Past Events

Rick Stronks – Fifty-three species of non-domestic mammals have been recorded within the boundaries of Algonquin Provincial Park and of these, one of the largest and most impressive is the Moose. Algonquin is unequalled in Ontario, perhaps even in North America, as a location for seeing Moose. Come and hear Chief Park Naturalist, Rick Stronks as he shares everything “Moose”!   “An Evening With… Summer Series” at the Oxtongue Lake Community Centre  Every other Wednesday from July 5 to August…

Bob & Jean Hilscher – join film maker, retired CBC producer and creator of “Painting The Wilderness of the Oxtongue” Bob Hilscher and his wife Jean as they share photos and stories of their travels.   “An Evening With… Summer Series” at the Oxtongue Lake Community Centre  Every other Wednesday from July 5 to August 30, 2017 starting at 7 p.m. Come out to hear a special guest speaker from the area talking about wildlife, local history, their travels and…

Wednesdays from 9 to 10am. FREE! Exercise Classes for those 55+ or 65+ as part of the VON SMART Exercise Program. Registration required as space is limited. For more information, or to register, please call Muskoka Smart 705-787-1996. Generously Sponsored by the Local Health Integration Networks.

Jim & Sue Waddington – come and hear Jim and Sue talk about their adventures locating and photographing the actual landscapes that inspired and influenced the brushes of the Group of Seven. Jim and Sue Waddington began their voyage of discovery in July 1977.  Determined to locate, document and photography the actual landscapes that inspired and influenced the brushes of A.Y. Jackson, Franklin Carmichael, Arthur Lismer, Lawren Harris, A.J. Casson, J.E.H MacDonald, Tom Thomson and Frederick Varley, the Waddinton's embarked on…

Dan Strickland – has been studying Grey Jays since 1967.  He obtained a Masters of Science degree from the University of Montreal where his research focused on Grey Jays in Parc de la Verendrye in southwestern Quebec.  From 1970-2000, Dan was the Chief Park Naturalist in Algonquin Provincial Park.  retirement has allowed him to spend more time on the Park Grey Jay study, now one of the world's longest-running investigations of a population of colour-banded birds.   “An Evening With……

Oxtongue Lake Family Campfire Night - Wednesday, August 1 from 8 to 10pm  Hosted by the Oxtongue Lake Community Centre Committee and The Oxtongue Lake Association (OLA). Join the fun! Bring blankets and/or lawn chairs, marshmallow roasting sticks, and come prepared with your favourite campfire songs and stories. Bring your instruments! Donations to cover costs appreciated.

Please join us for an AGM coffee & muffin morning (meeting will begin at 9:30).   Not only will it keep you informed on the latest issues, but help you to meet fellow members and committee chairs. We also encourage you to RSVP below if you think you will be able to attend.

Rob Stimpson – is an internationally published, award-winning photographer best known for capturing the fury and tenderness of the Canadian outdoors.  "Wild Ontario" is a look at Rob's photo adventures throughout Ontario - from Polar Bear Provincial Park to the 1,000 Islands with lots of funny stories and people he encountered.   “An Evening With… Summer Series” at the Oxtongue Lake Community Centre  Every other Wednesday from July 5 to August 30, 2017 starting at 7 p.m. Come out to hear…