Small town old-fashioned great times: Events Schedules are still being drawn up, so check back to see the fun stuff being planned!
SANTA’S FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS & SHOPPING PARTY: Dec 2, 2022
Santa Claus Parade & After Party
Join us in Bracebridge as we kick off the holiday season with the official lighting of Downtown. This fun-filled event will surely be a hit with family entertainment, kids’ activities, a campfire, and living window displays courtesy of the Bracebridge School of Ballet. Plus, great shopping with indoor specials, door prizes, and much more. For more information, visit their website
Merry in Muskoka Market: December 11, 2022
Sunday at 11:00 am Taboo Muskoka Resort & Golf,1209 Muskoka Beach Road, Gravenhurst, ON, Canada, Muskoka, Canada
Join us for a fantastic opportunity to shop 25+ local vendors!
– Holiday swag bags to the first 25 shoppers
– Photos with Santa
– Kids’ Holiday Craft table
– Grand Giveaway to one lucky shopper
– Snow much more!
A GRAVENHURST CHRISTMAS CAROL
December 7,8,9,10,14,15,16,17,21,22,23 at 7pm
The epic story returns this Christmas to the streets of Gravenhurst.
“Witness this place that you are in. If you listen closely, you can hear the stories that came before us. The people who cared for this place before we used it for ourselves…We have forgotten the lessons; we have lost the thread of the teachings…so…tonight we wander; tonight we bear witness.” As we journey alongside Ebenezer Scrooge, we collectively realize that Charity, Community and Redemption of Self are always worth the journey.
Join us as we traverse the Town of Gravenhurst for this Muskoka-inspired, re-imagined classic.
Join us starting at 5:30 to hang out by the bonfire, sip hot chocolate and listen to Christmas Carols. The parade will head down the Flying Dutchman (weather permitting) at 6:00 pm sharp. Watch our Snow School instructors and Ski Patrollers descend the Flying Dutchman carrying brightly lit torches in a beautiful procession of lights. Santa even joins in the Parade (you didn’t know he could ski, did you?)
No Night Operations on Christmas Eve.
Bracebridge Fire & Ice Festival: January 28, 2023
The Bracebridge Fire and Ice Festival is an exciting Festival that offers a unique approach to a traditional winter carnival. “FIRE” features will include fire artists and fire pits throughout Downtown. “ICE” features will include interactive ice displays, a downtown tube run, and Memorial Park Winter Village skating trail that is located in Memorial Park. This is a ticketed event – $7 per person ages 6 and up, Free 5 and under. To find out more about what we are planning, visit www.fireandicebracebridge.com
This entry was posted on November 27, 2022 by Jim and Iris
“Thank you for the memorable sales and closing experience of finding the cottage of our dreams. A perfect fit for our needs.”
I & E – Lake Muskoka cottage buyers
“Jim and Iris Gardiner were both amazing to deal with. A truly professional team. They shared a great deal of knowledge with us and really shed important light regarding potential Island Cottage ownership – all the pros and cons. Not only did they sell our existing cottage in 24 hours for much higher than our asking price they helped us find our new slice of paradise on Lake Muskoka in a very tight market. We are thrilled with our new cottage and love being on Eilean Gowan Island! We would highly recommend either Jim or Iris for any of your Real Estate needs!”
J & D – Sold on Echo Lake and bought on Lake Muskoka
Jim did me a favor 20 years ago and I wanted to return the favor – I approached him and Iris at the cottage show and, even though I already had a real estate agent, he recommended a cottage property that I purchased and enjoyed for those 20 years. I therefore, tracked him down and had him be our agent in selling that property. Our priority was to find new owners that would be friendly and fit in well with the neighbors and Jim and Iris found the perfect couple Jim and Iris made the entire sale most enjoyable. The experience was so smooth and enjoyable that the sellers, the buyers and the real estate agents all got together for supper the following summer at our old cottage!
K & L – Lake Muskoka
It is with great pleasure and appreciation for me to recommend the services of Jim Gardiner and the entire Gardiner Team. Jim’s awareness of community by-laws and market related activities extracted incremental value for us when we were finalizing the purchasing agreement.
JB – Mirror Lake
Just want to tell you that you did a fine job for me on the cottage sale on Lake Muskoka. The sale has removed a huge load from my shoulders. Iris, just a note to thank you again. Money is in the bank!!!!!!
Lesley-Anne Goodfellow