Muskoka Steamships & Discovery Centre
185 Cherokee Lane P1P 1Z9 Gravenhurst, ON, Canada

Join our team in 2022 aboard RMS Segwun and Wenonah II and work on the beautiful Muskoka Lakes! We are hiring for several open positions including: Captain, First Mate, Steam Engineer, Deckhands, Food & Beverage Servers, Bartenders, Pursers, Ticket Office, and Night Watch. Apply online at https://ca.indeed.com//Muskoka-Steamships-&-Discover/jobs... Or send your resume to [email protected] #hiring #muskoka #steamships

There is still time to register for Episode 2. of "The Best of Two Worlds" with presenter Professor Susan Chiblow and her talk "Anishinaabek Kweok N’bi G’giikendaaswinmin (Our Water Knowledge)". Register now for free at https://realmuskoka.com/webinars

Wow! Don't miss out on this amazing offer from Great Canadian Wilderness. Muskoka Discovery Centre will be participating, so register today!

Don't miss episode 2 in our webinar series "The Best of Two Worlds" coming up on February 2 at 4:00pm! Join presenter Professor Susan Chiblow for her talk "Anishinaabek Kweok N’bi G’giikendaaswinmin (Our Water Knowledge)" Register at https://realmuskoka.com/webinars... Anishinaabek have lived governing themselves based on their worldview and governance system in the Great Lakes territory since they were placed on Turtle Island by the Creator. The kendaaswin (knowledge) obtained from living in this territory are rooted in laws, cultural and spiritual beliefs, and management practices. Colonization has had devastating effects on these systems including ignoring Anishinaabek kweok (women) knowledge in water decision making regimes. Anishinaabek kweok have a unique relationship to and responsibility for N’bi (water) which can inform water governance.

Don't miss the first webinar in our new series The Best of Two Worlds: Lessons for sustainability from Indigenous ecological knowledge and western science premiering tomorrow at 4:00pm with Dr. Norman Yan. Register now for this talk, and all others, at www.realmuskoka.com/webinars #webinar #muskoka #sustainability

Register now at https://realmuskoka.com/webinars for our new webinar series "The Best of Two Worlds: Lessons for sustainability from Indigenous ecological knowledge and western science Our series kicks-off this Wednesday January 26th at 4pm with Dr. Norman Yan and his talk "What might Hillel, Hiawatha and Hippocrates have thought about the practice of western ecological science: reflections on half a century of research on Ontario lakes". Register for this talk and all others free at https://realmuskoka.com/webinars

Join us for the first talk in our new webinar series "Best of Two Worlds: Lessons for Sustainability from Indigenous Ecological Knowledge and Western Science" Our first talk is titled "What might Hillel, Hiawatha and Hippocrates have thought about western ecological science: reflections on half a century of research on Ontario lakes" is hosted by Dr. Norman Yan and will be taking place on Wednesday January 26 at 4:00pm. Register for all upcoming talks at https://realmuskoka.com/webinars

Here is some interesting Muskoka history that you may not have known courtesy of our archive team at Muskoka Discovery Centre! The first non-Indigenous people to arrive in Muskoka, usually arrived from the south. They travelled by train to Bell Ewart, just south of today’s city of Barrie, then by steamship to Orillia, then by rowboat or steamer to Washago. To travel the last 13 kilometers from Washago to Gravenhust (and Lake Muskoka) they either walked or took a stagecoach. ... In conjunction with the MacKenzie Hotel at Severn Bridge, proprietor Charles McKenzie constructed a huge livery capable of housing seventy-five teams of horses, notably those of Harvie and Millard Stage Line of Orillia one of the most extensive lines of stagecoaches in the province 100 teams of horses. In winter they operated daily from Gravenhurst to Orillia. In summer they travelled from Washago, transporting freight and passengers to connect with the steamships at Gravenhurst Wharf. With arrival of the railroad in 1875 there was stiff competition. To prosper they extended their service to the north. #muskoka #gravenhurst #history #stagecoach

Wanda III Awaiting Restorations in 1993! When Wanda III was brought by truck from Lake of Bays in 1993, she was placed on a cradle for major restoration work. This picture shows her sitting parallel to Highway 169 in Gravenhurst. ... Although the docks in the bay are different now, you can see the Steamship Office in the background. Wanda III is currently undergoing restorations again and will be returning to service soon as an electrified vessel!

Don't miss our upcoming webinar series! Premiering in January will be "The Best of Two Worlds" an Indigenous perspective on sustainability. And... "Grace & Speed - Muskoka Boats in Motion" premiering in March and looking at the incredible antique & classic boats in Muskoka! Join the mailing list today and be the first to receive the registration info! http://eepurl.com/hQDHYD

Early Bird Cruise Bookings! We have added a special early bird cruise booking option to join us for the Canada Day Fireworks Cruise on Saturday July 2, 2022 from 8:30pm to Midnight! Purchase your tickets now as they always sell out fast! https://realmuskoka.com/muskoka-steamships/schedule-tickets/

"Muskoka Bay in Winter" - a great photo from our archive! At the height of the steamship era in Muskoka, most of the ships were ‘wintered’ in Gravenhurst. The ships in this photo are in the same bay as RMS Segwun and Wenonah II are docked, but closer to the highway. ... The ships of yesteryear were stored at their company headquarters where there was maintenance done on them and they were in a safe location where they could be monitored.

Join our team in 2022 aboard RMS Segwun and Wenonah II and work on the beautiful Muskoka Lakes! We are hiring for several open positions including: Captain, First Mate, Steam Engineer, Deckhands, Food & Beverage Servers, Bartenders, Pursers, and Night Watch. Apply online at https://ca.indeed.com//Muskoka-Steamships-&-Discovery/jobs... Or send your resume to [email protected] #hiring #muskoka #steamships

We have 2 Webinars still to come in our Love Muskoka Sustain Muskoka digital series on Sustainability and Climate Change. Register now at www.realmuskoka.com/sustainability. Join us on Thursday May 20, and 27 from 5:00pm to 6:15pm for these interesting and engaging presentations! Everyone who joins a webinar in the Love Muskoka Sustain Muskoka series will be entered to win 2 Hour Sightseeing Cruise for 2 and Admission to Muskoka Discovery Centre! ... Register FREE today for the upcoming webinars at www.realmuskoka.com/sustainability and discover ways you can make a difference!

Our next Love Muskoka Sustain Muskoka Sustainability Webinar is happening this Thursday, May 13 from 5:00pm to 6:15pm live online! Join presenters Dr. Peter F. Sale and Dr. Richard B. Lammers as they discuss the topic of "Climate Change Is this really such a big deal for Muskoka?" Register for FREE online at: www.realmuskoka.com/sustainability... https://youtu.be/b8FEyYVxqa0 https://youtu.be/iMtenqGU07k #muskoka #sustainability #climatechange #webinar

A great message from the Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce.

Join presenters Aaron Rusak and Dr. Ellen Field for an engaging two part presentation titled: "Terrestrial Spaces: Muskoka Conservancy protecting green spaces, and Riparian Zones" and "Education, social norms, and research-informed climate change engagement." This presentation is part of our Love Muskoka Sustain Muskoka webinar series on Sustainability and Climate Change. The presentation will take place this Thursday May 6, 2021 from 5:00pm to 6:15pm live online. ... Register for free at https://realmuskoka.com/sustainabilty

Still time to register for tonight's Love Muskoka Sustain Muskoka webinar at 5pm with presenters Kevin Trimble, Dr. Richard Lammers, Rebecca Willison, and Graham Good! Register for free at www.realmuskoka.com/sustainability

** Happening tomorrow - REGISTER FREE TODAY at www.realmuskoka.com/sustainability ** Join presenters Kevin Trimble and Dr. Richard Lammers who will be discussing the differences between water management and watershed management for part of our upcoming Love Muskoka Sustain Muskoka Digital Webinar Series on Thursday April 29. The full talk will feature three topics:... - Watershed Management: Why not Manage Water as part of an Ecosystem? - How Cottage Owners Can be Nice to Mother Nature - Muskoka GIS Explained Presenters will be: Kevin Trimble, Dr. Richard Lammers, Rebecca Willison, and Graham Good. Register for free today at: https://realmuskoka.com/sustainability

It's always exciting when someone shares an old photo with us they found in their collection. This impressive shot of RMS Segwun, taken in 1952, was kindly shared with us recently by Anita R. We always LOVE to see and share these photos, so please feel free to send them anytime!... #muskoka #segwun #vintage #steamship #muskokasteamships #gravenhurst

These are difficult times, but we will all get through this together! We can't wait to be sailing again on the Muskoka Lakes and doing special cruises like the 100 Mile Cruise. Here is a shot from our last 100 Mile Cruise in 2016 as the ship enters the Port Carling Locks. #muskoka #cruise #steamships

Wow! We are definitely in love with this incredible RMS Segwun snow sculpture! Truly amazing work!

We have an amazing collection of old photos and postcards from our archives. Here is a fun look at downtown Gravenhurst from years back! Can anyone tell us the date this would have been taken? #gravenhurst #muskoka #vintage

Wishing everyone a safe and happy New Year on behalf of Muskoka Steamships & Discovery Centre! We look forward to an amazing 2021 providing exceptional cruise and museum experiences in Muskoka! #muskoka #cruise #museum #happynewyear

On behalf of the Staff, Crew, Management, and Board of Directors of Muskoka Steamships & Discovery Centre we would like to wish everyone a very safe and happy holiday season! We look forward to cruising again and welcoming guests through the doors of Muskoka Discovery Centre in the New Year! #happyholidays #muskoka #museums #cruise #steamships

An early Christmas present for Wanda III - her first new boathouse in 65 years! This is an exciting milestone for Wanda and our organization. Thank you to everyone who has helped us get this far! We have a lot more work to do, but seeing Wanda in her new home is a truly great feeling. #muskoka #gravenhurst #wandaIII #musuem #antiqueboat #steam #steamboat

Need an escape from the incoming winter weather? Muskoka Discovery Centre is open year-round and has something for everyone! Explore our amazing exhibits on Muskoka’s rich history, see the boats in the Grace & Speed Boathouse, play and learn in KidZone, or discover our Water Gallery! If you would like to reserve a time slot for KidZone, or if you have any questions regarding our new safety protocols, please call 705-687-2115. ... #muskoka #museums #gravenhurst #familyactivities #history

Here is one of the very unique items from our archives department - a vintage Coleman Kerosene Steam Iron! One thing to note is that anyone using this iron would have to be especially careful because of a design flaw. The handle is made of wood and would get hot easily and possibly catch fire during use. A high price to pay for portability! #muskokahistory #musuem #muskoka #gravenhurst #archives #history #steampower

Stunning sunset at the #Muskoka Wharf last night! #sunset #gravenhurst #nofilter

We have a world class collection of antique and classic boats on display at Muskoka Discovery Centre! On Saturday October 3 these stunning boats that are staying at MDC for the winter were lifted and winterized. Along with our collection of canoes, kayaks and rowing skiffs. Come see these wonderful boats in the Murray Walker Grace & Speed boathouse which is open all winter long for your enjoyment.... www.realmuskoka.com #museums #muskoka #gravenhurst #antiqueboat #winterfun

Loving this photo!

The expansion of Muskoka Discovery Centre with the new boathouse for Wanda III is really moving forward! The walls are now almost up and everything is taking shape. The new building will house incredible exhibits on the history of steam power, an indigenous gallery, and much more! Find out more and how you can support this project at www.realmuskoka.com

Today Wanda III was moved to a temporary slip between the existing Muskoka Discovery Centre and the new expansion in preparation for her engine lift on Friday October 16th. The engine will be lifted by a crane and placed in the new expansion to become a wonderful exhibit for visitors to enjoy! Learn how you can support this great project at www.realmuskoka.com ... #muskoka #steamship #history #gravenhurst