Muskoka Events and Activities - Top Benson Recommended
Entertaining cottage and house guests but no idea what to do? UPDATE UNDERWAY! Muskoka and Kawartha Lakes offers oodles of fun in all four seasons - including this month's top recommendation, the memorable MLA Antique Boat Show, and all the Farmers' Markets across our region. We are always open to your suggestions if you think we have missed one. Stay tuned as we regularly update.
SPECIALTY CRUISES
⭐⭐⭐ Ideal for entertaining freinds and family of all ages and stages. You simply cannot go wrong with any of these cruises - from Piratefest to Noah's Ark and Millionaires Row Cruises. more info>
⭐⭐⭐⭐HUNTSVILLE ART CRAWL
This self guided tour runs until 30th August read on>. Complement your outing with a dining stop at many great restaurants and cafes. We recommend the Portguese House read on>!
MUSKOKA DISCOVERY CENTRE READING THE WORLD THE CASE FOR GEOGRAPHIC LITERACY IN EDUCATION
⭐⭐⭐ Reading the World: The Case for Geographic Literacy in Education with Dr. Gary Pluim
Join the Discovery Centre for their first live TALL lecture at the Muskoka Discovery Centre!
Literacy in education has long focused on reading, writing, and mathematics — but what about reading the world itself? Maps, place, and geographic knowledge offer students a powerful lens for understanding culture, politics, and the forces that shape our lives. This presentation explores how educators can foster critical geographic literacy with learners of all ages.
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Wednesday, September 16, 2026
10am-12pm
Muskoka Discovery Centre (in person only)
275 Steamship Bay Rd., Gravenhurst, ON more info>
⭐⭐⭐ BRACEBRIDGE FALL FAIR
This is a Benson favourite every year! more info>
MUSKOKA CRANBERRY HARVEST
⭐⭐⭐ 26th September - 25th October at the Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery. Numerous outdoor activities including cranberry plunges and wagon tours.
FARMERS". MARKETS KAWARTHA LAKES 2026
Generally starting in May, Kawartha Lakes serves up six seasonal farmers' markets throughout the region including Fenelon Falls, Lindsay and Bobcaygeon.. Check out locally grown fruits, vegetables, and meats, alongside crafts, baked goods, preserves, and much more.
FARMERS" MARKETS MUSKOKA 2026
Generally starting in June choose from 8 Farmers' Markets this season. Packed with fresh produce, delicious treats like Poppa Jim's Honey, artisans and unique finds. With Markets in 8 locations and 8 different times, all accessible by car,, and many by boat this is a must do on your itinerary June - September.
THE MUSKOKA DISCOVERY CENTRE
The thoroughly impressive and ever expanding Muskoka Steamship & Discovery Centre facilities should be on your "must do list". If you are looking for something that is fun, will spark discussion around the family dinner table, and create an indelible memory of time spent together, we give a big Benson thumbs up to The Muskoka Story: A Microcosm of Canada. 10,000 years of history.
MUSKOKA CONSERVANCY
Year round volunteer opportunities for the whole family and a great way get incolived in your community. Check out the Invasive Species Squad, the Snake Board Monitoring Team and so much more.
💦 MUSKOKA REGION: Muskoka Activities and Events 2026
🧣KAWARTHA LAKES REGION: Kawartha Lakes Things to Do 2026
Check out volunteer opportunities here! read on>
STAY TUNED AS WE REGULARLY UPDATE NOT TO BE MISSED LOCAL MUSIC, CRAFT, AND SPRING EVENTS AS WELL AS ACTIVITIES! WE WELCOME YOUR SUGGESTIONS TOO.
Testimonials
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Thank you for this - you are keeping us safe from the temptation of misinformation. We appreciate your disciplined analysis and recommendations with the marketing of our Lake Muskoka property.
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- SF
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My Aunt and Uncle are in need of a local and experienced realtor in Muskoka - and of course I thought of you and Mark. You both have done wonders for my clients over the years!
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- Toronto Realtor
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We bought a cottage through Mark and Susan in the height of the pandemic and the real estate frenzy that came with it. But they were calm throughout - level-headed, informed, helpful and easy to reach. There was no stage in the process where we felt under-represented or out of touch. It was professional and easy, a very positive experience. Their years of experience working in real estate in cottage country represents a huge asset for buyers or sellers. Highly recommended, lovely, informed people.
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- Anonymous #1
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I can't thank you enough for all the support you gave me in the sale of our Lake of Bays cottage. Well beyond real estate agent parameters. I new the moment you stepped out of your car you were the right person for us - heaven sent!
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- Sara
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Thank you for all your work and for making this sale so streamlined and seamless and successful for us! We appreciate your help and Mark's help so much. If ever we have occasion to recommend you we surely will!
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- Frances
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Thank you Susan &. Mark we really appreciated all your hard work in getting the cottage sold.
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- IA & AA
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As a complete novice, Susan and Mark treated me exceptionally well during the sale of my Three Mile Lake cottage. They answered my questions with respectful experience and knowledge. I appreciated their expertise and friendliness.
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- Anne McRuer
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We were extremely pleased working with Susan and Mark. Their support, availability, and well informed approach helped us successfully work through our first property purchase in over 25 years. Their extensive advice and efforts to review many properties led us to finding our wonderful new home in Bracebridge.
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- Karen and Ian Dance
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We have worked with Susan and Mark both as sellers and as buyers of Lake Rosseau and residential properties. They are our realtors of choice in Muskoka because of their knowledge of the market, honesty and dedication to their clients. We know our interests are well taken care of by Mark & Susan.
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- James Decker & Robert Clubbe
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Negotiation on our behalf was top notch. Thanks so very much.
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- Rob & Jenn
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Great, caring realtors. Answered all of our questions and constantly deliver great service.
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- Marty & Peg
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Thank you for your very professional, and personal, expertise during this process. (Australian Seller)
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- Gary
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Thank you for always being there for us. Even 7 years after we bought!
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- Jennifer B
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Our appreciation for you has only continued to grow as we dealt with other sellers’ agents who we could only think of as lazy or sloppy or both. We didn’t come across one who presented a house better or was as well briefed as you ensured that you were with our property sale. So be reminded of how appreciative we are of you.
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- Carol Hancock and Steve Willey
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I want to thank you and Mark very much for all your patience, cooperation, insight, dedication, understanding, professionalism and most importantly your kindness. On behalf of our family THANK YOU.
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- CG & RG
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You made the process remarkably smooth. My family had little expectation that it would sell for so much and for that I am especially grateful. With warm appreciation, JKM. Lake Rosseau.
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- Anonymous
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Susan, thank you very much for all your work on this deal. It was a pleasure working with you.
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- Kitchener Realtor
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We wanted to thank you for all your efforts in helping us sell the Pine Lake cottage last fall, and the time in facilitating our journey for a Muskoka/Rosseau/Joseph cottage since then. We really love the Muskoka area. We really appreciate all your time and efforts in preparing showings, sorting through offerings, providing your honest opinion about the properties we saw or considered seeing, and aligning those to what you knew about us and our motivations. We will certainly refer you again to anyone we know who is looking in the area!
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- Joan & Andor
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Thank you also for everything you did through the Lake of Bays selling process. We definitely felt like we were in good hands the entire way. Similar to when we purchased, we really appreciated your attention to detail, hands on approach and great expertise.
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- D&N
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Great experience, easy process. Loving our new home!
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- Sam Benson
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Loved working with Mark & Susan! They answered all of our questions and every concern. Incredibly organized!! The best team!!
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- Natalia Gonzalez