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There
is never a dull moment in the Town of Huntsville!
For its residents the Town, along with many organizations
and businesses plan, coordinate and offer numerous community
activities. From the fall activities at Muskoka
Heritage Place to
the Santa Claus Parade down Main
Street in November
to Spring Community Clean up in April to the ever popular Fall Fair in September
residents enjoy the many activities the community has
to offer. The Algonquin Theatre, in downtown Huntsville, opened its doors on May 14, 2005. For more details, visit the Algonquin Theatre website. For information on upcoming shows or to purchase tickets, visit our Order Tickets page.
Huntsville
is also very fortunate
to have the numerous clubs and organizations that offer
arts/culture, recreational/leisure and educational activities
to the community. For a full listing of these clubs
and organizations refer to the Leisure Activity Guide
produced by the Town's Community Services Division. Get
involved with one of these clubs today and give something
back to your community.
As
you surf though this web site you will discover that there
are many events, activities and facilities for you to
enjoy. Under the section of Residential Information take
time to explore the following subsections - Events, Recreation,
Environment, Community Sports Groups and Education/Health.
DID
YOU KNOW THIS ABOUT YOUR COMMUNITY?
- Largest community in the
District of Muskoka.
- 215
km to Toronto
via 400/11 corridor.
- 130
km to North Bay
via Hwy 11.
- 350
Km to Ottawa
via Hwy 60 and 418.
- Huntsville
was named after
Captain George Hunt. He arrived in 1869 and settled
on the east side of the Muskoka
River.
- The
locks on Brunel Road were constructed in 1877.
- The
railway arrived in Huntsville
in 1886.
- Huntsville
was incorporated
as a Village in 1886.
- Huntsville was incorporated as a Town in 1901.
- The Muskoka Wood Manufacturing
Company, the first hardwood operation started in the
late 1800's and operates today as Tembec Inc. (a Quebec company) in Huntsville.
- In
1971, the Town was amalgamated with its nearby townships
which extended its limits to include an area of 68,716
hectares including Arrowhead Provincial Park.
- Historical Colonization Road Map
River Mill Park
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