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Sinclair and his team of nine staff members,
                                                                                  (10 if you include Teddy – a pup who is the
                                                                                  store’s  mascot)  are  all  ready  to  continue
                                                                                  to  meet  the  needs  of  the  customers  in  the
                                                                                  Muskoka region.
                                                                                  Building More Than Lumber
                                                                                    While  their  core  was  always  lumber,
                                                                                  Muskoka  Lumber  quietly  became  something
                                                                                  more:  a  trusted  partner  in  the  region’s
                                                                                  construction  and  design  industry.  They
                                                                                  partnered with architects and builders, helped
                                                                                  homeowners  bring  dream  cottages  to  life,
                                                                                  and  became  known  for  not  just  delivering
                                                                                  materials—but delivering value.
                                                                                    Most impressively, they managed to grow
                                                                                  without losing their community-first mindset.
                                                                                  The new Bracebridge location is just down the
                                                                                  street from the Muskoka Lumber Community
                                                                                  Centre  which  opened  in  October  2024.  The
                                                                                  community centre is a state-of-the-art, multi
                                                                                  generational  hub  that  groups  all  types  of
                                                                                  community  activities  under  one  roof.  The
                                                                                  owners of Muskoka Lumber are proud of their
                                                                                  involvement in such an important endeavor.

                                                                                  Today and Tomorrow
                                                                                    Today, Muskoka Lumber stands as one of
                                                                                  the  leading  building  supply  companies  in
                                                                                  Central  Ontario.  With  multiple  locations,  a
                                                                                  loyal team, and a deep portfolio of products
                                                                                  and  services,  they’re  positioned  not  just  as
                                                                                  suppliers,  but  as  partners  in  some  of  the
                                                                                  region’s most interesting homes and cottages.
                                                                                    Their  journey—from  a  single  yard  to
                                                                                  a  multi-location  organization—has  been
                                                                                  driven  by  adaptability,  customer  focus,  and
                                                                                  a  deep  understanding  of  what  makes  the
                                                                                  Muskoka region special. Their stores remained
                                                                                  personal, their staff remained local, and their
                                                                                  reputation  remained  one  of  meeting  the
                                                                                  customers needs one person at a time.































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