Join us to kick-off our 2023 summer festival, including welcome, introductions and program highlights from our festival programmers.Welcome and introductions - Joan Bendon, Festival Director, Muskoka Chautauqua Welcome and Land Acknowledgment - Glad Bryce, Board Chair, Muskoka Chautauqua Sponsor and government funding recognition - Gayle Dempsey and Gary Froude, Founders, Muskoka Chautauqua Gayle/Gary introduces and […]

Opening reception for this season’s exhibition in the Gallery in the Woods.Featuring pieces by: Sean William Dawson Gayle Dempsey Rob ElliottAudrey Mah Greg Hindle Susan HindleChristine HumeMagdalena TarkoLisa ElderMallory TingeySharon Wagner-Chazalon

Purchase a 10-day festival evening pass to attend any of the musical performances or hot docs film screenings.Join the fun every evening of the festival! Purchase a 10-day festival evening pass to attend any of the musical performances or hot docs film screenings for the price of 2.5 performances!

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 2017, Big Smoke Brass is a leading voice in the Canadian brass scene. Dedicated to fostering community and connecting people through their high-energy music, the […]

Auyervedic yoga classes with Magdalena Tarko of Divine Intentions. This is a gentle yoga class with all levels welcome!Auyervedic yoga classes with Magdalena Tarko of Divine Intentions. This is a gentle yoga class with all levels welcome!Bring your yoga mat and a water bottle.

Join Mallory Tingey for an exciting pop-art workshop that will ignite your creativity and transport you into the vibrant world of pop-art!Visual Arts Workshop Series sponsored by Ruthann Brown, Engel & Völkers.Join artist Mallory Tingey for an exciting and immersive pop-art workshop that will ignite your creativity and transport you into the vibrant world of […]

Pop-up Bookstore at Windermere Village Hall

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 ago? Rediscover this charming historic village with us through a walking tour created in partnership with the Windermere History project, the Windermere Women’s Institute, Architectural […]

Join Magdalena Tarko of Divine Intentions to create your own gemstone bracelet. Supplies are included!

Book readings by Margot Denomme and interactive fun games and stories with Sandy Inkster, face painting and more!Join us for an enchanting journey into the world of words at our "Pages of Wonder: A Family Literacy Adventure Day." Step into a magical realm filled with books, imagination, and laughter as we celebrate the joy of […]

Join Magdalena Tarko of Divine Intentions to create your own gemstone bracelet. Supplies are included!Join us for an enchanting and creative experience as we delve into the world of gemstone bracelet making with the talented artisan, Magdalena Tarko. This hands-on workshop is designed to introduce you to the art of crafting unique and stunning gemstone […]

The Mississauga Symphony Orchestra returns to Muskoka Chautauqua to perform an entertaining concert featuring classics, pop, & movie themes!The Mississauga Symphony Orchestra is passionate about, and committed to maintaining and continuing the tradition of classical symphonic music in Mississauga. They take pride in their designation of the best hybrid orchestra in Canada, a term that […]

Auyervedic yoga classes with Magdalena Tarko of Divine Intentions. This is a gentle yoga class with all levels welcome!Auyervedic yoga classes with Magdalena Tarko of Divine Intentions. This is a gentle yoga class with all levels welcome!Please bring your own yoga mats, blocks, water bottles etc.

Participants will explore several different techniques and processes in creating their very own unique cartoon characters.Participants will explore several different techniques and processes in creating their very own unique cartoon characters. With the guidance of published illustrator Sean-William Dawson, kids will learn how to discover and create characters unique to themselves, ending with their creations […]

Pop-up Bookstore at Windermere Village Hall

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 ago? Rediscover this charming historic village with us through a walking tour created in partnership with the Windermere History project, the Windermere Women’s Institute, Architectural […]

'Pick Your Paint Medium' Painting Workshop with Susan WareVisual Arts Workshop Series sponsored by Ruthann Brown, Engel & Völkers.

The workshops meld motion, sensation, gesture and text, intriguing participants with the joyful process of diving into the act of writing.Since 2012, Terrill and Carol have offered engaging moving/writing workshops in privatestudios, conferences, educational and community settings in Montreal, Vancouver, Haliburton, Prince Edward County, Toronto and online. The Embodied Writing workshops meld motion, sensation, gesture […]

Patrick Boyer shares his newest book, Muskoka Heritage Nuggets and the history of Chautauqua in Muskoka. Q&A session to follow the lecture.J. Patrick Boyer Unveils Muskoka Heritage NuggetsThis 2023 season for Muskoka Chautauqua, author, publisher, and Muskoka historian J. Patrick Boyer will share nuggets of district heritage that promise “something for everyone.”At prior Chautauquas the […]

Music Under the Stars with the soothing sounds of Bet Smith!Bet Smith is a Muskoka-based alternative roots singer-songwriter who weaves environmental and socio-political philosophy into rich, reflective compositions. With a voice that is gentle and familiar, Bet offers elegant melodies locked to lyrics that are paced and precise. Dynamic guitarist, Rob Currie of Gravenhurst, will […]

Join us for the screening of 'Unsyncable' directed and written by Megan Wennberg and presented by Hot DocsSwimmers in their sixties and beyond make a splash as they hold back the hands of time and celebrate the beauty, strength and joy they have found in synchronized swimming. Luther is 82 and the assistant coach of […]

Morning Yoga and Meditation with TerillPlease bring your own yoga mats, blocks, water bottles etc.

Participants will be engaged with Artist Melanie Siegel for a hands-on mini workshop in wet felting of cords to create a neckpiece or amuletVisual Arts Workshop Series sponsored by Ruthann Brown, Engel & Völkers.With the guidance of Artist in Residence Melanie Siegel, we present a “Feel the Felt Workshop”. This is a hands-on experience with […]

Pop-up Bookstore at Windermere Village Hall

Unleash your creative potential with the camera you carry in your pocket every day - your iPhone!Unleash your creative potential with the camera you carry in your pocket every day - your iPhone! This introductory photography workshop will provide you with a brief overview of the fundamentals of photography, such as composition and natural lighting, […]

Dancing with Trees is a contemplative, site specific, durational performance. Come and enjoy the dance experience!Dancing with Trees is a contemplative, site specific, durational performance in conjunction with the beautiful music of a native flute.It will move through the woods, with the audience invited to enjoy a relaxed, self-directed experience; moving with the performers or […]

Participants will be engaged with Artist Melanie Siegel for a hands-on mini workshop in wet felting of cords to create a neckpiece, amuletWith the guidance of Artist in Residence Melanie Siegel, we present a “Feel the Felt Workshop”. This is a hands-on experience with one of our most popular artists.The workshop will explore the properties […]

Cindy Watson shares the ins and outs of her new book: 'How to Get What You Want from the Boardroom to the Bedroom' followed by a Q&ACindy is a highly sought-after international speaker, consultant and coach, known for her passion, commitment, deep caring, and ability to inspire. She is the founder of Women On Purpose […]

Beverlie & Charlie'Po Cholly' Charlie Robertson | www.reverbnation.com/pochollyCharlie has been an itinerant bluesman for 50 years, traveling the globe, hosting concerts and conducting workshops. He is well-known for his blues harp styles, slide guitar and traditional blues. He has played with the Gypsy Kings in France, tango bands in Argentina, reggae players in Jamaica, and […]

Join us for the screening of 'Silvicola' directed by Jean-Philippe Marquis and presented by Hot DocsWinner of the John Kastner Award There are trees that have stood for thousands of years in Canada’s Pacific Northwest. These old-growth forests have a priceless value economically, culturally, and environmentally, yet their existence is in peril. In the past […]

Morning Yoga and Meditation with TerillPlease bring your own yoga mats, blocks, water bottles etc.

Nature Journaling with Rob ElliottThis course is about using sketchbooks to gain a deeper understanding of the natural world.A nature sketchbook can improve one’s observations, aid with memory, and be a way of sharing your experiences with others. We will start with a look at observation and recording techniques, materials, and useful digital tools. Then […]

Pop-up Bookstore at Windermere Village Hall

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 ago? Rediscover this charming historic village with us through a walking tour created in partnership with the Windermere History project, the Windermere Women’s Institute, Architectural […]

Create mini-heart shaped wall pockets, perfect for adding your own air plants or dried flowers!Come and get your hands dirty with Sharon of Swaggy Pots! Rediscover your inner child as you play with air-hardening clay to make these cute, mini-heart wall pockets, perfect for adding your own plants or dried flowers. Fun, functional and decorative! […]