Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Muskoka G8 is over!



It has been an exciting year surrounding the Muskoka G8 in our little Ontario town of Huntsville. Much has been said about the money spent on infrastructure and security costs for the G8 in Huntsville and I'm sure the discussion will continue for sometime.

For our little part, at Colonial Bay Cottage Resort we hosted a contingent of RCMP marine operators and rescue dive personal. These men (yes all men) represented the RCMP in an exemplary way. We shared our property with a group of respectful, engaging, humorous and dedicated officers for 7 days. Like most of our guests, we were sad to see them leave but knew it was time for them to return to their families. This group of guys came from all parts of Canada and many had worked at the Vancouver Olympics last winter. I think our hospitality and the good food provided to them from Pow Wow Point Lodge trumped the cruise ship experience of the Olympics!!

Huntsville, Deerhurst Resort and the surrounding area is quickly being transformed back to "Muskoka Style". Fences are coming down, hundreds of porta potties, temporary lights, trailers, tents and the like are being removed or picked up as I write. Our summer guests began arriving yesterday and we look forward seeing many of our summer friends in the coming months.

Sunday, June 13, 2010

The Real Lake - Peninsula Lake Muskoka


The Huntsville Muskoka G8 is only weeks away and the buzz is building. We see what looks like a fair number of security people in Huntsville every day now. Restaurants and coffee shops are busy and it is nice to see all the activity. There has been much said about the security fence that is being constructed but aside from it looking like an Indy Car Race is about to happen on Hwy 60 it hasn't caused any trouble or inconvenience.

Like many Canadians we are enjoying a chuckle over the "Fake Lake" in Toronto at the media centre. It would be better if journalists from around the world could have the opportunity to come to Huntsville and experience the warm hospitality, boundless nature, spectacular Algonquin Park and the "Real Lake" - Peninsula Lake - home of the Huntsville Muskoka G8.

Maybe a few could stay in our cottages at Colonial Bay and have a chance to experience everything Peninsula Lake, Huntsville and Muskoka has to offer.