Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce

Fire & Ice Festival Downtown Bracebridge
2019-01-26 09:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
The Fire & Ice Festival is set to return to Downtown Bracebridge on January 26, 2019, from 9 am – 7 pm. This whimsical, winter festival offers a unique approach to a traditional winter carnival.
The “FIRE” feature includes performances by talented fire artists and a spectacular fireworks display. Plus, be sure to combat the “ice” and cold by warming yourself at the various firepits scattered throughout the Downtown.​

The “ICE” feature includes our legendary downtown tube run, interactive ice displays, ice sculpture carvings, and a large children’s igloo activity centre. Don’t forget to visit Memorial Park where you can enjoy a skating trail and newly added ‘Crokicurl’ game.
Fire and Ice is excited to welcome back the ‘Birds of Prey’ presentations, a road hockey tournament, and the traditional carnival activities you’ve come to love. New this year, Fire and Ice welcomes The Great Canadian Lumberjack Show and other wood carving demonstrations.
Your ticket to the Fire and Ice fun is only $5 per adult/child, and FREE for kids 5 and under. Visiting from out of town? Check out our ‘Stay and Play’ page for great deals on local accommodations.

Songs & Stories: January Edition at Gravenhurst Opera House
2019-01-22 18:30 | Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Rd S, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1J1
Songs & Stories: January Edition
Tuesday, January 22nd
Bar Opens at 6:30 PM | Show begins at 7:00 PM
Admission: Pay What You Can
Please join us in the Trillium Court for another edition of our Songs & Stories program. This month we are pleased to welcome Briar Summers and Bet Smith to the Opera House accompanying Angie Nussey!
This intimate evening of storytelling and song has become a hit with the community and we’d love to share the experience with you.

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.

WISE Workshop, Mobile Active Living Centre: Acrylic Painting Workshop
2019-01-15 13:30 | Bala Community Centre, 1008 Maple Ave, Bala, Ontario, P0C1A0, Canada

Business After Hours at TRI LAKES TRAINING in Minett with Richwell's
2019-01-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Ontario
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

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.

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

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

Christmas Carolling and Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”
2018-12-21 22:30 - 2018-12-22 12:00 | 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/

Carolling & "A Christmas Carol"
2018-12-21 18:30 | Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Rd S, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1J1
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

Holiday Getaway at the JW Marriott
2018-12-21 - 2019-01-06 | JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa, 1050 Paignton House Rd, Minett
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

A Next Generation Leahy Christmas
2018-12-19 14:00 | Ontario
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 music, song, and dance – which flows from every pore in their bodies – and create something new, vibrant, and beautiful.
Join the Next Generation Leahy to be inspired, energized, and excited for the arrival of Christmas!
Buy tickets OR call the Box Office at 705-687-5550 or Toll-Free 1-888-495-8888

Artist’s Talk: Activist Portrait Series - Syrus Marcus Ware
2018-12-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Muskoka Place Gallery, 1182 Foreman Road, Port Carling, Ontario, Canada
Artist’s Talk: Activist Portrait Series – Syrus Marcus Ware
Sunday, December 16
Time: 2 to 4 pm at 1182 Foreman Road, Port Carling.

The Muskoka Advent Choir Performance
2018-12-14 19:00 | Pinegrove Fellowship Church, 4060 HWY 118 West, Port Carling

Victorian Christmas Tea
2018-12-11 14:00 | Muskoka Steamships, 185 Cherokee Lane Gravenhurst, Ontario P1P 1Z9 Canada
Come celebrate Christmas with a Victorian Tea twist.
Event is being held at Muskoka Steamship and Discovery Centre on Tuesday December 11th
Tickets: $20.oo plus tax
Advance Tickets Only
Call 705-687-2115

Free Pancake Breakfast
2018-12-08 09:00 - 11:00 | Pinegrove Fellowship Church, 4060 HWY 118 West, Port Carling

Business After Hours at The Hudson Hair Salon and Spa (Port Carling Location)
2018-12-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Ontario
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.

Ladies Christmas Pot Luck Supper
2018-12-03 17:45 | Bala Community Centre, 1008 Maple Ave, Bala, Ontario, P0C1A0, Canada

Bala's Trek to Bethlehem
2018-12-01 18:00 - 20:30 | Bala Community Centre, 1008 Maple Ave, Bala, Ontario, P0C1A0, Canada
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 are available following the walk. It’s an outside walk, so dress for the weather. For information call 705-762-5663 or email gidley@sympatico.ca

Harmony for Hope Christmas Concert
2018-11-25 14:00 - 16:00 | St James the Apostle Anglican Church, 94 Joseph St, Port Carling, On, P0B 1J0, Canada
Harmony for Hope Christmas Market
Admission by Free Will monetary donation
All proceeds go to the West Muskoka Food Bank
November 25, 2018 from 2pm to 4pm
Performers include the Whispering River Orchestra, 2/4 Time as well as Frank Berg & friends.

Bala Tree Lighting Ceremony
2018-11-23 19:00 | Bala Community Centre, 1008 Maple Ave, Bala, Ontario, P0C1A0, Canada
Join us for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Bala Community Centre at 7pm.

Muskoka Grown Hiring Fair
2018-11-21 10:00 - 19:00 | Ontario
Muskoka Grown Hiring Fair at the Muskoka Natural Health Food Store on Wednesday, November 21, 2018.
Muskoka Grown is a community-focused company that takes a small-batch approach to growing cannabis, focusing on quality to produce a premium product in a controlled and regulated environment. Their mission is to provide new and experienced consumers with a consistent, premium product while supporting local community initiatives that reflect our company values. They are a people-first company, meaning they believe in a living wage, not a minimum wage because when people are respected, they respect what they grow.
Currently, Muskoka Grown is hiring a Regulatory Associate, Grow Technician, Sanitation Facilitator, and a Technical Support Specialist.
Check out their careers page here: www.muskokagrown.com/careers

W.I.S.E Clubhouse - Wellness Initiatives for Seniors Engaged
2018-11-20 13:30 | Bala Community Centre, 1008 Maple Ave, Bala, Ontario, P0C1A0, Canada
Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 1:30pm.
Theme: Western Long Term care and Home Care Supports
Fun with Fitness
It’s Free! RSVP by calling 705-645-2100 ext. 199

Port Carling Santa Claus Parade November 17, 630pm
2018-11-17 13:30 - 15:00 | Ontario
Parade starts at 6:30pm from Ferndale Road and then travels through Port Carling. Enjoy!

Bala Santa Claus Parade on November 17: Celebrating Bala's 150th
2018-11-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Ontario
This year, the 42nd Annual parade runs on Saturday, November 17, 2018 starting at 1pm. The Bala parade is always the first of the parade season in Muskoka.
Meet Santa after at the Bala Community Centre, and take the family skating for free at the Bala Arena (2-4pm). There will be a special surprise for post parade party attendees.
To register your float, call 705 762 5663 or email admin@muskokalakeschamber.ca
Thank you to our Sponsors without whom the parade might not happen: Bala Cranberry Festival, Harry Debes Family Foundation, Ontario Power Generation, the Bracebridge-Muskoka Lakes Rotary Club ad the Township of Muskoka Lakes

SPONSORS

Bracebridge-Muskoka Lakes Rotary Club

November 9, 2018 Business After Hours at Port Carling Arena
2018-11-09 13:00 - 14:30 | Ontario
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 support the Shield in their new home in Port Carling. Plus, it’s the Chamber’s last networking event of the season.
All are invited to stay to watch the game – no charge.
Please RSVP to Katelyn@muskokalakeschamber.ca

W.I.S.E Clubhouse - Wellness Initiatives for Seniors Engaged
2018-11-06 13:30 | Bala Community Centre, 1008 Maple Ave, Bala, Ontario, P0C1A0, Canada
Tuesday, Nov. 6th at 1:30pm.
Theme: Around the World
Retirement Education with Muskoka Hills Retirement
Life On The Edge – Stories from Muskoka Past
It’s Free! RSVP by calling 705-645-2100 ext. 199

Port Carling Legion Halloween Haunted House
2018-10-31 12:00 - 17:00 | Port Carling Legion, Port Carling, On
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.

W.I.S.E Clubhouse - Wellness Initiatives for Seniors Engaged
2018-10-16 13:30 | Bala Community Centre, 1008 Maple Ave, Bala, Ontario, P0C1A0, Canada

Bala Cranberry Festival
2018-10-12 04:00 - 2018-10-14 13:00 | Ontario
