Uptown Gravenhurst
News & Events - Spotlight March 2010
With this edition of Spotlight we are excited to welcome 2010
2010 is going to be an exciting year in Gravenhurst.
Our much anticipated Streetscape should be getting underway as early as March.
Look for new Lighting, Street Furniture, Bike Racks and Banners this Summer!
Help us welcome the Ontario Winter Games from March 4 - 7th, 2010 - over 3,500 athletes will be participating in a variety of sport across Muskoka and you can have a front row seat to watch or be part of the action by volunteering.
The Gravenhurst Winter Carnival is back by popular demand and will be running from March 5 - 7, 2010 as well with the main activity happening on Saturday, March 6th. Check out Bed Races, Donut eating on a string, Doggie Dash, Nail Driving, Face Painting, Live Music and Entertainment at the Opera House and Legion, Snow Sculptures and so much more!!! To be part of the action or to register for events, contact Amy Taylor at 687-34127 ext 227
And don't forget the G8 Summit happening on June 25 & 26th in Muskoka at Deerhurst Resort.
Gravenhurst BIA Fashion Show
The annual Gravenhurst Business Improvement Area Fashion Show is quickly approaching, but it's not too late to get your business involved. The application forms are here, or for more information about the show and how you can get involved, contact Br...
2010 Exciting Year in Gravenhurst
2010 is going to be an exciting year in Gravenhurst. Help us welcome the Ontario Winter Games from March 4 - 7th, 2010 - over 3,500 athletes will be participating in a variety of sport across Muskoka and you can have a front row seat to watch or be...
Shop Smart and Win
On behalf of the member business of the Gravenhurst BIA, I hope you had an enjoyable holiday season and are on your way to a great 2010. I think we've been able to help start a better year for six lucky people. The BIA Bucks promotion was a huge s...
Community Carol Sing
The Spirit of Christmas ALIVE in Gravenhurst! Community Christmas Carol Sing Heritage Square – Gravenhurst Opera House Friday December 18th 6:30 p.m. Join us for a Festive "Taste" of Gravenhurst Bring a donation of a non perish...
Win up to $1000 BIA Bucks in Uptown Gravenhurst
Shop Uptown Gravenhurst for your chance to Win $1000 BIA Bucks in the UPTOWN Holiday Give a Way! Stuff YOUR Stocking! Contest Runs From November 23rd - December 23rd Sponsored by Gravenhurst BIA
2009 AGM
Please join us for the BIA annual general meeting Wednesday November 25th,2009 Gravenhurst Opera House. 6pm – Mix & Mingle 7pm – AGM Refreshments will be served. Update information regarding the Uptown Streetscape schedule and h...
Post Press Release Chair Festival
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Steamship Festival Vendor Application
For down loadable application form go to meetings and agenda tab.
Car Show - Uptown Sidewalk Sale
***For immediate release*** Just another reason to visit Uptown Gravenhurst! Gravenhurst, Ontario (June 15, 2009) – The businesses of Uptown Gravenhurst have for the second year have been given an opportunity to promote their businesses...
Have a seat on us - Sponsor a Muskoka Chair
Dear Potential Sponsor – After a very successful inaugural season, the Gravenhurst Business Improvement Area (GBIA) is pleased to once again present the Award Winning Muskoka Chair Festival this summer. The Muskoka Chair Festival is a b...
Antique & Classic Car Show 2009
The Chamber of Commerce Antique & Classic Car Show Father's Day Weekend! Mark your Calendar for Saturday June 20th, 2009 Gull Lake Park Car Show 2nd Annual BIA Sidewalk Sale - Muskoka Road
What is Associate Membership
Membership Information What is a BIA... It is a collection of businesses within an established boundary—normally operating in the Downtown Core of a Town. Every business within the BIA boundaries is automatically in the BIA membershi...
Associate Membership
The Gravenhurst BIA is happy to announce their new Associate Membership Program. Welcome to new members : *Lions of Gravenhurst *North Restaurant *Lakers Bar & Grill Look for more updates soon.
Bloomin Fashions – “Green is the new Black”
Gravenhurst, Ontario (April 27, 2009) – The Gravenhurst Business Improvement Area (GBIA) representing the businesses of Uptown Gravenhurst will officially kick off their spring marketing campaign by hosting for the fourth year the h...
Gravenhurst BIA takes top award at Annual Awards Ceremony
(Gravenhurst, ON) - The Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA) and Toronto Association of BIAs (TABIA) Business Improvement Area presented their annual awards at the 2009 National BIA Conference held at the Delta Chelsea ...
First of the 2009 collection of one-of-a-kind Muskoka Chairs!!!
Gravenhurst, Ontario (March 27, 2009) – The first chair of the latest collection for the 2009 Muskoka Chair Festival is ready to hit the streets. After a very successful inaugural year which exceeded all expectations, the Businesse...
Spirit of Christmas Tree Lighting - Friday November 28, 2008
As many of you will recall, historically the event has been regarded by both the retailers within our organization as well as the community as the official “kick off” to the holiday season and holiday shopping. The tree lighting ceremony ...
A Successful Ladies' Day in Gravenhurst
Many businesses of Gravenhurst were proud to Think Pink and raise money for Breast Cancer Research. The Gravenhurst BIA, the Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce, the Muskoka Wharf Association and the Town of Gravenhurst were pleased to lend their suppor...
$3,100 Raised at the Muskoka Chair Festival
Beautifying Uptown Gravenhurst – one chair at a time ! Gravenhurst, Ontario (September 27, 2008) – This past Saturday, September 27th, 2008, Uptown Gravenhurst hosted its inaugural Festival of the Chairs. What started out as a beautifi...
17th Annual Dockside Festival of the Arts Poised to Impress
This weekend, August 15, 16 and 17, will welcome the 17th Annual Dockside Festival of the Arts to Gravenhurst. A community favourite, the festival brings artists, jewellery, painters, sculptures and countless other artisans to Muskoka for the area&...
4th Annual Steamship Festival a Success!
This past weekend saw the 4th Annual Gravenhurst Steamship Festival in Uptown Gravenhurst. Despite the inclement weather of both days visitors came in droves to shop the vendors and businesses along Muskoka Road. Patrons who braved the cloudy skies ...
BIA Adopts New Logo!
By Allyson Snelling A rebranding exercise of the Gravenhurst Business Improvement Area (BIA) has resulted in a new logo the organization hopes will take a variety of forms in efforts to market uptown Gravenhurst. BIA president Judy Terry explained...