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On going ATTRACTIONSGolf, Golf and More Golf! Music-on-the-Barge Sounds range from the big band sound, to Dixieland, jazz, folk, the music of the 50s and 60s and today's country. Free. Gull Lake Rotary Park. Sunday nights 7:30, to August 16. See local paper for performance schedule. Rain location the Gravenhurst Centennial Centre. 705-687-3412 Gravenhurst Farmers’ Market. Over 80 vendors with fruits and vegetables, plants, baking, cheese, reserves and more. Wednesdays from 9:00 to 2:00 May 19-Oct. 6 at Muskoka Wharf. Hiking Enjoy the spring while hiking one of Muskoka's many scenic trails at Hardy Lake Provincial Park. 2,000 acres with 3 inland and waterfront trails. Ten minutes from Muskoka Wharf along #169 near Torrance. Steamship Cruises and Dining at Muskoka Wharf. Cruise the big three Muskoka Lakes abord to RMS Segwun or the Wenonah II. Millionaires’ Row Lunch or Sunset Dinner Cruises. May 30- October 15. 705-687-6667. Bethune Memorial House National Historic Site and birthplace of Canadian doctor Norman Bethune, inventor of the mobile blood transfusion unit.705-687-4261. www.pc.gc.ca/bethune Gravenhurst Opera House Variety of theatre and music shows in a fully restored historic setting. 295 Muskoka Road South. 705-687-5550. Gravenhurst Historic Walking Tour. 26 sites to help you capture Gravenhurst’s past. Maps available at the Chamber of Commerce, Bethune Memorial House or the Muskoka Boat & Heritage Centre. Muskoka Boat and Heritage Centre at Muskoka Wharf. Inter- active displays paying tribute to the history of Muskoka’s steam- ships and wooden boats. 705-687- 2115. The Kee Muskoka's best-known entertainment pavilion in Bala on Lake Muskoka. Big name music entertainers and musical groups. (705) 762-3134. Peter’s Players Various jazz and blues performers live in an intimate theatre at 830 Muskoka Road South, Gravenhurst, 705- 687-2117. www.petersplayers.com Muskoka Heritage Place, Huntsville. Demonstrations and family activities highlighting Muskoka’s pioneer heritage. Open May 16- October 10, 705-789-7576. “Little Norway” at the Muskoka Airport A cultural heritage site to commemorate the Norwegian pilots who were trained in Muskoka during World War II. Muskoka Wildlife Centre. Interactive Wildlife learning centre with over 50 acres of animal life. “Meet the Creature” presentations. Every day until Thanksgiving. Hwy 11, Severn Bridge. ww.muskokawildlifecentre.com 705-689-0222. Muskoka Rails Museum A temporary site for the Muskoka Rails Museum has been created at Maple Orchard Farms, located at 14 Gray Road, Bracebridge. Dorset Fire Tower Scenic lookout tower, with hiking trails and picnic area. North end of Dorset, Highway 35. Santa’s Village and Sportsland. It’s Christmas all year round. Rides, games, shows and attractions in Lake Muskoka setting. Family fun. River Road South, Bracebridge (705) 645-2512. Muskoka Lakes Museum Showcases the unique boat-building heritage of Muskoka, from rowing skiffs to launches. Pioneer and cottage life and Victoriana. (705) 765-5367 Casino Rama World class entertainment, restaurants, gaming tables, slot machines. 45 min from Muskoka Wharf in Rama, just off Hwy 11near Orillia. 1-888-817-7262. National Leacock Historic Museum National historic site on Lake Couchiching. Original waterfront home of famous writer, Stephen Leacock. Gardens, trails, waterfront café and gift shop, Children's Discovery Place. Orillia. (705) 329-1908 Dining
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