Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce

Jack & Stella Season Opening
2025-05-16 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Jack and Stella’s, 1004 Bala Falls Rd, Bala, Ontario, P0C 1A0, Canada
Back again for the Summer season, Jack & Stella’s will be reopening on May 16th. Come out from 9:00am-4:00pm. Enjoy new home decor, live music, and new menu items.

Paint Your Partner with the Muskoka Lakes Public Library
2025-05-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Muskoka Lakes Public Library, 69 Joseph St, Port Carling, ON, P0B 1J0, Canada
Come out Thursday May 15th from 5:30-6:30pm for Paint Your Partner with the Muskoka Lakes Public Library. No painting experience required! Painting pairs will be guided through the hilarious process of painting each other.

Give the Muskoka Lakes Public Library a call to reserve your spot!

Two Chamber Business After Hours at Rosseau Pizzeria
2025-05-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Rosseau Pizzeria, 7 Marine Street, Rosseau, ontario, Canada
Hosted by Muskoka Lakes Chamber and in partnership with the good folks at the Parry Sound and Area Chamber, c’mon out and check out what people are raving about: Rosseau Pizzeria!
RSVP via Eventbrite please so we don’t miss you on our list! Door prizes from the pizzeria and Dudley’s Inn.

Birding in Muskoka ~ Whip-poor-wills and Woodcocks ~ Torrance Barrens
2025-05-11 17:30 - 21:00 | Torrance Barrens, Southwood Road, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P0C1M0, Canada
Muskoka 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

Women & Wealth
2025-05-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Port Carling Community Centre
Women & 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 wealth. This event aims to foster an inspiring environment where you can learn about effective wealth management, investment strategies, and financial planning tailored specifically for women.
Please RSVP to alison.gaudet@rbc.com to confirm your attendance.

Live Music - Clear Lake Brewing Co
2025-05-09 19:00 - 22:00 | Clear Lake Brewing Co, 4651 Southwood Rd, Torrance, Ontario, P0C 1M0, Canada
Every Friday and Saturday night from 7pm -10pm Clear Lake Brewing has great acoustic entertainment to sing, dance, dine and drink along.
All ages welcome!
4651 Southwood Rd
Torrance

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.

Last Chance: Love Local Silent Auction Ends May 8: over 70 items
2025-05-08 00:00 - 21:00
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.

Golf Sim at Rawley Golf Lounge
2025-05-06 09:00 - 17:00 | Rawley Resort, 2900 Kellys Rd, Severn, Ontario, L0K 1S0, Canada
April 30 – May 31
Missing the links? Need to practice your swing for the summer?
Come enjoy Rawley Resort’s Golf Simulator Lounge! Grab your friends and experience their state-of-the-art simulator. Get game-ready for when the courses open!
Club rentals are available for $20, and the Golf Simulator is $40 per hour for up to 4 players.
Reserve your tee time at the front desk, online, or call 705-538-2272.

Mudmen ~ Gravenhurst Opera House
2025-05-03 19:00 - 22:00 | Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Rd S, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1J1
Saturday May 3rd
Doors open 7pm Show at 730pm
Tickets $35+
Red Plaid Productions Proudly Presents Mudmen in concert . Enjoy an all-ages family friendly show from Canada’s Celtic Rock Warriors.
Wear your plaid shirt, Mudmen shirts & hats to show your Mudmen support and bring cash for the Mud merch booth.
Career highlights include meeting & performing for the Queen of England on Parliament Hill, performing at the 84 Edmonton Oiler’s televised Stanley Cup re-union with Sarah MacLaughlin & Red Ryder, the Oilers/Flames home opening ceremonies on the CBC,12 Canada’s Walk of Fame ceremonies, the Mackenzie Brothers TWO-FOUR special on the CBC,7 Grey Cups, 3 memorial Cups, 3 Briers opened up for ZZ Top, the Guess Who, George Canyon, Johnny Reid, April Wine, performed at The Governor’s General Awards, the Ted Rogers Awards, The Canadian Country Music Awards guesting on the CBC Hockey Night in Canada Anthem produced by Rock Icon Bob Rock where Ron MacLean said “Mudmen we’ Love’em”!

Sonny Boy Mick - Bala Legion
2025-05-02 19:00 - 22:00 | Bala Legion, 1011 Maple Ave, Bala, ON P0C 1A0
Sonny Boy Mick featuring Steve and Mickey McPhail are coming back to the Bala Legion on Friday May 2, 7-10 pm!
We love having this local husband and wife duo. Great harmonies and musicianship! Everyone is welcome. Tickets available at the door. Let’s welcome them back and hopefully, finally, spring!
Where: Bala Legion
When: Friday May 2

Traveling Milburys
2025-05-02 19:00 - 22:00 | Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Rd S, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1J1
Friday May 2nd
Doors open at 7pm Show at 7:30
Tickets $49 +
The worlds greatest tribute to the super group of super groups, The Traveling Wilburys. An evening filled with lights, sound and audience participation
Don’t miss this spectacular salute to the supergroup of all supergroups; The Traveling Wilburys: George Harrison, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne and Bob Dylan. The Traveling Milburys deliver the goods in an evening filled with thrilling lights, sound, video and audience participation. An authentic recreation of The Traveling Wilburys right down to the outfits and instruments. Enjoy all the hits of The Wilburys PLUS classics from each individual artist including George Harrison (The Beatles), Jeff Lynne (Electric Light Orchestra), and Tom Petty (The Heartbreakers)!

PA Day Camp - Muskoka Discovery Centre
2025-05-02 10:00 - 17:00 | Muskoka Discovery Centre, 275 Steamship Bay Road, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1Z9, Canada
Give 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 these fun-filled experiences!
May 2nd and June 6th
How to Register:

Download the DayCamp Handbook
Complete the 2025 March Break Camp or 2025 P.A. DayCamp Registration Form and submit it via email to education@realmuskoka.com, or drop it off at the Muskoka Discovery Centre during operating hours:

Artist Life Stories ~ Maureen Jennings
2025-05-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Muskoka Discovery Centre, 275 Steamship Bay Road, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1Z9, Canada
Maureen Jennings: Murdoch and Beyond – Thursday May 1, 2025 at 7:30pm
Born in the UK and now living in Toronto. She is best known for her Murdoch Mysteries series, which was adapted to film and television. It is entering its eighteenth season and airs in one hundred and twenty territories world wide. She is creative consultant for the show and writes a script for each season.
She has been nominated several times for the CWC awards of excellence.
In 2011, she was awarded the Grant Allen Award for contribution to her genre. In 2024, she received the Grand Master Award from Crime Writers of Canada. Her latest series, set in the turbulent pre WW2 period, features a Private Investigator named Charlotte Frayne. There are five books in the series, the most recent being, MARCH ROARS. Her dramatic play, DYING LIKE THIS was professionally produced by Theatre Roulant in 2024. In this session she shares selected photos from her personal collection along with thoughts on writing
Thursday May 1, 7:30pm at Muskoka Discovery Centre
Save your seat GET TICKETS

Lions Pancake Social - Saturday and Sunday
2025-04-27 10:00 - 13:00 | 1539 Doherty Road
From 10am – 1pm on Saturday April 26 and Sunday April 27
join us at Bill Veitch’s Sugar Bush for a Pancake Social
$18 for those 16+
$15 for those 10 – 15
Free for those under 10
Where: Bill Veitch’s Sugar Bush – 1539 Doherty Rd just off of Windermere Rd
When: Saturday & Sunday 10am – 1pm
Payment accepted at venue by cash, credit and electronic payment
In support of Lions Club of Windermere

Summer Party
2025-04-26 19:00 - 23:00 | The Bala Bay Inn
Dust off your boldest prints, loudest shirts, and flip-flops — we’re bringing the heat early this year and s.
What to expect: • 100% of proceeds support the Upgrades fund
• Special Caribbean-Inspired Menu
• El Gringo’s Margarita Bar
• Island Beats + Tropical Vibes
• Silent Auction & Raffle Table
• Dress Code: The louder the better (yes, flamingos count)
$99 Overnight Stay.
No need to stay over, you can also just show up for some summer time vibes
Help us power up for the future while enjoying a night that feels like the middle of July.
Want to donate a prize? Contact Kayla at kayla@muskokabeerspa.com
It’s more than a party… it’s a power move

Casino Royale Annual Gala
2025-04-26 18:00 - 23:00 | Port Carling Community Centre
Brought to you by Chamber Member:
Bracebridge Muskoka Lakes Rotary Club
Join us for a Black Tie Event
with Casino Games of Chance,
Sumptuous Buffet,
Music and Dancing,
Silent & Live Auctions!
GALA GOAL: $60,000
To be donated to the South Muskoka Hospital Foundation
Any additional funds raised will go to community support and projects.

When: Saturday April 26th 6pm – 11pm
Where: Port Carling Community Centre
Tickets $150 each. Ticket link
https://www.facebook.com/muskokalakesrotary

Trivia Night at Bala Legion 424
2025-04-24 18:30 - 21:00 | Bala Legion, 1011 Maple Ave, Bala, ON P0C 1A0
Hosted by Big Dumb Face Trivia
Trivia returns to the Legion for Thursday April 24th.
7pm start.
Free to play.

Business After Hours at Rosseau Lake College
2025-04-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Rosseau Lake College, 1967 Bright St, Rosseau, P0C1J0
Chamber Members, you won’t want to miss this! Business After Hours at beautiful Rosseau Lake College. Come check out their incredible new building and enjoy good conversation meeting new and ongoing business leaders who are part of our Chamber community. Meet our new Member Rosseau Pizzeria in the newly renovated and renamed Rosseau Bay Marina among other great people.

Please register via Eventbrite by clicking here. Your $10 contribution helps us promote our Chamber Members and more. Can’t wait to see you!

Hunters Bay Bingo ~ Port Carling Legion
2025-04-21 19:00 - 21:30 | Port Carling Legion, Port Carling, On
Every Monday night!!
Eyes down, dabbers ready—the fun starts at 7 PM sharp!
Hunters Bay Radio on 88.7FM SUPER JACKPOT Radio Bingo!
MONDAYS AT 7PM ON The Bay 88.7FM
Sponsored by Kubota North, and Festing Toyota
JOIN US FOR SUPER JACKPOT BINGO – WE PLAY EVERY MONDAY!

Game 1: 4 Corners – maximum payout $100 * Starting July 2nd
Game 2: One Line – maximum payout $200
Game 3: Two Lines in any direction – maximum payout $300
Game 4: Letter H – maximum payout $400
Game 5: Full Card
SUPER JACKPOT – $4500 in 52 numbers or less
JUNIOR JACKPOT – $1500 in 54 numbers
CONSOLATION – $500 in 55 numbers or more.
Bingo Cards will be sold at the The Port Carling Legion

The legal deets are found below.

THE RULES:

Prize money divided equally between all verified winners. A ball is not official until it is called by the caller. Balls pulled superceeds a mis-called number.
In order to stop the game, it is the player’s responsibility to verify winning cards by calling 705-224-2527. We are not responsible for any delays a player may experience reaching a bingo operator.
Cards are only valid for the week printed on the cover and cannot be used with any other bingo and vise versa.
Once a game is called over, no other bingo’s can be validated.
All players must be 18 or older.
Players must be in the province of Ontario and provide a suitable Ontario mailing address to claim prizing.
You must exchange your card in person or by mail for prize money within 30 days of winning.
These games are meant to be played on our FM Broadcast using an FM radio. We are not responsible for technical issues like lag, or loss of audio if you use the internet.
If for reasons beyond our control, we cannot proceed with a game, or the balance of a game, it will be carried over in addition to next weeks regular game. There are no refunds for used or partially used cards. Unused cards can be returned to us by mail, and we will replace them with cards for a future game.
LICENCED BY THE ALCOHOL AND GAMING COMMISSION
PROCEEDS TO LOCAL FOOD, HEALTH AND OTHER INITIATIVES
OVER $500,000 DONATED TO LOCAL INITIATIVES SINCE 2016

Birding in Muskoka ~ Birdwatching Basics
2025-04-20 07:30 - 10:00 | Muskoka Discovery Centre, 275 Steamship Bay Road, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1Z9, Canada
Muskoka 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

Live Music - Bala Bay Inn
2025-04-19 19:00 - 22:00 | The Bala Bay Inn
Live Music for everyone!
Every Friday & Saturday night local musicians play from 7-10pm
Great music for listening, singing and dancing!
All ages, no cover.
Prime Rib Dinner every Saturday night!!

Easter Egg Hunt and Musical Jam- Bala Legion 424
2025-04-19 13:00 - 18:00 | Bala Legion, 1011 Maple Ave, Bala, ON P0C 1A0
Fun for kids of all ages
Saturday April 19th at the Bala Legion 424.
The Trinity All Saints Anglican Church Easter Egg Hunt and children’s activities from 1-3pm
Snacks, prizes, crafts, games and photos with the Easter Bunny.
Then join Joe, Dougie, Eddie, and the 424 Jammers for an open jam on Saturday April 19 at 5 pm for some great music and a few laughs.
No charge, donations welcome.
Bring an instrument or your voice and join the fun.

Live Music - Clear Lake Brewing Company
2025-04-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Clear Lake Brewing Co, 4651 Southwood Rd, Torrance, Ontario, P0C 1M0, Canada
Always live music by great local entertainers
at Clear Lake Brewing Company
on Friday and Saturday nights
7 – 10pm
all ages
no cover

Knox and Zion Seder Dinner
2025-04-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Torrance Community Centre, 1030 Torrance Rd, Torrance, ON P0C 1M0
Joint Seder Passover Dinner has become a tradition in Torrance.
We come together to eat symbolic foods while we are lead through the historic meaning of those
foods and how Jesus is the ultimate Passover Lamb. Please join us for this wonderful, multigenerational evening of exceptional food and storytelling about our Rescuer God.
If anyone is interested in volunteering for this event, please let Robin know!
When – Friday, April 18 5pm – 7pm
Where – Torrance Community Centre
Tickets – $15 per adult, children 10 and under free Call 705-765-3797 to reserve.

Artist Life Series - Twin Flames
2025-04-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Muskoka Discovery Centre, 275 Steamship Bay Road, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1Z9, Canada
Each 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.
Four-time Canadian Folk Music Award winners, 2022 Vocal Group of the Year, Twin Flames, offer a memorable experience with the perfect blend of music, comedy and thought-provoking stories.
Their synchronicity and love shine through on every stage they play. A husband-and-wife duo that combines genres, languages and instrumental range to deliver a powerful sound that is both contemplative Folk and unapologetic Rock ‘n’ Roll. Twin Flames have chosen to let their music speak for itself. In just 9 years of recording and performing as Twin Flames, the duo has accumulated over 44 music awards and nominations. Their songs have earned them a unique place among contemporary music-makers and songwriters, which has, in turn, led to them touring all over the world. Together, they create sonic soundscapes using Indigenous spirit flutes, traditional drums, and Western instruments.
They share a genuine love for song writing, which stands out lyrically and melodically for the world to hear. Jaaji (Inuk from Nunavik and Mohawk from Kahnawake) and Chelsey June from Ottawa, with both (Settler and Indigenous heritage), write songs delivered through a mix of English, French and Inuktitut.
April 17th, 7:30pm Muskoka Discovery Centre
Save your seat! Tickets

Environment Canada's David Phillips ~ Gravenhurst Opera House
2025-04-17 11:30 - 13:00 | Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Rd S, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1J1
Hosted 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 & wilder

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Virtual Lunch and Learn with HR Covered
2025-04-14 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Programs
Chamber 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 to turn to, not google or AI!
3) Costs during a crisis! Chamber members have free access and our paid services are also affordable!
HR Covered Inc. is a team of passionate HR Experts from Canada who make HR simple and cover all avenues at a fraction of the cost. Backed by the extensive experience of certified and qualified HR leaders, HR Covered is the most-sought after HR Solution in the country.
When: April 14th. Noon 30-45min
Where: Virtual
Sign up here

The Jim Cuddy Band - JW Marriott Muskoka
2025-04-12 19:30 - 22:30 | JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa, 1050 Paignton House Rd, Minett
Jim Cuddy Band is live in concert at JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa in Minett ON.
This is a very special intimate, up-close-and-personal performance with an opening set from Jim’s sons, Devin Cuddy and Sam Polley.
Jim Cuddy has written many of the songs that have become indelible in the soundtrack of Canadian lives. With the release of his sixth solo album, All The World Fades Away, he continues to contribute to that extraordinary songbook. The songs on All The World Fades Away map Cuddy’s unique compendium of memories and the emotions they stir. They are poignant, personal, and relevant, not just to his life, but also to our own.
As a solo artist and as one of the creative forces in Blue Rodeo, Jim has received nearly every accolade Canada can bestow upon a musician including 15 JUNO Awards, The Order of Canada and, along with bandmates Blue Rodeo, has been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, received the Governor General Performing Arts Award and a Star on the Walk of Fame.
Saturday April 12
Doors open 730 Show starts at 8pm
General admission tickets available

Menopause the Musical ~ Gravenhurst Opera House
2025-04-11 19:00 - 21:30 | Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Rd S, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1J1
A Second Show added!
Friday April 11th
Doors open 7pm Show at 730
Tickets here
The hysterical worldwide hit, Menopause The Musical now returns by demand for 2 shows at the Opera House. Come laugh away your Friday night & Saturday afternoon & see what millions of women have been raving & cheering about for years! Set in Bloomingdale’s department store, 4 women with nothing in common but a black lace bra… come to realize they have more to share than ever imagined. Staged to 25 classic hits from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s the All-Star Canadian cast makes fun of their hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, wrinkles, not enough sex, too much sex, chocolate binges and more!
“Menopause” is hilarious & leaves you singing & dancing in the aisles, guaranteed! Come Celebrate Your Womanhood & Join The Sisterhood!
Bring your Mother, Daughter, Sister and Friends!
Voted Las Vegas – 2016 Entertainer Of The Year!
Rated: Man-datory Viewing For Men!
Reviews of this award winning musical! “It’s impossible not to laugh!” THE NEW YORK TIMES “Fresh, funny and simply terrific!” LA TIMES “Dollar for Dollar…It’s the best show in town!” THE LAS VEGAS REVIEW JOURNAL “Woman Need This!” THE TODAY SHOW “Ninety minutes of extraordinary fun!” AUSTRALIAN STAGE “A celebration of real women!” THE TORONTO STAR
