Today and Tomorrow visit the Antique And Classic Boat Show - plus tomorrow watch the Canadian Beatles Tribute Show live in Gravenhurst.
What a weekend for a remarkable day trip within easy commuting distance to Uxbridge and the rest of the GTA.
Antique and Classic Boat Show
Saturday and Sunday July 10 and 11th take in the Antique And Classic Boat Show at the Muskoka Warf in Gravenhurst. Saturday features wood boats and Sunday classic glass boats and classic cars. enjoy the ever popular Field of Dreams, flea market and classic cars. Last years show Swinging By The Bay - A Stay-cation Destination was a huge success and this year is shaping up to be even better.
Music on the Barge
Sunday make it a double header by taking in the boat show and then stop by the Gull Lake Rotary Park (7:30 show time)for some great nostalgic music as the Carverners (Canada's Beatles tribute show) entertain you. (rain venue - Gravenhurst Opera House)
Grand Old Ladies Of The Lake
Here are a few of the larger historic boats that you will likely see at the show
Built in 1887 the Segwun is the oldest operating steam ship in North America and the 7th oldest in the world. These ships were built to deliver mail and passengers to the various resorts and cottages on the Muskoka Lakes. Today they are a major tourist attraction for the area offering scheduled cruises and dinners on the lakes.
The Segwun and The Wenonah II
The Wenonah II - The Wanda III - The Segwun and The Wenonah II
Its a wonderful way to spend a day
learn about the history and enjoy the charm of
some of Ontario's Classic Boats and their builders
The Wanda III
The above photo's were taken on a road trip thru the Gravenhurst area in 2008.
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