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The Muskoka Seven: Things to Do from August 1 to 7

Take a trip on the Island Queen

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 theatre production from August 2 to 13. This year’s show is a hilarious British farce entitled Beyond a Joke.

3. The creativity of local Muskokans is on display August 6 and 7 at the Baysville Riverfront Arts and Crafts Festival, which features the works and wares of more than 80 artists and artisans.

4. Clap your hands and kick up your heels at the Algonquin Theatre—Irish ensemble Caladh Nua entertains Huntsville with traditional Celtic songs on August 4.

5. Bracebridge Triathlon Weekend is August 6 and 7. Cheer on all the racers in six events, including the Olympic-distance triathlon on Sunday.

6. Country music fans can enjoy a tribute to two of the all-time greats in Gravenhurst. This week’s edition of Music on the Barge features a tribute to Johnny Cash and Tammy Wynette

7. Wind down from all the week’s activities by booking a massage or beauty appointment at one of the region’s many spas. Wherever you find yourself in Muskoka, it’s likely that one of four Amba Health and Beauty Spas will be nearby.

The Muskoka Seven: Things to Do from June 20 to 26

Learn about a Boston Bruins legend at the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame

1. With due respect to our fellow Canadians out west, it’s no secret that many Ontarians were cheering on the Boston Bruins during the recently completed Stanley Cup finals. Now that the Original Six squad has emerged victorious, why not visit the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame in Parry Sound to pay homage to one of the legends of that storied NHL franchise.

2. Get ready to get laughing at the Cottage Country Comedy Festival, which brings a number of top stand-up comedians to venues throughout Muskoka from June 23 to 25.

3. Has your bicycle accompanied you up north? If you’re eager to get out for a scenic ride, the Muskoka Cycling Club has kindly charted a number of road routes, between 40 and 90 kilometres in length. They even detail a couple of excellent, rugged trails for mountain bike enthusiasts.

4. The weekend of June 25 and 26 calls for a tour of the Muskoka Lakes region, which welcomes guests to many of its most interesting buildings as part of this year’s Doors Open. On Saturday, head to Bala, Port Carling and Windermere to partake in tours of venues such as Bala’s Museum with Memories of Lucy Maud Montgomery and the boathouse of Muskoka Launch Livery. Gravenhurst opens the doors to such attractions as the Gravenhurst Opera House on Sunday.

5. Take the kids to The Rosseau, a JW Marriott Resort and Spa on June 25 and 26 for the annual Kaleidoscope Children’s Festival, featuring art workshops, musical and theatre performances, buskers, clowns and more.

6. Gravenhurst’s Music on the Barge music series continues this Sunday evening with a performance by the Bifocals Concert Band.

7. Did your Fathers Day gift fall flat last weekend? Make amends by treating dad to dinner at Bracebridge’s highly rated One Fifty Five restaurant, where chef Michael Rickard serves up fresh, seasonal fine-dining fare.

The Muskoka Seven: Things to Do from June 6 to 12

Laugh along with Robin Duke and the rest of the "Women Fully Clothed"

1. The delightful dames of Women Fully Clothed—Robin Duke, Jayne Eastwood, Kathryn Greenwood and Teresa Pavlinek—bring their humorous yet affecting stories to cottage country. See their latest show, Older and Hotter, on June 10 at the Gravenhurst Opera House.

2. View and purchase the works of 20 fine artists and craftspeople while partaking in the annual Muskoka Lakes Spring Art Tour on June 11 and 12. This self-directed jaunt takes art lovers to the studios and galleries of creators in Bracebridge, Bala, Port Carling and more. Click here for a map.

3. Don’t miss a chance to check out hundreds of vintage vehicles at the annual Antique and Classic Car Show, taking place June 11 at Gravenhurst’s Gull Lake Park.

4. The lake gets more exciting when you’re zipping around on water skis or a wakeboard. Stock up on all the top-brand equipment at such retailers as the Rosseau Board Shops at Muskoka Lakes Marine, then jump in and make some waves!

5. After all that merrymaking, you’ll want to refuel. Why not grab some gourmet casual fare from Crossroads Pub and Grill, where chefs Richard and Julie Lalonde serve up fine Muskoka lunches, dinners and mid-afternoon bites.

6. For once in your life, when someone tells you to “take a hike,” you can do just that: the Muskoka region offers no fewer than four provincial parks, one national park, and thousands of acres of pristine nature to explore. If you’re near Parry Sound in particular, why not spend the day at Killbear Provincial Park.

7. Though the sun stays out for a long time during the Muskoka summer, when it does go down you have an excellent opportunity to kick back, relax and contemplate the night sky. The regions best spot for stargazing? Torrance Barrens Dark Sky Reserve, a huge swath of land that’s officially protected from light pollution.

Weekend Roundup, August 14 to 16

It’s all about festivals in Muskoka! Perfect for the (anticipated) sunny weather this weekend.

Enjoy a day of boating and fishing at Arrowhead Provincial Park (photo by John Vetterli).

Friday, August 14
Kick-off the weekend by picking up something original from one of more than 130 Canadian artists and craft vendors at Gravenhurst’s 18th annual Dockside Festival of the Arts. Purchases in hand, stay for the food and live entertainment.

Instead of dinner and a movie, do dinner and a play tonight. In its fourth year of bringing dinner theatre to the Gravenhurst Opera House, the Dragonfly Theatre Company performs “See How They Run,” a fast-paced comedy set in an English vicarage.

Saturday, August 15
At Bracebridge’s Art in the Heart, discover painters, woodworkers, sculptors and other emerging Muskoka artists honing their crafts along Manitoba Street and its connected laneways. This year the festival also offers street entertainment, from theatrical performers and dancers to musicians and magicians.

In the afternoon, indulge in a cottage country beer and food tasting at Muskoka Cottage Brewery. The event includes an exclusive tour of the Bracebridge microbrewery.

Sunday, August 16
Head out on a Sunday-morning fishing trip with the family for rainbow trout and small-mouth bass at Arrowhead Provincial Park.

Tap your toes to the guitar, autoharp, and banjo sounds of country-bluegrass band The Good Brothers tonight at Gull Lake Park. The nine-time Juno Award winners play the closing set for Gravenhurst’s Music on the Barge, a regional tradition since 1949.