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Muskoka Small Business Day: Innovation and Funding Forum
"Muskoka Business Owners: Save the Date! The MSBC invites you to our Business Over Breakfast event which will feature speaker sessions, panels about tech and available business funding for growth, as well as ample opportunity for networking with your community. Mark your calendars and keep an eye on www.muskokasmallbusiness.ca to be the first to grab [...]
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Guiding You to Your First Home – Virtual Info Session
Buying your first home is an exciting and maybe overwhelming time. Between narrowing down neighborhoods, looking at houses, trying to figure out how much you can actually afford, the list goes on and on. Join us for this virtual info session on buying your first home, what to know about pre-approvals, the latest changes to [...]
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Take Control of your future health and finances! Hospice Muskoka & Edward Jones
Port Carling Community CentreTake control of your future health and finances! Join Hospice Muskoka and Edward Jones on January 16th, from 9am-12pm at the Port Carling Community Centre for two informative presentations: 1️⃣ Advance Care Planning – Learn how to create a plan for your future health care should you be unable to communicate your own wishes. 2️⃣ [...]
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Ash Drive ~ Friends of the Muskoka Watershed
Bracebridge Transfer Station 1062 Rosewarne Dr, Bracebridge, Ontario, CanadaWith ASHMuskoka, we deeply explore the idea that wood ash can safely be used to restore the well-documented damage to forests and lakes caused by widespread calcium (Ca) decline in Muskoka. Restoration begins by restoring soil and groundwater Ca levels to their pre-acid rain levels Please bring your clean COLD ash to our ash drive on [...]
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Partnering for Trail Tourism Workshop
Bracebridge Sportsplex 110 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge, CanadaJoin the Waterfront Regeneration Trust for an engaging workshop designed to connect local businesses with the growing trail tourism community. Learn how to leverage the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail (GLWT) and the Muskoka/Parry Sound region’s trail assets to create unforgettable visitor experiences. Explore co-promotional opportunities, and discover how your business can be part of this [...]
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Artist Life Stories ~ Sharon & Randi
Muskoka Discovery Centre 275 Steamship Bay Road, Gravenhurst, Ontario, CanadaEach event is like a perfectly mixed cocktail. Two parts conversation, one-part live music, one-part question and answer and splashed with a dash of the unexpected. Each evening includes 2 – 40 interview sets and ends with a post-show meet and greet. And everyone comes away with the story behind the artist. For more than [...]
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Stellar Science with Science North at Muskoka Discovery Centre
Muskoka Discovery Centre 275 Steamship Bay Road, Gravenhurst, Ontario, CanadaExplore the science of space with 6 interactive tables filled with hands-on activities! Shows at 11am and 230pm Join the Science North Bluecoats to learn all about planets, stars, gravity, and so much more through activities like constellation building, Mars rover programming, and an astronaut challenge! Regular Museum Admission Rates Apply – Discount for Members [...]
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How to Hire Seasonal Workers ~ Virtual Event
This webinar provides valuable insights for employers managing seasonal workers. Key topics covered include: ✅ Recruitment Best Practices: Strategies for attracting and hiring reliable seasonal staff. ✅ Employment Standards Compliance: Key legal requirements, including contracts, wages, and working hours. ✅ Health and Safety: Tips for ensuring seasonal workers understand and follow safety protocols. ✅ Training [...]
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Lunch & Learn ~ Communication Skills with Rick Harris
Bala Legion 1011 Maple Avenue, Bala, Ontario, CanadaEveryone communicates, few connect. Brush up on your communication skills to help you in business and better connect with family, friends and others close to you. Free pizza lunch with friends while we hear Rick Harris, an expert on making all communication better between clients, friends and family.
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Cannabis 101 with Kasa Kana
The Alexander 520 Isaac St, Gravenhurst, Ontario, CanadaCannabis Curious?! Come by The Alexander on April 1st between 130 and 3pm and let the experts from Kasa Kana answer your queries . This is a 19+ event Please RSVP to 705-996-6405
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Understanding AI for Your Business ~ An afternoon with Avery Swartz
Muskoka Lumber Community Centre 251 Wellington St, Bracebridge, Ontario, CanadaUsing empathy, expertise and humour to bridge the tech gap for non-technical people. Avery Swartz is a leading voice in AI adoption, tech education, and skills development for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and non-profits. She is the co-lead of AI Skills Lab Canada, a national program dedicated to bridging the AI gender adoption gap for women [...]
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Registration Open NOW for First Aid April 16 at Klos Concepts with Muskoka First Aid Training
Klos Concepts 3969 Muskoka Rd 169 Port Carling, ON P0B 1J0, Port Carling, CanadaJoin us April 16th to get you and your crew certified or re-certified with Muskoka First Aid. Our fantastic host venue is electrical contractor Klos Concepts at their shop in the woods just down the highway from Glen Orchard Store. Thank you Julie Charters of Muskoka First Aid Training for discounting the course cost. Only [...]
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Muskoka Job Fair April 11 Gravenhurst
Gravenhurst Senior Centre 480 First St North, Gravenhurst, Ontario, CanadaIt's hiring season! Muskoka Lakes Chamber is bringing employers together, for you to discover companies and open opportunities for full time, part time, seasonal and year round positions! Bring your resume, (paper or digital) and explore some of the great gigs Muskoka has to offer. On site interviews will be an option. When? - Friday [...]
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Virtual Lunch and Learn with HR Covered
Virtual ProgramsChamber Members! Join us for a virtual lunch and learn with host Dave Kitchen as he shares the details and benefits of HR Covered. Top three reasons to participate 1) You're busy! Come learn how HR Covered can take HR off your plate! 2) You need expertise! When you make critical decisions, have a partner [...]
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Environment Canada’s David Phillips ~ Gravenhurst Opera House
Gravenhurst Opera House 295 Muskoka Rd S, Gravenhurst, OntarioHosted by David Phillips, Climatologest & TV Personality from Environment and Climate Change Canada Thursday April 17th Doors open 11:30, show begins at 12:00 Tickets $15 Topics What's happening to Muskoka Weather? The winter of lake-effect storms Are we seeing more tornadoes? Gravenhurst Weather, not what your grandparents knew Gravenhurst Weather report, warmer, wetter & [...]
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Birding in Muskoka ~ Birdwatching Basics
Muskoka Discovery Centre 275 Steamship Bay Road, Gravenhurst, Ontario, CanadaMuskoka Tourism introduces Guided Birding Experiences in Muskoka Get up with the birds and, join in for a guided event at Gravenhurst Wharf and Peninsula Trail. Meet at the Discovery Centre, where parking is free. Many more events and locations around Muskoka. Learn More Save your spot
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PA Day Camp – Muskoka Discovery Centre
Muskoka Discovery Centre 275 Steamship Bay Road, Gravenhurst, Ontario, CanadaGive the young adventurer in your life the chance to enjoy a day filled with hands-on activities, outdoor fun, and creative play at our PA Day Camps! Participants will explore museum exhibits, engage in exciting games, and create amazing crafts. Pricing and full details are available in the Day Camp Handbook. Don’t miss out on [...]
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Women & Wealth
Port Carling Community CentreWomen & Wealth | Mother's Day Brunch Hosted by Investment Advisor Alison Gaudet Saturday, May 10th, 2025 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Event details: Port Carling Community Centre 3 Bailey St Port Carling Join us for an exclusive brunch designed to empower women with the financial knowledge and strategies necessary to take command of their [...]
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Birding in Muskoka ~ Whip-poor-wills and Woodcocks ~ Torrance Barrens
Torrance Barrens Southwood Road, Gravenhurst, Ontario, CanadaMuskoka Tourism introduces Guided Birding Experiences in Muskoka Join in for a guided event at Torrance Barrens Meet at the Discovery Centre, where parking is free. Many more events and locations around Muskoka from April 12- May 11 Learn More Save your spot
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All About Skin – Enduring Beauty
Enduring BeautyThursday May 22 between 5-8pm. Join the team at Enduring Beauty 97 Joseph St for a conversation about skin and treatments 5-8 small bites and and prosecco sipping 6pm learn how to turn your skin back 20 with the demo of the Jet Peel Facial 7pm skin consults with the Xcite reps and Christine RN [...]
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Envirohub Day with the District of Muskoka
Port Carling Community CentreA free, family-friendly event focused on protecting Muskoka’s natural environment. Join the District of Muskoka for EnviroHub Day: Rooted in Action, a free, all-ages event where you can explore the District’s environmental programs, meet the people behind Muskoka’s climate and stewardship work, and discover simple ways to take action. Enjoy hands-on demos, speakers + interactive [...]
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Charge Ahead: EV Vehicle & Charging Event
Memorial Park Manitoba Street Memorial Park Manitoba Street, Bracebridge, CanadaCome out Saturday May 31st from 10am to 3pm to Memorial Park in Bracebridge and join Lakeland EV Charging as they celebrate all things EV. Test drive EVs, learn about charging, see EV boats and much more! This is a free and family event!
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Story Time – Port Carling
Muskoka Lakes Library Port Carling 69 Joseph Street, Port Carling, CanadaJoin the Muskoka Lakes Library for an interactive story time with Sandy Inkster every Wednesday from 10:30am-11:30am. These fun, play-based experiences are great for all ages, but are geared towards younger children. Drop-in, no registration required.
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Adventures in the Great Outdoors with Adam Shoalts –
Windemere House 2508 Windermere Rd, Windemere, Ontario, CanadaJoin the Muskoka Lakes Museum annual fundraiser with professional adventurer and national bestselling author Adam Shoalts. Shoalts will discuss his expeditions in the wilderness, including crossing Canada's Arctic alone by canoe, and his recent solo journey from Lake Erie to the Arctic. 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM at historic Windermere House. Event Highlights: • Presentation [...]
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Story Time – Port Carling
Muskoka Lakes Library Port Carling 69 Joseph Street, Port Carling, CanadaDrop-in to the Port Carling branch for a social half hour of free play followed by a structured half hour of story and song. This program is intended for babies and tots and their caregiver. Dress for outside play on fair weather days.
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Free Contact North | Contact Nord Webinar – Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity
OnlineHosted by Dr. Christopher DiCarlo, this webinar will take participates through a thought-provoking experience that will lay the groundwork for a shared understanding of AI’s foundational terms and concepts. The host then guides participants through a balanced exploration of the immense promise and serious concerns surrounding these technologies. Covering everything from transformative breakthroughs in medicine [...]
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Story Time – Port Carling
Muskoka Lakes Library Port Carling 69 Joseph Street, Port Carling, CanadaDrop-in to the Port Carling branch for a social half hour of free play followed by a structured half hour of story and song. This program is intended for babies and tots and their caregiver. Dress for outside play on fair weather days.
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Story Time – Port Carling
Muskoka Lakes Library Port Carling 69 Joseph Street, Port Carling, CanadaDrop-in to the Port Carling branch for a social half hour of free play followed by a structured half hour of story and song. This program is intended for babies and tots and their caregiver. Dress for outside play on fair weather days.
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CFUW Author’s Night – Linwood Barclay
Gravenhurst Opera House 295 Muskoka Rd S, Gravenhurst, OntarioLinwood Barclay, a New York Times bestselling author with over twenty novels to his credit, spent three decades in newspapers, including The Toronto Star where he was one of the paper’s most popular columnists before turning full time to writing thrillers. His books have been translated into more than two dozen languages, sold millions of [...]
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Summer Lecture Series: Friends of the Muskoka Watershed
Muskoka Lakes Musem Muskoka Lakes Musem, Port CarlingFriends of the Muskoka Watershed: Muskoka’s Citizen Scientists Reveal Road Salt Hot Spots —Let’s Save the Salt for the Margaritas and Salty Snacks! Do you know that excessive road salt usage is hurting our lakes? And to make matters worse, our Muskoka lakes are soft water, so the salt does its damage even faster. We [...]
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Beaumaris and Windermere Wharf Review
OnlineDear Community Partners, The Township of Muskoka Lakes has opened the floor to public feedback on the Beaumaris and Windermere Wharf Review. Project Overview As part of the 2025 Capital Budget, funding was approved to update the Beaumaris wooden dock and the Windermere floating docks as they have reached the end of their useful lives. [...]
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Milford Bay Community Centre Park Discussion and BBQ Lunch
Milford Bay Community Centre 1020 Beaumaris Road, Millford Bay, Ontario, CanadaHow do you envision the future of Milford Bay Community Centre Park? As part of the Township of Muskoka Lakes' new Parks and Trails Standards Manual, this park has been identified for a Development Plan to guide future upgrades – and they want to hear from you! Join them for a Town Hall & BBQ [...]
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Ladies of the Lake with Walkers Point Marina
Walkers Point Marina 1035 Marina Road, Gravenhurst, Ontario, CanadaCome out July 11th for Ladies of the Lake with Walkers Point Marina. From 4-7pm, coached on how to be the captain of your own boat by their wonderful female instructors. From boating basics, navigating the lake, to docking and pulling water skiers they teach it all. Their instructors make sure not only to teach [...]
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Walk for Guide Dogs with the Port Carling Lions Club
Hanna Park Bailey St, Port Carling, Ontario, CanadaPort Carling Lions Club’s fundraising Walk for Guide Dogs takes place on Saturday, July 12. Registration at Hanna Park at 9:30. Walk at 10:00 that will take us to the Port Carling Community Centre and back to the park loop. Get sponsors and/or donate to fundraise. Consider participating in this worthy cause that supports the [...]
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Leave a Legacy Cruise with Hospice Muskoka
Muskoka Wharf 821 Bay Street, GravenhurstHospice Muskoka and other local charities invite you to an exclusive Leave a Legacy Cruise - an event designed to inspire, connect, and celebrate the spirit of giving. As you cruise, you'll learn about the profound impact of legacy giving and how to include Muskoka charities in your will and estate planning. Their expert speakers [...]
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Summer Lecture Series: Emily Boone
Muskoka Lakes MuseumJoin Emily Boone on Tuesday, July 16 from 4:30–6:00 PM for a fascinating talk on Dr. Emily Stowe, Canada’s first recognized female doctor, a fierce women’s rights advocate, and one of Muskoka’s early cottagers. From earning her medical degree in the U.S. after being denied entry to Canadian schools, to founding one of Canada’s first [...]
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Summer Lecture Series: MuskokaBuilt
Muskoka Lakes MuseumDiscover MuskokaBuilt, a crowdsourced online database highlighting the rich architectural heritage of Muskoka’s homes, cottages, and historic buildings. Presented by ACO Muskoka President Tori Robertson and Branch Representative Karen Lang, this interactive session will guide you through the site, show how it works, and explain how you can contribute entries from your own property or [...]
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Amanda’s Exotic Animals at the Muskoka Lakes Museum
Muskoka Lakes MuseumLooking for a fun and unforgettable way to spend the Civic Long Weekend? Join us Monday, August 4th at the Muskoka Lakes Museum for a special live animal presentation by Amanda’s Exotic Animals! Get up close with a variety of fascinating creatures from the scaly and slithery to the soft and snuggly. Amanda will introduce [...]
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Summer Lecture Series: Carol Marie Newall
Muskoka Lakes MuseumJoin author Carol Marie Newall, writer and Muskoka Lakes resident, as she shares the deeply personal journey behind her debut book. Sparked by a box of old photos and letters, Carol spent a decade uncovering the hidden story of her grandmother, Winnie Cooper, a British Home Child sent to Canada in the early 1900s. Her [...]
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Peer Under the Surface Cruise
Sunset Cruises 100 Joseph St, Port CarlingWe all know and love our Muskoka Lakes - but do you know the tiny organisms that keep them flourishing? Join Dr. Norman Yan and Ron Ingram on a cruise aboard the Peerless in partnership with @greatcanadianwilderness! We'll learn what lives in our local waters, study these creatures up close with plankton nets, and enjoy [...]
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Summer Lecture Series: The Pine Cone Treadlers
Muskoka Lakes Musem Muskoka Lakes Musem, Port CarlingJoin us for a special instalment of the Summer Lecture Series featuring the Pinecone Treadlers, South Muskoka’s long-standing spinning, weaving, and fibre arts guild. Celebrating over 40 years of creativity, community, and craftsmanship, the Pinecone Treadlers continue to inspire fibre artists through monthly gatherings, hands-on workshops, and public demonstrations. This engaging presentation will Karen Boyer [...]
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Summer Lecture Series: Pages from the Past, Paths to the Future, The Story of the Muskoka Lakes Public Library
Muskoka Lakes Musem Muskoka Lakes Musem, Port CarlingThe Muskoka Lakes Museum is proud to present the final lecture of its 2025 Summer Lecture Series, Pages from the Past, Paths to the Future: The Story of the Muskoka Lakes Public Library, presented by Andrew Whitfield, Chief Librarian of the Muskoka Lakes Public Library (MLPL). With nearly 138 years of history, the MLPL has [...]
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Generative AI and Intellectual Property: Navigating the Risks
Featured Speakers Tony Orsi, patent agent and principal with Smart & Biggar LP. Tony assists clients with evaluating new technologies, pursuing patent protection globally, and providing strategic IP management services. He works in various technology areas including electrical, biomedical, fintech, AI, software, cleantech, and mechanical innovations. Tony also has practical experience working with ASICs [...]
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How Lakes Work Episode 1 – Dr. Sapna Sharma and Dr. Neil Hutchinson
Dr. Sapna Sharma, York University presents: “On thin ice: are lakes feeling the heat?” Our planet is experiencing accelerated climate warming, with dramatic consequences not only on lake ecology, but also on the ecosystem services we rely on from our freshwater resources. Lakes with seasonal ice cover, which represent more than half of the world’s lakes, [...]
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How Lakes Work Episode 2 – Gord Miller and Dr. Norman Yan
Gord Miller, Earthwatch presents: “The Littoral zone – lots of action at the lake’s rim” The presentation will introduce the audience to the concept of the littoral zone of lakes by focusing on four questions. What are the parts of the littoral zone? How does it function ecologically? How important is it to the whole lake [...]
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Ask An Expert with Muskoka Small Business Centre & District of Muskoka
The District Municipality Of Muskoka 70 Pine Street, Bracebridge, Ontario, CanadaWelcome to Ask An Expert! Come join us at The District Municipality Of Muskoka on January 28, 2025 at 9:30 AM for a morning filled with learning, networking, and knowledge sharing. Our event will feature industry professionals ready to answer all your burning questions and provide valuable insights. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and network with like-minded [...]
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How Lakes Work Episode 3 – Dr. Andrew Paterson and Christopher Stock (TEHONATÁHNHEN)
Dr. Andrew Paterson: Department of Biology, Queen’s University presents: “When lakes fall ill: A review of current threats to lake health in Ontario” Across the globe, inland lakes are being altered by climate change, pollutants, landscape degradation, and the introduction of non-native species. In a review of the latest science, this presentation will explore current [...]
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Lunch & Learn Series Session 1: The AI-Ready CEO
Register for Free here: Lunch & Learn Series Session 1: The AI-Ready CEO Tickets, Wed, Feb 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite Get leadership clarity before you invest in AI Most business owners are rushing to adopt AI tools before they've aligned them with their own leadership strategy. That’s backwards. This session helps you [...]
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Muskoka Lakes Comprehensive Zoning By-law Update
Port Carling Community CentreDid you know? We’ve added more ways to get involved in shaping zoning for non-waterfront areas in Muskoka Lakes. As part of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Update, we're seeking community feedback on a range of topics, including affordable housing, additional dwelling units, rural and community area zoning, home-based businesses, hunt camps and parking in Core [...]
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Seeing Beyond the Horizon-Real Estate and Economic Insights
Canadian Raceboat Hall of Fame & The Venue 1512 Muskoka District Road 118 West, Bracebridge, Ontario, CanadaReal Estate and Economic Insights from RBC Wealth Management and Johnston and Daniel Rushbrooke Realty Inc. Muskoka. Your Guide to the Muskoka Market in 2026 and beyond. Thursday, March 19th, 2026 5:00 pm. - 7:00 p.m. EST Event details: Canadian Raceboat Hall of Fame 1512 Muskoka District Road 118 West Bracebridge, Ontario, P1L 1T4 Tasty [...]
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Ask AI Better, Get Found First and Thrive – May 28
Inn at the Falls 8 Mahaffy Court, Bracebridge, ON, CanadaWant better results from AI and more visibility for your business? Join us on May 28 at the Inn at the Falls in Bracebridge for a free half-day workshop designed for business owners and professionals looking to stay ahead as AI changes the way customers search and connect online. You’ll learn: • How to ask [...]
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Gravenhurst: Two Histories, One Day – Last Day
See Gravenhurst through a new lens with two guided cultural experiences in one day. Your morning begins at Bethune Memorial House, the birthplace of Dr. Norman Bethune, with a 90-minute group guided tour. After free time in downtown Gravenhurst, the day continues at the Muskoka Discovery Centre with a Knowledge Keeper-led tour of Misko-Aki: Confluence [...]
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Grief Care & Repair Workshop – June 17
Andy's House 16 West Street, Port Carling, ON, CanadaHospice Muskoka invites community members to a gentle guided writing workshop focused on grief, care and repair. Through poetry and reflection, participants will have a chance to explore emotions in a safe and supportive setting. This small-group workshop is limited to 8 participants, allowing for a quiet, personal and meaningful experience on the porch at [...]
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National Canoe Day Presentation at Muskoka Discovery Centre
Muskoka Discovery Centre 275 Steamship Bay Road, Gravenhurst, Ontario, CanadaCelebrate National Canoe Day at the Muskoka Discovery Centre on Friday, June 26 with a special 1:00 p.m. presentation included with MDC admission. This presentation explores the history, craftsmanship and cultural significance of the canoe in Canada. Learn how Indigenous Peoples developed and used canoes throughout the boreal forest, and how these remarkable vessels connected [...]
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MDC Summer Lecture Series
Muskoka Discovery Centre 275 Steamship Bay Road, Gravenhurst, Ontario, CanadaMuskoka Discovery Centre invites curious minds to take part in its Summer Lecture Series, presented in partnership with TALL. Once a month in July, August and September, these lecture-style sessions will spark curiosity, conversation and lifelong learning. July and August feature special Rewind Sessions of popular past lectures, followed by discussion and insights from subject [...]
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Peer Under the Surface Cruise
Port Carling Locks 1 Lock Street, Port Carling, Ontario, CanadaJoin Friends of the Muskoka Watershed for Peer Under the Surface, a fun and educational environmental cruise aboard the Peerless with Sunset Cruises. Led by FOTMW’s Dr. Norman Yan, this cruise offers an up-close look at the tiny animals that help keep Muskoka’s lakes clean. Guests will learn more about what lives beneath the surface, [...]
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S.T.E.A.M. at the Port Carling Library
Muskoka Lakes Library Port Carling 69 Joseph Street, Port Carling, CanadaKids ages 5 to 12 are invited to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math at the Port Carling branch of the Muskoka Lakes Public Library. S.T.E.A.M. runs Tuesdays from 2pm to 3pm, with fun hands-on activities that encourage curiosity, creativity and problem solving. No registration is required, but prompt arrival helps ensure full participation. [...]
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Visual Note-Taking Workshop with Pam Hubbard
Windermere Community Centre 2416 Windermere Road Utterson, Windermere, ON, CanadaTurn your notes into useful visuals during this creative workshop with Pam Hubbard at the Muskoka Chautauqua Summer Festival. Participants will learn how to listen in a new way and capture ideas through simple drawings and visual notes. No art experience is needed, just a willingness to listen, sketch and explore a more memorable way [...]