2008
Dock Spiders from Mars .. I mean Muskoka
Its a sure sign that the warmer weather has arrived when you see dock spiders relaxing on your dock. Apparently these are the largest spiders in Ontario. They are usually seen around docks and rocks near the waters edge. They are carnivorous and can actually dive under the water to snatch their prey.
In: in and around muskoka ontario, on the water, uncategorized
2008
Bala Falls is working overtime – off loading the water from Lake Muskoka
Muskoka’s Bala Falls is located in the town of Bala, Canada and widely known as the Cranberry Capital of Ontario. The extremely high water on Lake Muskoka is being purged through the dam. The water flows down the Moon River into one of the Great Lakes, Georgian Bay (Lake Huron)
In: in and around muskoka ontario, on the water, tripin around towns, uncategorized
2008
Submerged at the Dock on the Bay in Muskoka
Checked in on a friends new dock near Acton Island since we noticed the water level was so high around other parts of Muskoka. Betty’s not going to be happy when she sees this. Unfortunately this is a typical scene on Lake Muskoka right now. The water has leveled off and should start dropping.
In: in and around muskoka ontario, on the water, tripin around towns, uncategorized
2008
Extreme volumes of water gushing through Muskokas Bala Falls
The ice has finally melted off the lakes however the water levels remain very high. Tremendous volumes of water are gushing in from Algonquin Park, Huntsville, Brandy Leonard Lakes, Lake Joseph, Rosseau and other rivers and creeks. This large amount of spring run off gets dumped into Lake Muskoka and is then controlled at the falls in Bala diverting it down the Moon River into Georgian Bay.
Below is a picture of the Bala Falls. There is so much water flowing out that it has encroached on some of the park shorelines. I noticed some young kids playing here and wish they weren’t as it would be quite dangerous with freezing water temperature and extreme rapids.
In: in and around muskoka ontario, on the water, tripin around towns, uncategorized
2008
Gas up your Submarine in Muskoka
With a record snowfall of 18 feet this past winter the Muskoka lakes are experiencing very high water levels. Currently Lake Muskoka is about 18 inches above its normal mark. Since Lake Joseph and Rosseau are higher lakes that drain into Lake Muskoka the levels are not quite as severe. ( 8″ to 12″) Pictured below are the new underwater docks at the Beaumaris Marina on Lake Muskoka. Upon driving around Bala and Milford Bay areas it was quite common to see boathouses and docks submerged.
In: in and around muskoka ontario, on the water, tripin around towns, uncategorized
2008
Muskoka Meltdown 2008
Spring has arrived and the meltdown is in progress. Here is a photo taken of Lake Muskoka in the morning. You can see that the ice is disappearing quickly.
In: in and around muskoka ontario, on the water, tripin around towns
2008
Down the Back Roads of Muskoka
Here is a photo I took while driving down a side road in Muskoka one morning. I ended up using it for a Christmas card last year and people really enjoyed it. Since winter is officially over I thought I would make this the last winter picture and welcome in spring.
