15
Aug
2016
2016
The Grand Old Boathouses are Disappearing
While wandering around the Big 3 Muskoka Lakes over the past decade I have noticed the gradual disappearance of the old Muskoka boathouses. They are slowly being replaced by modern multi-slip McMansion type buildings (cottages too). There is no doubt that some of the new architecture is absolutely astounding. People pour a small fortune into their boathouses now. Perhaps it’s the loss of our old world charm, the history and memories that connect or our bittersweet longings for the past. I intend to feature some of these beauties that are still with us.
In: boathouses of muskoka, historic muskoka, in and around muskoka ontario
Very pretty, thanks for all the pictures and the stories they tell. I have been following your blog for years and it captures the mystique of Muskoka perfectly.
what profound words, ” the history and memories that connect or our bittersweet longings for the past”.
As I age, I have such a longing for the past. Most of my memories, bittersweet, are from South Georgian Bay, Muskoka and Algonquin Park. Love the old folklore and pictures.
thanks for your blog, Tim
Thanks for your comments Tim. I’m glad you had fun exploring the blog. 🙂