played the Opry stage over the years and tells the stories about their connections.

Marc Jordan Launch Party & Concert
2019-04-06 20:00 | Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Rd S, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1J1
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, Marc has written an incredibly long list of songs, many becoming huge hits such as Marina del Rey or Rhythm of My Heart, recorded by Rod Stewart who took that song to #1 world wide. For several years, Marc worked in L.A. with artists such as Steely Dan, Diana Ross, Chicago, Kansas, Kenny Loggins, Amanda Marshal, Bette Midler, Joe Cocker, Olivia Newton John, Bonnie Raitt and so many more including his wonderfully talented wife; Amy Sky. His songs have been included on 35 million recordings including some of his own. Jordan also has numerous film credits to his name and is the chair of the songwriting department at Norman Jewison’s Canadian Film Centre. He also sits on the Humber College Jazz Department’s advisory board. He has won numerous ASCAP, Juno, SOCAN, Smooth Jazz awards throughout his career and tours regularly with Lunch at Allen’s featuring Marc and his friends Cindy Church, Ian Thomas and Murray MacLauchlan. Marc is also a very talented painter. Pieces of his work will be on display at the Opera House leading up to the April 6th event and he has generously donated one of his pieces to the Opera House for auction the night of his show.
Learn more and watch video previews by visiting Marc Jordan’s Website.

Muskoka Trivia at the Muskoka Discovery Centre
2019-04-07 14:00 | Muskoka Discovery Centre, 275 Steamship Bay Road, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1Z9, Canada

Discover Ability Workforce Workshop for Employers
2019-04-11 14:30 - 16:30 | Port Carling Legion, Port Carling, On
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 katelyn@muskokalakeschamber.ca
Want to know more? Read our blog post about this workshop and your workshop leader by clicking here.

Registration: 2 – 2:30, Workshop: 2:30 – 3:30, Networking 3:30-4:30

The Great Benjamins Circus
2019-04-15 16:30 - 19:00 | Port Carling Arena, 3 Bailey Street, Port Carling, Ontario, P0B 1J0
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

Food Handler Certification Training
2019-04-18 09:30 - 16:00 | Port Carling Community Centre, 3 Bailey St, Port Carling
Bring lunch and photo ID.

Event:

Maple Mayhem at Muskoka Lakes Farm and Winery
2019-04-19 - 2019-04-21 | Johnston’s Cranberry Marsh, 1074 Cranberry Road,, Bala, Canada
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 Hunt – an Easter hunt for grown ups!
Log Sawing Contest
Music by the fire – sing along style
Cranberry Pancakes
Maple Taffy
Wagon Tours
Wine Tasting

Cost
Entry: $5 – includes Log Sawing Contest, Scavenger Hunt, Trail Pass
(Kids 12 and under – free)
Tour: $10 – includes guided wagon tour plus guided walk to the sugar bush and sugar shack
(Kids 12 and under – $7 / Kids 2 & under – free)
Tasting: $10 – includes souvenir glass and 5 tasting tickets for wine, cider and maple beer
ALL ACCESS: $20 – includes Log Sawing, Scavenger Hunt, Trail Pass, Tour & Tasting
Food

Cranberry Pancakes: $8 big plate, $5 little plate – includes pancakes, syrup and sausages
Pulled Turkey on a Bun: $7
Drinks include alcoholic and non-alcoholic options.
Details, details

Scavenger Hunt
Find and take photos at 8 assigned spots around the farm (details upon entry) – be as creative as you want! Post (as a single post of all 8 pictures) to Instagram or Facebook (feed or story). Tag us, Sherwood Inn and hashtag #maplemayhem to be entered for the prize.
All complete posts will be entered to win a gift basket that includes an overnight stay at Sherwood Inn, a VIP Wine & Cheese Experience for 2 and lots of Muskoka wine, cider, goodies and swag. Approx value: $600
Log Sawing Contest

Grab your sweetie or your bestie to enter! Using a double buck saw, you’ll saw a ‘cookie’ off the log as fast as possible. We’ll put your time on the leader board, and award prizes each day for the fastest male team, fastest female team and fastest mixed team. AND you get to keep the ‘cookie!’
Live Music
Cal White and Friend will be here each day from 1-4. Feel free to sing along!
Cranberry Pancakes
No celebration of maple season would be complete without pancakes. Of course, ours are made with cranberries!
Maple Taffy

Yep, we’ll be offering this quintessential maple experience!
Tours
Take a guided wagon tour around the South Marsh that ends with a guided walk to the sugar bush and sugar shack. Yum!
Tasting
Tasting options include wine from dry-dessert, cider, spritzer and Pancake Breakfast Specialty Maple Ale, made by Clear Lake Brewery. Afterwards, keep the glass!

A Passover Seder Dinner at Camp Crossroads
2019-04-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Camp Crossroads, 1224 East Bay Road, Torrance, Ontario, P0C 1M0, Canada
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

WSIB Certified First Aid and CPR Training
2019-04-24 08:30 - 16:30 | Bala Community Centre, 1008 Maple Ave, Bala, Ontario, P0C1A0, Canada

Bala Cranberry Festival Major Stakeholders Meeting
2019-04-24 18:30 | Bala Arena, 1009 Maple Ave, Bala

Business After Hours: Member Benefits Evening
2019-04-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Sherwood Inn, 1090 Sherwood Rd, Port Carling, Ontario, Canada
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 plans through the Chambers Plan
Saving on transactions fees through First Data
Lower shipping rates through Purolator and UPS
Fuel savings with Esso
Discounts on computers with Lenovo

… and many more savings to help your bottom line.
Happening at Sherwood Inn with co-sponsors Beginnings Spa, K. Brewer Financial, and Clear Lake Brewery.

RSVP Today
