Photo Credit: Marcophotos on Canva MarketWATCH Muskoka: 30 March 2022 The calendar says it’s spring. At the time of writing, the thermometer has a different tale to tell. At -18C you might think it’s mid winter. However, days are longer, robins are here and snow drops can be seen in sheltered spots. Still, making ice, [...]
It’s started. Tips are turning.🍁 In some places whole branches are 🔥flaming red. Down our road there’s one 🌳tree which decided to strut its stuff early. Never thought of 🌳trees as being exhibitionists before. But this one will have done it’s full act🤸♀️ and be standing there in the altogether before any of its neighbours👨👩👦👦have [...]
Water's warm! Come on in... With nights beginning to cool, lake temps are dropping. Another couple of weeks and those of us who have become fans of 80+ degree lakewater may find the cooling effects of starry nights on our water of choice to be a bit brisker than we're accustomed to. This summer's heat [...]
The lakes may look firm but the ice is rotting. Stay off the lakes! In winter 🧊ice roads are made for builders to drive to island destinations. For 8 weeks, sometimes more, islands are reachable by truck🚚, a bit longer by sled. But when you hear the ‘song of the ice’ which sounds a lot [...]
MarketWATCH Muskoka Autumn. This week is classic. Warm days, cool nights, gentle breezes. Morning mists, glasslike waters and no bugs. Perfect for paddle boarding, taking the kayak out or just soaking in dock time. It's a time to decompress and marvel. Leaves are starting to turn. There's the occasional flash of brilliant red as one [...]
Photo Credit: Ramy Mans Dark sky. When people come to cottage country for the first time, they are awed by a clear night. The heavens fairly glimmer with points of light. The night sky is magnificent. To realize our blue planet is barely visible to the stars we see, is simply awe inspiring as the [...]
Carefully, oh so carefully, we have been working. In the past couple of weeks we've had 5 offers accepted. Two of our listings have sold and we have successfully negotiated deals for 3 buyers. Real estate in the time of COVID is different, but it's still active. We've also had enquiries from people who did [...]
Last week we talked about the fall market and mentioned that properties being listed at this time of year represent good value as sellers want to sell their properties this year. This week there's a property coming to market on Kahshe Lake, one of the shortest commutes from the GTA, with great privacy, SW exposure, [...]
It's here! The last long weekend of the summer. We have a warm week leading up to it too! In fact, records are being set as we speak. Night time temperatures in Muskoka are staying warm. The lakes are not cooling yet. They might even be getting warmer. Some years, nights have had their cooling [...]
As we approach fall in Muskoka, the pace of play changes. Think languid. Think reflective. Think art. For 40 years the Fall studio tour has been a highlight for those who live here and those who want to. The Artistic community in cottage country has grown over the years. Although we think of The Group [...]
