Skyline International brings Muskoka to downtown Toronto
By Lucas on Aug 28, 2015
(L-R) Chris Lund, GM of Deerhurst, Gil Blutricj, Chairman and President, Skyline International, Raymond Zar COO, Skyline International. Photo by Jeff Tessier
At a recent event at the Pantages hotel in Toronto, Skyline International celebrated a $10 million investment in updating several aspects of their Deerhurst Resort community in Muskoka. The event brought a taste of the north to downtown Toronto and showed everyone what Muskoka and Deerhurst have to offer. The $10 million will be spent over the course of two years and go towards guest rooms, bathrooms, and amenity spaces. The Maple Pub and patio, Compass Lobby Bar, Legacy Hall, Splash Zone, and lakeside waterfront will also receive significant upgrades.
Guests snacked on a selection of delicious plates from Deerhurst Executive chef, David Bakker. Photo by Jeff Tessier“Everything we have targeted with this (CAD) $10 million investment is a result of feedback we have been getting from our top client group,” explains Skyline International CEO Michael Sneyd. “We have been working on this for a while.”“Deerhurst is an iconic brand that has been around for over 100 years and will be around for the next 100 years,” he adds. “We understand what this brand means to Muskoka and we want to raise people’s expectations of what a visit to Deerhurst can entail.”
Photo by Jeff TessierThe Pantages event was an interactive installation that gave party goers the chance to relax by the lake and enjoy a few s'mores, receive golf tips from Deerhurst’s resident pro Cody McDonald, and take part in the paddle board yoga challenge. Also, Deerhurst’s Executive Chef, David Bakker, attended and prepared a special menu showcasing the best of the resort’s cuisine.“Deerhurst may be located in cottage-country, but it isn’t simply a cottage retreat,” says Raymond Zar, COO of Skyline International. “It’s a community that promotes activity. There is so much potential for outdoor adventure that goes beyond the dock or golf course and we wanted to bring some of that adventure to the city to show Torontonians what we’re all about.”
Deerhurst’s golf-pro advised guests on how to improve their swingThe $10 million investment is actually part of a $500 million master-plan for Deerhurst, which includes a new village centre overlooking the lake, as well as the Deerhurst Lakeside Golf Course. The first and last condo at Deerhurst, Lakeside Lodge, has also launched, giving lucky homebuyers the opportunity to own a piece of this incredible community in Muskoka.
Photo by Jeff TessierLiving the resort lifestyle at Lakeside Lodge in Deerhurst
It goes without saying that living at Lakeside Lodge gives you the opportunity to take full advantage of all that Deerhurst has to offer, including luxury spas, water activities, golf clubs, and five-star restaurants. There is a wide variety of floor plans at Lakeside Lodge, from studios to three-bedrooms, ranging from 376 to more than 1,200 square feet. Some of the impressive interior features and finishes include 9’ ceilings, high quality laminate flooring, gas fireplaces, contemporary cabinetry in the kitchens, stone countertops, and stainless steel appliances.Prices at Lakeside Lodge start in the $200,000s. Remember, this is the ONLY condo at Deerhurst, so if you’re in the market for either a weekend getaway or you’re looking to downsize, then you should definitely look into Lakeside Lodge! Also, you know that hundreds of millions of dollars are going into making this community the best that it can be, so it’s shaping up to look like a good investment, too!
