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Join us to kick-off our 2022 summer festival, including welcome, introductions and program highlights from our festival programmers.4:00 - Welcome by Glad Bryce, Chair of Muskoka Chautauqua4:05 - Land Acknowledgment4:10 […]

Opening reception for this season's exhibition in the Gallery in the Woods.Featuring new pieces by:Sean William DawsonGayle DempseyRob ElliottAudrey MahGreg HindleSusan HindleChristine HumeMelanie Siegel

A heavy-hitting brass band playing Top 40 hits to the classics. From the streets of Toronto to a waterfront concert at the Windermere Wharf.Born on the streets of Toronto in […]

Uncover the unique charm of Windermere Village through this walking tour created in partnership with the Windermere Women’s Institute.Did you know Muskoka Chautauqua started in Windermere more than 100 years […]

Enjoy painting en plein air using acrylics to capture the beauty of Lake Rosseau and the Muskoka landscape.Ages 12 and upGreg and Susan Hindle are excited to welcome both novice […]

‘Whose Property Is It Anyways ?: A Story of Property Ownership and Colonization in Montreal's Mile End’ - with CBC Journalist Craig DessonWith generous support from CBC MontrealWhen Craig Desson […]

Join Po Cholly and Friends in an unforgettable celebration of blues music with a lineup of award-winning musicians and veteran performers.Your performer/host, Charlie has been an itinerant bluesman for 50 […]

This practice will open your mind and heart to fully engage in Chautauqua's curiosity and creativity by aligning the body, mind, and spirit.This morning practice will focus on breath through […]

Uncover the unique charm of Windermere Village through this walking tour created in partnership with the Windermere Women’s Institute.Did you know Muskoka Chautauqua started in Windermere more than 100 years […]

Enjoy painting en plein air using acrylics to capture the beauty of Lake Rosseau and the Muskoka landscape.Ages 12 and upGreg and Susan Hindle are excited to welcome both novice […]

Enjoy painting en plein air using acrylics to capture the beauty of Lake Rosseau and the Muskoka landscape.Ages 12 and upGreg and Susan Hindle are excited to welcome both novice […]

'Putting Muskoka on the Map: From Indigenous Wayfinding to Satellite Imaging' from Patrick Boyer's Modern History of MuskokaBetween Samuel Champlain’s first map in 1615 and today’s satellite images of Muskoka […]

Join alternative roots singer-songwriter Bet Smith for an acoustic performance in our outdoor theatre in the woods overlooking Lake RosseauBet Smith is a Canadian alternative roots singer-songwriter who weaves environmental […]

'Scrap' documentary film screening presented in partnership with the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary FestivalThe Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival is the largest documentary festival in North America. Again […]

This practice will open your mind and heart to fully engage in Chautauqua's curiosity and creativity by aligning the body, mind, and spirit.This morning practice will focus on breath through […]

Enjoy painting en plein air using acrylics to capture the beauty of Lake Rosseau and the Muskoka landscape.Ages 12 and upGreg and Susan Hindle are excited to welcome both novice […]

'Shakespeare: a Most Rare Vision or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love The Bard' by William Shakespeare and William ColgateWhen William (Bill) Colgate was a boy, his father […]

Enjoy painting en plein air using acrylics to capture the beauty of Lake Rosseau and the Muskoka landscape.Ages 12 and upGreg and Susan Hindle are excited to welcome both novice […]

Join moderator and bibliophile Norah Fountain in conversation with this year’s selection of Muskoka-based authors, each launching new books.Join moderator and bibliophile Norah Fountain in conversation with this year’s panel […]

One of the most exciting bands around, the Toronto All-Star Big Band revives the spirit style and sound of the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s.One of the most exciting bands around, […]

This practice will open your mind and heart to fully engage in Chautauqua's curiosity and creativity by aligning the body, mind, and spirit.This morning practice will focus on breath through […]

Songwriting Workshop with Gary KlaytonSong writing can be a wonderful and cathartic experience.For many writers just the idea of creating an original song can be intimidating and seem like a […]

'Shakespeare: a Most Rare Vision or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love The Bard' by William Shakespeare and William ColgateWhen William (Bill) Colgate was a boy, his father […]

Final performances of songwriting workshop participants

Gary Klayton Acoustical PerformanceThis will be a unique concert experience! The songs are about you, me and our lives. With my stories and acoustic guitar, I will take you on […]

'Okay!(The ASD Band Film)' documentary film screening presented in partnership with the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary FestivalThe Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival is the largest documentary festival in […]

This practice will open your mind and heart to fully engage in Chautauqua's curiosity and creativity by aligning the body, mind, and spirit.This morning practice will focus on breath through […]

A multi-level workshop that includes stitching, and the creation of a felted patch or banner.Ages 9 and upThe artist will demonstrate threading the needle, making a knot, how to ply […]

'Shakespeare: a Most Rare Vision or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love The Bard' by William Shakespeare and William ColgateWhen William (Bill) Colgate was a boy, his father […]

A multi-level workshop that includes stitching, and the creation of a felted patch or banner.Ages 9 and upThe artist will demonstrate threading the needle, making a knot, how to ply […]