Muskoka 411

MUSKOKA 411 Number 1 for Real-Time Information in Muskoka From Georgian Bay in the west to Algonquin Park in the east, there’s tons of stuff happening in between. For those unfamiliar with the Muskoka region, you may be thinking: What could possibly be going on in the lush forests and leafy roads lining Ontario’s cottage country? Well, you’d be surprised. For starters: The mosquitos are biting, the raccoons ate your pizza, and the bears have told us they’re crashing your BBQ. Just kidding. There’s WAY more going on up in these parts. And Muskoka 411 is here to tell you all about it. As it’s happening! Local News Traffic jams Triggered by the tens of thousands of people travelling through this area all year-round! Community Activities & Events Gotta keep all those people well-entertained, right? Road repairs Never get caught behind a dusty gravel truck ever again. Weather Extreme conditions Torrential rain, mountains of snow and the unforgiveable heat wave – you know Muskoka gets it all! Power Outages Sometimes it’s lights out even when you’re not ready for bed. Slick Roads to Avoid Save the slipping and sliding for the water parks instead. Short-term forecasts So you can plan out the rest of your week and not be (totally!) shocked when it rains. The Scene Bars & Restaurants Whether you’re craving wings or sushi, we list Muskoka’s hottest places to eat and drink. Socials, Meet-Ups, Tweet-Ups, Push-Ups Fine, maybe not push-ups. But, we do know Muskokites are so hip it hurts. So let us connect you with some other hip cats in town. Young People Hangouts Because moms, dads and your older brother are so not cool. Upcoming Concerts Support your local bands or be the first to know when bigger acts are coming to town. Local Services Contractors & Landscaping Professionals Leaky roof? Ugly rose bush? Husband won’t clean the windows? No problem. Our handy directory can get you in touch with other people who will take care of it for you! (Maybe we’ll get you a new husband in the process.) Emergency Officials Local hydro authorities, police contacts and park maintenance crews – because you can never be too prepared when it comes to safety. How We Got Here A couple of years ago, we did a small test on Twitter. We wanted to see if our followers were interested in real-time information about the Muskoka region. The response was overwhelming. We searched around to see if anyone else is doing this type of thing – and it turns out no one is. All you Muskokites are being left out in the dark. The shame. So here we are today with Muskoka 411! Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities Our team is everywhere and all our members are passionate about what this region has to offer. Our Traffic Spotters are keeping an eye on the roads and our Weather Watchers are gazing high at the sky. The rest of our team is out on the streets, alerting you of everything else going on around town. But: It’s always great to connect with locals and visitors just like you. If you’re interested in advertising your business or services through Muskoka 411, we’d be happy to chat. Whether you’ve got a Groupon deal in the works or an event you’d like to promote, we can get the word out fast. Contact us for partnership opportunities today. Treat Us Like Your Friends … We’re Here for You Are we missing something? Do you have a question? Is there a Santa Claus waterskiing past your dock and you need to show us a pic, like, right now? Then get in touch with us pronto! We’re here to connect with you one-on-one, whether it’s via phone, email, twitter or text. And don’t forget: Your suggestions and feedback are welcome anytime. Enjoy the 411!