As mentioned in previous posts, cottage owners and cottage buyers want to know about water quality on lakes in Muskoka. Because water quality has a direct relationship to property value, and algae – particularly algal blooms – directly affect water quality, we all want to know as much as we can . I just completed … Continue reading Algae and Water Quality. Looking back to see the future
Looking for an edge to protecting your Muskoka property? We endorse this excellent program being delivered in Muskoka this summer. Please call us if you have any questions or need any help. 2021 Natural Edge Program MWC has received funding through Watersheds Canada to deliver The Natural Edge Program in the Muskoka area this summer!The Natural Edge … Continue reading Muskoka Watershed Council’s 2021 Natural Edge Program
This is the most important thing you can do today to help protect the Muskoka watershed which gives us all so much everyday! The Muskoka Watershed Council has launched an online campaign to bring the 2014 Watershed Report Card to life! This new user-friendly digital report card will provide information on water quality; phosphorus levels in your … Continue reading In Muskoka, the environment is the economy. For cottagers, protecting the Muskoka watershed, protects your investment.
Last Saturday I made a presentation on behalf of the Muskoka Watershed Council to the Sparrow Lake Association. The SLA was founded way back in 1926, and is one of many lake/cottager’s associations throughout Muskoka and elsewhere. Sparrow Lake Association webpage. As always, there were a lot of questions at the end of the talk … Continue reading Cottager’s questions about lake quality answered.
Nestled on the shore of Lake Rosseau in the heart of Ontario’s esteemed Muskoka region, a contentious development has emerged that is raising concerns among many local residents and environmentalists. In this first part of our series, we’ll delve into the concept and location of the Legacy Cottages project, aiming to provide an informative overview … Continue reading Unveiling Muskoka’s Legacy Cottages: Part One
The shoreline is an extremely valuable and important area – not only for personal enjoyment and property values, but for the health of our Muskoka Lakes, and the critters we share them with. Nymphaea odorata/ Fragrant white waterlily in Lake Muskoka near Port Carling, ON. Not only is this Muskoka native gorgeous, the flowers are … Continue reading Protect the Future of Your Investment – Naturalize Your Cottage Shoreline
It’s not that there is anything wrong with Oakville. There isn’t. At least in my opinion there isn’t. I grew up there. I made lots of friends there. I have great memories there. I have family and friends still there. I am, however, not qualified to sell real estate there. It is legal for me … Continue reading I Wouldn’t Sell a House in Oakville
Much coveted Loon Lake is minutes away from Gravenhurst, yet seems as pristine and remote as much more inaccessible Muskoka cottage lakes. Loon Lake is known for its beauty and serenity and this Muskoka cottage property is no exception. Gentle slope to friendly waterfront offers sunny vistas to play. The common areas are very spacious, yet … Continue reading **NOW SOLD Muskoka Cottage on Loon Lake
We are almost there – part of the way through March. Lots of snow, ice and cold, but things will look very different in just a few weeks. Here from the Muskoka Lakes Association is the March NewsBites. Courtesy of the Muskoka Lakes Association Welcome to March 2015 NewsBites The MLA is pleased to inform our members that we … Continue reading Muskoka Lakes Association March NewsBites
The single most important thing you can do to protect the value of your Muskoka cottage waterfront property investment is to protect the water quality of your lake. One of the best ways to help sustain/improve water quality in your lake is to ensure you have a natural shoreline and a buffer zone; an area … Continue reading Protect Your Muskoka Cottage Investment. Muskoka Lakes Association seedling sale; re-naturalize your shoreline this spring
