Rarely do I recall a Muskoka summer with so many days of unrelenting sunshine and heat. As a child at a Lake Muskoka summer cottage I have wonderful memories of hours of fun in the water, picking berries, rowing my boat, attending parties and regattas….and the list goes on. Part of that list would also include rainy days of reading Nancy Drew mysteries and playing cards and board games. That hasn’t happened in July 2012. Perhaps August will bring us some much needed waterworks. It would certainly give the sprinklers and water pump a break.
This glorious July sunrise was captured from the breakfast room of this waterfront B&B.
For guests here at Tuktawayin being able to cool off in the lake at the end of a day of touring has been a much appreciated break. For others, an early morning swim and coffee on the dock in the quiet that is common at that time of day has been the perfect way to start their day.
We were fortunate to have some paddling guests here at the beginning of July. They brought their kayaks and enjoyed paddling on different Muskoka lakes, as well as here on Gull Lake. One evening, while we were experiencing a full moon, we went out for a paddle on the lake by the light of the moon….and yes we had headlamps with us. It created a lovely Muskoka memory for all of us.
So far we have had the crowd pleasing annual Antique and Classic Boat and Ribfest along with the in-water boat and cottage show. Gravenhurst, and Rotary Gull Lake Park and the waterfront there, hosted the premier Make a Splash event. This opportunity provided all who attended with the chance to try rowing, stand up paddleboards and paddling a dragonboat, just to mention of few the activities that were available throughout the whole day. There were also main street activities for families to enjoy.
We have had several groups of guests staying with us while attending a various weddings, 2 of which either had the ceremony on the Segwun or a 1 hour cruise for the weddings guests following the ceremony. On one occasion wedding guests who were staying here managed to come back here to Tuktawayin to relax in the Muskoka Room with a glass of wine while the wedding party endured their photo session.
Whether you’re an athlete, a tourist, a wedding guest or just someone seeking a couple of days away, Tuktawayin can be your home away from home.