Muskoka Resorts: Then and Now

by Andrew Hind, Maria Da Silva

Overview

Since the 1880s, people have travelled to Muskoka in search of solace and relaxation, enjoying the comfort and warm hospitality of resorts while revelling in the tranquil wilderness and refreshing lakes. Here the stories of twenty classic resorts are explored, some of which are thriving today while others are long gone but fondly remembered.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781554888573
Publisher:	Dundurn Press
Publication date:	04/08/2011
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Andrew Hind and Maria Da Silva are freelance writers who live in Bradford, Ontario, and who have long vacationed in Muskoka. Both contribute regularly to regional publications such as The Muskokan, Muskoka Magazine, Muskoka Sun, and Muskoka Sideroads, and have written many travel articles on Muskoka resorts for newspapers and magazines both in Canada and abroad.

Table of Contents

Foreword 9

Map of Muskoka 11

Preface 13

Introduction 17

Chapter 1 Wawa Hotel 27

Chapter 2 Monteith House 39

Chapter 3 Rostrevor 57

Chapter 4 Deerhurst Resort 71

Chapter 5 Shamrock Lodge 91

Chapter 6 Rossmoyne Inn 103

Chapter 7 Prospect House 117

Chapter 8 Pulford House 129

Chapter 9 Alvira Hotel 141

Chapter 10 Elgin House 153

Chapter 11 Paignton House 169

Chapter 12 Windermere House 187

Chapter 13 More Muskoka Resorts 205

Acknowledgements 217

Notes 219

Bibliography 239

Index 243

About the Authors 251

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“Authors Andrew Hind and Maria DaSilva have captured the essence of Muskoka resorts, the character of their owners and their chequered histories over the past century.”

Editorial Reviews

"The books writing style is both whimsical and descriptive, attempting a delicate balance between history and storytelling."

"The books writing style is both whimsical and descriptive, attempting a delicate balance between history and storytelling."

-- "Muskoka Magazine"

"The history of Muskoka comes to life in this book, and the dozen resorts that defined the region, and made it a most sought-after tourist mecca."

"The history of Muskoka comes to life in this book, and the dozen resorts that defined the region, and made it a most sought-after tourist mecca."-- "Shelf Life"

An entertaining account of enterprising owners, affluent guests, tireless staff... and of leisurely summer days. It's an enjoyable and nostalgic journey for anyone who loves Muskoka.

An entertaining account of enterprising owners, affluent guests, tireless staff... and of leisurely summer days. It's an enjoyable and nostalgic journey for anyone who loves Muskoka.-- "The Real Muskoka Story Magazine"

Authors Andrew Hind and Maria DaSilva have captured the essence of Muskoka resorts, the character of their owners and their chequered histories over the past century.

Authors Andrew Hind and Maria DaSilva have captured the essence of Muskoka resorts, the character of their owners and their chequered histories over the past century.-- "Bradford/W.Gwillimbury Times"

From the Publisher

"The history of Muskoka comes to life in this book, and the dozen resorts that defined the region, and made it a most sought-after tourist mecca."

Shelf Life

An entertaining account of enterprising owners, affluent guests, tireless staff... and of leisurely summer days. It's an enjoyable and nostalgic journey for anyone who loves Muskoka.

The Real Muskoka Story Magazine

Authors Andrew Hind and Maria DaSilva have captured the essence of Muskoka resorts, the character of their owners and their chequered histories over the past century.

Bradford/W.Gwillimbury Times

"The books writing style is both whimsical and descriptive, attempting a delicate balance between history and storytelling."

Muskoka Magazine