Join Us at This Year's Retreat!

This year we are going back to Muskoka Bible Centre (MBC)! Our theme for this year is Stories of Faith and we hope to be able to share our stories with each other. There will be lots of exciting activities, great food and amazing messages. Please mark down your calendars for June 21-23 and take the day off on Friday to fully enjoy the area and facilities! This includes kayaking, swimming, beach volleyball, walking trails, bubble soccer, escape rooms, archery and more!

Check out what's in store for you this year at ESM retreat!

Register Now for the Retreat!

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What Does Faith Mean to You?

ESM Retreat is an opportunity for all of us to reflect and learn about this topic. By hearing other perspectives, experiences, and ideas we can enrich our own lives as well. 

Retreat Pricing

We believe this much in the importance of the retreat that we have invested a large budget for it. We believe this is the one time where we can gather as a community to reflect on our spirituality and deepen bonds with one another. We want you there!

If you're registering as a family, only ONE registration form is required!

Adults
$160
University/College
$110
Hi-C
$90
Child (0-4 yrs)
FREE
Kids Church
$50

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Take Friday Off!

MBC Activities!

MBC offers a huge variety of activities and there are a lot of restaurants nearby. In case you don’t believe us, we made a couple lists for you!

Restaurants

There are so many restaurants nearby! There are plenty more, but here's a start.

North of MBC

Westside Fish and Chips

126 Main St. West, Huntsville, Ontario

Tall Trees

87 Main St. West, Huntsville, Ontario

McDonalds

40 King William St, Huntsville, Ontario

Family Restaurant and Pizza

1 King William St, Huntsville, Ontario

Moose Delaney’s Sport Bar and Grill

3 Cann St, Huntsville, Ontario

That Little Place By the Lights (Italian, Gelato)

76 Main St E, Huntsville, Ontario

Huntsville Brewhouse

59 Main St E, #1A, Huntsville, Ontario

I My Thai

79 Main St E, Huntsville, Ontario

Pizza Pizza

90 Main St E, Huntsville, Ontario

Taco Stop

7 John St, Huntsville, Ontario

Whimsical Bakery

26 Main St E, Huntsville, Ontario

The Little Place by the Lights

The Little Place by the Lights

South of MBC

Cast Iron restaurant

2635 Muskoka District Road 117, Baysville, Ontario

Cheesus Murphy and the Grateful Bread (Food Truck)

2611 Old Highway 117, Baysville, Ontario

Miss Nelle’s Antiques (Sandwiches, Soup, Ice Cream)

2 Bay St, Baysville, Ontario

Mary’s Lakeside Grill

656 Muskoka Rd 10, Port Sydney, Ontario

Cast Iron Restaurant

Cast Iron Restaurant

Whimsical Bakery

Whimsical Bakery

Tall Trees

Tall Trees

Activities Near MBC

If you want to get a broader experience then there are lots of other activities to try, sights to see, and places to visit! Here are just a few.

Treetop Trekking!

1180 Highway 60,
Huntsville, ON
P1H 1A9

This summer, be adventurous and try zip-lining, and treetop trekking, walking high up between trees! This is a fun outdoor activity that will get the whole family outside. There are beginner, intermediate and advanced courses. Suitable for ages 9+. Be sure to save your spots and review the cancellation policy before hand on their website https://treetoptrekking.com/parks/huntsville/.

Prices:

Family Rate

  1. Adults (16+): $64.00
  2. Youth (12-15): $44.99
  3. Children (9-11): $41.99

Group of 20

  1. Adults (16+): $51.99
  2. Youth (12-15): $41.99
  3. Children (9-11): $37.99

Group of 50+

  1. Adults (16+): $44.99
  2. Youth (12-25): $35.99
  3. Children (9-11): $32.99

Lion’s Lookout Trail

Scenic Point

The Lions Lookout Trail can be accessed at Forbes Hill Drive and Camp Kitchen Road intersection, behind the Active Living Centre, at the Canada Summit Centre. The trail follows Camp Kitchen Road along the Muskoka River to Fairy Lake. The trail then crosses the Portage Flyer railway tracks and heads up a steep slope to the top of the sports track.

The trail continues around the track and along the roadway to Forbes Hill Drive.

Difficulty = Intermediate

1.3km

Muskoka Discovery Centre

275 Steamship Bay Rd, Gravenhurst, ON

This is an fun interactive museum equipped with a kid zone that focuses on STEAM learning with lots of engaging learning activities. There are also lots of exhibits, including ‘Watershed wonders’, which is new and looks very cool. This is a great place for young kids.

Prices:

  1. Adults: $14.00
  2. Children: $9.00
  3. Children under 2: Free
  4. Family: $35.00

Hunter’s Bay Trail

City Park

The Hunters Bay Trail is a walking, running and cycling trail. It begins at the Centre Street bridge near Uponor and winds along the river, under the railway, along the south side of Hunters Bay, through Avery Beach Park and under the Hwy #11 corridor.

There are several areas along the trail to stop and take in the scenery, including floating dock sections overlooking Hunters Bay and Orchard Park.

The Trail Extension from Orchard Park to East Airport Road was completed in late fall 2017 and can also be accessed at the end of Lakeshore Road.

Difficulty = Moderate

4.6km one direction

Things to Know

Facilities

We will enjoy the facilities at Muskoka Bible Centre this year! There are so many things in store!

 

 

Date & Time

Friday June 21 - Sunday June 23, 2019

Registration will start at 6pm on Friday!
Official program will start at 7pm on Friday and end after lunch on Sunday.
Plan ahead: Come early on Friday to enjoy the facilities and weather!

What Should I Bring?

  1. Bible & pen
  2. Swimsuits
  3. Warm clothes for campfire
  4. Running shoes
  5. Bug Spray
  6. Personal toiletries

Contact Information 

For any questions or special requests (such as dietary requirements), please contact Deb Chang (debchang3@gmail.com) or Veronica Park (vhpark8583@rogers.com).

What are you waiting for?

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See you there!