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One of the best ways to view the splendor of
Muskoka’s fall colours is undoubtedly from the water.
While
Gravenhurst has the classic steamship RMS Segwun,
Bracebridge boasts a classic of its own – the Lady
Muskoka. While not as old as the Segwun, the Lady
Muskoka has been cruising Lake Muskoka for many years and
offers a degree of comfort that sets it apart from most
other similar cruise ships. Indeed, the ship measures a
sizable 104 feet in length, is 24 feet wide, carries 300
passengers and is carpeted throughout. Food and bar services
are available, ranging from snacks to a variety of three
course meals. And if you tire of watching the magnificent
Muskoka scenery drift by as you stand on deck, you can rest
comfortably on one of the ship’s two fully enclosed
lounges. (The third deck offers a quiet panoramic view of
your journey.
A
visit to the Lady Muskoka website (www.ladymuskoka.com)
offers an excellent “armchair” description of the
ship’s 2 ˝ hour Millionaire’s Row voyage, complete with
photos and running commentary.
Costs
for the 2 ˝ hour Millionaire’s Row cruise are:
Adults
-- Cruise alone, $15; Cruise and brunch, $25; Cruise
and dinner, $35
Seniors
-- Cruise alone, $14; Cruise and brunch, $24; Cruise and
dinner, $34
Kids
-- Cruise alone, $7.50; Cruise and brunch, $12.50; Cruise
and dinner, $17.50
For
further information, phone toll free 1-800-263-LADY (5239)
or e-mail lady@muskoka.com
(Please note – call prior to departure to confirm trip
availability.)
Getting there:
From
Toronto, take Hwy 400 north to Barrie. Continue north along
Hwy 11 towards Gravenhurst. Continue on Hwy 11 past
Gravenhurst ( approx. 10 km) and take Hwy 118 West, exiting
to Bracebridge for 4.5 km to the lights at Ecclestone Dr.
Turn right, then almost immediately left into the parking
lot of Muskoka Riverside Inn. The Lady Muskoka is located on
the river behind the Inn.
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