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Muskoka Boathouses, Eye Candy on the Lakes
Ξ June 1st, 2009 | → 7 Comments | ∇ Boathouses of Muskoka, Historic Muskoka, In and Around Muskoka Ontario |
One of the key attributes of Muskoka are the numerous boathouses nestled in on the shorelines. I don’t believe there is anything else like this in the world. They can range from little one slip shacks to gigantic mansions with helicopter pads. Many of them offer a deep and interesting history. Whether its a summer home to a previous US President, Hollywood movie star, designs by a famous architects or a property that dates back to the 1800’s they are all interesting to see.
People are always asking to see more of these boathouses so I will make an attempt to include them as I travel throughout the lakes.
Please click on the image for a large 1280 pixel size
on June 1st, 2009 at 11:26 am
Yesterday your eye candy had a flurry of snow! It has been a bit chilly. It is amazing what these places can stand from extreme heat to extreme winter cold.
on June 1st, 2009 at 5:31 pm
Lovely boat house…is this an actual cottage or a boat house…so often these are just boat houses with the main cottage up the slope a little! :0)
Cheers
on June 2nd, 2009 at 5:04 pm
Now that’s what I call a boathouse! We don’t have many boathouse up near me, but I always admire them when I come across them. Back in the 1920s, there was a large boathouse with an apartment above it on our island. One spring the ice ripped it out though. So now all that’s left is the rock cribbing and the seats from the 30 foot long launch that was stored in the boathouse when it wasn’t being used for bootlegging. I wish that we had pictures of it.
on June 3rd, 2009 at 11:02 pm
Beautiful photos – what a treat! I came over here from Rob / Cottage Chronicle’s blog who made a nice mention about you. It was worth the trip!!
on June 17th, 2009 at 9:58 am
Interesting shot … but I’m kinda confused by the light filters and other peripheral ‘technique’ you’ve used in the image … Can you give techy detail? ie. camaera used, filters used, and/or photoshop applied … Just kinda curious …
on September 17th, 2009 at 10:10 am
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on February 23rd, 2010 at 8:18 am
Thanks! You often generate extremely fascinating content. You improved my mood.