Antique and Classic Boat Show - Gravenhurst, Ontario - July 2010!

30th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show
Muskoka Wharf - Gravenhurst, Ontario
Cottage country is famous it's outstanding collection of boats and this amazing boat show is where you'll find them! The ACBS takes place at the Muskoka Wharf every year and features antique cars and one of the largest in water displays of classic wooden boats including some of the oldest mahogany boats from this region! This year the show has been extended over two days rather than just one, enjoy ;) ...

- fully restored antique boats and vintage race craft
- antique flea market with loads of vendors
- cardboard boat races for the youngsters! plus++

Antique Classic Boat Show begins July 10th and ends July 11th, 2010

Photographer - Tim DuVernet

If you're looking to restore or buy your own classic wooden boat, visit Brackley Boats in Gravenhurst.

The Beauty of Muskoka's Antique & Classic Wooden Boats

Antique wooden boats docked in Muskoka waters...for show or play it's all the way for these fanatics!

To view Antique Wooden Boats or Classic Boats visit Gravenhurst, Ontario in the heart of cottage country! Head down to the waterfront and take a tour on the R.M.S. Segwun, Wenonah II or Wanda III, visit the Muskoka Steamship & Historical Society or the 'floating' boat museum The Grace & Speed Boathouse.

G8 Summit June 2010 - Huntsville, Ontario

Watch for international exposure for the Muskoka area this June as Huntsville, Ontario hosts the world's G8 Summit for 2010! This is an amazing opportunity to welcome the eyes of the world into 'our' home, to share the spirit of cottage living and our hospitality. This event will have an impact on our community and surrounding areas that will last a lifetime!

The G8 Summit is also known as The Group of Eight... "The Group of Eight is an economic and political forum for the leaders of eight of the world's most industrialized nations, aimed at finding common ground on key topics and solutions to global issues. The G8 includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, the United States, and the United Kingdom." quoted from the Ontario Government website. This year our Prime Minister, Stephen Harper will be representing Canada at the G8 Summit in Huntsville.

The G8 Summit is on Friday, June 25th 2010 and Saturday, June 26, 2010. The G8 Summit began in 1975 and 2010 will mark Canada's 5th opportunity to host the annual meeting.

Preparations for security, lodging and meeting quarters have been ongoing since the initial event was announced. The Town of Huntsville and it's residents, the media, RCMP, OPP and the G8 Summit Integrated Security Unit (ISU) are collaborating and contributing to ensure a safe and successful summit meeting.

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The Canadian government estimates investing $50 million dollars to host the G8 in 2010. The benefits being left behind are the new Media Centre in Huntsville which will revert to an additional ice surface and the newly resurfaced landing strip in North Bay stays too ;) The G8 summit created an economic boost for the area that will have lasting effects that are beneficial to the wholecommunity and surrounding areas.

For further information visit the Ontario Government - FAQ's , view this PDF document entitled  Town of Huntsville's 2010 G8 Legacy Project  or visit the Town of Huntsville.

Splendor of Muskoka - Ontario, Canada

Muskoka is another stunning,  year-round playground making it the ultimate travel destination. There are over 2,500 square miles of pine trees and maples, sparkling lakes, rivers and shoreline. Muskoka extends from Georgian Bay in the west, to the northern tip of Lake Couchiching in the south, to the western border of Algonquin Provincial Park in the east.

Located approximately two hours north of Toronto, Muskoka makes an ideal retreat location for those residing in or around the city. Cottage country, which the area has become known is home to well over a thousand lakes, picturesque villages, lakeside vacation hotels and resorts along with golf courses, country clubs, and marinas.

The regional government is located in Bracebridge and encompases Lake of Bays township, Georgian Bay township, Muskoka Lakes township and the towns of Huntsville, Bracebridge and Gravenhurst.

Muskoka has just over 50,000 permanent residents with over 100,000 additional seasonal property owners who spend their summers in the region every year not to metion daily visitors.

Many of the seasonal properties are large seasonal estates some of which have been passed down through families from generation to generation. Luxurious country living encompases the forests and shorelines of Muskoka including its three major lakes which are Lake Muskoka, Lake Rosseau, and Lake Joseph. Seclusion and privacy is easily attainable which attracts some of Hollywood's  rich and famous who escape to relish in country living at its finest.

Camping, skiing, boating, fishing, snowmobiling, hiking and canoeing are some of the many activities located in the region. Offering opportunities that stretch from the vast wilderness of Algonquin Park in the east to the rugged windswept shores of the Georgian Bay Islands. Of course fall is an amazing time to go for a scenic road trip to view nature's colours. A full bounty of reds, yellows and oranges dappled within forests of Canada's infamous Maple trees. Picturesque little towns are speckled along route through cottage country such as historic Gravenhurst, Bracebridge and Huntsville who offer authentic, homespun hospitality. Be sure to visit the quaint little shops and boutiques along your journey and explore some of Ontario's finest artisans and artists who reside in the area.

Bracebridge - Chamber of Commerce
Huntsville - Chamber of Commerce