You’ve decided on Lake Rosseau. Great choice. (Or maybe you’ve landed on this post from somewhere else – check out our Lake Rosseau Cottage Guide to see if Lake Rosseau is right for you) Now you’re staring at listings in Minett, Windermere, Rosseau village, Port Sandfield and a handful of islands… and wondering: “Which part … Read more
Clevelands House can’t sit derelict forever. Most people I talk to want the same thing: a revived resort village at Minett, with restaurants, services, and cleaned-up structures – as long as the rules we change to get there don’t come back to haunt Muskoka. If you need the big-picture background on the Clevelands House development … Read more
Clevelands House Minett Development – TL;DR The Clevelands House Minett development is still waiting on site-specific approvals. Phase 1 includes 48 rental cabins, a wellness and sports village, and a rebuilt 215-slip marina. Before construction can begin, Township Council must consider OPA 64 and the zoning changes on November 25, 2025, followed by District approval … Read more
A lightly edited, formatted transcript of the December 14, 2023 virtual open house on the future of Clevelands House on Lake Rosseau. Shared to help cottagers, residents, and interested buyers follow the ongoing Clevelands House Minett redevelopment process.
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
Hey there, Muskoka friends and family! Big things are happening around Lake Rosseau… again! The Minett Muskoka development discussions range from a concept drawing of a giant concert venue discovered online, to the planned redevelopment at Clevelands House. While growth can be exciting, it’s also got many of us wondering: at what cost? How can … Read more
Well… more big news from Minett… a potential new Lake Rosseau concert venue! A field next to the JW Marriott the Rosseau on Lake Rosseau, a space once teeming with wildlife including frogs, deer, and an array of local flora, faces a significant transformation. Recent clear-cutting activities (update – not clear cutting! The low brush … Read more
Nestled on the shore of Lake Rosseau in the heart of Ontario’s esteemed Muskoka region, a contentious development has emerged that is raising concerns among many local residents and environmentalists. In this first part of our series, we’ll delve into the concept and location of the Legacy Cottages project, aiming to provide an informative overview … Read more
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
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