Ontario's Vacationland: Fabulous Scenery With a Dash of History
Huntsville, Gravenhurst, Bracebridge are more than places to put a low riding lawn chair into a freshwater lake.
Huntsville, Gravenhurst, Bracebridge are more than places to put a low riding lawn chair into a freshwater lake.
Gravenhurst, located on beautiful Lake Muskoka, is considered the Gateway to the Muskoka Lakes. Historically rich in industries such as logging, steamships, manufacturing and tourism, Gravenhurst is today a prosperous thriving community. The Town is the birthplace of Dr. Norman Bethune, eminently respected surgeon who is famous worldwide, especially in China, where he joined the revolutionary army in charge of their medical units. Spend time at the Bethune Memorial House and learn about Dr. Bethune's exceptional life and accomplishments.
Cruise Lake Muskoka on the restored steamship RMS Seguin, and then visit the Steamship Museum for an enlightening look at over 135 years of steamship history. Sample the wares on Wednesdays, at the Gravenhurst Farmer's Market. Enjoy plays and musicals year-round in the historic Gravenhurst Opera House. Don't miss the Sunday night outdoor concerts of Music on the Barge in Gull Lake Park.
Gravenhurst accommodations in the area include a wide range of resorts, inns, motels, cottages and bed and breakfasts.
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