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The Bunker Squad Returns to Deerhurst Highlands
Fairways Golf & Travel: A Return to Deerhurst Highlands We were thrilled to see Deerhurst Highlands was featured in the July, 2017 edition of Fairways Golf & Travel Magazine, the premier online golf publication that covers all that is important to the avid golfer. Peter Mumford, editor, publisher and now self-described blogger, recently made his return to Deerhurst […]
Flyboarding 101 with a World Competitor
Flyboarding Tips from SWS & Team CanFly’s Geoff Hulet Let me guess, when you think of flyboarding your mind takes you to those TD commercials that ran a few years back, but trust us, it’s not like that at all. We sat down with Geoff Hulet who is a mega expert when it comes to flyboarding […]
The Blueberry Maple Cocktail | More Food & Drink
The Blueberry Maple Cocktail – A Feature in LCBO’s Summer 2017 More Food & Drink This summer sipper is the perfect accompaniment to lake views, a Muskoka chair and some good company – what else do you really need? In the latest issue of LCBO’s More Food & Drink Deerhurst Resort’s Executive Chef, David Bakker shares […]
Six Things You Didn’t Know About Deerhurst Resort’s Early Years
Six Things You Didn’t Know About Deerhurst Resort’s Early Years Updated April 2020. While the global impact of Covid-19 is a story still unfolding, this seems like a fitting time to take a step back and reflect on how Deerhurst Resort began, endured and shaped so many memories for generations through its colourful history. These […]
Owl Prowl … Say What?!
Owl Prowl Summer Program at Deerhurst In Search of Owls with Naturalist, Robin Tapley. Forget heading to the campfire to end off another glorious day in Muskoka, instead lace up and head out on a ‘prowl’ in search of everyone’s favourite night creatures. Robin Tapley is the onsite naturalist and wildlife photographer at the Algonquin […]
The Newest Craft Beer to Hit Muskoka
Deerhurst Creates Its Own Craft Beer It’s all about craft beer these days and we at Deerhurst Resort are totally on board with this! With a popularity expanding from big production beer to craft breweries, locally brewed beer has been brought back into the spotlight – and it’s about time! In Partnership with Muskoka Brewery “The […]
Harvesting and Cooking Fiddleheads with CTV Barrie
CTV Barrie Forages for Fiddleheads with Executive Chef David Bakker It’s fiddlehead season in Muskoka and CTV Barrie joined Deerhurst Resort’s Executive Chef David Bakker to learn how to harvest and cook these little vegetables. Celebrate the return of spring with an oh-so-delicious getaway to Muskoka. Book the Taste of Spring package and enjoy a 3-course […]
Five Insiders Share Their Favourite Spots in Muskoka
Insider Tips for the Best Places to Explore in Muskoka When you think of Muskoka what comes to mind? Sitting on the dock, enjoying the lake and tuning into ‘Muskoka time.’ Sounds wonderful right? But there is truly so much more to see and do beyond the dock or resort beach – whether it’s exploring […]
How to Drive 400 Yards (OK 405 Yards)
Tips for Driving 400 Yards Paul Mackay knows how to drive a golf ball. Far. Very far. In fact, the Toronto-based golfer knows how to drive one further than just about everyone. At the 2000 and 2001 Re/Max World Long Drive Championships, he placed 14th and 22nd respectively. At a competition in Pennsylvania in 2001, […]
Muskoka Wedding: Pam + Mark
Dreaming of a Muskoka Wedding? This is Your Inspiration! Pam and Mark Lediard’s Muskoka wedding will give you all the feels – such a beautiful couple with giant hearts and an amazing family. Paul Voden Films not only captured their wedding day but portrayed all the small details and shared their story of how the perfect […]