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Andrew Hind

@discoveriesAM

Freelance writer specializing in history, travel, and lifestyle. More importantly, a proud husband and father.

 Bradford, Ontario
Joined October 2014
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Brock’s Hat - my article about a remarkable piece of Canadian history andrewhindblog.wordpress.com…
Brock’s Hat

Brock’s Hat

When Major-General Isaac Brock was killed while defending Canada from a United States invasion on October 13, 1812, Britain lost the services of an able administrator and skilled military leader. C…

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Muskoka Life Nov/Dec edition has arrived. I contributed an article on the history of Minett, best known today as the home of Clevelands House and @JWMuskoka but formerly a settlement of hardworking homesteaders, and one about the apple harvest of yesteryears. #Muskoka #winter
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This historic Ontario region known for its scenery is home to eerie haunted sites - My latest toronto.com/things-to-do/tra… via @torontodotcom
Historic Ontario region known for its scenery is home to creepy haunted sites

Historic Ontario region known for its scenery is home to creepy haunted sites

Ontario has more than its share of spooky sites, including several in Muskoka.

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Craving Cranberries - discover how @JWMuskoka embraces cranberries with culinary delights that blend luxury with local tradition @ResortsOntario @DiscoverMuskoka #muskoka #FallVibes #Autumn2026 andrewhindblog.wordpress.com…
Craving Cranberries

Craving Cranberries

Seasonal Delights at JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa. Cranberry Menu Items at JW Marriott Rosseau Muskoka In Muskoka, autumn may signal the end of sunny days and dips in the lake, …

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How a local family built Ontario’s cranberry capital in a small town and launched an award-winning festival toronto.com/things-to-do/tra… via @torontodotcom
This Ontario town is obsessed with cranberries – and you'll see why when you visit

This Ontario town is obsessed with cranberries – and you'll see why when you visit

Timed with the peak of harvest, the Bala Cranberry Festival has earned a spot among Festival & Events Ontario’s Top 100.

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My latest - Inside the family-run Ontario farm turning maple syrup season into a cosy fall festival toronto.com/things-to-do/tra… via @torontodotcom
Fall in this Ontario sugar bush is nothing like spring – and that's the point

Fall in this Ontario sugar bush is nothing like spring – and that's the point

Visit Salmon River Sugar Bush in Tamworth for the free Fallin’ into Maple event on Oct. 10. Enjoy wagon rides, wood-fired syrup, and family fun.

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September has arrived Grab a pumpkin-spice treat, pull a chair up to a crackling fire, and settle in to read my book from @dundurnpress #muskoka #newbooks @DiscoverMuskoka #resorts @ResortsOntario
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This historic #Ontario village is celebrating 25 years of its favourite end-of-summer waterfront festival toronto.com/things-to-do/tra… via @torontodotcom
This historic Ontario village is celebrating 25 years of its favourite end-of-summer waterfront...

This historic Ontario village is celebrating 25 years of its favourite end-of-summer waterfront...

Discover Bayfest’s 25th anniversary celebration in Port Rowan, Ontario. Three days of family fun, live music, competitions and fireworks on Lake Erie this Labour Day weekend.

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My latest - How Lake Superior and a 50-foot replica lighthouse transformed this Ontario mill town toronto.com/things-to-do/tra… via @torontodotcom
How Lake Superior and a 50-foot replica lighthouse transformed this Ontario mill town

How Lake Superior and a 50-foot replica lighthouse transformed this Ontario mill town

Terrace Bay, Ontario, celebrates its maritime heritage with the free Terrace Bay Lighthouse Festival on Aug. 14. Explore the schedule, history, and live music.

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This walkable, historic Ontario village feels totally frozen in time and it's the perfect cottage country experience toronto.com/things-to-do/tra… via @torontodotcom
This walkable, historic Ontario village feels totally frozen in time and it’s the perfect cottage...

This walkable, historic Ontario village feels totally frozen in time and it’s the perfect cottage...

Escape the crowds with this weekend guide to Bala, Ontario, a historic Muskoka village featuring the iconic Kee to Bala and the historic Bala Bay Inn.

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My latest - A look back at a small town’s museum anniversary and how it turned into a huge 4-day Ontario street festival toronto.com/things-to-do/tra… via @torontodotcom
Canal Days celebrates Port Colborne’s nautical roots with thousands expected to gather this August

Canal Days celebrates Port Colborne’s nautical roots with thousands expected to gather this August

Running from July 31 to August 3, Canal Days in Port Colborne, Ontario, is widely considered the ultimate way to kick off the month of August.

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Very kind review. "I came across Ghost Towns of Ontario’s Cottage Country and was drawn to the way you bring vanished villages back to life. The book felt both engaging and deeply human." Ghost Towns of Ontario's Cottage Country a.co/d/0dnkFhNF #Amazon via @Amazon
Ghost Towns of Ontario's Cottage Country

Ghost Towns of Ontario's Cottage Country

Crumbling foundations lost in the forest, weathered buildings leaning wearily with age, cracked tombstones jutting from the ground ― all serve as haunting reminders of once thriving villages that...

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New book explores the rich history of Muskoka’s iconic resorts mymuskokanow.com/149400/news… via @My Muskoka Now
New book explores the rich history of Muskoka’s iconic resorts : My Muskoka Now

New book explores the rich history of Muskoka’s iconic resorts : My Muskoka Now

The book, aptly named Timeless Hospitality, offers an in-depth look at the region's historic resorts, exploring their stories, traditions, cultures, and the role they played in shaping the Muskoka...

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Setting the Bar: Signal Hill Whiskey Bar at @JWMuskoka andrewhindblog.wordpress.com…
Setting the Bar: Signal Hill Whiskey Bar at JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort and Spa

Setting the Bar: Signal Hill Whiskey Bar at JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort and Spa

Summer sipping in Muskoka just got more elegant with the arrival of Signal Hill Whiskey Bar at JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort and Spa. One of Canada’s premiere resorts, JW Marriott The Ross…

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My latest book - Explorers of Canada's West a.co/d/06840Sdm #Amazon via @Amazon
Explorers of Canada's West

Explorers of Canada's West

Explorers of Canada's West

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Ghost Towns of Ontario's Cottage Country a.co/d/0067HQ7A #Amazon via @Amazon
Ghost Towns of Ontario's Cottage Country

Ghost Towns of Ontario's Cottage Country

Crumbling foundations lost in the forest, weathered buildings leaning wearily with age, cracked tombstones jutting from the ground ― all serve as haunting reminders of once thriving villages that...

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Introducing Timeless Hospitality: Historic Resorts of Muskoka andrewhindblog.wordpress.com…
Introducing Timeless Hospitality: Historic Resorts of Muskoka

Introducing Timeless Hospitality: Historic Resorts of Muskoka

My latest book, Timeless Hospitality: Historic Resorts of Muskoka celebrates its one-month anniversary. Within its covers I detail the rich histories of almost two dozen properties – large and smal…

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New Book Preserves the Legacy of Muskoka’s Historic Resorts southmuskoka.doppleronline.c…
New Book Preserves the Legacy of Muskoka’s Historic Resorts - South Muskoka Doppler

New Book Preserves the Legacy of Muskoka’s Historic Resorts - South Muskoka Doppler

For more than two decades, Muskoka historian and author Andrew Hind has been documenting the people, places and stories that have shaped Ontario’s cottage country. His latest book, Timeless Hospita...

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This weeks Throwback Thursday at Inspired Travel & Discovery takes us to @Sherwood_Inn in #muskoka. facebook.com/share/p/17YzFSm…
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Local historian shares ‘most remarkable’ stories of Muskoka resorts orilliamatters.com/local-new… via @orilliamatters
Local historian shares ‘most remarkable’ stories of Muskoka resorts

Local historian shares ‘most remarkable’ stories of Muskoka resorts

‘There was a sort of culture that emerged at each resort that was very different, and the idea was to capture that,’ says author of new book about Muskoka resorts

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