Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce

Yoga on a Chair in Bala
2024-07-16 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Toronto) | Bala Community Centre, 1008 Maple Ave, Bala, Ontario, P0C1A0, Canada
Yoga on a Chair at the Bala Community Centre or attend the class online Tuesday’s at 10am. Drop-ins are welcome or call Lindsey Edwards at 705-706-4036 to pre-register for in-person or online classes. Chairs are provided. Bring your own mat, if you wish, for under the chair. Suggested $10 or pay what you will. Lindsey’s classes are fun, therapeutic and for every body!
Location: 1008 Maple Ave, Bala, ON P0C 1A0
Date: Tuesday, July 16th 10:00am-10:45am

Bala Story Time with Sandy Inkster
2024-07-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Muskoka Lakes Public Library Bala, Bala Community Centre, Bala
Join the Muskoka Lakes Library for an interactive story time with Sandy Inkster on July 16th. These fun, play-based experiences are great for all ages, but are geared towards younger children. Drop-in, no registration required.
For more information, click here.

Millionaire's Row Cruise with Muskoka Steamships
2024-07-16 12:00 - 16:00 | Muskoka Steamships, 185 Cherokee Lane Gravenhurst, Ontario P1P 1Z9 Canada
Come out July 16th for Millionaire’s Row Cruise with Muskoka Steamships.
Departing at 12 noon and returning to the wharf at 4pm.
Replicate the experience of traveling by steamship from the Gravenhurst Wharf to the original turn-of-the-century cottages of Millionaire’s Row in Beaumaris. Destination Canada, our National Tourism Marketing Agency, has designated the Muskoka Steamship’s Millionaire’s Row sailing a CANADIAN SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE.
Step back in time with a historic Lake Muskoka cruise showcasing grand cottages, stunning natural beauty, incredible boats, and with an entertaining and educational commentary punctuating your experience.
This outing aboard the Wenonah II is the longest public cruise available in the 2024 sailing season.
For more information, click here.

Sunset Cruises on the Peerless II
2024-07-16 12:00 - 16:30 | Sunset Cruises, 100 Joseph St, Port Carling, P0B 1J0
Tuesday, July 16/2024 – SIGHTSEEING TOURS – Departure Port Carling
2.5 HOURS – 12:00 to 2:30 pm – $58. tax included – Lake Muskoka “Millionaires Row Cruise
1.5 HRS – 3:00 to 4:30 pm – $48. tax included – Seven Sister Island Tour

Please contact 705-645-2462 or info@sunsetcruises.ca to book tickets. No online booking available, VISA, Master Card or e-transfer accepted to info@sunsetcruises.ca

A Music Cruise with Oakland Stroke on the Wenonah II
2024-07-16 18:00 - 22:00 | Muskoka Steamships, 185 Cherokee Lane Gravenhurst, Ontario P1P 1Z9 Canada
Peter’s Players Presents a Music Cruise with Oakland Stroke
Experience the Sound and Soul of Tower of Power & The Greatest Horn Hits of the 70s! Oakland Stroke recreates the sound and soul of fabled Bay Area band, Tower of Power!
Hear TOP classics like You’re Still a Young Man, Down to the Nightclub, You’ve Got To Funkifize, and many more. Oakland Stroke is a smokin’ 10-piece band, including a 5-man horn section, THE HOGTOWN HORNS! Join us for a tribute to The Greatest Horn Hits of the 70s…songs from bands like Blood, Sweat and Tears –Earth, Wind and Fire and Average White Band! Don’t miss out on this thrilling live experience that takes you on a musical journey back to the golden age of horn-driven soul and funk music.
Address:185 Cherokee Lane, Gravenhurst
Phone:(705) 687-2117
Cost: $170.00 per person + $15 Surcharge Fees
DATE: When: Tuesday, July 16, 2024
LOCATION: Wenonah II, Muskoka Steamship Cruise
SHOWTIME:6:00 pm
DOORS OPEN:5:15 pm
Cruise leaves Gravenhurst Wharf at 6:00 pm sharp and boarding begins at 5:15 PM (or so).
This cruise is a licensed event with a cash bar. Buffet dinner is included.
Purchase tickets online

SWS Ski Show
2024-07-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Windsor Park, 3070 Muskoka District Road 169, Bala, Ontario, P0C 1M0, Canada
Come out to the SWS Ski Shows every Tuesday Night at Windsor Park in Bala. The show starts at 7:30pm.
While these shows are free, the athletes really appreciate your donations for the hard work they do to make sure your family has a great time every Tuesday through the summer.
For more information, click here.

Bala Plein Air at Bush's Watersports Park
2024-07-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Bush’s Watersport Park, Muskoka District Road 169, Bala, Ontario, P0B 1J0, Canada
Wake up and head to the lake and surf your way around your canvas. We will meet on the shores of the famous Barrett Lake dedicated to flat water sports, skiers, surfers and boarders. Drive 2km north of Bala to paint, draw and surf your way around your canvas or sketchpad.

Google Map Co-ordinates Bush’s Watersports is easy to find on Hwy 169, 2km north of Bala with ample parking. Walk over to the Pro shop and entrance to the grounds to walk down to the water and find your painting spot.

What to Bring: Bring hat, umbrella, chair. No need to pack your wetsuit. There are some trees, but many open areas so sun protection will be needed.
Palette Suggestions: Purple, Cyan Blue, and anything fluorescent or iridescent. Email signup@balapleinair.ca for questions.

Bright Beginnings - Children's Grief Group Ages 6-12
2024-07-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Port Carling Community Centre, 3 Bailey St, Port Carling
Introducing Bright Beginnings, a new summer program designed to support kids aged 6-12 who are dealing with loss. Starting July 10th until July 31st, join every Wednesday from 10-11:30 AM at the Port Carling Community Centre. Through engaging activities, kids will explore their emotions and build essential coping skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Registration is required. Please email intake@hospicemuskoka.com to sign up!

Port Carling Story Time with Sandy Inkster
2024-07-17 10:30 - 11:00 | Muskoka Lakes Library Port Carling, 69 Joseph Street, Port Carling, P0B1Jo, Canada
Join the Muskoka Lakes Library for an interactive story time with Sandy Inkster on July 17th. These fun, play-based experiences are great for all ages, but are geared towards younger children. Drop-in, no registration required.
For more information, click here.

Sunset Cruises on the Peerless II
2024-07-17 12:00 - 20:30 | Sunset Cruises, 100 Joseph St, Port Carling, P0B 1J0
Wednesday, July 17/2024 – SIGHTSEEING TOURS – Departure Port Carling
2.5 HOURS – 12:00 to 2:30 pm – $58. tax included – Lake Rosseau – ROYAL MUSKOKA CRUISE
1.5 HRS – 3:00 to 4:30 pm – $48. tax included – Lake Rosseau – Captain’s Choice
2.5 HRS – 6:00 to 8:30 PM – $58 tax included – Lake Rosseau – evening cruise

Please contact 705-645-2462 or info@sunsetcruises.ca to book tickets. No online booking available, VISA, Master Card or e-transfer accepted to info@sunsetcruises.ca

Birch Canoe Sightseeing Cruises - Muskoka Steamships
2024-07-17 14:30 - 16:00 | Muskoka Steamships, 185 Cherokee Lane Gravenhurst, Ontario P1P 1Z9 Canada
Join Muskoka Steamships on these special cruises onboard Wenonah II afternoon cruises and step back in time enjoying the stunning natural beauty listening to the previously untold Indigenous stories punctuating your experience. This cruise is a journey across the vast Muskoka landscape and a journey through tome passing by special places to view the land through Indigenous eyes in this special place called Misko-Aki, the Red Earth.
Jack Payette will share first hand their traditional concepts, culture, stories, along with the Indigenous experience in Canada.
Commentary onboard these cruises by:
Waabshki Mushkode Bizhii Nini – Jack Payette (Member of Odawa Nation)
BOOK HERE

Roller Skating - Bala
2024-07-17 15:00 - 16:30 | Bala Arena, 1009 Maple Ave, Bala
Roller Skating is back starting next week!
Grab a friend and head to the rink for an afternoon of good old-fashioned fun!
Port Carling Arena – Mondays, 6:00 – 7:30 pm, and Thursdays, 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Bala Arena – Wednesdays, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm, and Fridays, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Quad skate rentals are available for $2.50 a pair!
For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/3FLtsE7

Live Music on the Patio at Sherwood Inn
2024-07-17 17:00 - 22:00 | Sherwood Inn, 1090 Sherwood Rd, Port Carling, Ontario, Canada
Experience the charm of Muskoka on our patio overlooking beautiful Lake Joseph with live music and acclaimed culinary fare every Wednesday from July 10 through Aug. 28. Sherwood Inn will also be featuring additional live music dates on Friday June 28, Sunday June 30, Friday July 19, Friday July 26, Friday Aug. 2 and Friday Aug 9.
For more information, click here.

Hot Tub Trivia at Muskoka Beer Spa
2024-07-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Muskoka BeerSpa, 1006 Clear Lake Rd, Torrance, Ontario, P0C1M0, Canada
Do you constantly find people asking you “how do you even know that”? Do you have a wide range of random knowledge? Maybe you just enjoy hot tubs?
Come out to the Muskoka Beer Spa for Hot Tub Trivia Wednesday nights at 6:30pm! (Weather permitting) Swing by and have some drinks and play some trivia! Winner gets bragging rights for a whole week!!
For more information, click here.

Live Music at Stella's Lounge featuring Mitch Beube duo
2024-07-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Jack and Stella’s, 1004 Bala Falls Rd, Bala, Ontario, P0C 1A0, Canada
Jack & Stella are so excited to host Live Music TONIGHT (Wednesday) in Stella’s Lounge! Book a reservation online via Open Table to join them for dockside jazz night. Performing at numerous festivals, events and venues the Mitch Beube and Jason Crawford Duo have developed a fresh, unique sound which embraces two of the world’s most expressive music genres. Classic instrumental/vocal jazz compositions made popular by the likes of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Miles Davis, Stanley Turrentine combined with hip-hop inspired beats and grooves musically define the term modern classic. Mitch performs on alto/tenor saxophones and vocals accompanied by Jason layering his 8-string guitar synthesizer with a looper while providing modern beats on an MPC.

Muskoka Lakes Museum - After Hours Lecture Series
2024-07-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Muskoka Lakes Museum
After Hours is back in 2024! Join us every Wednesday evening in July and August at 7 pm to hear from some truly amazing local historians, authors, and experts. We have a wide range of topics this year: (Check back as details may change!)
July 3 – Ian Turnbull – Legacy of Port Carling
July 10 – Kelly Brownbill – Gifts of the Seven Grandfathers
July 17 –Tina Kilbourne – Thoughts on the Muskoka Area Indigenous Leadership Table
July 24 – Karen Lang and Tori Robertson – Times at Windermere
July 31 – Amanda Porter – Muskoka Conservancy
August 7 – Patrick Boyer – Muskoka in Writing
August 14 – Peter Kelley – Boats of Muskoka
August 21 – Tori Robertson – Muskoka Built
Cost / lecture: $10 for non-members, $8 for members.
If you would like to purchase the whole series of 8 lectures as a set, it is $70 for non-members, $55 for members.
Call us at 705-765-5367 or email us at info@mlmuseum.com to purchase the set.

Muskoka Extreme Ski Show at Gull Lake Park
2024-07-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Gull Lake Park, 405 Brock Street, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P1H4
Come out Wednesday July 17th to Gull Lake for Muskoka Extreme’s Ski Show! Enjoy a spectacular performance of jaw-dropping stunts, thrilling jumps, and non-stop excitement on the water!
For more information, click here.

Port Carling Farmers’ Market
2024-07-18 09:00 - 14:00 | Hanna Park, Bailey St, Port Carling, Ontario, Canada
Come out for the Port Carling Farmers’ Market at Hanna Park in Port Carling on July 18th from 9:00am – 2:00pm! Enjoy vendors, live music, and food.

Yard Sale at Glendon and Danotti's
2024-07-18 09:00 - 2024-07-19 17:00 | Glendon and Danotti’s Quality Products Ltd, UNit 11, 205 Margaret St, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1S7, Canada
Come out to Glendon and Danotti’s July 18th-19th from 9am-4pm for their Yard Sale! Find various janitorial and restaurant supplies. A portion of proceeds will be donated to Gravenhurst Against Poverty.

Make-a-Snake at the Bala Community Centre
2024-07-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Muskoka Lakes Public Library Bala, Bala Community Centre, Bala
Come out the Bala Community Centre July 4th to paint a rock to add to the ever-growing library rock snake. Watch it grow all summer long! All materials provided. Drop-in, no registration required.
For more information, click here.

Sunset Cruises on the Peerless II
2024-07-18 12:00 - 20:30 | Sunset Cruises, 100 Joseph St, Port Carling, P0B 1J0
Thursday, July 18/2024 – SIGHTSEEING TOURS – Departure Port Carling
1.5 HOURS – 12:00 to 1:30 pm – $48. – Lake Rosseau “Captain’s Choice”
3 HRS – 2:00 to 5:00 pm – $63. – Lake Joseph Afternoon tour
2.5 HRS – 6:00 – 8:30 PM -$58 tax included – Lake Rosseau – evening cruise

Please contact 705-645-2462 or info@sunsetcruises.ca to book tickets. No online booking available, VISA, Master Card or e-transfer accepted to info@sunsetcruises.ca

Mah Jongg and Euchre in Port Carling
2024-07-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskoka Lakes Library Port Carling, 69 Joseph Street, Port Carling, P0B1Jo, Canada
Interested in playing with others in the comfort of the library in a non-competitive format? Join the Muskoka Lakes Library in Port Carling at 1:00 p.m. on Thursdays on the lower level of the library. For experienced players and those who would like to learn the games. We also have chess boards on hand! Come solo, with a partner, or team up once here. 705-765-5650 muskokalakes@pclib.ca

Roller Skating - Port Carling
2024-07-18 15:00 - 16:30 | Port Carling Arena, 3 Bailey Street, Port Carling, Ontario, P0B 1J0

Annual General Meeting - Muskoka Lakes Association
2024-07-18 16:30 - 19:00 | Windermere House, 2508 Windermere Rd, Windermere, Ontario, P0B 1P0, Canada
Join the MLA for their 130th Annual Meeting on July 18th from 4:30pm-7:00pm. This short AGM will be followed by cocktails and connections with directors and members. Members and non-members are invited!
For more information and how to register, email info@mla.on.ca or by telephone at 705-765-5723.

The Kee to Bala Presents The Beaches
2024-07-18 20:00 - 23:00 | The Kee to Bala
Join us at the Kee to Bala for 2024 Juno award winning Group of the Year – The Beaches
Hailing from the Beaches of Toronto – The Beaches are a Canadian rock band formed in Toronto in 2013 by Jordan Miller, Kylie Miller, Leandra Earl, and Eliza Enman-McDaniel.
Thursday July 18 – Doors open at 8 pm
Tickets now available for sale on The Kee to Bala website

Muskoka Pride Week
2024-07-19 08:00 - 2024-07-28 17:00 | ON
Save the Date for Muskoka Pride Week
July 19 to July 28, 2024
Applications are now open to:

Register for the parade
Participate as a vendor
Apply to perform
Become a vendor
Host a community event
Become a sponsor
Become a volunteer

General Inquiries: muskokapride@gmail.com
Pride week inquiries: muskokapridefestival@hotmail.com

Rosseau Farmer's Market
2024-07-19 09:00 - 14:00 | Rosseau Waterfront Park, 1175 ON-141, Rosseau, Ontario, P0C1J0, Canada
Come out for the Rosseau Farmer’s Market at Waterfront Park in Rosseau on July 19th from 9:00am – 2:00pm. Enjoy vendors, live music, and food.
For more information, click here.

Muskoka First Aid Training
2024-07-19 09:00 - 17:00 | Port Carling Legion, Port Carling, On
Looking for First Aid Training? Come out July 19 to the Port Carling Legion at 9am.
For more information, click here.

Nature Club in Port Carling
2024-07-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Muskoka Lakes Library Port Carling, 69 Joseph Street, Port Carling, P0B1Jo, Canada
Come out July 19th for Nature Club at the Muskoka Lakes Library in Port Carling! Each week, explore a different theme, discover some neat facts about animals, and create fun activities and projects. This program is best suited for ages 4-10. Drop-in, no registration required.
For more information, click here.

Grand Opening of the Canadian Raceboat Hall of Fame
2024-07-19 10:00 - 17:00 | Canadian Raceboat Hall of Fame & The Venue, 1512 Muskoka District Road 118 West, Bracebridge, Ontario, P1L 1T4, Canada
Come out to the grand opening of the Canadian Raceboat Hall of Fame (CRHF) at 10am as they opens their doors to the public, located at 1512 Hwy 118W, and bring together the most comprehensive collection of antique race boats seen anywhere in the world. Among the exclusive collection of over displays will be Miss Supertest, three time winner of the coveted Harmsworth trophy and the fastest boat in the world in its time, Little Miss Canada II and Guy Lombardo’s Tempo VII.
For more information, click here.
