Join us for the Festival Welcome & Opening to celebrate 5 years at the Muskoka Chautauqua Arts & Culture Festival!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 photo of […]
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.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 the […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
An informal meet & greet at Windermere House Pub, where food & drink are available for purchase.Come inside the Windermere House Pub for a laid-back gathering and a chance to meet our festival artists!Grab a drink, order some food, and chat with the artist(s) of the day in a relaxed, come-and-go setting.When: August 2nd, 4th, […]
Enjoy an intimate evening of music with Caroline Marie Brooks of Good Lovelies! Sponsored by Mawer Investment ManagementCaroline 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 […]
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.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 performance. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.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 Conservancy […]
Through theatre & the written word this performance captures the passion that fuels us as writers and explores the challenges we face.Through theatre & the written word this performance captures the passion that fuels us as writers and explores the challenges we face while we engage with our literary Muse. We have a multitude of […]
An informal meet & greet at Windermere House Pub, where food & drink are available for purchase.Come inside the Windermere House Pub for a laid-back gathering and a chance to meet our festival artists!Grab a drink, order some food, and chat with the artist(s) of the day in a relaxed, come-and-go setting.When: August 2nd, 4th, […]
“Muskoka Music in the Air” - Famed Muskoka musical artists, Mike Phillips (the Mighty Lopez), Po Cholly & Beverlie Robertson“Muskoka Music in the Air” - Famed Muskoka musical artists, Mike Phillips (the Mighty Lopez), Grady Kelneck, Po Cholly & Beverlie Robertson present a collection of songs loved by their Muskoka audiences over the years. Some […]
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 […]
One River, One Flow is a playful workshop guiding all to explore creative arts and release blocks in a supportive, welcoming space.One River, One Flow is a workshop designed to help you free the creative self, one playful impulse at a time while identifying, embracing and possibly dissolving some of your negative beliefs and blocks […]
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.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 Conservancy […]
One River, One Flow is a playful workshop guiding all to explore creative arts and release blocks in a supportive, welcoming space.One River, One Flow is a workshop designed to help you free the creative self, one playful impulse at a time while identifying, embracing and possibly dissolving some of your negative beliefs and blocks […]
Enjoy an intimate discussion on his latest novel, "Like a Slow Burning Fire" with author Sean O'Toole at the Theatre in the Woods.Author Insights: A Chat with Sean O'TooleLike a Slow-Burning Fire is based on a series of events that the author, Sean O'Toole, experienced as a 23-year-old university student in Ottawa, Canada in 1988. […]
An informal meet & greet at Windermere House Pub, where food & drink are available for purchase.Come inside the Windermere House Pub for a laid-back gathering and a chance to meet our festival artists!Grab a drink, order some food, and chat with the artist(s) of the day in a relaxed, come-and-go setting.When: August 2nd, 4th, […]
Enjoy an intimate service at the Windermere United Church.Inspired by the Taizé community in France—an ecumenical monastic community founded by Brother Roger Schütz in the 1940s—this service offers space for meditative prayer where people from all backgrounds can gather. The style includes silence, repetitive singing, very short readings, and… of course… candlelight! Violin, cello, and […]
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 […]
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.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 Conservancy […]
