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The people, places, and ideas behind the Muskoka experience.
In-depth features, interviews, and the kind of content you actually want to read.

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The Future of Muskoka: Growth, Taxes & Tough Questions

Bob Clarke has spent 35 years building in Muskoka. Here's what he's seeing - and why it matters before October 26.

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More Than A Pizza Night

Wood-fired, blistered, and best shared outdoors. This week's recipe and a look at the Alfa ovens turning Muskoka backyards into pizzerias.

The Secret to a Thriving Muskoka Garden

Local landscaping expert Brooke Radtke of Mike's Landscaping shares nine native plants that thrive in Muskoka conditions - and why they outperform most ornamentals every time.

Your Walls, Your Way

From statement ceilings to custom designs, wallpaper is having a serious revival in Muskoka. Roll-On Painting's Chad Gilchrist on why no two homes ever look the same and why prep is still everything.

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Meet the Quiet Travellers in Our Wetlands, Lakes and Roadsides

"If you spend enough time around Muskoka's lakes, backroads, marshes, and cottage-country ditches, you eventually meet one of the region's oldest residents: a turtle on a mission."

Seasonal Residents Encouraged to Confirm Voter Registration Before August 12

The Muskoka Lakes Association (MLA) is reminding seasonal property owners and long-term renters to verify their voter registration before August 12 ahead of Ontario's municipal election on October 26, 2026.

Don’t Delay, Plan Your Painting Today

Chad Gilchrist and the Roll-On Painting team bring 25+ years of experience to Muskoka cottages and homes. Learn why timing, prep, and local expertise make all the difference.

A Local's Guide to Starting an Argument

Mention "The Muskokas" at a campfire or in a local Facebook group and you'll hear about it. A look at the place name debates that have been dividing cottagers, locals, and east-enders for generations — and why nobody ever truly wins.

One Call. One Team. Every Project.

The roof needs attention. The siding is showing its age. The windows aren't what they used to be. Sound familiar? For many Muskoka homeowners and cottagers, one project rarely stays just one project for long.

The Muskoka Trails That Deserve a Spot on Your Camera Roll

Six trails that deliver some of Muskoka's most stunning scenery — panoramic lookouts, cascading waterfalls, and rugged Canadian Shield vistas worth every step.

Protect Your Paradise

Using true local pest control experts is key to keeping your Muskoka cottage safe — and the Sampsons have been doing it for over 53 years.

35 Years. 80 Builds. One Muskoka Family.

Bob and Marnie Clarke didn't just build cottages in Muskoka. They built a life here — one property, one family, one carefully considered project at a time.