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The Call of the Severn — 3928 West Canal Road

There’s something quietly magical about 3928 West Canal Road. Perfectly positioned within Severn Township, it rests right at that natural entry point where the smooth landscape of Southern Ontario gives way to the ancient rock of the Canadian Shield — a visible shift you feel as soon as you cross into Sparrow Lake.

This gorgeous, expansive property sits lovingly on the banks of the Severn River, where time slows and water speaks. Easily accessible from Highway 11, you’ll find yourself moments from the city yet miles away from its pace – and from your dock, it’s only a short, scenic river ride into beautiful Sparrow Lake.

The home itself – almost 3,000 square feet – unfolds gracefully over two levels. Large windows invite the light and the view inside, while three fireplaces add that unmistakable Muskoka warmth. There’s space for everyone here: three bedrooms, two family rooms, an open-concept kitchen that gathers people together, and a walkout leading straight to the shore. The level yard invites laughter, play, and barefoot evenings by the fire pit under the stars.

Down by the water’s edge, a gentle shoreline opens to a private dock and deck – and beneath the trees, a shaded nook for quiet reflection or morning coffee.

From here, adventure radiates in every direction: hiking trails that wind through forest air, calm paddling routes, and winter paths perfect for snowshoeing or snowmobiling. And of course, there’s that irresistible truth – from the Trent–Severn Waterway, you can literally boat around the world. It always makes me smile (and maybe dream a little) to imagine setting out from your calm cottage dock and one day gliding into the St. Lawrence Seaway.

For full details, see MLS #S12330700 – and imagine yourself here, where the river begins to whisper “welcome home.”


Muskoka Lakes Membership Renewal

Subject: Keep Muskoka Sparkling – Renew Your MLA Membership

Open Letter to Our Clients

When you close your eyes, can you hear it? The gentle lap of water against sun-warmed rock, the call of a loon across the bay, the scent of pine carried on a soft breeze. Muskoka has a way of weaving itself into our hearts, becoming not just a place, but a part of who we are.

That is why your membership in the Muskoka Lakes Association matters so deeply. Since 1894, the MLA has been the voice and the guardian of this shimmering paradise, protecting our water quality, standing watch over our precious shorelines, and celebrating the timeless joy of cottage life.

Your 2025 membership was gifted to you, and I truly hope you’ve felt the connection it brings, because updates keep you informed, events gather us together, and our community cares as much about Muskoka as you do.

Now, as the season turns, I warmly invite you to renew your membership for $150 and continue standing with us in protecting all that makes Muskoka magical, the sparkling lakes, the whispering pines, the rugged granite, and the laughter of families at the water’s edge.

Renewing is more than a transaction, it’s a declaration: I belong here. I care about this place. I will help protect it for generations to come.

Your renewal keeps Muskoka’s waters clean, our traditions alive, and our voices strong.

Please take a moment today to renew your membership at www.mla.on.ca.

Thank you, from my heart, for being part of this story. Together, we keep Muskoka shining.

Catharine Inniss

Realtor, J&D Muskoka