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.

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.

Muskoka Chair For You!

There is something magical about sitting by the water and gazing across the Lake. This Muskoka Chair is ready for you!

Victoria Day Weekend

This past weekend was one of the best ever according to guests staying at Colonial Bay Cottages. Mondays high temperature of 29 degrees capped off a perfect waterfront weekend. Although the water temperature is still cool the air made up for it. The canoes, kayaks and peddle boat were used all weekend and the campfire was roaring on Sunday night. The highlights of the weekend were boating and relaxing.

Memorial Day Weekend is this weekend. If you work for a U.S. based company maybe you can squeeze in another long weekend!! Call us for Memorial Day weekend specials.

Ragged Falls Provincial Park, Muskoka Hike,Ontario Canada, Algonquin Park

Winter is officially a couple days away but you could say we are already in it. Last night was - 21 again and Peninsula Lake is frozen over in many places. When the sun comes up today I think we will see ice cover in front of Colonial Bay Cottages. I thought a reminder of summer would be nice so found this video of Ragged Falls located a few mnutes west of Algonquin Park. Many of our summer guests stop by the Falls for a hike and just a nice plave to relax.

Winter In Huntsville

The past weekend Muskoka made the news daily with record amounts of snowfall. It was great to get the snow early and have lots for the holidays. I think we are guaranteed a white Christmas at Colonial Bay Cottages this year. Bracebridge, Port Carling and Bala received more snow than we did in the Huntsville and Dwight area. Click on the link above to see a You Tube video taken last weekend around Huntsville.

Hidden Valley Huntsville Muskoka Canada December 12 2009

Opening day at Hidden Valley Ski Area in Huntsville Ontario Muskoka. Saturday was a fine sunny day and skiers and snowboarders had a chance to experience fresh Muskoka powder and expertly groomed runs. Ben is one of the first guys down through the fresh snow. Throughout the winter many families stay at Colonial Bay Cottages and enjoy time at Hidden Valley. During the winter I manage the Snow School at Hidden Valley and we offer a great learn to ski/snowboard package. Alonf with our resort, Colonial Bay Cottages, many of our snowschool customers stay at local resorts like Beauview Cottages, Walker Lake Cottages, Deerhurst Resort and Hidden Valley Resort.