Miners' Bay Lodge

Miners’ Bay Lodge, operating since 1938, is a family-oriented summer resort in the beautiful Highlands of Haliburton.

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We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Leanne Holland Brown, a treasured member of the MBL family. Leanne was a familiar face to all from her many summers here as a staff member and as a guest with her own... https://t.co/Y40WAOus37

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Plan of MBL – 1947

This schematic plan shows Miners’ Bay Lodge and associated structures as they were on February 25th, 1947.
Housekeeping Cottages # 1, 2, 3, and 4, as well as the Farm House (#5), Ice House,... https://t.co/0mF05NA8lI

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CUTTING ICE: 1950’s
The first two of these colour photos appear to date to the early 1950’s; the other from a few years later. The differences shown are important, as they all depict both the evolution, as well... https://t.co/qANFGXspdj

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CUTTING ICE - 1940

These three shots were taken in 1940 and depict the annual harvest of ice from Gull Lake. The site is out beyond the summer location of the diving raft, and directly in front of the... https://t.co/IwiBKudklZ

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WINTER AT MINERS’ BAY – c. 1939 and c.1949

These two snap shots show winter at Miners’ Bay over 70 years ago!
The first one shows Bob Wunker and Mary Percy tobogganing down the hill that later became the site... https://t.co/uywVkAs8Yv

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Winter at Miner’ Bay Lodge – 1940’s and 1950’s

Two family snapshots and a Real Photo Post Card capture the essence of winter at MBL three quarters of a century ago.

The first image shows Bill Wunker at the... https://t.co/qUYTNMYjD0

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Thank you to those that have expressed concern over yesterday's incident when a vehicle hit the corner of our Lodge building. The site has been fenced off and clean up with continue tomorrow. We will have... https://t.co/Gf4qTc5pCz

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All ready for our #Thanksgiving guests to start arriving! #MinersBayLodge #MyHaliburtonHighlands #comewander #autumndecor #longweekend @ Miners' Bay Lodge

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LAKEFRONT BUNGALOWS, MBL c. 1950
This Post Card was produced by “The PHOTOGELATINE ENGRAVING CO. LTD. (PECO) and dates to c. 1950.
As early as the 1930’s, PECO had produced “colour” Post Cards, but the early... https://t.co/wbNGsAmKuY

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It’s #wunkerwednesday ! This shot is c.1949 #minersbaylodge #myhaliburtonhighlands #history #cottagecountry #comewander

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For anyone who has ever eaten at the lodge on a Thursday night, you know about Russ's special pork ribs. A favourite meal for many guests over the years! We are excited to share this treat on our page today. Here... https://t.co/zHsGEbQzBT

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Good Luck to all our staff and guests jumping back into the school routine this morning!
#backtoschool #byebyesummer #cliffjumping #minersbaylodge #myhaliburtonhighlands https://t.co/UD1AfH6Kkw

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Good luck to all our Staff and guests jumping back into the school routine today!
#backtoschool #byebyesummer #cliffjumping #minersbaylodge #myhaliburtonhighlands https://t.co/qZtquDWN2t

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Our guest are amazing 😉! #StuntNight #minersbaylodge #magician https://t.co/yNJep1MYqJ

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FLASH BACK

1987 was the 50th season of MBL. Guests organized a 50 YEAR CELEBRATION in the Rec Hall. Jay Jones (Mother of MBL Board Member Lesley Jones), was one of the MC’;s. Long time guests Audrey Taylor... https://t.co/m5yIvhu8BH

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We're ready for Tea Room, how about you? See you at 8:30PM tonight! #MinersBayLodge #TeaRoom https://t.co/9d7fFJF5NS

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How did you spend your rainy day? Bingo in the Rec Hall, a book, a nap or a Road trip?

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Are you ready to earn your marshmallow at wiener roast? #headandshoulderskneesandtoes #minersbaylodge #wienerroast https://t.co/cw6X8cXZrx

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Where it all began. #minersbaylodge #WunkerWednesday #wisdomwednesday