As both a vacation paradise and a safe, productive place to invest, the region is one of the world’s best investments for foreign buyers. In January 2023, the Canadian government enacted a sweeping ban against the purchase of residential property by foreign buyers, ostensibly to make residential properties more affordable for Canadian buyers. Since its enactment, there has been a lot of … [Read more...] about Why Foreign Investors Love Muskoka
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The Bold Vision of Ontario Place Revitalization
Transforming Toronto's Waterfront The Extensive Ontario Place Revitalization project has been the subject of much discussion and anticipation among residents of Toronto and beyond. The project aims to transform the iconic waterfront destination into a modern, sustainable, and accessible space that reflects the diverse needs and interests of the community. With a budget of $2.5 billion and a … [Read more...] about The Bold Vision of Ontario Place Revitalization
5 Cottager Stereotypes
Which one are you? By Cat Brown, Sales RepresentativeCayman Marshall Realty Living and working in Muskoka has given me the opportunity to meet a wide range of people over the years. While my cottaging experience began when I was two and a half years old, you might be new to the Muskoka region and lifestyle. Your recent or aspiring cottage purchase likely will depend on what type of … [Read more...] about 5 Cottager Stereotypes
Summer Adventures: Ontario’s Under-the-Radar Fun for the Whole Family
Remember the family vacations of your childhood? Tucked into the panelled station wagon with siblings and family pets, listening to the CBC as Mum and Dad plodded their way through the only two weeks they got off all year, grumbling about costs and heat and Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Family vacations don’t have to be National Lampoon reboots. In 2023, options … [Read more...] about Summer Adventures: Ontario’s Under-the-Radar Fun for the Whole Family
8 Locations to Ski Away Your Winter
Fresh Snow By Mike Spry You can feel it in the air. The chill. The still settled frost on autumn's fading gardens. Some hibernate when winter approaches. Some retreat into warmth, and wait for spring. And then there are Canadians. Winter marks the beginning of our season, where we grace the hilltops, snow caps, and flurried trails like live-action postcards. Skiers and snowboarders … [Read more...] about 8 Locations to Ski Away Your Winter
Let’s Take to the Seas: Cruising into 2023
By Mike Spry I love boats; I love water; I love the ocean; I never get seasick; and I dream of the tropics endlessly during Ontario’s hardscrabble winters. But I’ve never been on a cruise. I’m not sure what has held me back: some sort of outdated stigmatization of the indulgence, or visions of “The Love Boat” on my nana’s TV. I’ve been thinking about an all-inclusive, multi-port adventure … [Read more...] about Let’s Take to the Seas: Cruising into 2023
