Gravenhurst, Ontario - Chain Saw Carving days SEPTEMBER CARVING DAYS Muskoka Warf Gravenhurst If you have ever driven north up Hwy 11 just south of Gravenhurst you've likely seen the wide assortment of wood figures from bears and wolves to mushrooms and human faces on the right hand side of the road the works of several artists around Ontario. Well on Saturday you can watch as 12 artists transform hunks of wood into a variety of subjects using a chainsaw This Muskoka Carving Event was the brainchild of a local carver John Kerr of Back Yard Stuff John has assembled 12 talented chainsaw carvers from around Ontario for this two day event at the Muskoka Warf in Gravenhurst. While  today's Carving is almost finished for the day you can still take in th show tomorrow Saturday September 3rd f... 09/02/2011

Gravenhurst Ontario - "Music on the Barge"  - Free Concerts "Music on the Barge"  continues a tradition of Sunday night concerts dating back to 1959 at it's picturesque waterfront setting in Gull Lake Rotary Park Gravenhurst - 7:30pm Sunday, July 10th Featuring - Shania Twin - Donna Huber The ultimate tribute to Shania Twain - Donna Huber is by far the best Shania Twain Tribute out there! After seeing a poster of Donna, Shania Twain commented, "I thought that was me" "Directions to the park Take hyw 11 north to interchange 169 Bethune Drive, Gravenhurst. Follow Bethune Drive to the Park Admission is Free with a collection being taken up during the performance. Rain Venue is the Gravenhurst Opera House at 295 Muskoka Rd. South in Gravenhurst Concerts start at 7:30 p.m. at Gull Lake Rotar... 07/07/2011

Gravenhurst Ontario - Canada Day Weekend - Concerts Canada Day Celebrations July 1st Fun for the whole family at Gull Lake Park with live bands beginning at noon Bracebridge Ontario Fireworks Bracebridge Bay claimed to be the best fireworks north of Barrie Presentedby theRotary Club of Bracebridge    Gravenhurst is the Place to be July 3rd  7:30pm The Lincolnaires will be playing at The Barge at Gull Lake Rotary Park, If you lived in Oshawa Ontario in the late 50's or early sixties and hung out at the Avalon there is a good chance you know who the Lincolnaires are. If you didn't then take a short trip to Gravenhurst this Sunday for the free concert in the park where they will bring back the memories to all rock and roll fans who still love the music of the late 50's and early 60's  Dire... 06/29/2011

Today and Tomorrow visit the Antique And Classic Boat Show - plus tomorrow watch the Canadian Beatles Tribute Show live in Gravenhurst. What a weekend for a remarkable day trip within easy commuting distance to Uxbridge and the rest of the GTA. Antique and Classic Boat Show Saturday and Sunday July 10 and 11th take in the Antique And Classic Boat Show at the Muskoka Warf in Gravenhurst. Saturday features wood boats and Sunday classic glass boats and classic cars. enjoy the ever popular Field of Dreams, flea market and classic cars. Last years show Swinging By The Bay - A Stay-cation Destination was a huge success and this year is shaping up to be even better. Music on the Barge Sunday make it a double header by taking in the boat show and then stop by the Gull Lake Rotary Park (7:30 sho... 07/10/2010

Here is a chart showing Gravenhurst Muskoka Real estate sales for February 2008, 2009, 2010. You will notice that for the month of February, there has been a steady decline in Gravenhurst Muskoka Residential Real estate sales. Gravenhurst recreational sales have remained consistant, and a decline in Gravenhurst vacant lot sales since 2008. Gravenhurst Condo Real estate sales have bounced back since 2008. 03/01/2010

The chart below shows Gravenhurst, Muskoka Real Estate sales for january 2010 compared to january 2009. You will notice that the number of Real Estate units sold has remained the same in Gravenhurst so far this year. The chart below shows the average Real Estate selling price in Gravenhurst, Muskoka. You will notice a decrease in the average Real Estate selling price for Gravenhurst compared to last year. More of the lower priced homes sold this year compared to same time last year. A few more first time home buyers taking advantage of the low interest rates. 02/02/2010

Take a Stay-cation The warfs in Gravenhurst, Muskoka were all but empty when I shot these Photos in 2008 but on On Sat July 11th 2009 they will be a bee hive of activity as they play host to the 29th annual Antique and Classic Boat Show. A place for the young to dream and and the old to reminisce. A place to see History come alive once again. Visit the Antique and Classic Boat Society's annual Boat Show at the Gravenhust, Muskoka Wharf. The theme this year is "Swinging By the Bay" celebrating post war utility boats and the Big Band Era of the 1940s and 1950s. This a judged show featuring Dukes, Greavettes, and Seabirds. These boats were often used by the younger generation to collect their friends and head off to the waterfront dance halls. Admission is $10.00 with children under 12 bei... 07/10/2009

  The warfs in Gravenhurst, Muskoka were all but empty when I shot these Photos but on On Sat July 5th they will be a bee hive of activity as they play host to the 28th annual Antique and Classic Boat Show. A place for the young to dream and and the old to reminisce. A place to see History come alive once again. "The theme for this years show is "GO Slow Boats" and the joys of cruising slowly. There will be a contingent From the Dispro Owners Association showing off their collection of boats built originally in Port Carling and were also built in Lindsay, Tonawanda, and finally in Gravenhurst in a factory that once stood adjacent to the show site."(Gerry Lodge, Show Committee Chair, Muskoka Life July 2008) The Muskoka Boat and Heritage Centre has an exibit on all things Dispro. These ar... 07/04/2008

I must say that on a personal note the 1990's for me were real learning years. I always had 2 investment properties going ( I usually lived in one) and began sourcing out and studying the economics of what drives real estate. I can remember countless weekends scanning the classifieds ( yes before the web was big!!) looking for properties to invest in.I was in the music business manufacturing and distributing throughout the US and Canada up until 2002. That is when "IT" hit me. I fell flat on my back in the hospital in excruciating pain. They eventually operated and found I had been born with a defective bowel. They removed it and all is well. But it was during the recovery period that I decided to go through a mid-life crisis. I (for some reason) did not want to stay in the music busine... 02/20/2008

This is going to be the first of many discussions on why people should consider listing their home on a for sale by owner web site and especially an fsbo site like  www.homesbytheowner.ca is the obvious, the huge potential savings on realtors commissions.  The cost of advertising on homes by owner versus your potential for return of saving $10,000 or more in commissions is certainly worth the effort. And what is the effort?  You have to book your own showings and deal directly with potential buyers. And yes for some this may be a hassle. But the end result of saving thousands in commissions on the sale of your home may be worth it for you in the end. Besides homesbyowner provides the signs, and marketing materials just like a regular mls listing agent would do to help you in dealing wit... 02/09/2008