Cottage reading

There are books about on interesting characters, including Rene Caisse, and Muskoka II (1998; prolific author/photographer: Ross & de Visser) tell many stories of Muskoka, (Ross & de Visser, 1989).

The Cottage Bible is a great example of 'everything you need to know' about the lake, water, safety, weather, in cottage country.

You can find books on the Ditchburn boats. Those beautiful crafts in which people dressed up and cruised gracefully around Muskoka Lakes. Grace and Speed, the Gravenhurst museum, has many different books. Local book stores have a lot of coffee table books that provide many hours of enjoyment.



One of my favourite Muskoka reads is a set called Muskoka Mystery, written by a man in his senior years. Based in Gravenhurst, it is a great, light summer read that won't frighten you out of your visit.












The libraries are full of local books, as well. Many retirees have worked at writing the history of a small town or region. Our local Native Band has published a great history of the Wahta Reserve.