Welcome to the Town of Gravenhurst! We welcome you to Gravenhurst, a proud Communities in Bloom NATIONAL 5 Blooms winner, and invite you to explore all of the recreation, leisure, tourism and heritage sights, sounds and attractions that make our Town the Gateway to Muskoka. On this website, you will find information on Town Services, Committees, Tax Info, Recreation and Leisure Activities, Education, Health Care and Education Providers as well as Agenda and Minutes for Meeting. Gravenhurst is proud to be home to 11,000 or more permanent year round residents and welcomes a seasonal population of equal size to enjoy the many attractions, hiking and biking trails, parks, beaches, heritage locations and culinary, cultural and artistic pursuits. Be Sure to mark your calendars to join us for amazing festivals, events and activities all year round, including the Antique and Classic Boat Show, Piratefest, Dockside Festival of the Arts, Winter Carnival and Music on the Barge.
So the next time you're making plans why not join us for a day, week, month or lifetime and choose to live, work, shop and play in Gravenhurst! 2012 Marks the 125th Birthday of the R.M.S. Segwun!
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From the iconic Muskoka Wharf, where a confluence of financial commitment, community dedication and collaborative partnerships have created an 89 acre celebration of Gravenhurst's unique and varied heritage; to the oldest operating Steamship, the RMS Segwun, to Dr. Norman Bethune, international Cultural Icon, Gravenhurst is a close knit community that values its heritage, natural beauty and citizens, and welcomes the rest of the world to join us. 
The R.M.S. Segwun, built in 1887 sailed the Muskoka lakes from early spring to late fall, carrying passengers, mail and freight to the many resorts and villages not served by the railways. In the 1970’s, the Segwun was lovingly restored by a group of steamboat enthusiasts with a respect for heritage and a vision for the future.
