Join us for the Festival Welcome & Opening to celebrate 5 years of the Muskoka Chautauqua Arts & Culture Festival in Windermere!Join us for a vibrant celebration of arts and culture, beginning with a warm welcome and a meaningful Land Acknowledgment. We'll recognize our sponsors and government supporters and capture the moment with a group […]

Opening reception for this season’s "The Muse, the Maker & the Creative Flow" exhibition in the Gallery in the Woods.Gallery Exhibition OpeningJoin us for refreshments and a toast to the 2025 Gallery in the Woods exhibition featuring the following talented artists: Miranda Britton, Gayle Dempsey, Greg Hindle, Susan Hindle, Audrey Jolly, Karen Lang, Linda Montgomery, […]

The Northern Lights Steel Orchestra at the Windermere Wharf! Sponsored by Mawer Investment Management.Join us at the Windermere Wharf on Friday, August 1st to mark the opening of the Muskoka Chautauqua Arts & Culture Festival! Limited seating is available, however we encourage you to bring your own or join us by boat and watch from […]

Our Book Shop is open throughout the festival, August 2-9, every day, 10am-4pm. Come browse and purchase books from our literary guests!*A ticket is not required for entry into the bookstoreThe muse, the maker, and the creative flow.The Book Shop is our unofficial welcome centre for the Festival as well as a host of beautiful […]

Come visit our art gallery, filled with art from our festival workshop leaders, open at 10 AM August 2-9.*A ticket is not required for entry to the Gallery in the WoodsVisit the Gallery in the Woods each day from August 2nd-9th starting at 10 AM at our Festival Site! See below for the Exhibition Statement […]

Enjoy a day of painting plein-air using acrylics with artists Greg & Sue Hindle to capture the beauty of the Muskoka landscape.Plein-Air Painting Workshop with Greg & Sue HindlePlease note: This is a 4 hour workshop with a 1-hour break from 12pm-1pm to explore the village.Capturing Muskoka's Natural Beauty on CanvasJoin us to discover the […]

Come visit our art gallery, filled with art from our festival workshop leaders, open at 10 AM August 2-9.*A ticket is not required for entry to the Gallery in the WoodsVisit the Gallery in the Woods each day from August 2nd-9th starting at 10 AM at our Festival Site! See below for the Exhibition Statement […]

Our Book Shop is open throughout the festival, August 2-9, every day, 10am-4pm. Come browse and purchase books from our literary guests!*A ticket is not required for entry into the bookstoreThe muse, the maker, and the creative flow.The Book Shop is our unofficial welcome centre for the Festival as well as a host of beautiful […]

Uncover the unique charm of Windermere Village through this walking tour created in partnership with the Windermere Women’s Institute.Windermere History Walking Tour on Sunday, August 3rdDid 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 […]

Join Audrey Jolly as she takes you through a Flow Wellness Session.Spiral Flow – The very nature of our DNA is a spiral form. We develop in the womb in spiral waves of energy. This class taps into this deep flow through gentle movements, breathing exercises and sound. We build flexibility, strength and flow using […]

Our Book Shop is open throughout the festival, August 2-9, every day, 10am-4pm. Come browse and purchase books from our literary guests!*A ticket is not required for entry into the bookstoreThe muse, the maker, and the creative flow.The Book Shop is our unofficial welcome centre for the Festival as well as a host of beautiful […]

Create stunning copper and brass jewellery from your own drawings!This is a 4 hour workshop with a 1 hour break from 12-1 to explore the village.Create stunning copper and brass jewellery from your own drawings! Using ferric chloride as an etchant, students will transfer images and drawings onto sheets of brass or copper that can […]

Come visit our art gallery, filled with art from our festival workshop leaders, open at 10 AM August 2-9.*A ticket is not required for entry to the Gallery in the WoodsVisit the Gallery in the Woods each day from August 2nd-9th starting at 10 AM at our Festival Site! See below for the Exhibition Statement […]

Dive into the captivating history of the Village of Windermere!Dive into the captivating history of the Village of Windermere! For this exclusive event, all archives from Windermere will be on display, providing a unique opportunity to explore:Historical photographsOriginal documentsVintage mapsRare artifactsWe extend our deepest gratitude to the Windermere Archives Committee for making these invaluable archives […]

Our Book Shop is open throughout the festival, August 2-9, every day, 10am-4pm. Come browse and purchase books from our literary guests!*A ticket is not required for entry into the bookstoreThe muse, the maker, and the creative flow.The Book Shop is our unofficial welcome centre for the Festival as well as a host of beautiful […]

Come visit our art gallery, filled with art from our festival workshop leaders, open at 10 AM August 2-9.*A ticket is not required for entry to the Gallery in the WoodsVisit the Gallery in the Woods each day from August 2nd-9th starting at 10 AM at our Festival Site! See below for the Exhibition Statement […]

Our Book Shop is open throughout the festival, August 2-9, every day, 10am-4pm. Come browse and purchase books from our literary guests!*A ticket is not required for entry into the bookstoreThe muse, the maker, and the creative flow.The Book Shop is our unofficial welcome centre for the Festival as well as a host of beautiful […]

Learn the art of Graphic Recording with Pam Hubbard.Listen and Draw! In this workshop, we'll explore how visuals can be used to document your notes from events that you attend to meetings in your work life. Visual notes are easier to reference after an event/meeting and make it easier to remember the key points that […]

Join Pam Hubbard as she takes you through a Flow Wellness Session.The sessions will involve movement for participants of all levels and abilities. There will be emphasis on breath and mindful motion to bring us into alignment with our bodies, hearts, minds…. and souls!Embark on a journey of inner balance and rejuvenation with our Flow […]

An exciting opportunity to learn from Lady Sunshine, who has hosted the Sunshine Ukulele Network monthly jam for the past 12 years!Ukulele Workshop with Lady Sunshine!Here's an exciting opportunity to embark on a musical journey with Lady Sunshine, who has hosted the Sunshine Ukulele Network monthly jam for the past 12 years in Orillia! Whether […]

Come visit our art gallery, filled with art from our festival workshop leaders, open at 10 AM August 2-9.*A ticket is not required for entry to the Gallery in the WoodsVisit the Gallery in the Woods each day from August 2nd-9th starting at 10 AM at our Festival Site! See below for the Exhibition Statement […]

Join Pam Hubbard as she takes you through a Flow Wellness Session.The sessions will involve movement for participants of all levels and abilities. There will be emphasis on breath and mindful motion to bring us into alignment with our bodies, hearts, minds…. and souls!Embark on a journey of inner balance and rejuvenation with our Flow […]

Enjoy a day of painting using acrylics to abstract the Muskoka Landscape.Acrylic Explorations: Abstracting the Muskoka Landscape Friday, August 8 | 10 AM - 12 PM / 1 - 3 PM (Level: Advanced Beginner +)Join us for an exciting 4-hour journey into abstracting the serene Muskoka landscape using the versatility of acrylics! In this dynamic […]

Come visit our art gallery, filled with art from our festival workshop leaders, open at 10 AM August 2-9.*A ticket is not required for entry to the Gallery in the WoodsVisit the Gallery in the Woods each day from August 2nd-9th starting at 10 AM at our Festival Site! See below for the Exhibition Statement […]

Come visit our art gallery, filled with art from our festival workshop leaders, open at 10 AM August 2-9.*A ticket is not required for entry to the Gallery in the WoodsVisit the Gallery in the Woods each day from August 2nd-9th starting at 10 AM at our Festival Site! See below for the Exhibition Statement […]

Enjoy a day of plein-air oil painting with Harvey Walker as you capture the stunning beauty of the Muskoka landscape.This is a 4 hour workshop with a 1 hour break from 12-1 to explore the village.We all have a desire to make a mark, to connect, to communicate, and how to do it efficiently is […]

Our Book Shop is open throughout the festival, August 2-9, every day, 10am-4pm. Come browse and purchase books from our literary guests!*A ticket is not required for entry into the bookstoreThe muse, the maker, and the creative flow.The Book Shop is our unofficial welcome centre for the Festival as well as a host of beautiful […]

Fun for the whole family at the Wharf in Windermere Village! Face painting, arts & crafts, canoe races and more! Don't miss it!Windermere Family Fun Day promises an exciting day filled with activities for the whole family from 11am to 4pm at the Windermere Wharf.Kids can interact with the internationally renowned Sultans of String, who […]