Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery It all started in 2017. We were trying to put our logos for Johnston’s Cranberry Marsh and Muskoka Lakes Winery together, and they weren’t getting along. We decided it was time to create a new logo with an image that would work for both names. Despite a lot of effort, […]
7 Sizzling Reasons to Visit us this Summer
Last updated: Summer, 2018For current information, click ‘What’s on Now’ (above) There are lots of reasons to visit us – all year round! – but summer has it’s own special appeal. It’s a beautiful season in Muskoka with boating, swimming, evenings with family and friends and time to make new discoveries. Put Muskoka Lakes Farm […]
Top 10 Things to Do This Harvest
Last updated: Fall, 2017For current information, click ‘What’s on Now’ (above) Harvest is our most exciting time of year! With so much to do, we put together a ‘Top 10’ list of reasons why you’ll want to come check out the fun! Cranberries are grown and harvested like no other crop in the world. If […]
Iroquois Cranberry Growers
Last updated: September, 2017 Iroquois Cranberry Growers announced that they were shutting down operations this year. They’ve been good friends and business partners over the years, and we will miss them. We’ve heard lots of wild stories and rumours – the Bala Cranberry Festival is closed. We’re closed. They didn’t market well/manage well… Let us […]
Blueberry Hill Opens July 15!
Get Your Canada 150 Thrill! Opening Day Highlights: July 15, 2017 is the Grand Opening of Blueberry Hill here at Johnston’s Cranberry Marsh & Muskoka Lakes Winery. We’ve been working on this project for three years and are excited to share it with visitors. 1 pm: Mayor Don Furniss will cut the ribbon to officially […]
5 Things To Do this Spring & Summer!
Last updated: Spring/Summer, 2017For current information, click ‘What’s on Now’ (above) There are many different seasonal activities and programs at Johnston’s Cranberry Marsh & Muskoka Lakes Winery. And, we’re constantly improving and expanding these seasonal offerings so that our visitors have the best experience at the farm & winery. We’ve compiled a list of 5 things […]
2016 White Cranberry Wine is Here!
Last updated: June 14, 2017 Have you tried our White Cranberry Wine? Our white cranberry wine has the most devoted Muskoka Lakes Winery fans and is so popular it sells out every year! This unique wine has a great story, starting with: What are white cranberries? You can read more from a previous blog post on white […]
Spring has Sprung for Cranberries!
Last updated: April 27, 2017For current information, click ‘What’s on Now’ (above) Spring is a busy time of year for the farmer. Since cranberry vines are perennial, spring work begins as soon as the snow starts melting. The first concern is protecting the vines from frost damage. That means re-installing our irrigation system. The challenge is remembering […]
Spring Store Transformation!
Last updated: April 26, 2017For current information, click ‘What’s on Now’ (above) Spring often brings bouts of cleaning. In our case, it’s brought some major changes for our wine store. Of course, it all started with the floor… Our store floor has needed attention for some time, but, when you’re open every day, year round, […]