In autumn, as the sun sets on the granite rocks of the Canadian Shield, the
earth glows red. This is the Muskoka Lakes Region, which loosely translated
from the Algonquin native language means "the land of red earth." Muskoka is
one of Canada's greatest treasures, lying just two hours north of Toronto, Ontario.
Muskoka has been a popular summer vacation destination for over a century. The
area is spotted with dozens of resorts, lodges, cottages and private summer residences,
as well as tourist attractions and recreation. (continue...)