Muskoka Lakes

Lightning Leaps over Lake Muskoka

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I’ve been loving hobby photography lately, but I’d never thought to capture a lightning storm before. As a child I remember being told that lightning came up through the ground (which is only partially true), so I was surprised to check my pics and see the horizontal lightning bolts. First: a short explanation of how … Read more

Muskoka Watershed Council’s 2021 Natural Edge Program

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Looking for an edge to protecting your Muskoka property? We endorse this excellent program being delivered in Muskoka this summer. Please call us if you have any questions or need any help. 2021 Natural Edge Program MWC has received funding through Watersheds Canada to deliver The Natural Edge Program in the Muskoka area this summer! The Natural … Read more

Is Slow Cottage Internet About to Become a Thing of the Past?

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We all know the frustration. You’re trying to open an email attachment with a photo of your grandkids, look at a real estate listing, get some work done, or even just check the weather… and you’d like to not spend all day doing it! While newer internet technologies like fibre are trying to make that … Read more

Muskoka Lakes Association January NewsBites

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As a cottager, I always found news from Muskoka warming this time of year. So here from the Muskoka Lakes Association is January NewsBites.

Courtesy of the Muskoka Lakes Association

Welcome to January 2015 NewsBites

The MLA reminds everyone to check their cottages and homes regularly during the winter season. The Muskoka area has received well over four feet of snow in the last few weeks and we encourage you to ensure your roofs are shovelled. It’s always good to routinely check your property. If you are unable to make the trip to Muskoka, there are many service

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Muskoka Lakes Association AGM

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This Friday, the Muskoka Lakes Association will hold its AGM in Port Carling. Details below and here. The 121st Muskoka Lakes Association Annual General Meeting will be held on July 25th at the Port Carling Community Centre. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. Come and enjoy some refreshments and … Read more

Muskoka Lakes Association – Ministry of Natural Resources – Muskoka Parry Sound Flood Warning update

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The Muskoka Lakes Association just sent the following update which includes a detailed report from the Ministry of Natural Resources. Specific current levels are indicated for the following lakes: Tea Lake, Kawagama Lake, Lake of Bays, Wood Lake, Fox Lake, Mary Lake, Lake Rosseau, Lake Joseph, Lake Muskoka, Go Home Lake, Perry Lake, Doe Lake, … Read more

Parry Sound, Muskoka: MNR issues a Flood Warning

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In case you missed it, the following was Issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. The Ministry of Natural Resources -Click here to enter text. Parry Sound District is advising residents within flood-prone locations that a Flood Warning is in effect as flooding is imminent. Residents affected … Read more

In Muskoka, the environment is the economy. For cottagers, protecting the Muskoka watershed, protects your investment.

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This is the most important thing you can do today to help protect the Muskoka watershed which gives us all so much everyday! The Muskoka Watershed Council has launched an online campaign to bring the 2014 Watershed Report Card to life! This new user-friendly digital report card will provide information on water quality; phosphorus levels in your … Read more