Muskoka - while it is known as a favourite holiday destination for the rich and famous and home to some of Canada’s highest priced real estate - the cottagers and the residents of the charming little towns throughout the region know Muskoka for its inherent natural beauty: beauty that is ruggedly and majestically displayed.

The rocky landscapes create dramatic settings for lakeside cottages; the many lakes and rivers and the towering pines and evergreens that flank their shores create stunning vistas; and, breathtaking sunrises and sunsets with their fiery reflection on the glistening waters of Muskoka lakes are a joy to behold.

The quaint, friendly villages home to many artists and artisans offer unique shopping. Visit Port Carling, Rosseau, Bala, and Bracebridge to get a true flavour of the friendly people of Muskoka. For fine and casual dining visit one of the nearby resorts: Clevelands House, Red Leaves, Lake Joseph Club, Windermere House, and the Sherwood Inn. (See photo gallery below).



Rosseau is a community in the District of Parry Sound in Ontario, Canada, located in the township of Seguin. It is situated on the north shore of Lake Rosseau, a popular vacationing area. It is one of the ends of the Rosseau-Nipissing Road, which stretches all the way up to Lake Nipissing, near North Bay, Ontario. An Ontario Historical Plaque was erected by the province to commemorate the Rosseau-Nipissing Road's role in Ontario's heritage.

Rosseau was formerly an incorporated village, which was amalgamated into Seguin Township on January 1, 1998.

The town shops are mostly arts and crafts shops with a few exceptions. One of them is famous Rosseau General Store, which has stood since the late 19th century. The town has a marina and public beach area that has undergone renovations including new boat launches and large docks, a pavilion and public washrooms. The town also has a nice restaurant, which is known as Crossroads, and an upscale cafe called Beaners. There are many shops, including Mountain Boy Bait and Tackle. Rosseau is a tourist area, with many people visiting in the summer months to enjoy the scenery, shop for arts and crafts, or stop at the historic buildings. The town also hosts the Rosseau Fall Fair in late August, when people from all over Ontario come to have fun. Rosseau is serviced by roads which provide access to Huntsville, Parry Sound, Bracebridge, Windermere and other small communities in the area. Most lake travellers are familiar with the famous lighthouse which light still shines.

The local post office in the centre of the village services locals with lock boxes and one rural route.

The townsfolk and tourists of Rosseau in the late 1800's and early 1900’s welcomed visitors arriving by steamboat, by singing the Rosseau Song (arrival song):

Oh we’ll sing a little song of Rosseau,
It’s the best old town that I know
Oh you Rosseau, where the summer breezes blow,
Where the skies are the clearest and the girls that you meet are the fairest,
Oh you Rosseau, you’re the best old town that I know.

As the steamboat departed at the end of the visitors’ holiday, the visitors wistfully returned the favour by singing the Rosseau Song (departing song) to the townsfolk:

Rosseau Town—again it’s time to say to Rosseau Town –Good-bye
When we came, we all were smiling, now we leave you with a sigh
But when summer comes once more
We’ll return to you again
Oh Rosseau Town, again it’s time to say to Rosseau Town—Good-by.

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