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Check our Deerhurst Resort blog frequently for the latest stories, recipes and happenings at our Muskoka destination.
What is it About Wild Leeks that Makes People so Crazy for Them?
It’s Wild Leek Season What is it About Wild Leeks that Makes People so Crazy for Them? It’s wild leek season in Muskoka (finally!) which means spring has arrived as wild leeks (also referred to as ramps, wild garlic, wood leeks or spring onions) are one of the first vegetables of springtime. Usually available from […]
Artists Find Inspiration in Algonquin Park
Artists Share the Artistic Side of Algonquin Park If there was ever a time to visit Algonquin Provincial Park, this is the year! Why you may ask? Because this year, Canada’s oldest provincial park is turning 125. Algonquin Park is wilderness paradise, and many travel far and wide to explore its natural beauty. But Algonquin […]
Easy Ways to Speed Up Your Play
How to Speed Up Your Play on the Course Get on and off the course faster with these easy tips Love to golf but can’t always afford the time? Five-hour rounds are tiring for everyone, and very frustrating for all the groups behind you. We all know the players who saunter, chat and take way […]
Three Unexpected Ways to Use Maple Syrup
Maple Syrup Recipes: The Greatest Hits It’s that time of the year again when Muskoka’s forests are filled with all that liquid gold and maple syrup producers are busy collecting, boiling and bottling up what has become a Canadian household staple. Although maple syrup is loved by most poured over a stack of fresh pancakes (yum!), […]
Maple French Toast Breakfast Poutine
The Best Thing to Happen to Breakfast Since…Well Ever! You read that right – there’s a new take on poutine. How Canadian is that? Don’t worry instead of classic French fries, we’ve taken deep-fried French toast sticks soaked them in a maple cream sauce topped with fresh berries and maple whipped cream. Check-out the recipe for Maple French […]
5 Ways Your Family Can Get More Vitamin N This March Break
Get More Vitamin N This March Break! It’s pretty difficult these days to pull away from the screens and devices and dedicate time to each other and shared experiences. It’s no wonder why the simple idea of fresh air, shared activities and nature are becoming more and more important to talk about, because let’s face […]
How To Make The Perfect Snowball (Cocktail!)
How To Make The Perfect Snowball (Cocktail!) Winter is all about getting outside and embracing all the snow, that is what being Canadian is all about right? We think so, that’s why we’re sharing a little insider tip on how to make the perfect snowball. … a snowball cocktail that is! Deerhurst’s Food and Beverage […]
Planning A Romantic Weekend – What She (or He!) Really Wants To Do.
Whether you’re a couple that’s been together for a while or your status just changed to “in a relationship,” every couple needs a little escape to reconnect and just have fun. You know, get away from the everyday, the routine and the one … two … ok, multiple to-do lists. A romantic weekend away with […]
Krista & Dan: A Lakeside Ceremony
Krista & Dan’s Lakeside Ceremony in Muskoka Fall Colours and Blue Lakes Fall weddings are becoming more and more popular, and it’s no wonder why. The fall colours in Muskoka are breathtaking and add in the crisp blue colour of the lakes and you’ve got a perfect backdrop for a wedding. For Krista and Dan, […]
Sam & Kabir: Two Day Muskoka Celebration
Sam and Kabir’s Two Day Celebration in Muskoka A Canadian Destination Wedding … Destination weddings are always so beautiful…especially when they take place in our corner of Muskoka! Sam and Kabir along with their families hosted a two day celebration this past summer that has left us speechless. Sam who is from Ontario and living […]