Take a Stay-cation
The warfs in Gravenhurst, Muskoka were all but empty when I shot these Photos in 2008 but on On Sat July 11th 2009 they will be a bee hive of activity as they play host to the 29th annual Antique and Classic Boat Show. A place for the young to dream and and the old to reminisce. A place to see History come alive once again.
Visit the Antique and Classic Boat Society's annual Boat Show at the Gravenhust, Muskoka Wharf. The theme this year is "Swinging By the Bay" celebrating post war utility boats and the Big Band Era of the 1940s and 1950s. This a judged show featuring Dukes, Greavettes, and Seabirds. These boats were often used by the younger generation to collect their friends and head off to the waterfront dance halls. Admission is $10.00 with children under 12 being free.
While at the show you may want to pay a visit to the Muskoka Boat and Heritage Centre to see some of the new exibits for this year including a private collection of antique and wooden boat models, toys and Muskoka memorabilia, The Boat Builders of Muskoka: Past & Present and a traveling exhibit from the Canadian Canoe Museum. Their line up of wooden boats in the main exhibit area and the Grace & Speed Boathouse will continue to showcase the craftsmanship of the world famous Muskoka boat builders.
There will be something for everyone here starting with the ever popular field of dreams with a wide array of boats just waiting for someone looking to restore an old dream boat. The traditional flea market will be back where you can check to see if that missing part you so desperately are looking for may be hidden away and of course there will be many vendors with everything from "A" to "Z" of boating.
For the youngsters there will be a special tent where they will be able to participate in the dream of building a real or model boat. Youth 10 and older will be able to help build a real seven foot dory from 9:30 till noon and in the afternoon from 1:00 to 3:00 children over 8 will be able to build cardboard boats with material supplied
Some of the anticipated entries in this years show include a replica of a 1940s Peterborough Zepher, and a new design barrel back sport boat. There will be Minett's and Greavettes,Dispros and Ditchburns, canoes and steamers all in all likely one of the finest collections of classic and antique boats to be found in one place.
Grand Old Ladies Of The Lake
The Wenonah II - The Wanda III - The Segwun and The Wenonah II
Its a wonderful way to spend a day and learn about the history and charm of "Swinging By The Bay"
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