the train was discontinued in 2012, it is now a railway museum. Attractions Parts of the Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park and Torrance Barrens Conservation Reserve are in Gravenhurst. The Muskoka Wharf The Muskoka Wharf, located on Lake Muskoka, was completed in 2005. The project cost $170 million and spreads across 89 acres. Before the new development was built, the wharf used to be used for lumber and boat building industries. It was also the entry point to the lakes. Years ago, a train would arrive at the wharf three times a day with passengers coming to Muskoka looking to settle. Today, the wharf is full of retailers and restaurants like Boston Pizza and the Blue Willow Tea Shop. The wharf hosts a number of events in the summer including Pirate Fest and the Gravenhurst farmers’ market. There are also condominiums and a Marriott hotel for those looking to spend some time in Gravenhurst. Winter Carnival Every year Gravenhurst has a winter carnival for the community to enjoy. There are events for every age at the carnival including donut eating contests, sno-yoga, ball hockey, a polar dip, and arm wrestling. The town has several dances for anyone ages nineteen and older as well as fireworks on Sunday for the closing ceremony. The fireworks take place at the Muskoka Wharf. Education Located on the shore of Lake Muskoka since 1949 Gravenhurst had been home to the Ontario Fire College. The College was run by the Province of Ontario, under the Fire Marshall's Office, and offered training and education programs which were based on the Ontario Fire Service Standards. Courses were available to members of any Ontario municipal fire department, whether full-time or volunteer. The Ontario Fire College was closed by the Progressive Conservative government on March 31, 2021. Public education consists of Gravenhurst High School, and three elementary schools administered by the Trillium Lakelands District School Board. Notable residents Dr. Norman Bethune (1890–1939), a physician who was born in Gravenhurst (his family's home there, known as Bethune Memorial House, has been preserved as a Canadian National Historic Site). Steve Barnes (born 1970), a former professional hockey defenceman who won the BH Cup as a member of the Manchester Storm. Graeme Murray (born 1984), a Paralympic medalist and World Champion with the Men's National Para-Ice Hockey Team. See also Bethune Memorial House List of towns in Ontario List of townships in