MONEY MAKES YOUR WORLD GO ROUND IN MUSKOKA

I was just reviewing some great, simple rules to follow to enjoy and use money well. These are rules shared by Brian Buffini. I follow these rules to the best of my ability. I have found that Brian Buffini is a great coach. What makes a great coach? In my view, it is someone who … Read more

Muskoka Weather: The Complete Guide

Muskoka is a destination known for beautiful scenery – rocky outcroppings, windswept pines, and lakes everywhere. While there are a TON of other reasons to visit ranging from world class dining to museums and antique wooden boats, you’ll likely want to visit when the weather in Muskoka is at its best for outdoor activities. Fall … Read more

Why do we have a problem with flooding in Muskoka?

There are a few things that contribute to flooding in Muskoka, which we mostly experience along the Muskoka River Watershed – one of four watersheds in Muskoka. This watershed includes the Muskoka River, Moon River, Lake Muskoka, Lake Rosseau, and Lake Joseph, among others. Building location The first major factor is where we’ve built cottages … Read more

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry (at Home)

These days, it’s more important than ever to support local businesses – so we thought we would share one of our Muskoka favourites with you! Crossroads restaurant, located in Rosseau, has been serving up casual yet upscale meals for more than a decade now. Their dishes (and atmosphere) are sophisticated but still manage to maintain … Read more

**NOW SOLD** Cottage in Muskoka for sale, Lake Muskoka (Muskoka Beach)

Cottage in Muskoka for sale, Lake Muskoka (Muskoka Beach) – Beautifully kept, super-clean, three bedroom, one bath cottage for sale on level lot in Muskoka Beach area.   The Muskoka Beach community on Lake Muskoka is known for its shallow, perfect hard-sand bottom, beautiful views and gorgeous sunsets. This four season cottage has municipal water … Read more

**NOW SOLD** Stunning Muskoka Cottage Building Lot, 500’ Muldrew Lake

Muskoka cottage building lot

Muskoka cottage building lot – featuring 500 feet on Muldrew Lake! Muldrew Lake is Muskoka’s eighth largest lake, and only 90 minutes to the GTA. Close to all the amenities of Gravenhurst, Muldrew Lake is pristine and only seems far away. This site would provide the ultimate, private platform for the Muskoka cottage of anyone’s … Read more

**NOW SOLD Upscale Muskoka Home. Palmer Estates, Gravenhurst

Muskoka Home for sale

A wonderful, upscale Muskoka Home for sale for empty nesters, or young families alike, this property is recently listed in a wonderful neighbourhood in Gravenhurst. Close to Lake Muskoka in the Palmer Estates subdivision, with walking trails and beaches, this is the perfect place to call both home and getaway. Oversized lot with large back yard overlooks … Read more

** Now Sold!** Muskoka Cottage for sale, Walker’s Point 625’ frontage!

Lake Muskoka cottage

Here’s an opportunity to have your own Muskoka cottage on such a  large level, Lake Muskoka waterfront property, and for much less than you would expect. Sought after Walker’s Point locale with over 600 feet of frontage, ready for your designer’s dream. Over 2 acres of level land with a south exposure  and views straight … Read more

Muskoka’s Lakes: The Calcium Story

As mentioned last month in this cottageinmuskoka blog entry and this news story from the Huntsville Forester (Cottage Country Now), the decline of calcium in our lakes can affect our lakes recovery from acid rain as well as zooplankton in our lakes, which are are very sensitive to declining calcium levels. From the Muskoka Watershed … Read more