Stay informed with The Cottage Almanac, showcasing all that's great about the cottage lifestyle The Cottage Almanac fills a niche for cottagers wanting to stay in-the-know about cottage country. It is founder Sean Menzie’s carefully curated podcast, social content and five-minute 52-week newsletter for those who love the lake lifestyle. Menzie recognizes that people are [...]
There’s something very interesting about people who choose to build businesses in Muskoka, according to longtime Muskoka Realtor Catharine Inniss. Most could have gone elsewhere. But they chose this place instead. That says something important about them. “Business here is personal,” she says. The businesses that stand out here are rarely the flashiest ones. They [...]
35 Years. 80 Builds. One Muskoka Family. Clarke Muskoka Construction Celebrates Three and a Half Decades of Crafting Dreams on the Big Three Lakes There is a road on the Joe River, winding through the pines along Carlingford Road, where a story began. Bob and Marnie Clarke first discovered the vacant Lake Joseph property in [...]
Shaping the Future Together Contact North | Contact Nord is proud to promote SkillPlan to provide students with access to FREE online tools and resources that support apprenticeship and careers in the skill trades. Through this collaboration, students can strengthen their skills and enhance career readiness in the construction and industrial trades. Students will also [...]
Support Local 2026 Love Local Supports Local helps to raise funds the Chamber needs to promote local buying in Muskoka. And hey, it's fun! The funds from successful bids go right back to support our local business community, including Chamber Support marketing programs that showcase businesses and non-profit organizations. [...]
When a request to explore options for municipal contractor licensing was raised at Township Council, the business community spoke up. The Muskoka Lakes Chamber, Muskoka Builders’ Association and Our Muskoka Stakeholders Association came together to share concerns about added red tape, higher potential costs for homeowners, and duplication of rules for contractors, trades [...]
Note from Chamber Executive Director Norah Fountain, As we wrap January, you may have noticed fewer Business After Hours than we usually hold in the winter months. That’s intentional. Never fear: still lots to take part in ahead (29 events confirmed). The first quarter is a foundational one for the Chamber. That means we’re taking [...]
Soundseals has the right insulation for every need Soundseals Insulation is a licensed and insured insulation company providing tailored insulation to meet the unique needs of every customer. The extensive variety of insulation products: fibreglass, spray foam, batts, blown-in and cellulose insulation means choice for their clients. Their staff have the training and experience to [...]
Your Chamber shared relevant budget info in an eblast after the budget was released yet we want to make sure you have seen the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) response to the 2025 provincial budget, highlighting both optimism and concerns. While the OCC welcomes investments in infrastructure, health care, and skilled trades, it stresses the [...]
140 Chamber Members at 2025 Annual Meeting at JW Marriott May 8 Members of the Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce connected at host venue JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort and Spa on Thursday, May 8 to conduct annual meeting business, enjoy networking and dining together, to hear keynote speaker Todd Letts and for the [...]