where.ca » Muskoka/Parry Sound http://www.where.ca Daily updates from the editors of Where Canada Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:00:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Hot Date: Bala’s Tangy Affair http://www.where.ca/central-canada/ontario/muskoka/hot-date-balas-tangy-affair/ http://www.where.ca/central-canada/ontario/muskoka/hot-date-balas-tangy-affair/#comments Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:00:22 +0000 Where Toronto Staff http://www.where.ca/?p=25563

OCTOBER 14 TO 16 A tart little fruit that’s native to the region has inspired nearly 30 years of celebrations at the Bala Cranberry Festival. This beloved event honours the harvest with cranberry-related crafting shows and sales, live entertainment, farm tours, and tons of treats—including cranberry cakes and muffins, cookies, conserves and other confections. Or [...]

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SEPTEMBER 24 & 25 With the arrival of fall comes another longstanding tradition, as area artists open their doors for the Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour. This annual event encourages art lovers to guide themselves on a scenic drive through picturesque northern Ontario with stops along the way at participating studios—a great opportunity to discover what [...]

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SEPTEMBER 18 The legacy of a Canadian icon lives on this weekend as municipalities across Canada host their annual Terry Fox Run. The fun and inspiring community-based event carries on Fox’s mission to find a cure for cancer. In Muskoka, the village of Windermere welcomes runners, walkers and cyclists to participate in its Terry Fox [...]

]]> http://www.where.ca/central-canada/ontario/muskoka/hot-date-run-for-a-cure/feed/ 0 The Muskoka Seven: Things to Do from August 15 to 21 http://www.where.ca/central-canada/ontario/muskoka/the-muskoka-seven-things-to-do-from-august-15-to-21/ http://www.where.ca/central-canada/ontario/muskoka/the-muskoka-seven-things-to-do-from-august-15-to-21/#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:00:02 +0000 Where Toronto Staff http://www.where.ca/?p=28303

1. Take one of Johnston’s Cranberry Marsh’s daily guided tours to learn about the growing and harvesting of this regionally renowned fruit. Located in Bala, the farm also produces cranberry wine—tastings are available in addition to the grounds tour. 2. See the iconic Russell deCarle—a founding member of Prairie Oyster—at the Gravenhurst Opera House. The [...]

]]> http://www.where.ca/central-canada/ontario/muskoka/the-muskoka-seven-things-to-do-from-august-15-to-21/feed/ 0 The Muskoka Seven: Things to Do from August 8 to 14 http://www.where.ca/central-canada/ontario/muskoka/the-muskoka-seven-things-to-do-from-august-8-to-14/ http://www.where.ca/central-canada/ontario/muskoka/the-muskoka-seven-things-to-do-from-august-8-to-14/#comments Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:00:41 +0000 Where Toronto Staff http://www.where.ca/?p=27749

1. Learn about the ecology of wolves at Algonquin Park’s “Wolf Howl.” Attend a slide talk about a wolf’s life history then travel to a designated location where wild wolves may answer to imitations by the park staff. (Weather permitting.) 2. Head out to Annie Williams Park in Breacebridge for Prism Theatre’s production of Shakespeare’s [...]

]]> http://www.where.ca/central-canada/ontario/muskoka/the-muskoka-seven-things-to-do-from-august-8-to-14/feed/ 1 The Muskoka Seven: Things to Do from August 1 to 7 http://www.where.ca/central-canada/ontario/muskoka/the-muskoka-seven-things-to-do-from-august-1-to-7/ http://www.where.ca/central-canada/ontario/muskoka/the-muskoka-seven-things-to-do-from-august-1-to-7/#comments Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:00:51 +0000 Where Toronto Staff http://www.where.ca/?p=27321

1. Pick a pleasant-looking day (blue-skied and sunny, perhaps with a calm little breeze) to enjoy touring the Georgian Bay biosphere on an Island Queen Cruise. Don’t forget your camera—the rugged landscape is definitely worth framing. 2. Take a trip to the English countryside from within the Gravenhurst Opera House, which presents its annual dinner [...]

]]> http://www.where.ca/central-canada/ontario/muskoka/the-muskoka-seven-things-to-do-from-august-1-to-7/feed/ 0 The Muskoka Seven: Things to Do from July 25 to 31 http://www.where.ca/central-canada/ontario/muskoka/the-muskoka-seven-things-to-do-from-july-25-to-31/ http://www.where.ca/central-canada/ontario/muskoka/the-muskoka-seven-things-to-do-from-july-25-to-31/#comments Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:00:28 +0000 Where Toronto Staff http://www.where.ca/?p=26611

1. Beat the summer heat and book a kayak tour with White Squall Paddling Centre to glide through the smooth blue waters of the Georgian Bay. 2. The summer harvest is in full swing! Find the freshest Ontario fruits and vegetables for your cottage meals at the Gravenhurst Farmers Market (on Wednesday) and Rosseau Farmers [...]

]]> http://www.where.ca/central-canada/ontario/muskoka/the-muskoka-seven-things-to-do-from-july-25-to-31/feed/ 0 The Muskoka Seven: Things to Do from July 18 to 24 http://www.where.ca/central-canada/ontario/muskoka/the-muskoka-seven-things-to-do-from-july-18-to-24/ http://www.where.ca/central-canada/ontario/muskoka/the-muskoka-seven-things-to-do-from-july-18-to-24/#comments Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:00:23 +0000 Where Toronto Staff http://www.where.ca/?p=26556

1. Major Canadian talent makes the trip to Muskoka this week, as acclaimed singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith takes the stage for two shows at Peter’s Place Live on July 23 and 24. 2. Check out the latest pleasure crafts and cottage accessories from July 22 to 24, as Gravenhurst’s Muskoka Wharf hosts the annual In-Water Boat [...]

]]> http://www.where.ca/central-canada/ontario/muskoka/the-muskoka-seven-things-to-do-from-july-18-to-24/feed/ 0 Hot Date: Artistic Excellence in Parry Sound http://www.where.ca/central-canada/ontario/muskoka/hot-date-artistic-excellence-in-parry-sound/ http://www.where.ca/central-canada/ontario/muskoka/hot-date-artistic-excellence-in-parry-sound/#comments Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:00:44 +0000 Where Toronto Staff http://www.where.ca/?p=25558

JULY 15 TO AUGUST 7 Sensational sonics are heralded each summer at the Festival of the Sound. In a concert hall that overlooks the lapping waters and pine-dotted islands of Georgian Bay, this year’s concerts are sure to delight both visitors and locals alike. Get set to be serenaded by the complete cycle of Beethoven’s [...]

]]> http://www.where.ca/central-canada/ontario/muskoka/hot-date-artistic-excellence-in-parry-sound/feed/ 0 The Muskoka Seven: Things to Do from July 11 to 17 http://www.where.ca/central-canada/ontario/muskoka/the-muskoka-seven-things-to-do-from-july-11-to-17/ http://www.where.ca/central-canada/ontario/muskoka/the-muskoka-seven-things-to-do-from-july-11-to-17/#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:00:12 +0000 Where Toronto Staff http://www.where.ca/?p=26253

1. The Huntsville Festival of the Arts has a big week. Former Barenaked Ladies frontman Steven Page is sure to bring the house down when he plays the Algonquin Theatre on July 15. On July 17, the ever-popular Rod Beattie brings his curmudgeonly character Walt Wingfield to town in Wingfield’s Folly. 2. Parry Sound’s biggest [...]

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