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PRIVACY IS THE ULTIMATE LUXURY FOR DISCERNING TRAVELLERS
IN CANADA’ S MOST DESIRABLE REGION
In the vast expanse of southeast Canada, the region of Muskoka has long been enjoyed as the discerning traveller’ s destination of choice among Canadian nationals, earning it the moniker of the‘ Hamptons of the North’.
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Muskoka, which covers some 4,000km ² of territory including an incredible 13,400 km of shoreline encompasses 1,600 lakes and dense woodland, with rock formations dating back 1.5 billion years.
The area takes its name from the language of its first inhabitants, the Anishinaabe people. They used the word misquawkie, meaning
‘ red earth’, to describe the red clay that lines the bed of Lake Muskoka. Subsequently settled by Europeans from the early 17th century, many present-day private residences date back to the late 1800s and early 1900s, interspersed with modern new-builds although these are restricted by building regulations aimed at preserving nature and avoiding over-development.
For today’ s guests, the region is a pure and breathtakingly scenic natural wonderland, where charming towns and villages are peppered among hundreds of sparkling lakes, untouched mountains and rocky outcrops.
Known locally as‘ cottages’, the accommodation around Lake Muskoka and neighbouring Rosseau and Joseph, belie the size and amenities of these magnificent lakefront properties. With private docks, secluded gardens and expansive interiors, they present the ideal solution to families and groups looking for the ultimate luxury in the 21st century- that of total privacy.
In the current political climate, it’ s also becoming a standout choice for those looking for highend holidays with maximum privacy, far from the turmoil being wrought across the US. For Brits and Europeans, it’ s also making the fellow Commonwealth member an attractive option financially, with the pound performing well against the Canadian dollar.
While many of those cottages are kept for personal use, there is also
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