Girl in White Snapdragon Outfit

From Nantucket to Muskoka

The dream developed in Nantucket, childhood summer home for Pam Willcocks of Canada’s Snapdragon Designs. By age five she was painting and selling seashells to a slew of by-the-sea clients; by age seven she’d earned entrepreneur status. Inspired by the sand and surf of America’s iconic East Coast, the design of colourful, eye-catching weekendwear eventually …

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Muskoka Chairs and Boat

What Does a Muskoka Resort Look Like After Lockdown?

As the JW Marriott near Rosseau is the first resort in Muskoka to re-open after lockdown, we asked ourselves: What does a hotel look like as COVID restrictions open up? Answer: mobile keys, touchless front desks, sanitized canoes, and plenty of space between Muskoka chairs, of course. “We are so excited to be able to …

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Muskoka Farmers’ Markets

Eat fresh. Eat local. Here’s a list of summer 2017 Farmers’ Markets in Muskoka… MONDAYS Bala Farmers’ Market9am – 2pm June 26 – September 4, 2017705-762-5663Jaspen Park1005 Pine Ridge Road off of Regional Rd. 38 TUESDAYS Dwight Farmers’ Market10am – 2pmJune 27 – August 29, 20171009 Dwight Beach Road WEDNESDAYS Gravenhurst Farmers’ Market9am – 2pmMay 17 – …

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Muskoka Meets the Waldorf-Astoria

It housed Cole Porter, Frank Sinatra, and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. It’s considered one of America’s most venerable hotels. What does New York’s Waldorf-Astoria have to do with Muskoka? The answer lies with the Royal Muskoka. The Royal Muskoka Hotel The Royal Muskoka was once cottage country’s grandest hotels. Built by the Muskoka Navigation Company …

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