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 […]

Join Mala Lisa to create your own gemstone bracelet!Set your intentions and make a unique Mala Bracelet! In this interactive activity, you will choose from a variety of semi-precious gemstones, […]

Harmonica workshop with Ken Yoshioka, educator/performer Ron Winn, renowned blues artist Dave Mowat & is hosted by Po ChollyThe harmonica workshop is dedicated to Southern Country Blues, Chicago Urban Blues, […]

Panelists include Margot Denomme, Dr. Jessica L. Ware, Michael Gayle and special guest moderator, Norah FountainJoin this fabulous panel of authors, moderated by Norah Fountain to discuss children's literature and […]

Join Po Cholly, Beverlie Robertson and Friends in an unforgettable celebration of blues musicJoin Po Cholly, Beverlie Robertson and Friends in an unforgettable celebration of blues music with a lineupof […]

This practice will open your mind and heart to fully engage in Chautauqua’s curiosity and creativity by aligning the body, mind, and spirit.Please bring your own yoga mats, blocks, water […]

This program is a unique way to experience both the rich medium of fine art printmaking and artistic collaboration.This program is a unique way to experience both the rich medium […]

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 […]

‘Shakespeare: a Most Rare Vision or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love The Bard’ by William Shakespeare and William ColgateMUSKOKA PLAYERS and MUSKOKA CHAUTAUQUA present:“SHAKESPEARE: A MOST RARE […]

Christine Hume will teach you some basic mosaic techniques. You will be taken through the steps and methods to create a mosaic butterflyCreate a mosaic butterfly for a community mural!In this […]

Experience two-time JUNO award winning & two-time Polaris Music Prize listed songwriter Dan Mangan in our intimate theatre in the woods.Just back from touring with The Lumineers across Europe and […]

Fun for the whole family in celebration of the culmination of Muskoka Chautauqua’s Arts & Culture Festival, sponsored by TDActivities will include:Windermere Lions Club barbequeWindermere Women’s Institute Bake SaleMichael Benton’s […]

Jennifer Tung in concert including Christian Massuci Facchini, countertenor and pianist Ivan Jovanovic.A concert of sacred and secular classical music across different historical genres and of different kinds of love. […]

Come visit our art gallery, open August 2-10th from 10-4 pm, filled with art from our workshop leaders. This year's theme is "Rural Roots"Join us to see works from: Gayle […]

Our Bookstore is open throughout the festival, August 2-10, every day, 10:30-2 pm. Come browse and purchase books from our literary guests!With special guest Patrick Boyer!*A ticket is not required […]

Join us to kick-off our 2024 summer festival, including welcome, introductions and program highlights from our festival programmers.Join us for a vibrant celebration of arts and culture, beginning with a […]

Opening reception for this season’s exhibition in the Gallery in the Woods.Welcome to "Rural Roots", an exhibition that delves into the essence ofrural life, capturing the spirit, resilience, and beauty […]

The Northern Lights Steel Orchestra, comprised of diverse members from around the globe, plays a wide variety of music on steel pans!Join us at the Windermere Wharf on Friday, August […]

Morning Yoga and MeditationEmbark on a journey of inner balance and rejuvenation with our Flow Wellness sessions at the Muskoka Chautauqua Arts and Culture Festival.Each morning at Windermere House, set […]

Join Mala Lisa to create your own gemstone bracelet!Set your intentions and make a unique Mala Bracelet!In this interactive activity, you will choose from a variety of semi-precious gemstones, learn […]

Come visit our art gallery, open August 2-10th from 10-4 pm, filled with art from our workshop leaders. This year's theme is "Rural Roots"Join us to see works from: Gayle […]

Our Bookstore is open throughout the festival, August 2-10, every day, 10:30-2 pm. Come browse and purchase books from our literary guests!With special guest Patrick Boyer!*A ticket is not required […]

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 […]

Find the best paint viscosities and materials for your future creative works through demonstration techniques by Linda Montgomery!Join visual artist and illustrator Linda Montgomery for an artist talk and demonstration. […]

Join Stephen Stigler as he discusses his book "Casanova’s Lottery The History of a Revolutionary Game of Chance"Join Stephen M. Stigler, Ernest DeWitt Burton Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Statistics […]

Experience the magic of Muskoka at the Chautauqua Folk Night: where melodies float on lake breezes and stories echo through the pines.Experience the enchantment of Muskoka Chautauqua Folk Night featuring […]

Morning Yoga and MeditationEmbark on a journey of inner balance and rejuvenation with our Flow Wellness sessions at the Muskoka Chautauqua Arts and Culture Festival.Each morning at Windermere House, set […]

Join us for "Acrylic Explorations: Abstracting the Muskoka Landscape," a dynamic two-hour workshop where creativity knows no bounds.Join us for "Acrylic Explorations: Abstracting the Muskoka Landscape," a dynamic two-hour workshop […]

Come visit our art gallery, open August 2-10th from 10-4 pm, filled with art from our workshop leaders. This year's theme is "Rural Roots"Join us to see works from: Gayle […]

Our Bookstore is open throughout the festival, August 2-10, every day, 10:30-2 pm. Come browse and purchase books from our literary guests!*A ticket is not required for entry into the […]

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 […]

Join us for an afternoon of sacred and operatic vocal music following lunch in the garden, generously provided by Christ Church WindermereOnline Ticket Sales are Closed, but we will be […]

Join this watercolour sketching workshop for a fun and exciting two-hour journey into plein-air painting!Join this watercolour landscape sketching workshop for a fun and exciting two-hour journey into plein-air painting, […]

Author J. Patrick Boyer returns to Muskoka Chautauqua again this summer to delve into the "Muskoka Mystique"Author J. Patrick Boyer returns to Muskoka Chautauqua again this summer to delve into […]