STORIES & SPOTLIGHTS
Rediscover Success in Gravenhurst
Graham Porter loved his childhood in Gravenhurst, but like many others before him he left so he could see the world. He spent more than 10 years on the west [...]
Spotlight – How a small rural school helped students land summer jobs
School is almost out for summer—and students at Honey Harbour Public School have summer jobs thanks to a new school project. The project began when one grade eight student, Jadyn [...]
Muskoka Futures Spotlight – Bracebridge Strength and Conditioning
Strengthening Business… Andrea James and Muskoka Futures share a common goal: to help their clients overcome hurdles and achieve success. Andrea motivates her clients to strengthen their bodies, while Muskoka [...]
The Power of the Muskoka Brand
Muskoka has been recognized internationally by National Geographic as one of the best places to visit in the world, and is known affectionately in Canada and Ontario as cottage country. [...]
Spotlight – Jayne’s Cottages
In less than five years, Jayne McCaw has gone from renting her cottage on Lake Rosseau to operating a successful business that has earned her a nomination for the Canadian [...]
Spotlight – BigRedWorks
Scott Metherell has always loved Georgian Bay. Originally from Burlington, Scott eagerly spent every summer in Honey Harbour at his family’s cottage. As years passed, Scott started working summer jobs [...]
Spotlight – Bala & Port Carling Garden Centres
Growing up in Muskoka, Rob and Kristan Farlie never had to make a big decision on where they would settle down, it just happened naturally. “We love it here and [...]
Spotlight – Wild Muskoka Botanicals
Laura Gilmour has always lived a life connected to nature. Born in a rural farming area of Niagara Region, Laura developed an early love for plants. When she moved with [...]
Spotlight – Inspiring Creativity in Georgian Bay
From serene to stimulating, Georgian Bay inspires creativity in arts and culture. The region’s natural environment flaunts an incredible palette of warm earthy tones, brilliant blues, crimson and gold that [...]
Spotlight – City By Birth, Gravenhurst by Choice!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5fG-5Ivq-E Robert Engman was a city boy, born and raised in Toronto. He spent most of his adult life in the big city and it was only fifteen years ago [...]
Spotlight – Stephen’s Butcher Shop
Celebrating their 90th year in business, Stephen’s Butcher Shop in Port Carling is as strong as ever. The Stephen Family has been in Muskoka for 6 generations, with 3 generations [...]
The Culture of Craft: Craft Breweries Thrive in Muskoka
Back in the 19th century, industrialization began an evolution from the small local breweries of earlier times into large-scale operations; and consolidation, streamlining, and labour cutbacks soon turned the beer [...]
Spotlight – Oak Bay Golf Club
Oak Bay Golf Club is a natural marvel. Situated in the Township of Georgian Bay, the golf course seamlessly fits with its environment. Golfers can play over rocky outcroppings of [...]
Spotlight – Gravenhurst: A Place to Live and Work
https://youtu.be/aB5NOlgoNgE I've seen Gravenhurst come so far in the last couple of years with a real focus on being successful, and making business owners successful, making their residents successful, and [...]
Spotlight – Overboard
Sheila Overbeek, owner of Overboard in Bala describes operating a business in Muskoka as “Living her dream…it doesn’t get any better than this!” A local girl born into the “rag [...]
Spotlight – Veranda – A Labour of Love
Sometimes small ventures lead to big adventures. Just ask Elise Boyer, owner and principal decorator at Veranda, a stunning two-building, four-showroom home furnishing, art and accessories store in downtown Bracebridge. [...]
Spotlight – The Hive Honey Harbour
The Hive is a self-described cottage supply store, food shop and spa nestled between the trees in Honey Harbour, Georgian Bay. The owner, Lauren Patchett, fondly remembers weekends and summers [...]
Spotlight – Expert Colour Matching Fills a Need in Gravenhurst
Micky is one of the cornerstones of the Gravenhurst Business community. Having owned the Gravenhurst Paint and Living Lighting store since 2002 she has been through the ups and downs [...]
Spotlight – Black Angus Muskoka
After a decade of success, Black Angus Fine Meats & Game extended their passion for quality ingredients and local sourcing to the Township of Georgian Bay in 2016. Owner-Operator Sean [...]
Spotlight – Fine Dining Meets Gravenhurst
CHEF ALAIN IRVINE - The Oar & Paddle Restaurant and Pub Born in Scotland, Alain Irvine came to Gravenhurst in the spring of 2004, when he took on the job [...]
Spotlight – Lean Fitness and Wellness
Port Severn is the home base of LEAN (Lifestyle, Exercise, Attitude, and Nutrition) Fitness and Wellness, and owner Julie Wynhofen’s enthusiasm and passion for helping others attain a healthier lifestyle [...]
Muskoka – A Place to Grow
Ontario’s unofficial anthem calls the province “a place to stand, and a place to grow” … and nowhere is this more resonant than here in Muskoka. With unrivaled natural beauty, [...]
Spotlight – Muskoka Springs
Moving to Muskoka after a career in the meat business, Michael Billinghurst was looking for a new adventure. In the early 90's the water industry was in its infancy. Michael [...]
Spotlight – Muskoka Bear Wear
In the Fall of 2003, Muskoka Bear Wear was developed bringing the most comfortable, Ontario Made, brand name clothing to Muskoka, while upholding the highest level of quality standards & [...]
