Tawingo’s Winter Gourmet Marché

Saturday, February 15th, 2025

(CANCELLED for 2025)

We regret to share that, due to challenges in securing food vendors, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Gourmet Marché. We sincerely apologize for any disappointment this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

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We regret to share that, due to challenges in securing food vendors, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Gourmet Marché. We sincerely apologize for any disappointment this may cause and thank you for your understanding. 〰️

Sign thanking supporters of healthcare for life with snow-covered ground, snowshoes, and cross-country skis in the background.

THE GOURMET MARCHÉ IS BACK!

The Tawingo Outdoor Centre eagerly announces the return of its celebrated Winter Gourmet Marché for its fourth year, joining the ranks of nationwide outdoor culinary extravaganzas. All you need to bring are your winter boots, snowshoes, and a craving for delectable delights crafted by Muskoka's talented chefs!

This event encapsulates the quintessence of living in Muskoka: the camaraderie of friends, the splendour of our natural surroundings, and the indulgence in uniquely prepared, sumptuous cuisine!

For the epicureans among us (yes, that's you!), the choice is yours—to hike or snowshoe at your leisure, don fun costumes, and savour delectable dishes presented by local chefs at five stations across marked routes. Additionally, participants can qualify for enticing door prizes, all while contributing to the noble cause of supporting the Huntsville Hospital Foundation!

Registration is limited and we expect to sell out! Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email for your registration and payment. Additional information will be sent your way closer to the date.

All profits from the Gourmet Marché will benefit the Huntsville Hospital Foundation.

Logo of Huntsville Hospital Foundation featuring a large blue letter 'H', a black and white duck illustration, and the text 'Huntsville Hospital Foundation'.

Your hospital in Huntsville is supported financially by the Huntsville Hospital Foundation. Their goal is to raise funds to acquire technology and equipment as well as inspire the people of Huntsville to take an active role in helping their hospital.

Important Information

Where: Tawingo - 1844 Ravenscliffe Road - Huntsville, Ontario 

When: Saturday, February 15th, 2025 1:00pm-5:00pm

Our Program:
You are welcome to arrive anytime after 1pm EST. When you sign-in at Laughton Hall, you will receive a map of the Tawingo trail system that shows the locations of five food stations. Each station is hosted by a local chef. Each chef offers a slightly different menu. Food will be served at the stations from 2pm-5pm. Participants can snowshoe in any order or direction; visit the food stations; visit extra “Prize Draw” locations (marked on the map) for a chance to win a door prize. There will also be campfires on site, and tubing/sledding is available throughout the day on our hill overlooking Lake Vernon.

Two people walk hand in hand on a snowy trail through a winter forest near a red building.
Two smiling people snowshoeing in a snowy forest, one woman and one man, both in winter gear, wearing snowshoes and sunglasses.

SNOWSHOE

along the marked trail

A man wearing black outdoor gear, sunglasses, and a gray beanie is tending a cooking pot hanging over an outdoor campfire in a snowy woods. There is a canopy with part of a logo above him.

delicious food prepared by local chefs

EAT

A young man dressed warmly in a black beanie, jacket, and gloves, standing outdoors on snow in front of a small fire, smiling at the camera with a snow-covered park and trees in the background.

by the fire

RELAX

Young boy in a green helmet and blue winter jacket holds a snowboard, with another child in winter gear in the background on a snowy hill.

SLIDE

down the sledding hill

Two women in winter clothing cooking outdoors in a snowy forest, smiling, one holding a metal lid and the other holding a slice of bread.

Ticket Prices

Please note that our parking space at Tawingo is limited. To ensure that more people can join this fantastic fundraiser for the Huntsville Hospital Foundation, we strongly encourage carpooling. When purchasing your tickets, only one Parking Pass is required per vehicle.

  • Ticket for one participant includes one parking space for one vehicle at Tawingo (limited tickets available).

  • Ticket for one individual includes transportation from town. The bus departs from the Huntsville Place Mall at 1:00 pm and the Walmart parking lot at 1:15 pm. A return shuttle departs at 5:00 pm from the Tawingo parking lot to both those locations. Shuttle transportation has been generously donated by Campbell Bus Lines.

  • Ticket for one individual. Transportation is not provided and parking is not included with this ticket. This option is suitable for guests who are arriving by foot, by snowmobile, being dropped off and picked up, or who are carpooling with Tawingo Parking Pass holders.

  • Participants 5 years of age and under are free. Youth 6 and over must pay regular admission. Please remember that this is a fundraising event.

Campbell Bus Lines Ltd. logo with stylized black text and horizontal lines.

Shuttle transportation from town for this event has been generously donated by Campbell Bus Lines.

  • Close-up of unshelled peanuts.

    We are a nut-safe facility

    Nuts, nut products, or products that may contain nuts are NOT permitted at Tawingo.

  • Close-up of a glass of cola with bubbles, ice, and condensation on the outside of the glass.

    We are an alcohol/substance-free facility

    To optimize safety, neither guests nor staff are permitted to bring or use alcohol, tobacco, or non-prescription drugs at any time or in any place while at Tawingo. We appreciate your understanding and support of this Tawingo policy.

  • A person walking in a snow-covered forest with a dog on a leash.

    Pets are welcome at the event

    You are welcome to bring your pet, as long as they are well-behaved and leashed. Please be sure to pick up after your pet's waste.