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The price of admission was included in the cost of a trip on the RMS Segwun. So we weren't expecting much.
We were were wrong! The museum is exceptional of its kind. Narratives clearly told for young and old.
The initial highlight was the boathouse itself that contained beautifully restored boats, mostly on loan by the lucky and generous owners....
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We took a cruise so the admission was included but if not it is worth it. It explores the heritage of the area related to the ships and the resort hotels of years past.
This is definitely worth seeing if you love the history of Muskoka. This will take you a couple of hours to truly enjoy.
Operated by the Muskoka Steamship & Historical Society, this is an interactive tribute to the region's boating history. See the history of Muskoka's steamships, wooden boats and grand hotels here. Interactive displays, rotating exhibits and an in-water boat display. Visitors can climb aboard a steamship bow, complete with working engine and whistles. The Boathouse holds an in-water exhibit of... more
To follow the story of the Muskoka Lakes Navigation Company from the re-sail of the Segwun after refurbishing in 1981 to present day, is a tale of unprecedented growth, success and achievement