Muskoka · Seguin · Parry Sound
The lakes, the towns, the week ahead.
What's on, what's next, what came before.
A guide to all things Muskoka. Events and local history, and every item links to its source.
The next seven days
This week
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Tue3Nov
Classic Albums Live: The Stranger
Classic Albums Live performs Billy Joel’s The Stranger.
Stockey Centre (official listing for Classic Albums Live: The Stranger)Add to calendar: Classic Albums Live: The Stranger
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Tue3Nov
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Wed4Nov
Official Plan open house
An open house on the Town’s Official Plan.
Town of Gravenhurst (official listing for Official Plan open house)Add to calendar: Official Plan open house
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Wed4Nov
100 Years From Now
The story of Mae Belle Sampson in the First World War.
Gravenhurst Opera House (official listing for 100 Years From Now)Add to calendar: 100 Years From Now
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Thu5Nov
Veterans' Week Talk with MCpl. Jilian Rae
Master Corporal Jilian Rae speaks about the Canadian Armed Forces and Remembrance Day. Free. RSVP to the library.
Township of Lake of Bays events calendar (official listing for Veterans' Week Talk with MCpl. Jilian Rae)Add to calendar: Veterans' Week Talk with MCpl. Jilian Rae
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Thu5Nov
Meet the Author: Judy Humphries
Drop in to meet the author of Remembering the Fallen, about 58 Gravenhurst men lost in the First World War.
Town of Gravenhurst events calendar (official listing for Meet the Author: Judy Humphries)Add to calendar: Meet the Author: Judy Humphries
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Thu5Nov
The Paranormal Project: Is the Opera House Haunted?
Five investigation teams present what they found in the 125-year-old theatre. A Rotary fundraiser for the Gravenhurst Health Hub. $30 plus fees.
End time is not published. The calendar file assumes 9 pm.
Town of Gravenhurst events calendar (official listing for The Paranormal Project: Is the Opera House Haunted?)Add to calendar: The Paranormal Project: Is the Opera House Haunted?
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Thu5Nov
Film at the Stockey: Tuner
Film screening in the Stockey Centre film series.
Stockey Centre (official listing for Film at the Stockey: Tuner)Add to calendar: Film at the Stockey: Tuner
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Thu5Nov
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Fri6Nov
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Sat7NovTo Dec 31
Gateway to the Holidays
The Town's guide to markets, shows and the Holiday Lights Road Map. Photo entries close Dec 15 at noon.
Town of Gravenhurst (official listing for Gateway to the Holidays)Add to calendar: Gateway to the Holidays
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Sat7Nov
Orrville Christmas Market
A Christmas market at the community centre.
Township of Seguin (official listing for Orrville Christmas Market)Add to calendar: Orrville Christmas Market
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Sat7NovTo Nov 28
Fire Department Toy Drive
Firefighters collect gifts for the Salvation Army. You can also drop gifts at Fire Station 1 until November 30.
Town of Gravenhurst events calendar (official listing for Fire Department Toy Drive)Add to calendar: Fire Department Toy Drive
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Sat7Nov
Farmers Market holiday market
The Gravenhurst Farmers Market holiday market, with Santa in the afternoon.
Town of Gravenhurst (official listing for Farmers Market holiday market)Add to calendar: Farmers Market holiday market
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Sat7Nov
Family Campfire Cooking
Parry Sound Forest School. A short hike to forage for tea, then soup over a campfire. All ages. Register first; suggested donation $10 per family.
Town of Parry Sound events calendar (official listing for Family Campfire Cooking)Add to calendar: Family Campfire Cooking
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Sat7Nov
Dwight Lions Remembrance Service
A Remembrance service at the memorial wall.
Listing last checked Oct 24, 2026.
Township of Lake of Bays (official listing for Dwight Lions Remembrance Service)Add to calendar: Dwight Lions Remembrance Service
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Sat7Nov
An Evening of Music with Armand and Friends
Live music in support of local charities. Doors at 6:30 pm. Donation at the door.
Town of Bracebridge events calendar (official listing for An Evening of Music with Armand and Friends)Add to calendar: An Evening of Music with Armand and Friends
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Sat7Nov
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Sat7Nov
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Sat7Nov
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Sat7Nov
Home of the Stars: Astro-Photography
A one-hour night-sky photography class for phones, led by Robin Tapley. $10 plus fees.
Township of Lake of Bays events calendar (official listing for Home of the Stars: Astro-Photography)Add to calendar: Home of the Stars: Astro-Photography
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Mon9Nov
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Mon9Nov
O Christmas Tea
A British comedy. The Town calendar also lists a 3 pm show.
Gravenhurst Opera House (official listing for O Christmas Tea)Add to calendar: O Christmas Tea
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Wed11Nov
Dorset Remembrance Day Service
The Remembrance Day service in Dorset.
Township of Lake of Bays (official listing for Dorset Remembrance Day Service)Add to calendar: Dorset Remembrance Day Service
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Wed11Nov
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Thu12NovTo Nov 15
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Thu12Nov
Brotherhood: Free Film Screening
Free screening of the film Brotherhood.
Stockey Centre (official listing for Brotherhood: Free Film Screening)Add to calendar: Brotherhood: Free Film Screening
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Thu12Nov
Muskoka Authors Association: Erika Scott on Social Media
Artist and writer Erika Scott talks about social media for authors.
Town of Bracebridge events calendar (official listing for Muskoka Authors Association: Erika Scott on Social Media)Add to calendar: Muskoka Authors Association: Erika Scott on Social Media
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Thu12Nov
Roch Voisine Sings Gordon Lightfoot
Roch Voisine sings the songs of Gordon Lightfoot.
Algonquin Theatre box office (official listing for Roch Voisine Sings Gordon Lightfoot)Add to calendar: Roch Voisine Sings Gordon Lightfoot
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Fri13Nov
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Sat14NovTo Nov 15
Pratt’s Annual Christmas Market
The garden centre’s annual Christmas market.
Muskoka Lakes Chamber listing (official listing for Pratt’s Annual Christmas Market)Add to calendar: Pratt’s Annual Christmas Market
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Sat14Nov
Artisan market
An artisan market listed in the Gateway to the Holidays guide.
Town of Gravenhurst (official listing for Artisan market)Add to calendar: Artisan market
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Sat14Nov
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Sat14Nov
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Sat14Nov
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Sat14Nov
One Night, 2 Legends: U2 and Bon Jovi
Tribute show to U2 and Bon Jovi. $51.95.
Stockey Centre (official listing for One Night, 2 Legends: U2 and Bon Jovi)Add to calendar: One Night, 2 Legends: U2 and Bon Jovi
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Sun15Nov
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Wed18Nov
Alzheimer Society of Muskoka Open House
Drop in. Hands-on stations show the society's programs and supports for people with dementia and their care partners.
Town of Gravenhurst events calendar (official listing for Alzheimer Society of Muskoka Open House)Add to calendar: Alzheimer Society of Muskoka Open House
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Wed18Nov
Nature Club: Learning from a Community Turtle Project
Heather Van Den Diepstraten on what the Moose Deer Point First Nation community has learned about local turtles.
Town of Parry Sound events calendar (official listing for Nature Club: Learning from a Community Turtle Project)Add to calendar: Nature Club: Learning from a Community Turtle Project
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Thu19Nov
Fourth Annual Mayor's Lunch
The township's annual Mayor's Lunch.
Township of Seguin (official listing for Fourth Annual Mayor's Lunch)Add to calendar: Fourth Annual Mayor's Lunch
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Thu19Nov
Film at the Stockey: End of Oak Street
Film screening in the Stockey Centre film series.
Stockey Centre (official listing for Film at the Stockey: End of Oak Street)Add to calendar: Film at the Stockey: End of Oak Street
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Thu19Nov
Real Tools. Brighter Futures. (Christie Branch)
A free library talk for parents, caregivers and educators on nutrition, habits and brain health in autism and ADHD. Speakers: Natalie Pelto and Dr. Mylene Juneau.
Seguin Public Libraries (official listing for Real Tools. Brighter Futures. (Christie Branch))Add to calendar: Real Tools. Brighter Futures. (Christie Branch)
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Thu19Nov
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Fri20NovTo Dec 4
Festival of Lights
Two weeks of lights downtown. It opens with the Moonlight Shopping Party and ends with the Santa Claus Parade.
Town of Bracebridge (official listing for Festival of Lights)Add to calendar: Festival of Lights
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Fri20Nov
Elton Rohn
On stage at the Opera House.
Listing last checked Oct 24, 2026.
Gravenhurst Opera House (official listing for Elton Rohn)Add to calendar: Elton Rohn
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Fri20Nov
Customer Appreciation Crawl
An evening along the downtown shops, hosted by the Huntsville BIA.
Huntsville BIA (official listing for Customer Appreciation Crawl)Add to calendar: Customer Appreciation Crawl
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Fri20Nov
Light Up the Park
The town lights the park for the season.
Town of Parry Sound (official listing for Light Up the Park)Add to calendar: Light Up the Park
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Fri20Nov
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Fri20Nov
Classic Troubadours
The songs of James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne and Carole King.
Stockey Centre (official listing for Classic Troubadours)Add to calendar: Classic Troubadours
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Sat21Nov
Christmas Market (formerly Nicole’s)
A Christmas market listed in the Gateway to the Holidays guide.
Town of Gravenhurst (official listing for Christmas Market (formerly Nicole’s))Add to calendar: Christmas Market (formerly Nicole’s)
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Sat21Nov
Introduction to Handspinning
Spinning wheel and drop spindle demonstrations, with a chance to try. All ages. Registration required.
Township of Muskoka Lakes events calendar (official listing for Introduction to Handspinning)Add to calendar: Introduction to Handspinning
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Sat21Nov
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Sat21Nov
Muskoka Lakes Singers Christmas Concert
An afternoon Christmas concert.
Listing last checked Oct 24, 2026.
Township of Muskoka Lakes (official listing for Muskoka Lakes Singers Christmas Concert)Add to calendar: Muskoka Lakes Singers Christmas Concert
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Sun22Nov
Ugly-sweater market
Entry is free. Food donations go to Gravenhurst Against Poverty.
Town of Gravenhurst (official listing for Ugly-sweater market)Add to calendar: Ugly-sweater market
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Sun22Nov
Winter Carnival button-colouring contest
Pick up a carnival button to colour. Entries are due Dec 7.
Town of Gravenhurst (official listing for Winter Carnival button-colouring contest)Add to calendar: Winter Carnival button-colouring contest
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Sun22Nov
Canine Circus: Northern Lights
An afternoon show.
Listing last checked Oct 24, 2026.
Gravenhurst Opera House (official listing for Canine Circus: Northern Lights)Add to calendar: Canine Circus: Northern Lights
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Sun22Nov
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Mon23Nov
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Tue24NovTo Nov 27
Muskoka Business Week
A week for local business. The conference day is Nov 26.
Muskoka Lakes Chamber listing (official listing for Muskoka Business Week)Add to calendar: Muskoka Business Week
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Wed25Nov
Real Tools. Brighter Futures. (Humphrey Branch)
The same free talk on nutrition, habits and brain health in autism and ADHD, at the Humphrey Branch.
Seguin Public Libraries (official listing for Real Tools. Brighter Futures. (Humphrey Branch))Add to calendar: Real Tools. Brighter Futures. (Humphrey Branch)
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Thu26Nov
Movie and Pizza Night
Free pizza and a film at the library. Bring your own drink. Register first.
Township of Muskoka Lakes events calendar (official listing for Movie and Pizza Night)Add to calendar: Movie and Pizza Night
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Thu26Nov
Boreal
On stage at the Opera House.
Listing last checked Oct 24, 2026.
Gravenhurst Opera House (official listing for Boreal)Add to calendar: Boreal
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Fri27NovTo Nov 29
Holiday Season Kickoff Weekend
The weekend of the tree lighting, the parade and the holiday markets.
Explore Huntsville (official listing for Holiday Season Kickoff Weekend)Add to calendar: Holiday Season Kickoff Weekend
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Fri27NovTo Nov 28
One-of-a-Kind Christmas Artisan Show
The fourteenth annual artisan show at the Stockey Centre.
Stockey Centre (official listing for One-of-a-Kind Christmas Artisan Show)Add to calendar: One-of-a-Kind Christmas Artisan Show
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Fri27NovTo Nov 28
Hoppy Holiday Market
More than 40 artisans over two days.
Explore Huntsville (official listing for Hoppy Holiday Market)Add to calendar: Hoppy Holiday Market
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Fri27Nov
Community Tree Lighting
The tree lighting moves to River Mill Park in 2026.
Huntsville BIA (official listing for Community Tree Lighting)Add to calendar: Community Tree Lighting
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Fri27Nov
Huntsville Santa Claus Parade
The night parade through downtown Huntsville.
Huntsville BIA (official listing for Huntsville Santa Claus Parade)Add to calendar: Huntsville Santa Claus Parade
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Fri27Nov
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Sat28NovTo Nov 29
Experience Muskoka Christmas Market
The fourth year. Santa visits from 1 to 3 pm both days. Admission is by donation.
Town of Gravenhurst (official listing for Experience Muskoka Christmas Market)Add to calendar: Experience Muskoka Christmas Market
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Sat28Nov
Gravenhurst Santa Claus Parade
The 73rd parade. The theme is Candy Cane Lane. It has run since 1953.
Town of Gravenhurst (official listing for Gravenhurst Santa Claus Parade)Add to calendar: Gravenhurst Santa Claus Parade
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Sat28Nov
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Sat28Nov
Muskoka Market: Huntsville Holiday Edition
The sixth year. More than 75 stalls on Main Street, with fireworks to close.
Huntsville BIA (official listing for Muskoka Market: Huntsville Holiday Edition)Add to calendar: Muskoka Market: Huntsville Holiday Edition
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Sat28Nov
Parry Sound Santa Claus Parade
The theme is Santa's Workshop. The weather date is Tue Dec 1 at 4:30 pm, on a shorter route.
Town of Parry Sound (official listing for Parry Sound Santa Claus Parade)Add to calendar: Parry Sound Santa Claus Parade
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Sat28Nov
Soup for the Soul
A fundraiser for Hospice West Parry Sound.
Town of Parry Sound events calendar (official listing for Soup for the Soul)Add to calendar: Soup for the Soul
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Sat28Nov
Light up the Wharf
A tree lighting, a fire show and fireworks at the wharf.
Town of Gravenhurst (official listing for Light up the Wharf)Add to calendar: Light up the Wharf
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Sat28Nov
Port Cunnington Pot Luck Dinner
Bring a dish to share. Coffee and tea provided. $2 a person.
Township of Lake of Bays events calendar (official listing for Port Cunnington Pot Luck Dinner)Add to calendar: Port Cunnington Pot Luck Dinner
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Sat28Nov
Port Carling Christmas Parade
A night parade. Santa is at the community centre afterwards.
Port Carling Lions Club (official listing for Port Carling Christmas Parade)Add to calendar: Port Carling Christmas Parade
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Sat28Nov
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Sun29Nov
Holiday market on Barkway Road
A holiday market listed in the Gateway to the Holidays guide.
Town of Gravenhurst (official listing for Holiday market on Barkway Road)Add to calendar: Holiday market on Barkway Road
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Sun29Nov
Discover Tamarack North Centre
A free open house at the new community centre. Community swim from 1 to 3 pm, and activities for kids and teens.
Town of Parry Sound events calendar (official listing for Discover Tamarack North Centre)Add to calendar: Discover Tamarack North Centre
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Sun29Nov
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Mon30Nov
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Tue1Dec
Holiday Felting Workshop
Beginner and experienced felting projects. $10. RSVP to the library.
Township of Lake of Bays events calendar (official listing for Holiday Felting Workshop)Add to calendar: Holiday Felting Workshop
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Tue1Dec
Fine Films: Dancing on the Elephant
Film screening, Fine Films series.
Listing last checked Oct 24, 2026.
Gravenhurst Opera House (official listing for Fine Films: Dancing on the Elephant)Add to calendar: Fine Films: Dancing on the Elephant
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Wed2Dec
Huntsville Fire Department Annual Food Drive
The fire department’s yearly food drive.
Listing last checked Oct 24, 2026.
Town of Huntsville (official listing for Huntsville Fire Department Annual Food Drive)Add to calendar: Huntsville Fire Department Annual Food Drive
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Wed2Dec
Real Tools. Brighter Futures. (Foley Branch)
The same free talk on nutrition, habits and brain health in autism and ADHD, at the Foley Branch.
Seguin Public Libraries (official listing for Real Tools. Brighter Futures. (Foley Branch))Add to calendar: Real Tools. Brighter Futures. (Foley Branch)
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Wed2Dec
Men of the Deeps: December Coal
The Cape Breton miners' choir in a Christmas show.
Stockey Centre (official listing for Men of the Deeps: December Coal)Add to calendar: Men of the Deeps: December Coal
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Thu3Dec
Hotel California
A tribute to the Eagles.
Stockey Centre (official listing for Hotel California)Add to calendar: Hotel California
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Wed2DecTo Dec 6
The Holiday Express
School shows run Dec 2 and 3. The public show is Saturday, Dec 5 at 1 pm.
Muskoka Lakes Chamber listing (official listing for The Holiday Express)Add to calendar: The Holiday Express
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From the archive
1887
RMS Segwun
She was built in 1887 as the Nipissing. In 1925 she was rebuilt and renamed Segwun. She is the oldest operating steam-driven vessel in North America.
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