There is something magical about July in Muskoka. Long summer days, sparkling lakes, bustling towns and endless opportunities to explore make it one of the most anticipated months of the year. Whether you're spending a weekend at the cottage, entertaining family and friends or considering making Muskoka your home, here's what you won't want to miss this month.
🇨🇦 July 1 – Canada Day Across Muskoka
Bracebridge- Music in Memorial Park: 12:00–4:00 pm
- Downtown Street Party: 4:00–9:00 pm
- Fireworks over Bracebridge Bay at dusk (approximately 10:00 pm)Â
- Canada Day celebrations at Muskoka Wharf
- 11:00 am–3:00 pm
- Circus Lumberjack Show, Lake Effect Water Ski Show, BBQ, cake and family activities.Â
- Muskoka Heritage Place festivities 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- River Mill Park celebrations 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Fireworks over Hunters Bay at 10:00 pm
🎸 July Concerts at The Kee to Bala
Some early July performances include:- July 3:Â Sloan
- July 4:Â Giddy-Up Country Party
🚤 July 11 – Vintage Boat Show
One of Muskoka's signature summer events.đź“Ť Muskoka Wharf, Gravenhurst - 9 am - 4 pmClassic wooden boats from across Ontario gather on the waterfront in a spectacular display of craftsmanship and Muskoka history.Â🎵 July 17–18 – Tall Pines Music Festival
Held at Muskoka Wharf, this two-day festival has quickly become one of Ontario's favourite summer music events, featuring major Canadian artists, food vendors and a fantastic waterfront atmosphere.Â
🚤 July 24–26 – Muskoka Boat & Cottage Show + Ribfest
🌅 Every Tuesday Evening
SWS Water Ski Show- Windsor Park, Bala
- Free family entertainment throughout the summer on Tuesday evenings.Â
🎶 Every Wednesday Evening
The popular Bracebridge Bandshell Concert Series returns to Memorial Park.🕡 6:30–8:00 pmBring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy free live music under the trees.Â🛍️ Weekly Farmers' Markets
Throughout July you can enjoy fresh local produce, artisan baking, flowers and handcrafted goods at markets across the region, including:- Saturdays – Bracebridge
- Fridays – Rosseau
- Fridays – Baysville
- Sundays – Huntsville Waterfront Market