NEWS & EVENTS
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Enjoy a lively evening in Muskoka with Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy, together with their sons, daughters, nephews and nieces, to perform Celtic medleys and traditional jigs, as well as holiday favourites, in a special festive evening on December 8th at Huntsville’s Algonquin Theatre.
Call 1-888-696-4255 or http://www.algonquintheatre.ca/en/ |
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LGBT travellers like fishing and hunting too: Travel Gay Canada
There's a segment of every population that likes to hunt and fish – you just have to know how to reach them, advises the co-founder of Travel Gay Canada. Read full article here: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/lgbt-travellers-like-fishing-and-hunting-too-travel-gay-canada-1.2839046 |
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On December 12th, Muskoka Chautauqua celebrates the season with their ‘Homegrown Christmas Jam’, an interactive, community concert with live, seasonal music at the elegant JW Marriott The Rosseau Resort and Spa in Minett. Free admission. Contact 705-765-1048 or visit www.muskokachautauqua.com. for details.
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Muskoka has always attracted winter visitors who treasure the pristine scenic beauty and varied outdoor activities. Its fine dining establishments and elegant theatres and resorts also welcome the guests with seasonal fare and entertainment. Gravenhurst Opera House presents the Barra MacNeils from Cape Breton in an ‘East Coast Christmas’ musical show on December 6. Bala is famous for its annual Trek to Bethlehem, transforming its streets into a biblical village where guests can experience the wonders of the first Christmas. Huntsville’s Algonquin Theatre hosts Natalie MacMaster and Connell Leahy, together with family members, for an evening of Celtic medleys and holiday classics on December 8; and then it presents Susan Aglukark, an Inuk from Nunavut who has become one of Canada’s most honoured artists, on December 14. JW Marriott The Rosseau Resort and Spa is home to the annual ‘Homegrown Christmas Jam’, an interactive community concert. Beyond the joys of the slopes, trails, and rinks, December is the perfect time to discover the culture and cuisine of Muskoka.
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The critically acclaimed Canadian Guitar Quartet is performing at the Gravenhurst Opera House on November 21 at 7:30 pm. With an international reputation for excellence and several successful recordings, this guitar ensemble has received rave reviews in Europe, North and South America. The Opera House is a wonderful venue, with an intimate but elegant interior, up-to-date sound and technical equipment, and a warm ambience that makes both the performers and the audience feel comfortable and welcomed. Tickets may be purchased online at http://www.gravenhurst.ca/en/opera/shows.asp, or by calling 1-888-495-8888. Presented through the Muskoka Concert Association.
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With plenty of activities and attractions, as well as resort and hotel accommodations, Muskoka is the perfect place to hold a conference or business meeting. Muskoka Tourism has developed a dedicated website to help facilitate the details of organizing conferences and meetings. Check out Meetings Muskoka for information and online planning support. |
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Hidden Valley Ski Resort in Huntsville gets the new year off with a bang with its annual fireworks on December 31st. Contact Hidden Valley at 1-800-398-9555, or visit www.skihiddenvalley.on.ca
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We're very excited to get up in the air in February when Sunrise Helicopters flies into Gravenhurst for the Gravenhurst Winter Carnival! Will you be brave enough to take a ride above Gull Lake?
More details to follow. Learn more about Sunrise Helicopters by visiting their website: www.sunrisehelicopters.ca |
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The Muskoka Wedding Show returns for its 5th year at the Muskoka Boat & Heritage Centre in Gravenhurst, Ontario on January 17th. A one-stop show for products, demonstrations, gift bags, a fashion show, and food and beverage sampling. Check out the Muskoka Wedding Show Facebook page for the latest news at www.facebook.com/MuskokaWeddingShow
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Skating through the ice trails of Arrowhead Provincial Park near Huntsville is a truly magical experience. Especially if you end your day soaking in a hot tub at one of Muskoka's spa resorts or enjoying some spectacular cuisine. Add it to your experience list, for sure! www.explorersedge.ca/the-ice-trail-at-arrowhead-provincial-park/
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The past couple of weeks have transformed Muskoka into a winter wonderland. The hills and trails are in beautiful condition for skiers, while there are rinks and Arrowhead’s spectacular ice trails for skaters. It’s the perfect time to plan a trip, enjoying the clear air and pure snow in the day, and relaxing in the resorts or heritage B&B homes in the evening, with a trip to the local pubs and fine dining establishments.
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