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The Muskoka Lakes Library serves as a central library building and tourism information centre for the Muskoka Lakes region. Situated in a popular cottage destination area, the library is a casual building, reflecting the typology of a cottage among rock and forest of the Canadian Shield.
Located on a steep site, the library’s two floors minimize the building’s footprint and thoroughly engage the site. A lookout tower defines entrances at both levels, while addressing the street and providing glimpses of the nearby river. The exterior patios and trellis-covered walkways identify the library as a pubic building while exuding the cottage style of the Muskokas. Outdoor seating constructed of logs and limestone boulders further connect the library to the site.