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Cayman Marshall The Muskoka Collection
a m a g a z i n e f o r t h o s e w h o a p p r e c i a t e q u a l i t y. SPRING/summer 2014
Above & Beyond
Capturing The Essence of Client Appreciation
EAST of ELEVEN Lake of Bays, One of the Most Desirable Lakes in Muskoka
A History of Speed and Elegance
Chris-Craft Boats $9.99 U.S. & Canada
Leaders in Muskok a
LUXURY R e a l
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Custom, Quality, Experience
A building experience you’ll feel right at home with.
Tamarack North’s team of designers, engineers and craftspeople have spent 24 years building their reputation on the bedrock of skill and experience. Whether your dream is a cottage, an addition or a boathouse, the finished creation will grace your property and enhance your lifestyle, while capturing the essence of nature’s dramatic landscape. No task is too large, no detail too small. 2
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A Note from The Editors I feel incredibly privileged to have the opportunity to be a part of this new creation - I’ve been joking in the office and saying “we’re giving birth to a new baby” and this birthing process has been so exhilarating! We are truly excited about providing another quality service to the Muskoka marketplace and the response from our advertising partners has been incredible. It’s my hope that this new magazine will not only be a way to celebrate the Muskoka luxury real estate market, but also a way to simply celebrate the Muskoka lifestyle. I know for myself and the rest of the team we feel truly blessed to be living and working in such a beautiful place and I hope that our enthusiasm shines through on every page. I think most readers will find this magazine to be light and easy browsing, full of brilliant pictures and engaging editorials. - Todd Todd Adair* President/Sales Representative
I am extremely excited to see the impact that this magazine will have on our clientele. We have always tried to think outside of the box and every year we come up with fresh ideas to help us do what we do best- sell properties! I am so pleased that many of the businesses that have agreed to partner with us are personally known to me. I’m so grateful to them for believing in us and in this exciting new project. “The Muskoka Collection” is the result of a team that works beautifully together, supporting and enjoying one another and my hope is that this is clear throughout this publication. - Megan Megan McLeod** Broker of Record
Laura Morrison
Mark Twain once wrote, “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” This has truly been my experience being a part of this inaugural issue. This “ship” is about to set sail through determination, courage, hard work and the incredible support from the team at Cayman Marshall, as well as our publisher. It has been an honour to be one of the editors. I think to accomplish great things we must believe that we can, live boldly and move ahead with confidence, integrity and passion! I am so very proud and privileged to have had my touch on this, and to be able to live the life I imagined. I am overwhelmed at the positive response from our first-class ad partners and my wish is that as you browse through and look at the showcase of beautiful homes, you too will be inspired to explore, dream and discover, as you turn each and every page. - Laura
Advertising Sales Executive and Editor
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Sophisticated Country Style in the Heart of Muskoka
3 Dickie Street Baysville, Ontario 705-767-3093
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Family, friends and fun. It’s all about creating those memories on the water. When you decide it’s time for a new docking system, you can’t ignore the quality, ease of ownership and convenient design of our NyDock products. Discover the difference with a NyDock – it’s never too late to invest in the last dock you’ll ever need.
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KIDS? HAPPY. HUSBAND? HAPPY. ME? HAPPIEST OF ALL. Different dreams. Different wants. Different than any other vacation. Perfect for everyone. The difference is Disney.
For more information or to plan your magical voyage, please contact us at:
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Specializing in Edible Garden Installation & Landscape Irrigation
Earth Elements provides Muskoka homes, cottages & commercial properties with fully automated irrigation systems to water lawns, flower gardens, edible gardens and planters. Services include custom irrigation design, installation, retro fitting and all season maintenance provided by a certified and educated irrigation professional. We use only the highest quality irrigation parts and supplies for the rugged Muskoka landscape. www.earth-elements.ca 10
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A History of Speed and Elegance.
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East of Eleven Lake of Bays.
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Preferred Partners
Q&A South Mary Lake (SML) Contracting Ltd. & Tamarack North Ltd. Professional Engineers & Builders of Fine Seasonal Homes.
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T H E
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THE WORLD´S FINEST SOUND SYSTEMS
Steinway Lyngdorf, makers of the world’s finest music systems, extends the same technical artistry and master craftsmanship to a truly distinctive family of Home Theater Sound Systems. Combining the first all-digital signal processing and amplification, the world’s most advanced room correction system, and a full range of powerful, yet aesthetically refined speaker options, Steinway Lyngdorf sets the new standard in home theater fidelity and finesse. To schedule a private preview at Prestige Audio Visual Design Group please call. 1.888.665.8778.
Serving Muskoka & Greater Toronto since 2000. Specialist in Custom Designed Cinema/Media Rooms, Distributed Audio & Home Automation. Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage Sales Representative* Broker of Record ** www.prestigeaudiovisual.com
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SPRING/Summer 2014 PUBLISHER Preferred Publishing EDITORS Todd Adair* Megan McLeod** Laura Morrison Chris Lowe Lauren Lowe CREATIVE DIRECTOR Gary Macdonald PHOTOGRAPHERS Andre Carriere Luke Felhaber Mark Wilson ADVERTISING SALES Laura Morrison CONTRIBUTORS Dawn Corbett* David Smith Nneka Onwualu Published In Canada by Preferred Publishing www.preferredpublishing.ca For advertising inquiries please contact Laura Morrison at 705.787.1611 or email: laura@caymanmarshall.com
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All square footages are approximate. Some square footages include living space in the lower level. Information is Subject To Errors And Omissions. Not intended to solicit properties currently for sale.
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therapies in the Muskokas. Whether you’re faced with food sensitivities, seasonal allergies, metabolic issues, hormonal imbalances or chronic disease we facilitate health care and treat a variety of health conditions. help our patients reach their optimal health. You will feel cared for and treated with utmost respect at CORE Health. We are always welcoming new patients including cottagers and part-time residents. Majority of private health care plans cover Naturopathic services. Please visit our website and learn more about what we can do for your health and for your future.
Dr. Jennifer Simpson ND & Dr. Brandy Strelec ND
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We are in the business of making your cottage work for you.
Relax. Enjoy.
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Above and
Beyond
Capturing the Essence of Client Appreciation One day last winter skiers and boarders got a chance to step back in time and ride a hill that many had forgotten even existed. The event was also a way to picture what the future will hold for someone who buys Muskoka’s only private ski hill.
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“This is such a remarkable property, and the best way to appreciate it is to experience it,” says Todd Adair* of Cayman Marshall. “So we decided to open it up to a group of guests so they could do just that.” A few dozen guests spent the day skiing the hill’s five runs – a rare opportunity to enjoy powder skiing in Muskoka – taking in good food and live music in the chalet, and relaxing around the fire at the base of the hill. “It really was a taste test for potential buyers, a chance for them to see what winter weekends are like at this property,” said Todd*.
Although it’s almost forgotten now, for a couple of generations Steven’s Hill was the place to downhill in Muskoka. Located on Griffin Lodge Road south of Huntsville, it was created in the early years of the 20th century, at a time when skiing down the hill was immediately followed by a long climb back up to the top. A mechanical lift was soon added – the region’s first – and for a time the hill attracted highly competitive skiers, including Olympic champion Nancy Green. A massive ski jump was a popular attraction, and school children were bussed to the hill every weekend.
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“My husband learned to ski here, and brought me out when we were still dating,” said Francine. Later known as Curlew Lodge, the hill eventually closed in the 1960s and fell into disrepair. The current owners came to see it on a whim. “My husband learned to ski here, and brought me out when we were still dating,” said Francine. “We saw that it was for sale, and we started to dream about how much fun it would be to own a ski hill.” When their offer was accepted, the couple had a “what have we done?” moment, then set to work clearing the hills. Trees that had grown up on the
runs were cut down and the crumbling ruins of the old chalet were removed. The original t-bar lift was repaired and a new cottage chalet – complete with lap pool for summer use – was built midway up the hill. For fifteen years, the property was a wintery playground for the couple and their friends and family. But life brings changes, and so the property was put on the market. “It’s time for someone else to enjoy this place,” says Francine. “We’ll miss it, though. It’s been a fabulous retreat.”
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He’s waited all winter for this very moment.
We understand the cottage dog. At Muskoka Animal Hospital we truly understand all that the great outdoors holds for your pets. From the itchy , scratchy issues of summertime skin to the unfortunate encounter with a porcupine, our emergency services and routine care are designed to make cottage living easy for you and your furry companions. Visit our website and view our ‘Cottage Dog Kit’ for tips and solutions that will help you and your pets enjoy the summer.
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Wellness Care . Nutrition . Dentistry . Laser Surgery / Therapy . In-House Lab . Canine Rehabilitation . Endoscopy Interest free payment plans are available. (705) 789-7979 # 96 Hanes Rd Unit 2 Huntsville, Ontario, P1H 2P6 mah@vianet.ca Please call the clinic and you’ll be directed to after hours emergency care. Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage
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Assured of great food, service and ambiance.
A restaurant for people with taste!
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5 BEDROOM, 2.63 ACRES, POOL, HOME/STUDIO, BRACEBRIDGE
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205 FEET, BUILDING LOT, LAKE OF BAYS
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3+2 bedroom, 410 ft., MUSKOKA RIVER
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$539,000
4 bedroom, 3900 sf., HUNTSVILLE
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Transform your hillside living
Call us for a lift
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3+1 bedroom, on 18th hole of Deerhurst Highlands Golf Course, HUNTSVILLE
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4 bedroom, 6.28 Acres, BRACEBRIDGE
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HOME STAGING :: WEDDINGS :: EVENTS :: OCCASIONS :: EVERYDAY
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3 bedroom, 212 ft., South exposure, 1.26 AC, True North Log Home, MUSKOKA RIVER
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3+2 bedroom, 106 ft., NW exposure, THREE MILE LAKE
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4+1 bedroom, 100 ft., South exposure, LAKE OF BAYS
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2 Cottages + Bunkie, 400 ft., on the MOON RIVER, BALA
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4 bedroom, 135 ft., West Exposure, MUSKOKA RIVER
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3+2 bedroom, 108 ft., South exposure, Huntsville, LAKE VERNON
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MUSkOkA’S PREMIER INTERIOR DESIGN STORE
With over 20 years experience, we take great pride in working with you to plan and execute your next project. We strive to capture your vision - inventing functional, complimentary living and working spaces. Offering total décor services and cabinet design.
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5 bedroom, 1.92 AC, 200 ft., SE exposure, Huntsville, PENINSULA LAKE
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Purveyors of fine green goods.
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Shown: Georgian Bay project featuring American Clay, handtroweled natural clay wall treatment (shown on wall and ceiling) and cork wall tiles. Get these products and so much more at Sustain.
Sustain• Live smart. paint • stain • flooring • baby • countertops • housewares • mattresses • furniture • LED • composting toilets and much more
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4 bedroom, 183 ft., West Exposure, Superior Sunsets, Huntsville, LAKE VERNON
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4 bedroom, 115 ft., LAKE OF BAYS
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Because the world is beautiful.
Introducing Centor Integrated Doors Wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy completely clean door openings revealing more of the beautiful world outside? And have screens and shades magically appear when needed? Now you can with Centor Integrated Doors, an exciting new way to create indoor/outdoor living. It’s a range of patio doors that includes a screen and shade that completely vanish when you don’t need them. Beautifully designed for full control of sunlight, privacy, insects and airflow, Centor Integrated Doors remove the compromises associated with creating open vistas, giving you even better living.
Available exclusively at Muskoka Window and Door Centre 1-800-461-5495
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$995,000
275 ft., South East Exposure, 40 Acres, LAKE ROSSEAU
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5 bedroom, 200 ft., 2+ Acres, Port Sydney, MARY LAKE
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Windermere Garden Centres 1453 Dee Bank Rd., 2 km East of Windermere 705 769-3238
Garden Maintenance & Landscaping
“Growing for Muskoka for over 38 years” It’s worth the drive to Muskoka’s largest indoor Full Service Garden Centres
2932 Muskoka Road 118 W., 3 km East of Port Carling 705 764-1330
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7 BEDROOM HOME/COTTAGE + 4 CABINS, C4 ZONING, 3.3 AC, 280 FT., SW EXPOSURE, HUNTSVILLE, LAKE VERNON
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4 bedroom, 205 ft., 5,000+Sf., Huntsville, FAIRY LAKE
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the Renaissance RumfoRd
The Renaissance Rumford 1000 is the ideal wood burning fireplace. It provides the crackle of wood, heat of the flame and is the perfect focal point for any room. When the integrated glass decor is closed, unlike a conventional masonry fireplace, there is no heat lost up the chimney.
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6500 sf, 453 ft., West Exposure, 8+ Acres, Westmeath, OTTAWA RIVER
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32,000 sf, M2 Zoning, 4 Acres, 300 ft. road frontage, BRACEBRIDGE
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$1,695,000
3 bedroom, 450 ft., 3.48 Acres, Private, LAKE OF BAYS
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A History
of Speed and Elegance Chris-Craft Boats
It’s a story that’s familiar to every fan of historic Muskoka boats, a tale of a 19th century boatbuilder who went on to lead an industry. In his teens he began crafting skiffs to explore his local waterways. As the power boat age dawned, he began building faster and faster vessels. His talents eventually brought commissions building luxurious yachts for the world’s wealthiest consumers. The story could be told about Ditchburn or Minett, but this version has a couple of twists. For one, the local waterway that inspired the boatbuilder wasn’t Lake Muskoka or Rosseau, but the deltas of the St. Clair River in Michigan. And, unlike the Muskoka boat shops, Chris-Craft boats is still thriving. Greavette and MinettShields, Ditchburn and Duke have all folded, killed off by the Depression, or an inability to adapt to changing tastes, or the advent of fiberglass. But Chris-Craft., after a tumultuous 140-some years, is still delivering luxurious boats to customers around the world, including quite a few in Muskoka.
could get a better and more enjoyable return by building boats for his friends and for the visiting duck hunters. (He also earned renown as a decoy carver – decoys with his CC insignia on them are still highly coveted by collectors.) When Chris was twenty, he went into boatbuilding full time. It would be nearly 40 years before his company became Chris-Craft., but for the rest of his life he would be known as a superb boatbuilder, someone who knew and understood how to make boats go fast, and also loved to add luxurious touches. The speed was the element that drove much of his early success. The luxury came later. It’s difficult for modern boaters to understand just how popular boat racing was in the early 20th century. Races on the Detroit River or the Toronto waterfront drew massive crowds – tens or even hundreds of thousands of spectators who came to watch death-defying drivers like Gar Wood pilot their boats at breathtaking speeds.
The firm got its start in 1873, when the improbably named Christopher Columbus Smith built his first skiff. Like his older brother, Henry, 13-year-old Chris grew up surrounded by water. His home town of Algonac is located on one of the world’s largest freshwater deltas – the town’s many canals have led some overenthusiastic boosters to call it ‘The Venice of Michigan.’ The Smith brothers and their friends used the river for play and to earn money, hunting ducks for market, and guiding visiting hunters. But Chris soon found he Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage www.caymanmarshall.com
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Part of the thrill came from the rapid advances in technology. Chris started by putting car engines into rowboats, pushing them along at speeds of seven or eight miles an hour. As the motors got better, he and a handful of other builders began to experiment with a new type of hull.
But timing is everything. Where Greavette had the misfortune to launch just before the Depression hit, a move that nearly killed the new company as quickly as it had begun, Chris-Craft sprang into existence at a boom time. Pleasure boating was becoming accessible to the middle classes, and production steadily increased through the 1920s. The company’s designers and builders drew on Chris-Craft’s heritage of fast boats and luxurious custom builds to create the best of both: boats that would cut through the water at speed, while featuring luxurious touches and superb craftsmanship.
Displacement hulls – in which the boat was pushed through the water – soon gave way to hydroplanes, in which the boat rode on top of the water, the way modern boats come up on plane. Steps in the hull helped break the boat free of the water even more, and boats reached previously unimaginable speeds. In 1910, Chris built a boat that went over 30 mph; just three years later, one of his boats ran well over 50 mph. It wasn’t long before airplane motors began providing even more horsepower, particularly after the First World War, when surplus motors were abundant. Speed records were shattered year after year.
The Depression hit all boat builders hard, but Chris-Craft weathered it better than most. There were layoffs and work slowed, but even by 1936 the company was starting to buy new property and build an expanded plant as sales started to pick up. By the end of the decade, Chris-Craft was offering a bewildering range of boats – nearly 100 different models, from skiffs and 15-foot runabouts to 55-foot cruisers – and building up to 1,000 boats a year.
Aside from the thrill of the speed, boat builders saw two great benefits in racing: it was a place to test new technology, and it was a way to market their brand. For the same reason that Ferrari and Porsche build Formula One cars today, Chris Smith built boats for Gar Wood a century ago. The most famous racer of his day, Wood helped raise Chris Smith’s name to prominence, while Chris and his sons Jay and Bernard helped Wood win races. Those prestigious race wins drew clients to Chris and his sons, who were happy to supply luxurious – and fast – boats to an elite clientele. In Algonac, as in Muskoka, most high end boats were custom orders. Builders like the Smiths might publish a catalogue of models, but their customers knew that they could customize the boat in any way they wished, even altering the hull design by requesting something longer or shorter or wider. But by 1921, Jay and Bernard had other ideas. Building custom boats was rewarding work – the company would continue doing it for years, crafting for customers like Katherine Hepburn, Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley. But the younger generation suspected that the real money was to be found in production work. They had seen how Henry Ford and others had used assembly lines to speed production of cars, and they knew the same approach would work with boats. The partnership with Gar Wood was amicably dissolved, and Chris-Craft Boats was finally born. Other boat builders were doing the same thing, or would follow suit. In Muskoka, for example, Greavette boats was launched when Tom Greavette decided to leave his employer, Herb Ditchburn, and set up a modern, production line boat factory just across the road.
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“When the war ended and soldiers came pouring back home, the company entered the biggest boom period it had ever seen.” When the U.S. entered the Second World War, production rapidly switched to military vessels. Chris-Craft built landing craft – over 10,000 by the end of the war – as well as patrol boats, rescue boats, and even target vessels for training navy gunners. Profits during the war years were limited by legislation, but military contracts gave the company a chance to explore new techniques and materials. Plywood and industrial sealants were used for the first time, approaches that presaged the move to plywood boats and later to fiberglass. Chris-Craft also kept up its marketing budget, with slogans like “Buy war bonds today, command your own vessel tomorrow.” Promoting war bonds was good for the country; after the war, it would turn out to be good for Chris-Craft. When the war ended and soldiers came pouring back home, the company entered the biggest boom period it had ever seen. Owning a boat became part of the American dream, and Chris-Craft was a top choice for many of those returning servicemen. The company had also got a jump on many of its competitors, preparing for peacetime production even before Japan surrendered and the war ended.
The Smith family sold the company in 1960, and the firm changed hands several times over the next few decades. (At one time there were actually two separate companies – Chris-Craft Industries owned t.v. stations and chemical plants, but sold the boat-making division and leased the name to another company. The two parts were reunited in 2000.) The company built its last wooden boat in 1972, but the material remained an essential part of the boats. To this day, mahogany, teak and other woods are still used extensively in decks and swim platforms, as well as on dashboards and other decorative locations. Modern Chris-Craft boats retain more than just a history of wooden detailing. The number of models has diminished considerably – the 2014 catalogue shows 20 models, ranging from 21 to 36 feet. But Chris-Craft remains a builder that takes pride in luxurious details as well as high performance.
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Experience the world, one glass at a time. Trialto represents the most prestigious premium wines from around the world. A collection curated to tell the story of the people who make them - their values, culture and history. Each bottle has been carefully selected to invoke the essence of its place of origin and capture a moment in time unique to its creation, allowing you to discover the best the world has to offer.
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EAST OF ELEVEN Lake of Bays By: David Smith
Often seen as the lesser known cousin of the “Big 3� Lakes (Muskoka, Rosseau and Joseph), Lake of Bays has rightfully earned its place as one of the most desirable lakes in Muskoka to locate. It is the largest lake in The Township of Lake of Bays and is actually the second largest lake in Muskoka. Located at the top of the watershed and fed by the Oxtongue River, leading from Algonquin Park, the lake is deep and crystal clear, with kilometers of natural shoreline, abundant bays and inlets that make it true to its name. Conveniently located almost equally between Bracebridge and Huntsville, the lake is serviced by the popular waterfront communities of Baysville, Dorset and Dwight.
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With great highway access around the entire lake, the area boasts many popular four-season activities, attractions and resorts. The Lake’s shoreline vegetation and water quality are preserved and protected by a unique Development Permit Process that was put in place by the Township in 2006. This system brought in guidelines that made it more challenging to develop near the shoreline, and although initially thought to be a negative feature, it is now viewed as a very desirable attribute about this lake. Property owners are now realizing that protecting the beauty of the shoreline area, so that the view from your dock (and your neighbours) is mostly natural, is what people really want to experience when they come to Muskoka. Much of the recent success of the area can also be attributed to the revitalization of the 520-acre Bigwin Island, which is one of the most unique properties in the cottage country of Muskoka. Unmatched in its rich history that started in June of 1920, it was a popular venue
In addition to all that Bigwin has to offer, Lake of Bays is also fortunate to have vibrant sailing and tennis clubs, which offer great programs for kids and adults alike. This past summer also saw the return of the SS Bigwin, the famed Muskoka steamship that was first put into service in 1910. After an extensive renovation project, made possible by the unwavering commitment of local cottagers, residents and organizations through an impressive fundraising initiative, the return of this precious part of lost heritage is now available for all residents and visitors to Lake of Bays to once again experience. Based in Dorset, regularly scheduled and private cruises take place in July and August. Finally, it would be remiss not to mention the proximity of Lake of Bays to one of our Nation’s treasures, Algonquin Park, which attracted famous artists such as Tom
for performances of big bands including Count Basie, Duke Ellington and Guy Lombardo. In the 40’s, Bigwin welcomed famous Hollywood couple Clark Gable and Carole Lombard, illustrious writers Ernest Hemingway and H.G. Wells. It was a favorite haunt of the Rockefellers, Princess Juliana of the Netherlands stayed for a visit, and Canadian Prime Ministers, including John Diefenbaker, often summered there. In the brilliant splendor that once greeted guests decades ago, Bigwin Island is now a thriving waterfront cottage community. Along with its championship golf course and world class dining, it once again provides a vast array of resort-style services, amenities and programs for its members, guests and property owners.
Thomson along with members of the Group of Seven to its beauty and inspiring landscape. Located a short distance away, the Park with its over 2,400 lakes and 1,200 kilometres of streams and rivers, offers a wide variety of activities, including canoeing, fishing, mountain biking, horseback riding, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and day hiking; an incredible asset to residents and visitors to the area that cannot be overlooked. A little more laid back and relaxed, but with great value and selection, Lake of Bays is in every way a viable alternative to the “Big 3”...and is definitely worth considering if you are in the market for a Muskoka Waterfront Property.
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IS JUST A BOAT RIDE AWAY Imagine a place where kids can be kids; where creativity reigns, friendships flourish and confidence grows. It’s called Muskoka Woods - one of North America’s premier summer camps for over 35 years. With 2,800 feet of glistening Lake Rosseau shoreline and 1,100 acres of sprawling property, Muskoka Woods is the ultimate summer destination for boys and girls ages 7-17.
Showcasing world-class amenities and sports complexes, Muskoka Woods is not just any summer camp. This youth resort offers over 50 programs and activities focusing on water sports and athletics, media and arts, leadership and team building. Guests can hone their waterskiing, sailing and culinary skills, or try out activities they can’t at the cottage, like ziplining, water slides and high ropes courses.
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“Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.” – Albert Einstein When Cayman Marshall opened their doors as a small boutique Brokerage firm to serve the Muskoka Real Estate Market in 2012, they did so with the intention of redefining the level of service that clients could expect from their Real Estate Professionals. Since then, Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc. has grown into an impressive team of top producing Realtors and Brokers committed to ensuring their clients receive the highest level of service when buying or selling property in one of Canada’s most sought-after luxury destinations. Cayman Marshall has been entrusted with listing some of the most prestigious waterfront properties in Muskoka. Leaders in the Muskoka Luxury and Waterfront Real Estate Market, Cayman Marshall has had record sales on many of Muskoka’s finest lakes and generally has $70 to $100 million of real estate to view on their website. Cayman Marshall has offices in Port Carling and Huntsville/Lake Of Bays to meet all of their clients’ holistic Muskoka needs. Their in-house IT professionals have developed proprietary online tools and software, interactive and intuitive websites, virtual tours, stunning photography and an astonishing network of over 400 local and international referral partners to ensure their client’s listings get the exposure they need to attract the most discerning buyers. As a final distinction, Cayman Marshall has just created their our own magazine that has already become one of the largest Muskoka magazines with an impressive 15,000 printed copies and 20,000 online copies circulated with each issue showcasing all of their client’s listings.
From left to right: Todd Adair, President/Sales Representative, Megan McLeod, Broker of Record, Jeff Liddle, Sales Representative, Dawn Corbett, Sales Representative/Office Manager, Bruce Reville, Sales Representative, Michele Curry, Sales Representative, Greg King, Sales Representative, Laura Morrison, Advertising Sales Executive
Founded on the principles of teamwork, service and value, Cayman Marshall is the best advantage for buyers and sellers alike in Muskoka. If you’re looking for a team that understands the entire Muskoka Real Estate market from north to south, you can count on Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc.
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Todd Adair* President/Sales Representative Todd made a name for himself in the tech industry back in 2002 at the ripe old age of 26. That is when he sold his first start-up tech company. His next adventure started in 2004 when he authored, architected and delivered a unique marketing software business for Realtors. Although Todd still owns that business as it continues to grow and serve real estate professionals in 26 countries, Todd took a hiatus from software to get practical experience in the industry. In Todd’s first year he was the number one Remax agent in Muskoka selling almost $20 Million in waterfront properties. That motivated him to continue on and become the co-founder and president of Cayman Marshall International Realty in 2012. In Todd’s down time you will find him on the water wakeboarding, kite surfing, hacking up the fairways of the local golf courses and most importantly spending time with his family including his two children that are 3 and 7 years old.
Megan mcLeod** Broker of Record Oakville was home to Megan most of her life, but she grew a passion for Muskoka living while in Port Carling and was looking for a profession that would enable her to live and play here permanently, which became a reality in 1996. She left her sales position with Xerox and began her new career in Real Estate in 2000 in Muskoka. This demanding and rewarding industry complimented Megan’s savvy sales and marketing experience. She embarked on what has turned out to be a very successful real estate career, as a top producing agent for the last 15 years. Now a Broker of Record and Co-founder of Cayman Marshall, she loves what she does and is grateful to work with such a fine team of not only professionals but just really good people. She lives in Huntsville with her 7 year old son Marshall.
Dawn Corbett* Sales Representative/Office Manager As the Office Manager to the team and Licensed Assistant to co-founders Todd and Megan, Dawn supports the operations and management of Cayman Marshall. Team approach and project management is her focus as she continually aligns the details to ensure our clients and partners receive a great experience. Growing up in Muskoka, Dawn’s associations are boundless and as a Graduate in marketing/design she is passionate about our imprint. Her administrative experience including coordinating top producing teams fosters Dawn’s authentic nature and genuine service. Apart from her professional life, she adores spending time with her family and volunteering where she can.
Jeff Liddle* Sales Representative Jeff grew up cottaging in Muskoka and understands the desire that ultimately drives buyers to this wonderful place he calls home. After working in the Golf industry for some time, Jeff turned his focus back to his entrepreneurial sales roots and has been selling Muskoka fine homes & cottages for the past 6 years. Jeff’s honesty, attention to details, determination and ‘stay-the-course’ style has brought much success to his clients. Whether its guiding through the Muskoka waterways or landscapes, Jeff is always dedicated to finding his clients their dream property.
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Michele Curry* BA lib. MsED Sales Representative Michele is a life long resident of Muskoka, known to many by her numerous contributions to the Arts, Education and now, Real Estate Sales. Her welcoming personality easily invites newcomers to the region as she enjoys the opportunity to showcase Muskoka while sharing the history of the different communities along the way. She believes that investing in Muskoka is never un-rewarded. The community is entrenched with unique traditions and historic experiences that can make any life enriched just by being here.
Bruce Reville* Sales Representative Bruce is a leader in Muskoka with over 40 years experience working around the Lakes. Whether managing his resort on Lake Joseph or selling Real Estate on the lakes, his entrepreneurial skills will offer clients knowledge and guidance with 14 years experience as a licensed Realtor. He is active in the community with many volunteer efforts, including his dedication to the Rotary Club of Bracebridge-Muskoka Lakes and Co-Chair of the Terry Fox Run. Cayman Marshall is proud to have him as a member of our team and offers every client an exceptional experience in Real Estate Sales.
Greg King* Sales Representative Greg King was born in Bracebridge and has had the good fortune of growing up on the lakes of Muskoka. In 1988, he set in motion his desire and passion for building construction, starting his first business as a residential contractor. Real estate and structures became a common ground for Greg where his love of the lakes lured his business into the contracting and construction of custom lakefront residential estates, cottages and boathouses. Since that time Greg has been a premiere Contractor within the Muskoka region. His dedication to his clients is shouldered by his depth of knowledge of building construction and design, bylaws affecting development as well as historic and present market values. Greg’s success in planning, building and construction is his passion!
Laura Morrison
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After vacationing in Muskoka throughout her life, Laura decided to make Muskoka her permanent home and moved from Oakville with her family in 2012. Laura’s professional roles have always been associated with the real estate industry including legal firms, real estate brokerages and cottage rental management organizations. With her charismatic demeanor, knowledge of the industry and her passion for people, she is now well on her way to becoming a licensed Realtor. Her diverse background is complimented by her desire to care and serve others and she feels truly blessed to be a part of the Muskoka community she now calls home. Her family and close friends are what matters most to Laura. Laura also takes great pleasure and pride in her role as one of the Editors of Cayman Marshall, The Muskoka Collection!
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PreferredPartners
Q&A South Mary Lake (SML) Contracting Ltd. 1. What sets you apart from others in your industry? South Mary Lake (SML) Contracting Ltd. has brought unrivalled service and quality craftsmanship to our more than one hundred completed projects. We recognize that a home or cottage is more than just a building—it’s a place where family and friends gather and where memories are made. 2. What is the history of your business and where do you think you are headed? The founder of SML Contracting, Bruce Fitter, began his career in 1978 as a designer and builder of custom homes in southern Ontario. In 1994 after moving to Muskoka he continued his passion for designing and building custom homes by establishing SML Contracting, now one of the larger custom home builders serving the Muskoka area. To ensure a strong future for SML and its dedicated employees, SML has built a management team comprised of partners who are dedicated to moving SML into a strong future serving their clients for years to come. 3. Do you support local suppliers? Yes. SML believes that to be a part of a community, you need to purchase locally. We support the communities in which we work and live. 4. Do you support or do any charity work that you would like to mention? SML Contracting understands the importance of giving back. We avidly support many local and national charities. In Muskoka we support the Table Soup Kitchen Foundation, Life 100.3, the Muskoka Bible Centre, the Huntsville Men’s Shelter, our Mayor’s tournaments and local sports. 5. What is your niche? SML Contracting is a custom builder with vital knowledge of and experience in northern construction, including a strong respect for conserving the balance of nature in Muskoka’s landscape. We can provide the full range of services needed to realize your vision, from architectural and interior design to full construction management. We specialize in timber frame construction and have an inhouse staff of tradespeople skilled in carpentry, cabinetry, stone masonry, wood finishing & painting & more.
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Q&A Tamarack North Ltd.
Professional Engineers and Builders of Fine Seasonal Homes 1. What sets you apart from others in your industry? Tamarack assigns a dedicated site supervisor and project manager to each project. We are licensed engineers helping to deal with engineered solutions as they come up in a timely manner. We utilize critical path management to deal with tight time lines and publish a construction schedule with every project to help all parties understand when decisions need to be made. We embrace leading edge technology like becoming Ontario’s first Authorized BONE Structure dealer, a light steel construction system that will revolutionize the residential building sector. 2. What is the history of your business and where do you think you are headed? Tamarack North was founded in 1990. We have been in business for 24 years serving the Georgian Bay, Muskoka and more recently the Lake of Bays market. We see our continued growth serving the hundreds of smaller lakes in the area utilizing the BONE structure platform. 3. Do you support local suppliers? We have supported local suppliers through the entire history of our business, including lumber yards, local tradesmen, flooring suppliers and ceramic tile installers. We have a very active Carpenter’s Apprenticeship program to allow our carpenters on staff to gain their full tradesman qualifications. 4. Do you support or do any charity work that you would like to mention? We are very proud to support Habitat for Humanity as our Charity of Choice. We also support many other charities in our community. 5. What is your niche? Our slogan really sums it up nicely: “Professional Engineers and Builders of Fine Seasonal Homes.” Our niche is getting the job done right the first time and on time. It is really important to us that our customers do not miss a summer at their waterfront property. We typically do extremely technically difficult, complex builds with routine regularity.
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PreferredPartners Cayman Marshall is proud to present some of the finest brands in the Muskoka Community.
Different wants. Different than any other vacation. Perfect for everyone.
Earth Elements Turf and Irrigation Specialists
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Different wants. Different than any other vacation. Perfect for everyone.
1453 Dee Bank Rd., 2 km East of Windermere 705 769-3238
Windermere Garden Centres Garden Maintenance & Landscaping
“Growing for Muskoka for over 38 years” It’s worth the drive to Muskoka’s largest indoor Full Service Garden Centres
2932 Muskoka Road 118 W., 3 km East of Port Carling 705 764-1330
Windermere Garden Centre
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Do you see what we
See?
From here, anything is possible. From here, there is no if - only when.
Rosseau Lake College offers a university preparatory program that not only prepares students for post-secondary education but for life - and we’ve been doing that since 1967. The arts, athletics, academics - they are all an integral part of our liberal arts education. Our students - both Canadian and international develop confidence, competence and character while sharing adventures with friends.
Come see what we see - and join us here!
Private Co-ed Day and Boarding School Grades 7 to 12
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Serving Mu When we build your home or cottage we partner your personalized vision with our creativity, experience and impeccable detail. together we are carving your unique place in cottage country.
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uskoka Lakes South Mary Lake Contracting 365 Highway 60 Huntsville, Ontario 705- 788-4747
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