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Loon and Turtle Lakes

Cottage Association
  • Environment
    • NEW! 2023 Environment Action Plan
    • NEW! Benthic Monitoring Results
    • NEW! Native Plants for Muskoka Shorelines
    • Loon Lake – Water Quality
    • Turtle Lake – Water Quality
    • Local Ecosystem
    • Muskoka Watershed Council
    • Invasive Species
    • Safe and Quiet Lakes
    • Love Your Lake – Muskoka Watershed Council
    • Rattlesnakes
    • Eco-friendly Cleaners
    • EDDMaps Ontario
  • Home
  • Community
    • Courtesy Code
    • Getting Involved
    • Guest Water Safety Checklist
    • Newsletter
    • Recommended Contractors
    • Safety
    • 2022 AGM Minutes
    • Short-term Rentals Survey
  • Membership
  • Events
  • Photo Gallery
  • History
    • Across the Loon Lake Ice in 1960
    • A History of the McCaskie Trail
    • Fifty Years at Loon Lake by Ken Urbach
    • Loon to Severn by Canoe
    • Notes from a Loon Lake cottager, Bob Jordan, from 1959 to 1998
    • 1961 Sales Brochure
  • Links
    • The District Municipality of Muskoka
    • Town of Gravenhurst
    • Gravenhurst Weather Forecast
    • Muskoka.com
    • Chamberlain Timber Mart
    • Federation of Ontario Cottager’s Association
    • Municipal Property Assessment Corporation
    • Engage Muskoka
    • Gravenhurst Against Poverty
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On-time and Great Job (even in a snow storm!)

Rated 5 out of 5
January 17, 2023

I hired this drywall and insulation contractor out of the Barrie area to work on my garage. They showed up on time and worked all day – even through a snow storm! They did a great job insulating, installing a vapor barrier and plywood interior on my new garage. Business contact: Piero Perciballi. Contact me for more information: gneal053@gmail.com

Grant Neal
Submit a Review: Muskoka Excavation & Septic
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Great Job and Hard-working, Friendly Crew

Rated 5 out of 5
December 6, 2022

Hired Matt’s company for the first time to trench our new electrical service and also replace our old 80′ 3rd septic pipe from the cottage to the septic tank. It involved crossing our driveway through a concrete tunnel to protect the PVC pipe. Matt showed up exactly when he said he would, then his crew also showed up the morning they were supposed to and worked non-stop until they finished. Great job and hard-working, friendly crew. We highly recommend Matt and his company. I would be happy to provide more information: gneal053@gmail.com

Grant Neal
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Very Satisfied from Start to Finish

Rated 5 out of 5
October 17, 2022

From the first contact to completion we were very satisfied with what Thomas Gray did. He communicated regularly, told us what to expect and delivered as promised. His quote was accurate and the work was done when promised and completed on time. There were no surprises. The septic tank and bed are working as expected. Contact me if you’d like more info: rosen.ezra@gmail.com

Ezra Rosen
Submit A Review: Gravenhurst Eavestrough
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Meticulous, Reasonable & On-time

Rated 5 out of 5
October 17, 2022

I had Rick come over to put in an eavestrough and gutter guards. He was one of the best contractors I have ever had. Very meticulous, reasonable and came when he said he would.

Dick Thomas

Worth the Wait

Rated 5 out of 5
October 17, 2022

Rick couldn’t come for a few weeks but it was worth the wait. He came on the agreed date and was done quickly – I did help him out by removing the old eavestrough. Gutter guard was installed on one section and appears to be working well. Highly recommended.

Gary Lyon
Read Reviews: Northshore Tree Experts

Excellent, Prompt & Reasonable

Rated 5 out of 5
August 12, 2021

I have used their service to remove about 100 limbs high up trees near our cottage roof . They came on a Saturday morning that included heavy rain all morning . Despite the weather they climbed up the trees and safely removed and lowered the branches to the ground . His crew are a very youthful and fit group of fellows . I have recommended to other Loon and Turtle cottagers for much larger jobs with great results . Contact me if you’d like more information: salestech@rogers.com

Dan Miller

Excellent, Prompt & Reasonable

Rated 5 out of 5
August 12, 2021

I have used their service to remove about 100 limbs high up trees near our cottage roof . They came on a Saturday morning that included heavy rain all morning . Despite the weather they climbed up the trees and safely removed and lowered the branches to the ground . His crew are a very youthful and fit group of fellows . I have recommended to other Loon and Turtle cottagers for much larger jobs with great results . Contact me if you’d like more information: salestech@rogers.com

Dan Miller

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Fast, On-time & Reasonably Priced

Rated 5 out of 5
May 8, 2021

Darren was fast, on time, courteous, and reasonably priced. He climbed, felled and bucked two 50’+ pines for me. His business is fairly new but he is fully insured. Contact me if you’d like more information: jrobinson0327@gmail.com

James Robinson
Submit a Review: Corey Manville Appliance Repair
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Impressive service through the years

Rated 5 out of 5
February 27, 2021

I have dealt with Corey for years, including a recent visit when he showed up as the warranty repair man for our new Whirlpool propane stove. I liked him before and was just as impressed this time. Contact me if you’d like more information at loonlakeparadise@gmail.com

Connie Keck
Submit a Review: Gibbins Plumbing
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Responsive & Good Service

Rated 5 out of 5
February 7, 2021

Matt has done fall shut-down, spring opening and installed a new heat line for us. He is responsive and provides good service. Contact me if you’d like more information: cathyjohnv@sympatico.ca

John Vankesteren
Read Reviews: Lemay Marine

Friendly, Fair Motor Servicing & Boat Storage

Rated 5 out of 5
February 7, 2021

Mike Lemay has serviced my outboard motor for over 10 years and I have always found him to be friendly, fair and able to coax the best performance out of my 40 yr old beast. Outdoor storage is available opposite the Home Building Centre. Mike and Rose have handled all of it but they get busy so advance planning is required. Highly recommended. Contact me if you’d like more details: garyalyon@gmail.com

Gary Lyon
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Read Reviews: Perfect View Tree Services

Used 3 times-always a great job

Rated 5 out of 5
January 29, 2021

I have hired this company three times now and I have always been pleased with their work. They have done only the work requested and always did a great job of cleaning up. I would hire them the next time I need some tree work done. Contact me if you want more information. mtclarke27@bell.net

Michael Clarke
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Submit a Review: Dan Miller , L&T Lakes Small Engine Service and Repair
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Excellent work & convenient

Rated 5 out of 5
January 29, 2021

Excellent work and convenient for LTCA members.

Peter Helston
Submit a Review: B&B Sanitation Services - Heather Becker
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Fabulous service

Rated 5 out of 5
May 14, 2021

We booked about 10 days in advance and Bruce showed up, on time and backed his big rig up our challenging laneway like a pro! Friendly, fabulous service. Highly recommended. Contact me if you’d like more info: garyalyon@gmail.com

Gary Lyon

Great choice & checks your system

Rated 5 out of 5
January 29, 2021

Great choice for pump-out. Does a thorough check that everything is working well.

Peter Helston
Submit a Review: Wes Finch & Sons - David Finch
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Lots of projects around the lakes

Rated 4 out of 5
January 29, 2021

David Finch has done lots of work around the Loon and Turtle Lakes. Good choice.

Peter Helston
Submit a Review: Ruppert Haulage
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Submit a Review: Dan Miladinovic
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Best roofer experience

Rated 5 out of 5
September 8, 2021

Dan and his team were thorough and professional throughout the entire job on a very hot day.

Ken Urbach

Most reliable in Muskoka

Rated 4 out of 5
January 29, 2021

Most reliable of all the roofers in Muskoka

Peter Helston
Submit a Review: Glenn Williams
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Knows His Stuff!

Rated 5 out of 5
August 12, 2021

Glenn was recommended by a fellow cottager! Glenn is on time knows his stuff and will not recommend aimless work to make money. We have had water pressure issues for a few years and had many plumbers out each one recommending something else and wasting money . Glenn found the issue and recommended a fix.
A+++++++

Avi Ciglen

No job too small

Rated 5 out of 5
June 13, 2021

We called on Glenn based on a recommendation. The first job was to help install some faucets and help with a dripping shower. We then had him out to install a filter system. Both times Glenn was on-time, friendly and got the job done. Reasonable rates. Recommended. For more info on this review, contact garyalyon@gmail.com

Gary Lyon

Glenn is outstanding

Rated 5 out of 5
June 13, 2021

Glenn has been my plumber now for the last year. He has completely transformed my cottage, and winterized it for me. He is reliable, very knowledgeable and I trust him even when I am not at the cottage. Glenn is an A++ guy!

Dayna Mckinney

Submersible Pump Installation

Rated 5 out of 5
May 14, 2021

Glenn was recommended to me by another cottager and I couldn’t be happier. He is a capable, punctual, honest, personable guy and his work was professional.

David Caruana

Glenn is an amazing resource for our lake!

Rated 5 out of 5
February 7, 2021

We have had Glenn at our cottage for a few issues pertaining to our water lines and pipes. He is quick to respond and very professional, and has resolved our issues to our great satisfaction. What a great resource for our lake, and we are lucky to have a lake neighbour with great knowledge of his trade!

Kimberly Smith
Submit a Review: Gordon Curtis
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Gord is prompt, knowledgeable, and friendly!

Rated 5 out of 5
May 14, 2021

Gord specializes in well/lake pumps. He was able to find my fault in my system (electrial problem), provide recommendations to fix longer term and was great to deal with!

Mike Reiter

Done well and competitively priced

Rated 5 out of 5
January 29, 2021

I needed a pump and a heated line changed. Gord showed up when he was supposed to and pricing was very competitive. Contact me for more information. rthomas@atlascare.ca

Dick Thomas
Submit a Review: Timko Plumbing
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Very pleased with responsiveness & quality

Rated 5 out of 5
January 29, 2021

I had the opportunity to use the services of Timko Plumbing a couple of times over the past few years. I have been very pleased with their responsiveness and the quality of the work done. I would definitely use their services again. Contact me if you want more information. mtclarke27@bell.net

Michael Clarke
Submit a Review: SEN Concepts Inc. / Grant Neal
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High quality service on both lakes

Rated 5 out of 5
January 29, 2021

I have observed Grant’s dealings with several cottagers over the past few years whether fabricating a metal item from scratch or replacing a dock completely. All work has been done on budget and on time. He has established a reputation for providing high quality service and products on both Loon and Turtle Lakes. Grant’s email: g.neal@senconceptsinc.com. Website: senconceptsinc.com Contact me if you’d like more information. salestech@rogers.com

Dan Miller
Submit a Review: Jody Rowland
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Easy to work with

Rated 5 out of 5
January 29, 2021

Jody and his crew were easy to work with, had great suggestions, finished on time and left the site clean. Contact me for more details, if you need them. ssim@golden.net

Sandy Sim
Submit a Review: Dave Nodwell - Muskoka Contracting
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Highly recommended

Rated 5 out of 5
January 29, 2021

I contracted Dave to rebuild my cottage about 12 years ago and was completely satisfied with the work that was done. A few years after the rebuild, I hired him to add an extension to the building and again was very satisfied with the quality of work done and his staff that was onsite. I have hired Dave’s services several times over the years and as recent as this summer for three smaller projects. Dave is easy to work with, does quality work and I would highly recommend Dave and his company. Contact me for more information: mtclarke27@bell.net

Michael Clarke
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Happy with Firewood & Snowplowing Jobs

Rated 5 out of 5
January 29, 2021

I use Derek for snow plowing and for firewood. I am happy with both services he provides. Contact me if you’d like more information.

Dick Thomas
Submit a Review: Cory Nawrocki
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Very good work

Rated 4 out of 5
January 29, 2021

Cory has done both major and minor work at our cottage. A little pricey, but very good work.

Peter Helston
Submit a Review: Admiral Custom Docks
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Professional and reliable

Rated 5 out of 5
February 7, 2021

We are very pleased with our dock. They came on time, did an amazing job and respected our lake and property. Contact me if you’d like additional information: maloney1@cogeco.ca

Phyllis Maloney
Submit a Review: Colin Alder - Innovative Docks
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Excellent work and holding up 2 yrs later

Rated 5 out of 5
January 29, 2021

The work done by Colin Alder was excellent and two years later is holding up well. As he seems to work alone, there was an issue in scheduling his work but it wasn’t a problem for us. Contact me if you need more information about this review: rosen.ezra@gmail.com

Ezra Rosen

Happy with 2 major jobs

Rated 5 out of 5
January 29, 2021

I have used Innovative Docks for my dock and for a major renovation. I was happy with both jobs. Contact me if you’d like more information. rthomas@atlascare.ca

Dick Thomas
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Upfront and honest with property maintenance

Rated 5 out of 5
February 1, 2021

Simon has been with us for many years (probably 20), and has always impressed us with his skill, general knowledge of the whole property, sense of responsibility, being prompt and very honest and up-front in his dealings. Simon has maintained our property when we are not there, driving by periodically, especially in winter, to check out the property. Contact me if you’d like more information: sdl@virtuhost.com

Sharon Lee
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Peter Leblanc

Rated 5 out of 5
August 12, 2021

Peter rebuilt our bunkie, put on our addition, and built our stairs and a wood shed. Excellent work all round. Contact me if you’d like more information: beverleybrewer496@gmail.com

Bev Brewer

Worked all winter in worst weather and delivered excellent work

Rated 5 out of 5
January 29, 2021

Pete was our general contractor on a cottage expansion project. He worked all winter in the worst weather. Excellent work.

Peter Helston
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Looks great after 6 years

Rated 5 out of 5
January 29, 2021

We had a major landscaping job after construction which has lasted very well and still looks great after 6 years.

Peter Helston
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Good advice & worked well with contractor

Rated 5 out of 5
January 29, 2021

Lots of good advice plus Calvin worked very closely with our contractor to ensure a great job done.

Peter Helston

Great service even in Pandemic

Rated 5 out of 5
January 29, 2021

I ordered 16′ V-pine boards for a ceiling job and the yard picked all the boards themselves (usually a risky gamble). With only a couple of exceptions, the boards were straight and true and delivered according to my instructions. Contact me if you’d like more information: garyalyon@gmail.com

Gary Lyon
Submit a Review: Chamberlain Timber Mart - Dan Sales
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Great advice and supportive of the Association

Rated 5 out of 5
January 29, 2021

Dan at Timbr Mart was extremely helpful in providing advice during our cottage expansion. Plus they are very supportive of the LTCA.

Peter Helston
Submit a Review: Mike MacDonald Chimney Sweeps and Installations
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Excellent service

Rated 5 out of 5
July 13, 2021

Excellent service and accommodating schedules. Knowledgeable and skilled. Convenient invoicing and payment methods. Good customer service from Mike and his wife Jennifer.

Julie Mills

Great service

Rated 5 out of 5
January 29, 2021

When I called Mike’s office, I was given a date and time for the appointment to clean my chimney. A couple of days before the appointment, I was given a reminder call. They day of the appointment, I was given a call to tell me approximately when he would arrive. He did an excellent job cleaning the chimney and hearth and his work areas was spotless when he left. I would definitely use his services again. Contact me if you’d like more information. mtclarke27@bell.net

Michael Clarke
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Window Installation

Rated 5 out of 5
August 12, 2021

Pete installed three windows professionally, for a fair price and in a timely fashion for us to enjoy them this summer. We made convenient preparations with him to let himself into our cottage when we were away and everything was left ship-shape. It’s a bonus that he’s a very nice guy and a pleasure to deal with. He came highly recommended and we couldn’t agree more.

David Caruana

Affordable and Reliable

Rated 5 out of 5
January 31, 2021

Replaced roof, built decking and stairs, built dock and completed interior renovations. Rick is affordable and reliable. For more contact details contact me at cathyjohnv@sympatico.ca.

John Vankesteren
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Excellent Carpenter

Rated 5 out of 5
January 29, 2021

Mike is an excellent carpenter. His work at our cottage included adding a screened porch, a bathroom, a bathroom renovation, roofing, staircase to the lake and many repairs when needed. He is professional, courteous and honest. The quality of his work is always excellent and we would not hesitate to recommend Mike. We can be reached for further information at (416) 459-2794.

Geri & Grant Donnet
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Read Reviews: Kahshe Boatworks - Chad Coady

Another year, another great job

Rated 5 out of 5
June 13, 2021

Kahshe Boat Works has been taking car of our 30-year old Larson for the last few years. They pick it up at the dock in October and put it back in the water in the spring. When we arrived last weekend it was in the water at our dock. Perfectly clean, engine strong and runs as good as new and everything works including the gauges. Before Kahshe, we were going to get rid of the boat, but apparently there are a few good years left in it!

Peter Helston

High quality work, pleasant people to deal with

Rated 5 out of 5
February 1, 2021

We moved over to Kahshe Boatworks a few years ago after bad experiences with some other marinas. Chad has done some renovations on the Larson including the engine and a new floor. Boat is running better than it has for many years.

Peter Helston

Responsive & Very Good Service

Rated 5 out of 5
January 31, 2021

Used Kahshe Boatworks for winter storage, repairs and maintenance. Chad is always responsive and service is very good. Contact me if you’d like more details: cathyjohnv@sympatico.ca

John Vankesteren
Fireworks

AGM

The fire ban signs you may notice on our lake roads are being maintained and updated by a group of volunteers. Please be aware however that our volunteers may not always get signs up in time or at all or change them, when a fire ban is put in effect or changed. Significant fines and other consequences can result from any breach of a fire ban, and it is still your responsibility to be aware of the actual status of fire bans, even when there are no signs up.

Forest Fire Danger Rating and Open Air Burning – Town of Gravenhurst

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