2012
Muskoka Spring Runoff
Spring has sprung a little early this year and the ice has now melted off the lakes. Last week I noticed that the big three Muskoka lakes were quite low which is normal for this time of year in anticipation of the spring runoff. We don’t need the flooding we experienced a few years ago. I didn’t get a chance to go up and check out the spring run offs since the mid-week meltdown so this is a photo from previous years spring run off at the Bala Falls.
2012
Muskoka Ice Out, T-Minus & Counting
It appears we are in the midst of experiencing a very early ice out. Some locals are saying the ice will disappear from the big lakes by the end of this week or at least before April 1st. You can see from this photo that the ice is deteriorating quickly. I took this shot on Saturday March 17th, 2012 at the Wallace Marine near Minett, Ontario right on Lake Rosseau.
2012
It’s Melting, It’s Melting …
This warm weather has officially slammed the winter season to an abrupt halt. The sledders and ice fisherman only enjoyed about half a season this year. It will take a few weeks for the ice to disappear and who knows what will happen for the duration of March. You know, in like a Lamb out like a screaming Orangutan. Stay off the ice, its opening up quickly on the big lakes.
2012
Longing for your Warm Embrace
I often pass by the farmers markets located in Holland Landing on north side of highway #9 just west of highway #400. Usually I am pretty focused on getting to the cottage however this time I stopped and snapped a few shots.
2012
Where are the Humanoids?
We finally had a decent batch of freshly fallen snow so I decided to take a drive over to Tondern Island to see what was shakin’. If you haven’t been there you simply drive over a small bridge and all of a sudden you are on an island in Lake Muskoka. It looks real cool on a GPS because it doesn’t display the bridge part. As I drove around this little community I saw no signs of humanoids whatsoever. Only the sound of bubblers keeping the ice open.
In: in and around muskoka ontario, on the water, tripin around towns
2012
Frigid Fields
A typical winter scene as you drive around the Muskoka area or Northern Ontario for that matter in the frigid months of a Canadian winter.
2012
Horsing Around Port Carling
I dropped by the annual Port Carling Winterfest this past weekend. I was hoping to have taken a photo of Mayor Alice Murphy participating in the Polar Bear dip however that was part of the next days festivities. I noticed these two beauties were giving people a jaunt around the park. They are Percheron horses from Mother Fuduckers Farm in nearby Orillia, Ontario. Please click for a large shot.
2012
I’m Thinking …
Do you visit Muskoka in the winter or are you a summer only visitor? I must admit most of my time is spent at the cottage in the spring, summer and fall. I don’t get the opportunity to visit as often in the winter but when I do I find it has a deep tranquility like no other. I would say its therapeutic. With the multitude of inputs and stresses in our daily lives we need to take the time to just stop and think. Muskoka is my refuge, a place where I can think.
2012
Back to Muskoka
Happy 2K+12! I have just returned from exploring the fabulous beaches in Grand Cayman. I love to escape the stresses of last minute shopping, crazy traffic, mall parking, pushy people, etc – you should try it. Now back to the beauty and reality of our Canadian winter.
We seem to be having one of those winters that hasn’t quite found a steady trajectory just yet. It’s been warm, it’s been cold, we’ve had snow, and gaps with no snow. One thing for sure the big lakes are not completely frozen yet, so be careful. I noticed a cool photo from our friends up at Gordon Bay Marine out boating on Lake Joe, Christmas day. Now that’s extending the season.
