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MUSKOKA LAKES 2017 DIRECTORY Accommodations - Attractions - Dining - Shopping Where to find a Contractor and More Services Luxury Muskoka Real Estate Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage established an office in Port Carling to represent a niche market offering clients a personalized service specifically to meet the individual needs of Buyers and Sellers. Multiple affiliations, the exclusive HK Collections corporate magazine and a strong corporate head office provide key resources to market our stunning Muskoka Properties to targeted Buyers in Toronto and around the world. We look forward to showing you why clients and customers choose Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage. See what’s at The Wahta Station · Muskoka’s Original Walk-In Humidor Best Cigar Prices Outside of Cuba · Mrs. H’s Famous Fish and Chips · Fine Clothing, Fireworks, Cottage Needs · Outback Trading and Mountain Tees Everything Tax Free See Us on Video BROKERChelsey Penrice Make The Wahta Station part of your Muskoka experience. 705.205.2726 6K from Hwy 400 and 12K from Bala on Muskoka Rd 38 [email protected] TheWahtaStation.com | 705-762-2195 www.MuskokaLuxuryProperties.ca CottageVacations.Com Effortless cottage rental AGE MEMO TT RIE Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce O S C SI 705-762-5663 G N 3181 Hwy. 169, Box 536, Bala, ON P0C 1AO N C I E www.muskokalakeschamber.com [email protected] T 1 A 9 E 9 Visit our seasonal information centres at the following locations R 9 3040 Hwy. 169 ~ Windsor Park, Bala C 90 Joseph St. ~ The Duke House, Port Carling 705-765-0714 Mayor’s Welcome 5 Board of Directors 6 Attractions 9 Where to Eat Chart 13 Where to Stay Chart 19 Muskoka Lakes, Bala & Port Carling Maps 31 R E E 2017 Events 46 N G T A Business Index 47 T A T C O O C TT R AG OU E | RENT Y Jennifer Clute D v e r e . e l c o i n . o r e a on . Tourism and Marketing Coordinator Diverse. Welcoming.Y o r Four at Seasons. ra ara Your iNatural s e . Paradise. 1.877.218.5370 www.CottageVacations.com TM [email protected] FROM RUSTIC FAMILY FUN TO LUXURY RETREATS A welcome message Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors from the Mayor Matt French President Muskoka Lakes Winery On behalf of the Township and our residents, Christina Shane Vice President Simply Cottage I am pleased to welcome you to Muskoka Lakes. Within our almost 800 square Chelsey Penrice Secretary Treasurer Harvey Kalles Real Estate kilometers of spectacular scenery, comprised Patricia Arney Director Balacade of island studded lakes, Canadian Shield outcroppings and mixed forests, you will find Lance DeCaire Director Wahta Mohawks First Nation something for everyone. Iris Ellis Director FCA Insurance Many of our 35,000 seasonal residents return to Muskoka Lakes each summer from Kristan Farlie Director Bala Garden Centre Toronto, the USA and the four corners of the Earth to renew relationships with family and friends, “recharge their biological batteries” and reabsorb the Muskoka Experience. Greg Knight Director Clear Lake Village Resort Like a fine wine, to appreciate Muskoka Lakes you need to spend time to savour the subtle complexities, with all your senses. Spencer Morland Director Golf Professional Winter to me is our frozen lakes, crisp white snow and millions of stars on a frigid winter Nicky Richard Director The Hook & Ladder evening. Try ice fishing, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, snowshoeing or just relaxing by Cynthia A. Warner Director Scotiabank a wood fire. You will find restaurants and accommodations ranging from basic good quality to five star resorts. Port Carling’s Winterfest, in early February is always good fun for people Cal White Director The Wahta Station of all ages. Norah Fountain General Manager Summer is the time to enjoy many of our 80 pristine soft water lakes. Swimming, fishing, water skiing and perhaps a ride in a classic wooden boat, to view Muskoka’s trademark 2 Please tell our Chamber members you saw their ad or listing story multi-slip boathouses, should be on everyone’s bucket list. Summer is also the time in the Muskoka Lakes Directory to enjoy Muskoka’s cuisine, our shops, artist studios and play a round of golf at one of our renowned golf courses or just soak up the sun on a dock or at the beach. Fall is my favorite season. The cavalcade of colours says it all. By the end of September and into early October each year our mixed hardwoods, especially the maples, turn brilliant shades of yellow, orange and red. The hillsides burst into a beautiful palette of colours. I would encourage you to spend some time kicking the leaves in our numerous parks and on our trails. Entry is free and many of the views are spectacular. The Cranberry Festival in Bala (the Cranberry Capital of Ontario), is the weekend after Thanksgiving. It becomes more popular every year – you won’t want to miss it. Enjoy your stay in the Township of Muskoka Lakes and please come back soon. Don Furniss, Mayor Township of Muskoka Lakes 5 6 Design • Construction • Restoration • Supply & Delivery of Propane • Specializing in residential and commercial heating & cooling Servicing the areas of • Distributor for Rheem Home Products Barrie, Muskoka, • Supplier of Fireplaces & Stoves, Parry Sound, Haliburton Furnaces, Hot Water Tanks including tankless systems & surrounding areas • Certi ed/Quali ed Technicians available 24/7 specializing in both propane & natural gas applications • Boom Truck Services available 1019 Gordon Street, Bala, ON P0C 1A0 Tel: (705) 762-6888 | Fax: (705) 762-0008 | [email protected] Insurance Specialists with expertise in restoration services for: JUDGES FIRE, WATER, WIND and SMOKE DAMAGE CONTRACTING LTD. • Mold and Asbestos remediation services available • Serving the Industry for over 20 years • Professionally Trained and Certi ed Technicians covering the above areas of damage • Preferred contractor for speci c Wayne Judges: 705-645-0480 insurance companies Jack Judges: 705-646-7424 • Providing 24/7 Emergency Service • QualiSpecializing ed renovation in custom services homes available and Email: [email protected] renovations CARINGCARING FOR MUSKOKA FOR OVER 3540 YEARSYEARS Serving Barrie, Simcoe County, Muskoka and Burk’s Falls with of ces in Barrie, Bala and Burk’s Falls Quality workmanship and customer satisfaction Barrie: (705) 792-6000 • Bala: (705) 762-2121 • Burk’s Falls: (705) 382-0824 • Fax: (705) 792-6100 far beyond any written warranty. [email protected] Attractions 1 Shop at our Farmers’ Markets 6 Experience the 3 Big Lakes on a Steamship or Historic Boat Bala Farmers’ Market has been offering locals, visitors and summer residents amazing Take a tour of our pristine lakes on one of our steamships or historic boats! See Millionaire’s products for the past 15 years! Come by car or boat, Bala Farmers’ Market is located at Row, stay for a lunch cruise or watch the sunset. Get a glimpse of the rich history of Muskoka Jaspen Park every Monday from the end of June until Labour Day. Lakes through these amazing cruises. www.balafarmersmarket.com www.realmuskoka.com www.sunsetcruises.ca www.ladymuskoka.com Port Carling Farmers’ Market is open every Thursday at Hanna Park, located on the beautiful Indian River. This market features the best food, produce and artistry in Muskoka. Hanna 7 Watch a Ski Show Performance Park offers visitors a wonderful beach and playground. Come to shop and stay to play. The Summer Water Sports Show team performs weekly ski shows throughout Muskoka, www.portcarlingfarmersmarket.com featuring some of Canada’s top skiing talent as they thrill audiences with death defying stunts, grace, beauty, technical sophistication and of course comedy for the whole family. All 2 Tour our Cranberry Marsh shows are free and open to the general public. www.summerwatersports.com Johnston’s Cranberry Marsh and Muskoka Lakes Winery offer visitors a truly local farming experience with delicious products! Take a tour of the marsh or try their award winning wine. 8 Go Golfi ng Open year-round. www.cranberry.ca Muskoka is home to some of Canada’s best golf courses. We offer 9 & 18 hole golf courses for players at all skill and price levels. Visit our Sports & Leisure section on page 43. 3 Hike on our Trails Discover the rocks, trees and water through our trail system. Climb to the top of Huckleberry 9 Embrace the Past through our Museums Rock to overlook Lake Muskoka (one of our best views). Hike through the Torrance Barrens Bala’s Museum with Memories of Lucy Maud Montgomery celebrates the life and writings where you will experience one of the most striking geological areas in Muskoka, also a dark of L.M. Montgomery, and offers costumed tours for kids, photo ops and a gift shop for the sky reserve at night. Hardy Lake Provincial Park provides hiking access to the shores of young and the young at heart. If you’re an Anne of green Gables fan, you can’t miss this! both Hardy Lake and Lake Muskoka, two of the most picturesque and rugged shorelines, www.bala.net/museum characteristic of the lake-studded Precambrian rock landscape of Muskoka. Park your car at Muskoka Lakes Museum is a great place to see how the pioneers of our time lived, worked Walker’s Point Recreation Centre and Library and prepare to enjoy their woodland trails. All and played in Muskoka Lakes. Located on James Bartleman Island Park in Port Carling, this year round, well marked trails can be enjoyed by foot or on snowshoes. historic site is not only historical and educational, but beautiful too! www.mlmuseum.com www.muskokatrailscouncil.com 10 Visit our Artists 4 See a Concert Muskoka Lakes artisans offer a diverse amount of talent.