Lake Muskoka

Stewarts Island (Beatty Island) | Lake Muskoka (Bala Bay)

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Historic boathouse on Stewarts Island near Bala Bay, Lake Muskoka

This post covers Stewarts Island on Lake Muskoka in Bala Bay, including its former name Beatty Island and an older map reference you may see: Cunningham Island. If you searched “Stewarts Island Lake Muskoka” or “Beatty Island Lake Muskoka”, you’re looking at the same island. Beatty is the historic name; modern charts typically show Stewarts … Read more

MONEY MAKES YOUR WORLD GO ROUND IN MUSKOKA

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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

Why do we have a problem with flooding in Muskoka?

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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

August 2021 Muskoka Real Estate Market Update

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Muskoka is a unique, highly sought after and magical place. There are many different kinds of buyers and sellers here. Some merely want a little piece of paradise to escape and camp out in the woods. Others want a mansion on one of the ‘Big Three’, or one of the 2200+ lakes in the district. … Read more

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

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

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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 Lakes Association March NewsBites

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We are almost there – part of the way through March. Lots of snow, ice and cold, but things will look very different in just a few weeks. Here from the Muskoka Lakes Association is the March NewsBites.

Courtesy of the Muskoka Lakes Association

Welcome to March 2015 NewsBites

The MLA is pleased to inform our members that we will be presenting the MLA’s 2014 Water Quality Initiative Report to Bracebridge, Sequin, Gravenhurst, and Township of Muskoka Lakes councillors over the next two months. Water Quality Director Andrew Watson presented our

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NOW SOLD! Cottage in Muskoka For Sale. Income waterfront.

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We have a waterfront listing in Port Carling – on Mirror Lake at the top of Lake Muskoka. This cottage in Muskoka property comes with a 3 bedroom home, a small cottage, and a waterfront building with 3, 1 Bedroom rental units and long-term tenants. The property features a lovely historic home in downtown Port … Read more

NOW SOLD! Muskoka Cottage For Sale. Income waterfront property in Port Carling.

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We have a waterfront listing in Port Carling – on Mirror Lake at the top of Lake Muskoka. This property comes with a 3 bedroom home, a small cottage, and a waterfront building with 3, 1 Bedroom rental units and long-term tenants. The property features a lovely historic home in downtown Port Carling, on Mirror … 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