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 […]

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 […]

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 Saturday, August 2ndDid 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 […]

Stop by the Windermere House Pub to grab a bite or a drink and mingle with artists Sue and Greg Hindle.Meet & GreetConnect with the creative minds behind the festival! This informal gathering is a chance to meet festival contributors, ask questions about their work, and enjoy casual conversation in a relaxed setting. Bring your […]

Enjoy an intimate discussion on his latest novel, "The Castor's Choice" with author Jeff Wilson at the Theatre in the Woods.Author Insights: The Making of 'The Castor's Choice' with Jeff Wilson“By turns heartfelt and humorous, thoughtful and fascinating, Wilson knows of what he writes, and he writes very well” wrote Terry Fallis, two-time winner of […]

Enjoy an intimate evening of music with Caroline Marie Brooks of Good Lovelies! Sponsored by Mawer Investment Management.Caroline Marie Brooks of Good Lovelies in ConcertA lifelong musician, creator and nature lover, Caroline Marie Brooks is perhaps best-known as a member of heralded folk/pop harmony trio Good Lovelies, though she’s also lent her singing and six-string […]

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 us for an afternoon operatic vocal music following lunch in the garden, generously provided by Christ Church Windermere.Join us for an enchanting afternoon of opera featuring the extraordinary Jennifer Tung, accompanied by the accomplished Ivan Jovanovic on piano. Centred on the themes of creation and nature, this concert promises a captivating journey through powerful […]

Enjoy an intimate reading and talk at the Theatre in the Woods with Patrick Boyer.'The 3 Faces of Chautauqua in Muskoka' with Patrick BoyerAn afternoon talk at the Theatre in the Woods about the positive impacts on Canadian culture of the Muskoka Chautauqua Assembly ("Canada's Literary Chautauqua"); the Circuit Chautauqua performances in the touring Big […]

Enjoy an evening at Isla-Maria's concert at the Theatre in the Woods. Sponsored by Mawer Investment Management.Born in the small town of Bracebridge, Ontario, Isla-Maria grew up in a household that fostered creativity, beginning her artistic journey at just three years old. From musical theatre to competitive dance, these early experiences shaped her passion for […]