Muskoka Heritage Place Strategic Plan

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On track for 2026-2030

Muskoka Heritage Place is an important cultural asset for Huntsville, playing a crucial role in celebrating and preserving the distinct character of the community. To help guide the future of MHP, we are developing a 5-year strategic plan to direct future improvements and investments into the historical landmark.

The strategic planning process was led by the Community Service Division team and guided by these 5 pillars:

  • Diversity
  • Accessibility
  • Connectivity
  • Community
  • Sustainability

It engaged many Muskoka Heritage Place (MHP) stakeholders including museum staff and volunteers; Town of Huntsville Council, Staff, and Accessibility Advisory Committee; peer organizations; and community partners, users and residents. Their thoughts and opinions were gathered through facilitated discussions and survey participation. It also considered industry trends, best practices, demographic shifts, infrastructure requirements, and relevant strategic plans and initiatives.

What We Heard

Key themes emerging from the data include:

  • Diversify and expand programming to diversify audiences, staff and volunteers.
  • Focus on developing evening, adult, off-season (Oct-May) and local programming.
  • Leverage the museum’s natural and built assets i.e. local stories, the Portage Flyer train as the world’s shortest commercial narrow-gauge railway, Cann Lake. (ecological/environmental opportunities), and walkability to downtown amenities.
  • Refresh the visitor experience, rotating exhibits and village experiences more often to engage new and repeat visitors.
  • Strengthen awareness and access through infrastructure investments, alternative programming, and better communication.
  • Build greater capacity amongst staff and volunteers with new tools and human resources.
  • Achieve objectives within the Town of Huntsville’s Strategic Plan and Community Services Master Plan.

These are captured in the draft priorities, goals and objectives set out below as Strategic Plan – Preliminary Findings. We have also updated our vision, mission, and values to align with our governing body, the Town of Huntsville and the community we serve, ensuring we remain relevant, responsive and reflective of their evolving needs, interests and priorities.

On track for 2026-2030

Muskoka Heritage Place is an important cultural asset for Huntsville, playing a crucial role in celebrating and preserving the distinct character of the community. To help guide the future of MHP, we are developing a 5-year strategic plan to direct future improvements and investments into the historical landmark.

The strategic planning process was led by the Community Service Division team and guided by these 5 pillars:

  • Diversity
  • Accessibility
  • Connectivity
  • Community
  • Sustainability

It engaged many Muskoka Heritage Place (MHP) stakeholders including museum staff and volunteers; Town of Huntsville Council, Staff, and Accessibility Advisory Committee; peer organizations; and community partners, users and residents. Their thoughts and opinions were gathered through facilitated discussions and survey participation. It also considered industry trends, best practices, demographic shifts, infrastructure requirements, and relevant strategic plans and initiatives.

What We Heard

Key themes emerging from the data include:

  • Diversify and expand programming to diversify audiences, staff and volunteers.
  • Focus on developing evening, adult, off-season (Oct-May) and local programming.
  • Leverage the museum’s natural and built assets i.e. local stories, the Portage Flyer train as the world’s shortest commercial narrow-gauge railway, Cann Lake. (ecological/environmental opportunities), and walkability to downtown amenities.
  • Refresh the visitor experience, rotating exhibits and village experiences more often to engage new and repeat visitors.
  • Strengthen awareness and access through infrastructure investments, alternative programming, and better communication.
  • Build greater capacity amongst staff and volunteers with new tools and human resources.
  • Achieve objectives within the Town of Huntsville’s Strategic Plan and Community Services Master Plan.

These are captured in the draft priorities, goals and objectives set out below as Strategic Plan – Preliminary Findings. We have also updated our vision, mission, and values to align with our governing body, the Town of Huntsville and the community we serve, ensuring we remain relevant, responsive and reflective of their evolving needs, interests and priorities.

  • 2026-2030 MHP Strategic Plan - Preliminary Findings

    Earlier this year, Muskoka Heritage Place set out to develop a Strategic Plan to help guide its operations over the next 5 years. We are now inviting the community to review and comment on the draft results and preliminary findings presented herein.

    The deadline to comment is April 17, 2026.

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    2026-2030 MHP Strategic Plan - Public Survey

    The MHP Strategic Plan public survey concluded on March 9, 2026. Thank you for providing your input.

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