After touring Australia & Canada for over two decades, Horswood settled in the woods of Northern Ontario and wrote her latest release, "Bare Bones" (2020), which debuted at #3 on the iTunes Singer-Songwriter chart. Gina Horswood has become known as one of the most talented entertainers in Muskoka, switching seamlessly from her own music to [...]
Join Brent Quarries as they celebrate 35 years with a customer appreciation BBQ 11:00am-2:00pm. They hope to see you there and thank all for the support!
Community BBQ and Social Sunday August 3 @ Noon Knox and Zion will be celebrating their Anniversaries as a Joint Service at Knox at 10:30am on August 3. This is Jane's last Sunday with us and Rev. Seven Smith will be preaching. Because God has blessed us throughout the history of Knox and Zion, [...]
Rock the Pickle is a fundraising event in support of Melanoma Canada, taking place on August 23rd in Muskoka. Their Gala will be held at the Port Carling Community Centre for $250 a ticket. To learn more, reach out to [email protected]
Join 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 [...]
Join 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 [...]
As part of this year’s Summer Lecture Series, Mayor Peter Kelley will present on “Small Mercies.” The lecture takes place on Wednesday, July 30 at 4:30pm at the Muskoka Lakes Museum.
Looking 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 [...]
Join 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 [...]
The Muskoka Ratepayers’ Annual General meeting will be held at the Port Carling Community Centre on Saturday, July 19th, 2025. Doors will open at 9:30 AM for coffee and cookies, giving you a chance to view display booths and speak to Board members. Meeting begins at 10 AM sharp. Guest speakers this year are Fire [...]