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For cleaning person I just received an email from Karen who runs Classic Clean
- no teams or anyone else doing the work..See
her info
If you are concerned about water safety issues or wate quality then you might contact the Muskoka Lakes Association Marine Patrol Marine Contact #'s
(705) 644-7179 Lake Joseph & Rosseau Boat
(705) 644-7181 Lake Muskoka Boat
The Marine Patrol are on the lakes from 10am - 6pm daily throughout July & August. Please call if you have any safety concerns on the water.
Unfortunately noise and cottage life are quickly merging, so if you need a referee here's the number's. Anyone wishing to register a complaint regarding noise should contact the Township of Muskoka Lakes at 765-3156. Most noise complaints will be dealt with during normal business hours (8:15am to 4:00pm) Monday to Friday. By-Law Officers will be available to speak with you during these hours.
Complaints on weekends and outside normal business hours will be taken by the answering service (765-3156).
One part of Muskoka
that needs to be addressed is the animals be it at the Aspen
Valley Wildlife Sanctuary located in the beautiful village of Rosseau or
adopt an animal from one of the Ontario Humane Society branches . Hats off to
Muskoka Bear Cub Rescue Program - "We don't usually ask for money,"
said Tony Grant, manager of Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, but the large number
of cubs made it a necessity, so a letter campaign was mounted to seek support
for the cubs from 1500 regular contributors. The response was amazing - $30,000.00!
"It showed that a lot of people cared about the bears."
Walkers Point Marina always raises money for the Sanctuary. "We have worked with them over the years; they're doing good things, and they are very needy," said Sharon Dunn, Walkers Point Marina's owner. "We are so very proud of our customers."
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Now that you are taking your cats/dogs or other animals up North it is time to make sure that they have identification tags on, that they have all there vaccinations up to date, flea and heart work medicine has been taken, make sure you have some water in the car with you that your friends can drink- and yes they need a washroom break too.
So where is the neariest vet clinic and what is their telephone number? What are there ours of operation.
Vets in Muskoka
Algonquin Animal Hospital, 869 Hwy. 60, Huntsville, Tel 705-789-5181.
Bracebridge Animal Hospital, Wellington St.Bracebridge, Tel 705-645-5090
Gravenhurst Veterinary Services, 150-B Second St. S., Gravenhurst, 705-687-5158.
Parry Sound Animal Hospital, 35 Joseph St. Parry Sound, Tel 705-746-5271
Georgian Animal Hospital, 109 Bowes St, Parry Sound, 705-746-8178
Dr. K.Euler, 571 Muskoka Rd N, Gravenhurst,705-687-6663
Port Carling Vet Clinc, 1-800-668-7380
Keep a bottle of hydrogen perioxide, tomato juice, vinegar and pepermint and tooth paste for skunk scent removal- mix it together and keep the animal out of the house til clean. I am told this is an urban myth and apparently a product called Skunk Off is sold at various stores and online and it works. Good Luck now, best to know what works before it happens, let me know.
Now are your pets within site? have they been fixed?Try do these things and have a great time. Send us any pictures of your friends-playing in the water!
Another interesting place to interact with different animals and experience
the largest animal outreach program then check out the Muskoka
Wildlife Centre located
20 minutes north of Orillia on hwy 11.
Another Area that is clubs such as the Barrie
Canoe Club which has been in operation for 25 years on Kempenfelt bay. A
great group of people to get out and get to know. Meeting are held on the second
monday of each month at the South Shore Community Center on Lakeshore Road.
If you live or Cottage in the Orillia area then check out the Orillia
Rowing Club in at Tudhope Park in Orillia. This is a great sport that is
great for the lakes and hopefully some of the other Lakes will also setup similiar
clubs.
On Lake Rossseau you can join the Rosseau
Sailing Club or if you cottage in Southern Part of Muskoka then try South
Muskoka Sailing Club. If you should want to charter orrent a sail boat then
check out SailMuskoka
who sail on Lake Rosseau, Lake Joseph and Lake Muskoka. A great opportunity
for a different cottage experience.
As a triathlon participate I urge you to take in a race and to help you get
in shape I would suggest checking out a try clinc run by Mackatak
Triathlon Training who have three clincs including one this May 24-26th.
A great way to get in shape and have fun near Huntsville.
The
Subaru
Triathlon Series has a long course race on Sat June 15 and a short Course
on Sun June the 16th.
On Sat July 13 & 14 Multisport
Canada is holding short and Long course races in Collingwood Ontario. They
also holding a race in Wasaga Beach on Aug 24&25- Junior Nationals.
On Sat July 28th there is a triathlon
in Bala on a closed road. Excellent out and back bike and run -good water.
On Sunday August 18 they have a short Course Race in Orillia.
Don't forget about the Old Stone Road Trail- that runs from Gravenhurst off
of 169 to North Muldrew Lake Road. This route will take you all the way to Bala
if you can cut it.
Their is another trail near Gravenhurst - Devil's Gap Trail - Trail Head is
found 6.8 kms west of Gravenhurst on Hwy 169. Turn left onto Snider's Bay Road.
Travel 1.3 kms to Muriel Crescent to the trail head on the right. Roadside parking.
Earth path and wood chip surface.
SOUTH MONCK TRAIL in Bracebridge- Entrance to the trail is located on Ball's
Drive directly behind the Bracebridge Shopping Center on the north side of Hwy
118W.
A 7.5 km hiking and mounting bike trail, South Monck Trail offers a moderate
level of difficulty with some steep hills. The trail travels through mixed bush,
evergreen groves and along country lanes. It is a challenging ride for mountain
bike enthusiasts and a picturesque route for hikers.
Another reason to go to Santa's Village in Bracebridge is for Mountain Biking.
Santa's Village and Rudolph's funland offers 25 km of mountain biking trails
for all levels, including 5 km of double-path family trails, as well as more
challenging trails for experienced cyclists.
We will be adding to this page shortly- currently renovating our house so time
is limited but I hope you are enjoying the site.
I enjoy the High Falls in Bracebridge minus the Power house but it has made Bracebridge energy sufficient for the past 20 years. Now council wants to expand it. So the region is growing and so are it's power requirements, but restricting the water flow will definitely those down stream as well as the ecosystem. The complexities of growth and balance.
Muskoka is full
of snow, driveways that need grooming, logs to be split and do you ever wish
you had a 4 wheel drive tractor with a snow blower on the front and I am talking
about a REAL TRACTOR. Then check out these tractors from China, new tractors
without impletments from $6k . Check out JDB
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Weddings
St.Georges Church on the Shores of Lake Joseph in Port Sandfield is a beautiful intimate place for a wedding. Please contact Rosemary Cox Reid, RR2 Port Carling Ontario. P0B 1J0