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The Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ontario is two hours north of Toronto in Ontario's Muskoka region, bordering the Algonquin Provincial Park.[1] The resort dates from 1896 when it was first opened by English entrepreneur Charles Waterhouse.[2] The lakeside hotel was the central venue of the 36th G8 summit in 2010.[3]
Deerhurst Resort
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Facility
Bayshore 1 accommodation blockDeerhurst offers accommodations for 1,000 people in 400 rooms and suites, many of which are privately owned or blocked by timeshares. Rates for suites overlooking Peninsula Lake can exceed $650 a night.[3]
Deerhurst's evening entertainment features a live musical stage show with a new production every year.[4] The career of singer Shania Twain took off when she was one of the performers working at the resort.[5]
History
Deerhurst was the first major resort on the northern lakes of Muskoka. In the early days, Deerhurst's lodge was accessible only by steamboat and the property encompassed only four acres of waterfront. In 1896, Deerhurst hosted two guests who paid $3.50 per person per week, three meals a day included. By the 1990s, Deerhurst had expanded to nearly 800 acres (3.2 km2) and could accommodate 1,000 guests.[2]
Deerhurst is now run by Skyline International Development.[6] The Waterhouse financial interests in Deerhurst were sold in 1989.[7]
36th G8 summit
The 36th G8 summit at Deerhurst was the fifth G8 Summit hosted by Canada since 1976.[8]
Families who had timeshares during the first week of July for more than 20 years were obliged make other plans because they confronted an unexpected scheduling conflict.[3]
History suggests the economic impact of the G8 conference will be significant and will continue to be felt long after 2010,[3] including consequences for Deerhurst.
Start Line of the Frontier Adventure Challenge adventure race at Deerhurst Resort, May, 2009Adventure Sports Destination
Deerhurst hosts a variety of high-profile outdoor sporting events, including golf tournaments, running and triathlon events like the new IronMan 70.3, and even the Canadian Pond Hockey Championships each February, on specialty-built rinks on Peninsula Lake.
Since 2005, Deerhurst has hosted adventure racing on the first weekend in May, organized by Frontier Adventure Sports & Training. The Frontier Adventure Challenge is open to any adventurous athletes, while the High School Adventure Challenge is the first and only event of its kind in Canada purely for High School students.
Extensive wilderness on Deerhurst's property and surrounding the resort make it a popular base for adventure sports.
See also
- Huntsville/Deerhurst Resort Airport - LID: CDH1
- Huntsville Water Aerodrome
- Huntsville/Bella Lake Water Aerodrome
- List of G8 summit resorts
Notes
- ^ Paris, Jay et al. (2006). 100 Best All-Inclusive Resorts of the World, p. 67.
- ^ a b Resort: history.
- ^ a b c d Andreatta, David. "Brace yourself, Huntsville. The G8 is coming," Globe and Mail (Toronto). July 12, 2008.
- ^ Paris, p. 69; Musical stage shows.
- ^ Paris, p. 68; Shania Twain connection.
- ^ Skyline International Development: Deerhurst
- ^ Avery, Roberta. "Deerhurst gets ready to step up onto the world stage," The Star. September 20, 2008.
- ^ "Prime Minister announces Canada to host 2010 G8 Summit in Huntsville," June 19, 2008.
References
- Paris, Jay, Carmi Zona-Paris and Tessa Scripps. (2006). 100 Best All-Inclusive Resorts of the World. Stonington, Connecticut: Globe Pequot Press. 10-ISBN 0-762-73860-X; 13-ISBN 978-0-762-73860-1 (paper)
External links
- Deerhurst Resort: Official website
- Huntsville Tourism: Official Site
- University of Toronto: G8 Information Centre
Coordinates: 45°20′48″N 79°07′56″W / 45.346743°N 79.13212°W
Categories:- Hotels in Ontario
- Resorts in Canada
- Muskoka District, Ontario
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