Town of Huntsville

There is never a dull moment in the Town of Huntsville! TheTown, along with many organizations and businesses plan, coordinate and offer numerous community activities for its residents. 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.

Did you know this about our 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.
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.
Huntsville was named after Captain George Hunt. He arrived in 1869 and settled on the east side of the Muskoka River.
The Muskoka Wood Manufacturing Company, the first hardwood operation started in the late 1800's and still operates today as G.W. Martin Lumber.
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.