Gravenhurst, Ontario
Gravenhurst is a town in the Muskoka Region of Ontario, Canada. It is located approximately 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) south of Bracebridge, Ontario. The Town of Gravenhurst includes a large area of the District of Muskoka, known to Ontarians as "cottage country." The town centre borders on two lakes: Lake Muskoka, which is the largest lake in the region, and Gull Lake, a smaller cottage-bordered lake. Another lake, Kahshe Lake, is situated 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) south of the town.
Gravenhurst | |
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Town (lower-tier) | |
| Town of Gravenhurst | |
Gravenhurst Main street | |
| Motto: Wealth & Industry | |
Gravenhurst | |
| Coordinates: 44°55′N 79°22′W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| District | Muskoka |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Heidi Lorenz |
| • Federal riding | Parry Sound-Muskoka |
| • Prov. riding | Parry Sound—Muskoka |
| Area | |
| • Land | 489.11 km2 (188.85 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 13,157 |
| • Density | 26.9/km2 (70/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Forward sortation area | P1P |
| Area code | 705 & 249 |
| Highways | Highway 11 Highway 169 |
| Website | www.gravenhurst.ca |
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