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Things to do in Muskoka Lakes, Muskoka District: The Best Museums
The Township of Muskoka Lakes is an area municipality of the District Municipality of Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. It has a year-round population of 6,588.
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1. Bala's Museum with Memories of Lucy Maud Montgomery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By THStyles
Jack & Linda's museum brings the world of Anne & LM Montgomery to life. For anyone who loves LM Montgomery's books, or the movie adaptations you will find this museum a dream come true. Jack & Linda can easily move through conversations on any of LM Montgomery's writings, as well as her life. Their charm and sprinkling of book references will delight those who know the books and characters. They opened the museum for my sister, daughter and myself on a rainy, cold November and once we were inside it was like we had stepped into a different world. Jack & Linda fed off each other's enthusiasm in making history come to life. They connected real world events to LM's writings that I had never noticed before. Jack charmed us with playing piano pieces from the first Anne of Green Gables silent moving picture. Linda reenacted Anne's baking scenes with my daughter pretending to be Marilla while my daughter was Anne. We just had such an incredible time. I would have loved to stay in the area for a couple nights to really soak in everything they have there, and talk with Linda and Jack. You can tell they have really dedicated their life to preserving this incredible part of Canadian history. Also should note that the gift shop is INCREDIBLE :) I loved it. could have spent hours just in that. I really liked that they had a mix of new and used gift items - everythign related to LM Montgomery and the world's she created. They sell all the books news, but also have a collection of all the used books - which was great because there were a few I was missing! Same with costumes and doll clothes - they had a mix of brand new items and also gently used items for those wanting to be more economical.....my penny pinching heart just loved it :)
2. Muskoka Lakes Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Pinerocker - Torrance, Canada
An excellent way to spend a afternoon. I felt ..engaged with the displays of Muskoka’s history in a way that I haven’t felt in a museum since the Museum of London in UK. Detailed and lovingly presented with a ..coming home atmosphere.
3. Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve
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4.0 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By 166debaratig - Pune, India
Just loved it. Felt like an explorer when we were there! Walking over the gigantic rocks in pitch dark, with tiny mobile lights guiding us our way! What an adventure it was! Also saw so many shooting stars, moving satellites, picture perfect sky so full of stars and the clearest milky way!
4. Red Canoe Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 20 reviews
CANADIAN FINE ART CANADIAN HANDMADE CRAFT *original paintings *sculpture and carvings *wood bowls/turned wood * jewellery *pottery *ironwork
Reviewed By Mini4lj
Every year I visit the Red Canoe Gallery with the anticipation of seeing some great works of art by local Canadian artists. And I am never disappointed. This year I had an amazing experience with the owner, Carola (also one of the talented artists on display in the gallery) when I happened to mention that a paper mache cowboy bunny (2 ft. tall) that I had bought there probably 15 years ago or so had been damaged by my kids. Although the artist who made the bunny had since retired, Carola offered to take a look at him to see if she could fix him up for me. I am so happy to say that we picked him up this past weekend and he is better than new, she gave him much sturdier ears, touched up the paint, fixed a few leg fractures and a new coat of lacquer. And wouldn’t take payment for her work. That goes above and beyond anything we would have expected. We happily continue to buy original art at the Red Canoe Gallery and when friends and family visit, it is always on our “must see” places. There is something for everyone in the gallery.
5. Muskoka Place Gallery
Muskoka Place Gallery is the home of Muskoka Chautauqua and the 45th Parallel Painters. Gayle Dempsey is the Artist-in-Residence. We offer workshops, exhibitions and performances. This intimate location is located in the woods and is a real gem.
6. Studio Eighty4
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
