Around 1870 Nathaniel Orchard and his family settled in a glen (Scottish for narrow valley with a stream) between Ada Lake and Butterfly Lake. He named the community Glen Orchard when he opened its post office.

• Chamber members to visit in Glen Orchard:
• The Sherwood Inn
• Cabin Savvy, Fashions, Gift and Garden for beautiful fashions, cottage decor and more
• The Smithy – great wrought iron works
• Glen Orchard General Store
• Moose Feathers Gift Shop and Printing Museum (between Glen Orchard and Port Carling)

Photo of Butterfly Lake courtesy of George Popadynec. Visit his website for more stunning photos of Muskoka.